A Possible Replacement for the #54 Ballast Tamper?

Classic Toy Trains Forum
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Do you think Lionel will be modeling this ballast tamper any time soon? [;)]

This baby removes the old ties, inserts new concrete ties, re-attaches the original rails, and adds new ballast, all in one continuous operation.

http://videosift.com/video/Track-Renewal-Train

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edw, This is a very interesting and enjoyable video of these modern RR. machines. Thank you, Ralph

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edw,

Thanks, I have never seen anything like that before.

John