Not Sure?

[stormking]

I couldn't resist bringing this home today (have a small problem). Think I know what it is but could be wrong. It is seven feet long and the tool next to it belongs with it. Would like to know what it is for sure and its proper name? Thanks for any help.


By stormking3 at 2012-06-21


By stormking3 at 2012-06-21

[Neals]

Some railroader will probably tell me to cut back on my meds but I think both are for replacing railroad ties. The one with wheels is used to lift the rail so the old tie and new one can be exchanged. Not sure but I think the other one is a tamper to pack the gravel around the tie.

[gibsontool]

I think you got it right, I have seen one similar to the one on the left and if I recall correctly it was referred to as a railjack

[RWalters]

The long one is a roller pry truck, used to shift heavy objects (machines, crates, palleted goods, etc.). How heavy? Badger rates their seven footers at 5,000 lbs. They come with plastic composite wheels now instead of iron, but otherwise they haven't changed. Not sure about the short one, but it looks like a pinch bar, which would make sense if they both came from someone who had to move heavy objects.

[Papaw]

I've had and used one of those lift bars. It was very useful for shifting heavy material, and for raising something for putting leveling shims underneath.

[rusty]

also known as a Johnson bar...

(Not to be confused with several other objects also called Johnson bars btw)

[stormking]

That is what I thought it was. The small tool fits a grove in the bottom of the truck so you can swivel the load side to side easier. Thanks for the replies.

[HeelSpur]

I find it amazing that 4 small screws will hold 5000 lbs.
Pretty neat find.....