Herzog Cartopper  Contributor's Pick!       
ATSF 81543 is part of a BNSF tie train headed east through Burlington, IA. The modified backhoe inside, I think, is called a Herzog "Cartopper". It has a special attachment on the bucket and stabilizer feet that hook over the sides of the hopper and keep it up there. It also has a grapple on the backhoe for picking up ties.
Date: 4/5/2008 Location: Burlington, IA   Map Show Burlington on a rail map Views: 223 Collection Of:   Alex Vaughn
Rolling Stock: ATSF 81543 (Open Hopper) Author:  Alex Vaughn
Herzog Cartopper
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