Plasser 06-CTM tamper - proposed reinforcement of flexible diagonal members developed on the 1/5 scale Perspex model (TM-STM-006)

A modification to Plasser 06-CTM tampers, developed jointly by Messrs. Plasser and Theurer Ltd and the Research and Development Division, BRB, calls for the installation of four flexible diagonal members into the framework. Premature fatigue failures have occurred at the attachment of the diagonals to the upper longitudinal members, resulting...