rail grinders

A form of rail grinder — A rail maintenance vehicle used to restore the profile and remove irregularities, such as corrugations, from worn tracks to extend their life, and to improve the ride of trains using the track.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of rail grinder
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