Tag Archives: LORAM

Back to the Ballast Cleaner

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Eric

October 21st, 2015 is a significant date in human history. Today is the day that Doc and Marty McFly return to the future from 1985. In honor of this moment let’s return to a recent event in Daily Diesel Dose history … Continue reading →

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Railcar War Machine

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Eric

You can tell it’s fall when the crazy looking LORAM devices start showing up on tracks in my part of the world. Last October we saw a rail grinder working the steel west of the CSX East Syracuse yards. This time … Continue reading →

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LORAM Rail Grinder RG-318

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Eric

Tuesday as I was coming home from work I noticed this long line of strange looking rail cars. I though about stopping for a look but I went home instead. The rest of the day I had visions of that time Mr. … Continue reading →

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