Unloading hopper cars

Trains Magazine General Discussion
1

Interesting method.

Rich

2

I posted those pictures maybe two years ago but recently found the below link. The loader in the pictures is a Herzog brand. Some people thought the loader in the pictures was something someone bashed together and maybe one of a kind.

http://www.herzogcompanies.com/railroad_services_cartopper_material_handler.php

Rich

3

It truly is a versatile, time-saving tool.

4

Cartopper being used videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4toJA5EXcM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak6qn71MDXk&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGbBa6V4C18&feature=PlayList&p=D9AA499572D851A1&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=4

Rich

5

Actually it’s a Caterpillar Tractor-Backhoe-Loader modified by Herzog…there are a couple of competing machines on the market, modified hydraulic excavators (trackhoes):

http://road-rail-corp.brandt.ca/images/mymarket/otm4_lg.jpg

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Yeah, after I expanded the picture, I saw the Herzog label embossed in the boom and started looking around the 'Net. I did find a couple other similar models.

The picture of that one on a special transportation truck is quite interesting as I saw the loader on a hopper car but was wondering how that particular one was put in place.

Rich