Eastern Railroad Discussion > What does this do ?

Date: 07/10/17 10:18
What does this do ?
Author: UP844

Interesting piece of MOW however i have no idea what this Machine does ? Can someone help me identify this machine and what is it used for ?

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Date: 07/10/17 10:20
Re: What does this do ?
Author: retcsxcfm

I think it is a ballast undercutter.

Uncle Joe
Seffner,Fl.

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Date: 07/10/17 11:11
Re: What does this do ?
Author: pdt

Looks like a ditch witch, basically. digs a ditch along side the track. Most likely for better drainage, I guess.

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Date: 07/10/17 11:23
Re: What does this do ?
Author: ABB

Switch or spot undercutter. Note the horizontal blade that swings and goes under the track.

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Date: 07/10/17 12:37
Re: What does this do ?
Author: Gonut1

Conrail MOW used to call it the "Big Wheel".
Gonut

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