devon_metro
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Dennis
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Wild guess 1: Tamper
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devon_metro
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No i don't think so although could you please explain what a 'tamper' is?
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It looks like a breakdown train. I can make out a crane at the very least!
A 'tamper' or 'tamping machine' is used to compact ballast under the sleepers.
http://www.wiebe.de/englisch/gbm/img/csm09-32.jpg
dvn1357 said:
A 'tamper' or 'tamping machine' is used to compact ballast under the sleepers.
http://www.wiebe.de/englisch/gbm/img/csm09-32.jpg
devon_metro
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Well yes i suppose i could give that to you! It is a breakdown train.
Here's the original image:
Here's the original image:
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