Braintree Cut over Work
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April, 28 2006 Grading for new switch
Disassembling the turnout
Picking up the turnout package
Picking up the turnout package
Sliding package into new location
April, 29 2006 Ready to tie in to existing track
Track for turnout
Track gets shoved over to new position
Tie replacement
April, 30 2006 Ballasting operation at new location
Moving rail to splice into new temporary location
Continue ballast operation
Tie-ins complete Getting ready to gage track
Gaging track prior to final alignment
Hand spiking every 4th tie for gage
Completed cutover track
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