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NMC Railway Systems: Updated tie crane model
NMC Railway Systems has launched an updated model of the NMC CTC08E Tie Crane for its on-track product line. The enhanced model is designed for railroad material handling projects and to effectively handle concrete and wood ties.
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Transit developments drive concrete-tie activity
Last month, Rocla Concrete Tie Inc. began building a manufacturing plant in Fort Pierce, Fla., as part of a new long-term supply agreement with All Aboard Florida and Florida East Coast Railway (FECR). READ »
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Rail Industry Trends
Railroaders contemplate drones to secure tracks, cargo
Rail execs are beginning to explore the capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for a variety of potential applications - including security. More commonly known as drones, these camera-equipped devices can help crews keep closer tabs on tracks and trains from afar. READ »
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Wood-tie producers, treaters gear up for sunnier market prospects
Five words sum up the wood crosstie market during the past couple years: “When it rains, it pours.” The old phrase took on new meaning for manufacturers and wood-treatment companies, as some of the wettest weather in years flooded large swathes of the southern and western United States, resulting in waterlogged wood supplies and derailed inventories. READ »
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