NR TWI 2T018
How to Prepare Track for Stoneblowing
| Organization: | NR |
| Publication Date: | 1 March 2005 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 3 |
scope:
This Track Work Instruction covers how to prepare track for stoneblowing. Stoneblowing is usually undertaken on track which no longer responds to tamping. The stoneblower is designed to re-instate a solid bed on which the track will bear.
See also separate instructions:
TWI 2T008 How to prepare track for tamping
TWI 2L001 How to lower a cess
Remember. Once stoneblown, track should never be tamped. This will destroy your good work.
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