Railroad Tie Grapple
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brwhiz
N 33° 45.781 W 117° 13.977
11S E 478427 N 3735904
This piece of Maintenance-of-Way equipment sees active use at the Orange Empire Railway Museum making light work of lifting and manipulating heavy railroad ties.
Waymark Code: WMJHW4
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/21/2013
Views: 2
This piece of Maintenance-of-Way equipment appears to be designed to reduce the effort needed in handling the heavy wooden ties supporting the railroad trackage. The grapple on the end of the arm looks ready to grab a tie and place it wherever needed.
Is this a display or a maintenance facility location?: Maintenance Facility
Are there any fees and if so how much? (optional): 0.00
Website about this MOW waymark. (optional): Not listed
Additional site related to the MOW category. (optional): Not listed
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