RM802 undercutter

[@terrellfarms1]

I stand corrected! I went back and watched the whole video and you are correct. I have never seen one with a side ballast cleaner in front of a undercutter. Huge would be a correct statement as well.

[@mattberg916]

Looks like giant Dr. Suess contraption. Pretty cool

[@simonschaeffer]

it does cut under the ties. you must not have watched the whole video. its an frm 802 shoulder cutter, a ballast pick up machine , 2 mfs 60's and an rm 802 undercutter all connected and working together in one consist. all together its one giant undercutter.

[@joshmccoy-ji2sv]

NIce video!

[@njRRtrainer]

These machines are amazing.. Thanks for sharing

[@jamesburba1995]

Did you have a little too much coffee today ?

[@wlumsden1]

This gang is going through Abo canyon east of Belen, NM right now. It is something to see.

[@simonschaeffer]

it is rusting to the rail in the BNSF yard in Gillette, WY.

[@shullreric98]

It is currently in Alliance NE. I was turning the wheels on it last night and will be again tonight.

[@simonschaeffer]

I'm currently in alliance with it. I work on it.

[@simonschaeffer]

it is 16 years old, i cant get parts for the computer system anymore because it is out of date. the machine would need a multi million dollar, year long overhaul and a brand new computer system and rewiring to keep it going for more than a short time.

[@WalkerKlondyke]

So THIS is why you can't find any decent chunks of coal or old railroad spikes along the tracks anymore...

[@simonschaeffer]

about 1000 feet per hour faster but twice the size and a lot of maintenance

[@simonschaeffer]

yes it is UC-01.

[@terrellfarms1]

How can this machine be classified as an undercutter when it does not undercut the ballast from under the ties? I would classify this machine as a side ballast cleaner.

[@PacificNWRailfan]

Take a closer look at (9:40. Tell me that isn't removing ballast from underneath the ties and rail.

[@terrellfarms1]

@@PacificNWRailfan Read my reply comment from 9 years ago!!!