Queensland Rail: track laying machine docomentary

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TitleQueensland Rail: track laying machine docomentarySummaryDocumentary regarding the use, management and feasibility of a track laying machine (TLM) for railroad construction.ContentsDescription of the Harsco P811S TLM, which was used by the Queensland Government for track renewal and construction. Includes a description of the machine’s construction and capabilities, and its construction mode -- Description of the project feasibility, to determine when the TLM should be utilised. Typically, the TLM is only used when the project is expected to last over three months -- Description of the creation of a materials yard and project campsite, which is made prior to the arrival of the TLM on the site -- Description of the site management hierarchy that is used for TLM projects -- Description of the three carts used on the P811S -- Description of the process of changing the TLM to “construction” mode, which occurs over the span of three days -- Description of the process needed to prepare the TLM -- Description the railroad placement process -- Description of the welding process used to join tracks together -- Description of the ballast raising process -- Description of the role of the traffic liaison officer on TLM projectsCorporate AuthorNQTVQueensland RailwaysVideo File Name4025140Original Format 1 inch spot reelCollation1 video file (MP4) (17 minutes) : digital ; 681MBDate25th July 1987ImprintTownsville : NQTV, 1987

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CollectionNorth Queensland Television Collection

Restrictions On UseNo permissions granted for reuse. Contact Townsville Citylibraries Local History Collection for reproduction requests.Content GovernanceReasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and permissability of content. We will respond to feedback in a timely manner.

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Queensland Rail: track laying machine docomentary