Why can't we have this over here?

[cookie munsta]

Queensland rail has got all that crap, had to prestart and ride in the tamper machine a few times ( the machine that packs the ballast between the sleepers) a good tip don't try to tamper the actual sleeper it not good for them

 

[overload]

Plant machines used on the Network Rail infrastructure are modern and do a much better job compared to BR days.

Plasser & Theurer RM 900 RT Ballast Cleaner,
Harsco Track Technologies RGH-20C Switch and Crossing Rail Grinder and
Plasser & Theurer 09-3X-D-RT Tamper / Liner/ DTS
are just some of the machines they have invested in and then you got various companies such as SB Rail, Balfour Beatty, Colas and Hydrex to name a few who work for Network Rail and use machines such as

Road rail excavator's, Ballast regulators, etc.

My favorite is the Kirow KRC1200UK Heavy Duty Diesel Hydraulic Crane!

Have a look at http://www.ontrackplant.com if you want to see what's being used on Network Rail!

 

[Dune]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dune_uk/3834618196/in/set-72157622037986746/

A tamper at work on the Altrincham metro