New Loram Rail Grinder heads south through Winona, MN. It is thought that this was on its way to Chicago where it will be wyed and then start grinding on its return trip.
A Loram Rail Grinder slowly moves east on the NS Cleveland Line, towards it's destination of Alliance, OH.
Loram Rail Grinder in action at Alliance Ohio, close up. 80-200 f2.8 lens.
Loram RG-306 grinds westbound on #2 mainline at Cove.
refueling with water and diesel
The rail grinder rounding the curve in Hummelstown. View more of my photos at http://mst145.rrpicturearchives.net
Maybe this will be the cover on the next Loram company annual report?? Westbound through Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, on the Norfolk Southern.
Spraying down a hot spot. The spray is not just water since there is a white residue left on the ground.
Hot Rail!! The rail is steaming after a pass by the rail grinder. It's now heading for the Reese's Plant at the west end of Hershey Pennsylvania
Back to work. Good thing they don't hang out the laundry any more!
The mist is still in the air after the operator had shut off the fire supression sprayer at the rear of the rail grinder.
One of the Loram operators watching me watch them.
Great Balls O' Fire! The Loram rail grinder is passing the Triple Crown facility at the east end of Rutherford Yard on #2 main.
The dispatcher told the rail grinding crew that they better not hold up the trailers!
Loram's rail grinder is easy to spot when working - just look for the dark cloud!
