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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

Speno rail grinder RR24M30 stabled at Caulfield

Thursday 10 May 2018 1:27 PM
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Speno rail grinder RR24M30 stabled at Paisley

Sunday 17 December 2017 11:10 AM
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Speno rail grinder RR24M30 stabled at Paisley

Sunday 17 December 2017 11:05 AM
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Overhead view of the number 1 end

Saturday 26 February 2011 1:04 PM
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Overhead view of the first grind cart

Saturday 26 February 2011 1:04 PM
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Overhead view of the second grind cart

Saturday 26 February 2011 1:04 PM
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Overhead view of the third grind cart and number 2 end cab

Saturday 26 February 2011 1:04 PM
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Grinder RR24M30 getting worked on at the Creek Sidings, still on broad gauge

Saturday 26 February 2011 1:03 PM
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Stabled at Bell between rail grinding jobs on the suburban network

Sunday 31 October 2010 4:38 PM
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Top and side view of new grinding wheels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday 26 September 2009 11:45 AM
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Second grind cart

Saturday 26 September 2009 11:45 AM
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First grind cart

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday 26 September 2009 11:39 AM
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