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Rail grinder RR24M30

Operated by Speno, it is a gauge convertible 24 wheel grinder. I found at North Geelong Yard on the broad gauge, it has been working over the Melbourne suburban network in late 2009 and again in mid 2010. It has also run on narrow gauge. I have numbered the bits from the power / generator unit end
Overhead view of the number 1 end

Overhead view of the number 1 end

February 26, 2011 13:04 PM
Overhead view of the first grind cart

Overhead view of the first grind cart

February 26, 2011 13:04 PM
Overhead view of the second grind cart

Overhead view of the second grind cart

February 26, 2011 13:04 PM
Overhead view of the third grind cart and number 2 end cab

Overhead view of the third grind cart and number 2 end cab

February 26, 2011 13:04 PM
Grinder RR24M30 getting worked on at the Creek Sidings, still on broad gauge

Grinder RR24M30 getting worked on at the Creek Sidings, still on broad gauge

February 26, 2011 13:03 PM
Stabled at Bell between rail grinding jobs on the suburban network

Stabled at Bell between rail grinding jobs on the suburban network

October 31, 2010 16:38 PM
Top and side view of new grinding wheels

Top and side view of new grinding wheels

September 26, 2009 11:51 AM
Large pile of worn out grinding wheels

Large pile of worn out grinding wheels

September 26, 2009 11:50 AM
First grind cart from the other side

First grind cart from the other side

September 26, 2009 11:48 AM
Second grind cart from the other side

Second grind cart from the other side

September 26, 2009 11:48 AM
First grind cart from the other side

First grind cart from the other side

September 26, 2009 11:47 AM
Other side of the number 2 end cab

Other side of the number 2 end cab

September 26, 2009 11:47 AM
Water pump and plumbing for fire fighting

Water pump and plumbing for fire fighting

September 26, 2009 11:46 AM
Third grind cart and number 2 end cab

Third grind cart and number 2 end cab

September 26, 2009 11:45 AM
Second grind cart

Second grind cart

September 26, 2009 11:45 AM
First grind cart

First grind cart

September 26, 2009 11:45 AM
The drive motor is attached above each grind wheel

The drive motor is attached above each grind wheel

September 26, 2009 11:41 AM
Close up of a grind wheel and what looks to be dried up slag

Close up of a grind wheel and what looks to be dried up slag

September 26, 2009 11:41 AM
Outside of one of three grinding carts, with 4 grind wheels per side giving 24 in total

Outside of one of three grinding carts, with 4 grind wheels per side giving 24 in total

September 26, 2009 11:39 AM
Four grinding wheels on this side, adjustable angles

Four grinding wheels on this side, adjustable angles

September 26, 2009 11:39 AM
Peeking under the skirt...

Peeking under the skirt...

September 26, 2009 11:39 AM
Cab at the number 2 end

Cab at the number 2 end

September 26, 2009 11:38 AM
A huge collection of jumper leads between vehicles

A huge collection of jumper leads between vehicles

September 26, 2009 11:36 AM
Drawbar linking vehicles of the rail grinder

Drawbar linking vehicles of the rail grinder

September 26, 2009 11:36 AM

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