Do railroads still use the Russell style (steel) snowplows for today's snow removal? Does anyone make modern day type snowplows? How do the railroads deal with large amounts of snow? I'm in search of parts but not sure where to look for them. -Thanks
[This message has been edited by Jesse (edited 03-16-2004).]
Posted by highhood (Member # 3135) on :
i believe that at one time UP took a engine from a [727or some such typ plane] put it on a flat car and tried it for a snowblower. i do not know what the end result was.
Posted by conrailkid (Member # 1898) on :
we use all kinds of stuff on csx. there are some old plows still in service, although i am not sure of the builders, some russell look-a-likes, wedge types, as well as jordan spreaders and flangers. the snow blowers are here and there, and they are loud and sound just like a jet. you don't want to be too close when they are working!