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The Plasser Ballast Distribution System consists of two completely independent units that can either work together as one machine, or as two separate machines. The BDS100 is equipped with a 25-cubic-yard hopper for ballast storage, four conveyors to distribute ballast and Plasser's shoulder and X-type plows for ballast profiling. The BDS200 is equipped with two ballast brooms. The “Pick-up” broom sweeps the excess ballast from the track onto a conveyor which loads the ballast into the BDS100 or into a Plasser MFS-type Conveyor and Hopper car; and the “Finishing” broom that provides the final track dressing. The ballast handling capacity of the Plasser Ballast Distribution System can be increased by coupling Plasser MFS-type Conveyor and Hopper cars between the two units. The BDS100 and BDS200 are capable of traveling as one unit under their own power at speeds up to 50 mph on level track. A two axle truck is mounted under the ends of each unit to provide excellent riding characteristics.