Strange wagons at Newport

[andypops]

Hi,

Having just passed Newport Alexandra Docks yard, and I spotted a strange rake of wagons. These are in the curved (south) sidings visible travelling towards Cardiff, on a line next to the old abandoned wagons.

I do not have a photo, but the outer wagon looked a lot like a ballast generator / outer wagon, without a hopper in place. The remainder of the rake which was viisible looked like ballast - non-generator wagons, again without hoppers. Just looked like railtrack-white painted flats!

I believe that these are in frequent use, as I spotted a FRED on the outer wagon.

Anyone have an idea what these are?

Andy

 

[mbonwick]

Like this and this?

If so, they're Network Rail autoballaster wagons used for reballasting operations.

 

[hairyhandedfool]

Something like....?

http://www.railwayscene.co.uk/image.php?imgref=4764
http://www.railwayscene.co.uk/image.php?imgref=4765

If so, it carries continuous welded rails to engineering sites for laying.

 

[andypops]

Thanks for your replies

It was a continuous rail welding vehicle, as HHF suggested. They do look similar to hopper-less autoballasters from a distance though!

All the best,


Andy