The process of tamping is more important than operating the machine itself. This photo shows the dozen or so small jacks used to adjust the rail heights, after which the tamper packs the ballast and so keeps the rails in the chosen position. Actually, it's never that simple because a certain amount of settling happens over time, so the process usually has to be repeated in a process of continual improvement.

Rick Beton

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