Information for 08-16/4x4 C100 RT | |
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Number built: | 14 |
Builder: | Plasser & Theurer |
Power: | 496 hp (390 kW) |
The 08-16/4x4 C100 RT is a familiar type on British rails, the 16 in the name stands for 16 tamping tools which are arranged in 4 units of 4 tools each[2]. The C100 stands for its top speed in km/h and that it is a compact machine without a trailer. A number of other tampers are also used for switches and crossings such as the 08-4x4/4S.
Colas DR 73922 (08-16/4x4C80 RT) at Crewe |
Colas DR 73908 (08-4x4/4S RT) at Derby |
[1] "How is tamping performed?" <https://www.plassertheurer.com/en/machines-systems/tamping.html>
[2] "08-16 4x4 C100-RT" <http://www.plasser.co.uk/en/machines/08164x4c100rt.htm>