The LIRR posted this fascinating video on YouTube showing some of the work on the third track project in Carle Place. The vehicle they use to move the new bridge is amazing.
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Very cool. I have had one those machines used to move heavy generator rotors. All hydraulic, and modular construction. Can't remember what they're called off the top of my head, but very useful equipment.
Those machines are called Goldhofers. Heavy, specialized movers and highway truck trailers.
@jhz563 posted:Those machines are called Goldhofers. Heavy, specialized movers and highway truck trailers.
Thanks for the info... I am fascinated by how all the wheel sets can turn in sync while the vehicle is standing still.
Man, all those guys in the orange vests look like they've had a little too much Adderol in their Starbucks.
This bridge is one of two major replacements included in the project. Meadowbrook State Parkway (a 6 lane hwy), is next in mid July. In total they are eliminating 7 grade level crossings by depressing the road under the tracks, and replacing or modernizing 7 bridges to add the third span over roadways. All new bridges are being raised to safer heights to eliminate or reduce truck strikes.
More info about the project here
Bob
A similar multi-wheeled, self-propelled hydraulic machine effortlessly moved NC&StL 4-8-4 #576 from its former location in Centennial Park here in Nashville, TN to the nearest railhead. It was remote controlled by an operator that walked slowly behind the unit for at least a mile. TRAINS staff filmed the move and it is probably on their website. Amazing technology! I watched it in real time on a local news channel.
So after this 3 track expansion, what other plans are there for The LIRR? Any other north south routes under serious consideration for flexibility?
Thats too bad. With all the congestion on LonGuyLand, you would think there would have been a long range plan to connect the Port Jefferson branch with the Greenport Scoot at Riverhead and then push to South Hampton on the Montauk Branch.
@prrhorseshoecurve posted:So after this 3 track expansion, what other plans are there for The LIRR? Any other north south routes under serious consideration for flexibility?
Long Island is only 20 something miles wide at its widest, and there is already a north/south track between Farmingdale and Babylon as seen on the map, I believe only one passenger train runs on it in each direction a day. It is a combination of not enough demand and nowhere to build a railroad. The next biggest service upgrade would be Amtrak coming to the island.
Don’t forget the LIRR extension to Grand Central...
