Ballast regulator
A ballast regulator (also known as a Sweeper) is a piece of rail transport maintenance of way equipment used to shape and distribute the gravel track ballast that supports the ties in rail tracks.[1] They are often used in conjunction with ballast tampers when maintaining track.
Shaping the ballast shoulder
Levelling the ballast height between the rail
Acting as a ballast plow
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