With the loaded train of autoballaster wagons having reversed at

less than walking pace to the work site in Roade Colas’ universal tamping machine DR73910 ‘Jupiter’ follows at an equally slow pace. After ballasting later in the afternoon the unit will tamp the fresh stones and prepare the line for service again. Notice the orange-clad crew member sitting on the running board whilst on his mobile ‘phone; no doubt this sitting position would not be approved in the risk assessment!