Railway worker putting rail skates on track - GIF

Railway worker putting rail skates on track.

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Previously:

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...783#post202031
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...389#post204573
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...192#post126310
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...222#post221810
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...2811#post97204

Rather than ask, I Googled:

What is a railroad skate?

A heavy-duty device designed to slow moving rail cars, or hold standing rail cars, even when on a slight downgrade. Built for rugged service, especially in classification yards, where long and very heavy trains are assembled.

$275.00 a pop - delivery by Nov 7.

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Originally Posted by Karl_H

Rather than ask, I Googled:

What is a railroad skate?

A heavy-duty device designed to slow moving rail cars, or hold standing rail cars, even when on a slight downgrade. Built for rugged service, especially in classification yards, where long and very heavy trains are assembled.

$275.00 a pop - delivery by Nov 7.

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Sounds like a wheel chock.

Neil