Ballast regulator

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Acting as a ballast plow
Acting as a ballast plow

A ballast regulator is a piece of rail transport maintenance of way equipment used to shape and distribute the gravel track ballast that supports the ties in rail tracks.[1] They are often used in conjunction with ballast tampers when maintaining track.

Shaping the ballast shoulder

Levelling the ballast height between the rail

[edit] References

  1. ^ Ernest H. Robl: Ballast regulator at work. www.robl.w1.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-15.
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