Patent ID: 8844786
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: E01B

Abstract:
1. A railroad cross-tie pre-plating apparatus for fastening at least two tie-plates to a cross-tie, the apparatus comprising: a cross-tie conveyor, comprising a first end and a second end; a cross-tie positioning mechanism positioned proximate the second end, the cross-tie positioning mechanism comprising: at least two tie-plate positioning mechanisms, each configured to position at least one of the at least two tie-plates on the cross-tie, each tie-plate positioning mechanism comprising a tie-plate positioning member, the tie-plate positioning member configured to engage the tie-plate and position the tie-plate on the cross-tie; and a gauge positioned superior to the cross-tie positioning mechanism and configured to hold the at least two tie-plates in position relative to one another as the at least two tie-plates are fastened to the cross-tie with spikes.