Grinding the running track between Sparta and Jones along the CN Iron Range Sub.

The smell of grinding metal in the afternoon.

A Loram Grinder conditions the surface of the rail as it heads south. This process is necessary for efficient train operations. This unique machine uses stone to shape the rail to the proper prof... (more)

The Loram rail grinding equipment makes a short stay in Opelika this evening as they prepare for night time work. This LMIX 610 is the shorter grinder used to grind rails on special track work su... (more)

A Loram rail grinder makes its way across the Tazewell & Peoria to reach Iowa Interstate trackage and its trip to Silvis, Illinois for storage.

Loram shoulder ballast cleaner is working the south track of the Cleveland Short Line Subdivision in Berea. The work cleared the railfan parking lot except two cars.

one of two sets of LORAM rail grinders has taken up residency at Selkirk.

All in line heading south, a rail grinder, cross grinder, and hi-rail trucks operate on the mainline on a hot day in Standing Rock. The hi-railers are traveling with them to lookout for fires sta... (more)

I saw a rail grinding train for the first time as a kid from the bleachers of the Cleveland Browns stadium. Needless to say it was much more interesting to me than the football game, especially co... (more)

A Loram rail grinder puts on a smoke and fire show while polishing main 2 on the CN in Shaftsburg MI.

"Loram on the Salt Track"

On a gloomy March 20th, 2025 afternoon, Loram RGS25 Specialty Rail Grinder 625 sits on the Russo Salt track just north of Midland Interlocking in H... (more)

"The Little Grinder That Could"

On March 16, 2025, Loram’s Möser Road/Rail Grinder RO-V 149 “MRG-1” works its way down Essex Street in Jersey City, New Jersey, performing rail ... (more)

"The Neighborly Grinder"

On March 16, 2025, Loram’s Möser Road/Rail Grinder RO-V 149 “MRG-1” works its way down Essex Street in Jersey City, New Jersey, performing rail grindin... (more)

"Essex Street Grind (on the HBLR)"

On March 16, 2025, Loram’s Möser Road/Rail Grinder RO-V 149 “MRG-1” works its way down Essex Street in Jersey City, New Jersey, performing ra... (more)

The Loram LMIX 3421 Rail Grinder pays a short visit to the Washougal railyard on a rainy Saturday afternoon