Abstract

A trenching attachment is provided. The trenching attachment includes a cutting tool and an indication structure that is operable to set a depth of the cutting tool relative to the rails of a railroad track. The indication structure and cutting tool are movable at least about a first, second, and a third axis to align the trenching attachment with a crib used to contain a railroad tie.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01B 29/06 - Transporting, laying, removing, or renewing sleepers
• E01B 29/09 - Transporting, laying, removing, or renewing sleepers under, or from under, installed rails
• E01B 29/00 - Laying, rebuilding, or taking-up tracksTools or machines therefor

Abstract

A railroad tie hardware removing apparatus and methods are provided. The apparatus includes one or more tool mechanisms each carrying one or more tools. The tools are positionable relative to a mounting structure or tower of a concrete railroad tie to remove the tower therefrom. Once the towers are removed, the tie can be pulled from underneath rails supported by the tie.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01B 29/06 - Transporting, laying, removing, or renewing sleepers
• E01B 29/10 - Transporting, laying, removing, or renewing sleepers under, or from under, installed rails for inserting or removing sleepers