Ballast regulator

Ballast regulator

A ballast regulator is a piece of rail transport maintenance of way equipment used to shape and distribute the gravel track ballast that supports the ties in rail tracks. [cite web
url=http://www.robl.w1.com/pix-rrc/I-031019.htm
title=Ernest H. Robl: Ballast regulator at work
publisher=www.robl.w1.com
accessdate=2008-04-15
] They are often used in conjunction with ballast tampers when maintaining track.

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