BRC 48 at Blue Island, IL. Ballast spreader BRC 48 at Blue Island, IL. Although stowed for movement in this picture, the paddles pull/spread the ballast to an inclined shape from the horizontal up to the grade of the ties.

IC MT-438 at Blue Island, IL. This works by lifting the tie and vibrating ballast under it. Notice the area to the right hand side that has a complex of grading lasers that can move in and out.

Tie lifter IC MT-404 at Blue Island, IL. Lifts ties up ready for a following machine to pull them out sideways.

C&IM AT142 at Springfield, IL. This works by lifting the tie and vibrating ballast under it. Notice the area to the right hand side that has a complex of grading lasers that can move in and out.

Crew carrier with potable (drinking water) carrier in tow.

UP Tie lifter at Walong, Tehachapi, CA.

UP small rail grinder at Walong, Tehachapi, CA. Used to grind in the railhead when two pieces of rail have been welded together.

Fairmont built UP tool car and fire car at Walong, Tehachapi, CA.

UP laser alignment car at Walong, Tehachapi, CA.

UP 23800 Ballast spreader/sweeper/profiler at Walong, Tehachapi, CA.