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The Plasser Vacuum Scraper-Excavator VM-170 is designed for efficient, economical removal of various types of material from railway track. It is especially useful in areas where obstacles may prevent full utilization of other material removal methods. The machine quickly and efficiently removes ballast from track, switches and crossings with awkward access, such as around station platforms, road crossings, bridge approaches, interlockings, etc. The VM-170 is also capable of creating drainage ditches and excavations for cables, poles and foundations. It is also equipped to vacuum trash and debris from the track via a 9-foot-wide vacuum funnel, without removing ballast.