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Tie Exchanger
A tie exchanger (also known as a TKO for Tie Knock Out, or by various combinations of tie exchanger, extractor, replacer, or inserter) is a self-propelled railroad maintenance of way vehicle that removes old railroad ties (also known as sleepers) from tracks and inserts new ones. By using mechanical and hydraulic force, a tie extractor/inserter can replace ties much faster and with more precision than is possible by hand. The TKO is distinct from the track renewal train, a much more complex machine which replaces the entirety of the rails and ties at once. History While wooden railroad ties are treated with preservatives such as creosote to resist decay, they do not last forever and must be replaced every 20 to 40 years, depending on factors such as climate and the type of wood used. In particularly wet climates, replacement must occur more frequently as the ties rot faster. Ties may also need to be replaced regardless of age after derailments, washouts, or other events that c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tie Inserter, CSX, Waycross
Tie has two principal meanings: * Tie (draw), a finish to a competition with identical results, particularly sports * Necktie, a long piece of cloth worn around the neck or shoulders Tie or TIE may also refer to: Engineering and technology * Tie (engineering), a strong component designed to keep two objects closely linked together * Railroad tie, a rectangular support for the rail * Tensilica Instruction Extension, a verilog-like language that is used to describe the instruction extensions to the Xtensa processor core * Time Independent Escape Sequence, a modem protocol Enterprises and organizations * TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs), a Silicon Valley non-profit * Titanium Metals Corporation, with the stock symbol TIE on the New York Stock Exchange * Transport Initiatives Edinburgh Ltd., an Edinburgh-based public transport company Science * Interpersonal ties, in sociology and psychology * TIE receptors, specific types of cell surface receptors Acronym * Theatre in Education ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Railroad Tie
A railroad tie, crosstie (American English), railway tie (Canadian English) or railway sleeper ( Australian and British English) is a rectangular support for the rails in railroad tracks. Generally laid perpendicular to the rails, ties transfer loads to the track ballast and subgrade, hold the rails upright and keep them spaced to the correct gauge. Railroad ties are traditionally made of wood, but prestressed concrete is now also widely used, especially in Europe and Asia. Steel ties are common on secondary lines in the UK; plastic composite ties are also employed, although far less than wood or concrete. As of January 2008, the approximate market share in North America for traditional and wood ties was 91.5%, the remainder being concrete, steel, azobé (red ironwood) and plastic composite. Tie spacing may depend on the type of tie, traffic loads and other requirements, for example on North American mainline railroads to on London, Midland and Scottish Railway joi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Track Renewal Train
A track renewal train (also known as a track renewal system or new track construction machine) is a work train that consists of many units of machinery and materials required for Track (rail transport), track renewal (rail and Railroad tie, sleeper replacement) projects. Rail preparation To minimize the time of track during a track renewal project, a track renewal train is used to automate most of the required process. Prior to the arrival of the track renewal train, preparation tasks must be completed. In some cases, the old rail needs to be cut into smaller segments and joined with fishplates. The rail fastening system may need to be released prior to its arrival. The new rails usually need to be prepared prior to the arrival of track renewal train. Rails are delivered to the center of the track. Those rail pieces are welded by track workers to form Track (rail transport)#Continuous welded rail, continuous welded rail (CWR) and left at the center of the track at the exact posit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Creosote
Creosote is a category of carbonaceous chemicals formed by the distillation of various tars and pyrolysis of plant-derived material, such as wood, or fossil fuel. They are typically used as preservatives or antiseptics. Some creosote types were used historically as a treatment for components of seagoing and outdoor wood structures to prevent rot (e.g., bridgework and railroad ties, see image). Samples may be found commonly inside chimney flues, where the coal or wood burns under variable conditions, producing soot and tarry smoke. Creosotes are the principal chemicals responsible for the stability, scent, and flavor characteristic of smoked meat; the name is derived . The two main kinds recognized in industry are coal-tar creosote and wood-tar creosote. The coal-tar variety, having stronger and more toxic properties, has chiefly been used as a preservative for wood; coal-tar creosote was also formerly used as an escharotic, to burn malignant skin tissue, and in dentistry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metra
