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Track Laying Machine.

Color photo of Track Laying Machine, 1978

Track Laying Machine.

In 1978, Amtrak began installing concrete ties as part of the Northeast Corridor Improvement Project in an effort to offer faster and more reliable service. The Track Laying Machine pictures could replace up to a mile of rails and ties simultaneously  per day.

Amtrak Photo, John Carten Collection.