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Longwall shields moved by rail

Journal Article · · Coal Age; (United States)
OSTI ID:6253972
A description is given of the first rail transportation system in the US for moving longwall shield supports. It is operating in Wyoming and has been installed because of the need to negotiate 15% gradients for which rubber-tyred articulated shuttle cars have proved unsuitable.
OSTI ID:
6253972
Journal Information:
Coal Age; (United States), Journal Name: Coal Age; (United States) Vol. 89:8; ISSN COLAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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