Inventors:
Philip C. McCray - Wetumpka AL
Steven L. Atchison - Montgomery AL
Assignee:
Knox Kershaw, Inc. - Montgomery AL
International Classification:
E02F 522
Abstract:
A ballast machine for plowing ballast from the outer ends of rail supporting cross ties of a railroad bed. A ballast tie plow assembly is mounted to the frame of the ballast machine for vertical movement thereon. The tie plow assembly includes ballast engaging blades which are disposed for biased, pivotal movement responsive to engagement of the blades with an obstruction on the railroad bed or cross ties. Means are provided for vertical positioning of the tie plow assembly.