Item: The History and Evolution of Track Machinery Used for the Purpose of Avalanche Clean Up on the Alaska Railroad
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Title: The History and Evolution of Track Machinery Used for the Purpose of Avalanche Clean Up on the Alaska Railroad
Proceedings: International Snow Science Workshop Grenoble – Chamonix Mont-Blanc - October 07-11, 2013
Authors:
- Bruce A. Gough [ General Road Master, (District 1) Avalanche Master Gunner Alaska Railroad Anchorage, Alaska-United States ]
Date: 2013-10-07
Abstract: Avalanches pose unique challenges to transportation corridors in Alaska. The states distance from the contiguous lower 48, coupled with extreme weather conditions, constitutes an aggressive approach for both avalanche mitigation and clean up. With a high number of avalanches that cover the tracks each year, it is important that efficient and safe procedures are followed to reduce train delays and offer the best protection to employees. This paper will address the evolution of track machinery and practices for the use of clearing avalanches.
Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P4-37.pdf
Language of Article: English
Presenter(s): Unknown
Keywords: avalanche cleanup, snow rotary, alaska railroad, risk reduction, excavator, bulldozers
Page Number(s): 1185-1190
Subjects: avalanche mitigation weather conditions avalanche risk management
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