| I have received some interesting photos of rail stock recently but I only have time to include one today. Seen at Ruislip depot on 21st March 2009 is tamper TMM774 in the yellow livery that is standard for on-track plant. Built by Plasser and Theurer, this is an 08-275/4ZW Tamper/Liner, the role of which is basically to align and settle ballasted track. Behind the nearest bogies are the tines that dig into the ballast and compact it by vibration, while further along are the guidance and alignment wheels. It is notable that the fleetnumber TMM774 (partly obscured in this view) is a reissue, having earlier been carried by a Unimog leaf-clearing machine. Note also that both Transplant and Tube Lines names are displayed. |
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2608 |
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21/03/2009 |
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Regular |
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TMM774
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05/04/2009 |
