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The RM80 is a proven, high-performance ballast cleaning machine designed to give top quality results in the toughest operating conditions. The high powered cutting chain and specially designed screening unit ensures high production rates, even in heavily fouled, encrusted ballast. The machine's 50 mph travel speed and short set up and knock down times, allow maximum utilization of track time. The machine is equipped with a train brake system and can be towed in train formation when moving between work locations. The RM80 is equipped with a track lifting and slewing device that allows the track to be lifted to reduce the cutting depths when required, and to be shifted laterally as required to clear track side obstacles. A slewable discharge conveyor allows waste material to be discharged to either side onto the right-of-way or into Plasser MFS-type Conveyor and Hopper Cars. The discharge conveyor is quickly folded down for travel, thus eliminating the need for a buffer car. The front waste discharge position provides an additional margin of ballast cleanliness, as any waste material that may fall into the track is removed during the normal work process. The RM80 is a modern, high performance ballast cleaning machine that provides thorough ballast cleaning at a reasonable cost.