Photo ID: 101284 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, April 14, 2007 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed MP 635 Denver, CO 1632 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Limon (UP) HTT Because the rail grinder move at a relatively low speed, it often doesn't make it very far in between trains. In this case, the grinder made it about 2 1/2 miles before it had to clear for a coal load. The train is moving toward the camera in this image. The water being sprayed will help soak things to reduce the risk of a fire. Note the smoke coming further back, a result of the actual grinding. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 101283 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, April 14, 2007 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed MP 636 Denver, CO 1602 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Limon (UP) HTT Sparks are flying! A closer look at the grinding operation doing what it is designed to do. You can clearly see the surface of the railhead getting shaved down a bit. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 101282 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, April 14, 2007 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed MP 636 Denver, CO 1529 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Limon (UP) HTT One of the cars responsible for grinding down the rail head. Note the flaps with the number hanging down alongside the base of the cars. The flaps help to keep sparks from flying away from the train. At switches (or other locations with trackside obstructions, the grinding ceases and the flaps rise up, allowing the train to proceed without causing damage to the trackside equipment, or the train itself. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 101281 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, April 14, 2007 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed MP 636 Denver, CO 1657 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Limon (UP) HTT The Harsco Track Technologies rail grinder train makes its way east on UP's Limon Subdivision. Smoke pours off the three cars responsible for grinding. Rail grinding smooths down the surface of the rail head, helping to extend the life of the rail. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 101280 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, April 14, 2007 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed MP 636 Denver, CO 1638 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Limon (UP) HTT Near Monaco Street on the KP Line, we get a good look at the Harso Track Technologies rail grinder. The train operates in a push-pull fashion to track that needs a second run can be easily accessed. The train consists of two modified F40PH's, two crew cars, three tank cars (fill with water), and two sensor cars. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 101279 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, April 14, 2007 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed York Street Denver, CO 1688 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Yard Shots HTT Union Pacific contracted with Harsco Track Technologies to grind down some track. The track had come down off the Moffat and was working its way over to the KP Line east of Denver on this day. A former F40PH leads the griding train near York Street in Denver. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture.