Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• E01B 29/06 - Transport, pose, enlèvement, ou remplacement des traverses
• E01B 29/09 - Transport, pose, enlèvement, ou remplacement des traverses en procédant par dessous les rails en place
• E01B 29/00 - Pose, réfection ou dépose de la voieOutils ou machines ad hoc

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• E01B 29/06 - Transport, pose, enlèvement, ou remplacement des traverses
• E01B 29/10 - Transport, pose, enlèvement, ou remplacement des traverses en procédant par dessous les rails en place pour introduire ou enlever les traverses