The Rail Grinder goes through Afton Canyon.

Putting out a small brush fire, as the Grinder works the Apex Curve

With the shields down, not many sparks are being generated from this part of the line. Notice the extra grind wheels just above the shields.

Rail grinder at work on the Caliente sub, Notice midway on the train the sprayer hosing the rails. The smoke afterwards is a small fire that the crew on the engine in forground will handle.

Rear view of Harsco Track Technologies 120 stone rail grinder parked at Sloan Nevada