Metra is the primary commuter rail system in the Chicago metropolitan area serving the city of Chicago and its surrounding suburbs via the Union Pacific Railroad, BNSF Railway, and other railroads. The system operates 243 train station, stations on 11 rail lines. It is the List of United States commuter rail systems by ridership, fourth busiest commuter rail system in the United States by ridership and the largest and busiest commuter rail system outside the New York City metropolitan area. In , the system had a ridership of , or about per weekday as of . The estimated busiest day for Metra ridership occurred on November 4, 2016—the day of the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series victory rally, with a record 460,000+ passengers. Metra is the descendant of numerous passenger rail services dating to the 1850s. The present system dates to 1974, when the Illinois General Assembly established the Regional Transportation Authority (Illinois), Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Railroad Switch
A railroad switch (American English, AE), turnout, or (set of) points (Commonwealth English, CE) is a mechanical installation enabling railway trains to be guided from one Rail tracks, track to another, such as at a Junction (rail), railway junction or where a Branch line, spur or Siding (rail), siding branches off. Design The parts of a turnout are known by different names in different jurisdictions. The main terms in U.S. and UK usage are shown in the selectable diagrams. In this article, the U.S. term is listed first and UK second, in parentheses. The most common type of switch consists of a pair of linked tapering rails, known as ''points'' (''switch rails'' or ''point blades''), lying between the diverging outer rails (the ''stock rails''). These points can be moved laterally into one of two positions to direct a train coming from the point blades toward the straight path or the diverging path. A train moving from the narrow end toward the point blades (i.e. it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Close Up View Of TKO Arm
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Tie Crane
A tie crane or tie handler, is a piece of rail transport maintenance of way equipment used to move and handle the railroad ties (also known as sleepers) used in rail tracks using track relaying. The machines are used as an alternative to the manual labor once used. Tie cranes frequently work with tie extractor/inserters to replace ties as part of a section gang. History Tie cranes were developed to speed up and automate the labor-intensive task of moving railroad ties, which typically weigh over 100 pounds (and as much as 500 pounds for concrete ties). Before tie cranes, track workers would move ties by hand, using tools such as tie tongs and lots of muscle. The tie crane allows one operator to move ties far faster than a group of track workers could move by hand. Design The central feature of a tie crane is, of course, a crane. This crane extends the reach of the vehicle up to 25 feet from the tracks. It is used to move ties into position for other machines to insert into th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nordco
Nordco, Inc. is an American manufacturer of railroad maintenance of way and inspection equipment, based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Founded in 1926, it has been a subsidiary of Wabtec since 2021. The company is one of the top manufacturers of railroad maintenance equipment in North America. History Nordco was founded in 1926 as a division of Nordberg Manufacturing Company. Nordco was purchased by OMERS#OMERS Private Equity, OMERS Private Equity in 2009. In 2021, Nordco was acquired by Wabtec in a $400 million deal. Acquisitions Nordco purchased Illinois railroad maintenance machinery rebuilder J.E.R. Overhaul in 2006, followed by Connecticut based non-destructive testing company Dapco Industries in 2007. Both of the headquarters of these companies now serve as additional manufacturing facilities for Nordco. These were followed in 2008 by the purchase of Central Power Products, manufacturer of the Shuttlewagon series of railcar movers. In 2016, Nordco acquired Kansas heavy lift truc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harsco
Enviri Corporation is an environmental company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It operates in over 30 countries and employs approximately 12,000 people worldwide. The company addresses complex environmental issues for large industries, including steel, railways, and energy. Enviri's common stock is a component of the S&P SmallCap 600 Index and the Russell 2000 Index. Founded as a railway car manufacturer in 1853, it rebranded from Harsco to Enviri in 2023. History Harsco was founded in 1853 as The Harrisburg Car Manufacturing Company and became the Harrisburg Steel Corporation in 1935. Following a series of acquisitions, the company became Harsco Corporation in 1956, forming three divisions: Metals & Minerals (Now Harsco Environmental), Rail, and Industrial. By the early 1990s, Harsco products and services covered defense, industrial, commercial, and construction applications, with over 250 manufacturing, reclamation, distribution, and service facilities across 14 co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knox Kershaw
Knox may refer to: Places United States * Fort Knox, a United States Army post in Kentucky ** United States Bullion Depository, a high security storage facility commonly called Fort Knox * Fort Knox (Maine), a fort located on the Penobscot River in Prospect, Maine * Knox Memorial Bridge, a bridge that crosses the Intracoastal Waterway north of Ormond Beach, Florida * Knox, Indiana * Knox, Maine * Knox, New York * Knox, North Dakota * Knox, Knox County, Ohio * Knox, Vinton County, Ohio * Knox, Pennsylvania * Knox, Wisconsin, a town ** Knox Mills, Wisconsin, a ghost town * Knox City, Missouri * Knox City, Texas * Knox County (other) * Knox Township (other) Other places * City of Knox, Victoria, Australia * Knox Atoll, Marshall Islands * Knox Coast, the coast of Antarctica lying between Cape Hordern and the Hatch Islands * Westfield Knox, a shopping centre in Wantirna South, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ships * USS ''Knox'' (FF-1052), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
