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Rail grinding operations 26th April 2003

Rail grinding operations that had been happening during the night in the city centre took place during the day in Hyson Green.

The Rail grinder crossing Radford Road on the north bound track.

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26th April 2003 (ID 001 – P426020)

The Rail grinder crossing Radford Road on the north bound track.

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26th April 2003 (ID 002 – P426027)

The Rail grinder crossing on the north bound track segregated section of Wilkinson St.

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26th April 2003 (ID 003 – P426028)

The Rail grinder crossing on the north bound track segregated section of Wilkinson St.

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26th April 2003 (ID 004 – P426044)

The Rail grinder – detail of wheel set

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26th April 2003 (ID 005 – P426018)

The Rail grinder – detail of wheel set

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26th April 2003 (ID 007 – P426036)

The Rail grinder – detail of grinding machine

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26th April 2003 (ID 006 – P426030)

The Rail grinder – makers plate

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26th April 2003 (ID 008 – P426031)

The Rail grinder – a high maintenance machine working on the grinding gear in Wilkinson Street.

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26th April 2003 (ID 009 – P426033)

The Rail grinder – a high maintenance machine working on the grinding gear in Wilkinson Street.

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26th April 2003 (ID 010 – P426034)

The Rail grinder was stored overnight at the Forest Recreation ground on the old “park and ride” site.

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26th April 2003 (ID 011 – P426072)