Railway worker putting rail skates on track - GIF

[Altair]

Railway worker putting rail skates on track.




Previously:

Train passing over ironworkers - GIF
Train comes up behind track inspector - GIF
Railcar wheel changeout - GIF
1922 rail car jack - photo
Richard Feynman explains: What keeps a train on the track?

[Karl_H]

Rather than ask, I Googled:

What is a railroad skate?

A heavy-duty device designed to slow moving rail cars, or hold standing rail cars, even when on a slight downgrade. Built for rugged service, especially in classification yards, where long and very heavy trains are assembled.

$275.00 a pop - delivery by Nov 7.

[sossol]

Rather than ask, I Googled:

What is a railroad skate?

A heavy-duty device designed to slow moving rail cars, or hold standing rail cars, even when on a slight downgrade. Built for rugged service, especially in classification yards, where long and very heavy trains are assembled.

$275.00 a pop - delivery by Nov 7.

Sounds like a wheel chock.

Neil