Sorry, guys: the giant magnet truck wasn't there today, but I did snap a few pics of interest.
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A U.P. work-train rail cart found sitting by the tracks in Beaumont's mini-yard.
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Somebody who works for the U.P. has a sense of humor!
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An old 40' container converted to storage-shed use. Note welded rail supports that bring it up to tailgate-level.
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An even older S.P. Trailer-Train ghost, now used for ground-level storage.
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A hydraulic ballast-tamper in action. Moves forward at a slow walking pace.
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The actual tampers at work: they slip down between the ties and pack the ballast in place.
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This ballast-levelling unit follows the tamper and stirs up a LOT of dust.
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So this water truck follows along spraying everything (including me) down to combat the dust.('Sokay: it was 90 degrees out there today...)
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Enjoy,~Pete