Another 'crane train' by Helen Betts

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17-MAR-2013

Another 'crane train'

I guess these are more "documentary" captures, but I'm including a few of heavy equipment on trains because I found it fascinating to even know that such things existed. Thanks to Martin, I now know that cranes on trains are used for replacing track, lifting locomotives onto tracks (yikes, that has to be heavy!) and general engineering.

Another, more colorful, crane:

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Patrick Goossens		22-Mar-2013 23:28
These cranes were also used to set derailed engines or wagons back on the rails.

Walter Otto Koenig		22-Mar-2013 21:26
Martin is correct I think. These are for replacing tracks. Cool shots of both heavy duty cranes. "V"

Martin Lamoon		22-Mar-2013 20:59
Think it may be for laying the tracks Like these large machines. v