Railways inventions 08/06

20060191439 - Device and method for displacing gas turbine modules, especially during maintenance: A device is provided for displacing gas turbines, i.e. aeroplane mechanisms or stationary gas turbines, or gas turbine modules, especially during maintenance thereof. The device comprises at least one conveying device formed such that it can be raised or lowered. In the raised state of one or each conveying device,...

20060180046 - Tie suitable for use on a track: A railroad track tie comprises a body formed at least partially of polymeric material, and a reinforcement totally encapsulated within the body, wherein there is at least one opening through the reinforcement with polymeric material therein....

20060174795 - Glide craft mass transit system: A mass transit system utilizing buoyant craft intermittently propelled by water jets that are activated when craft are in dose proximity, within interconnected sections of “U” shaped canals/channels that can be pre-manufactured and delivered via heavy truck. Individual craft can be directed by rider via interactive signage along route or...

20060169166 - Tamping tool: The present invention comprises a tamping tool comprising a shank and a blade, with the blade having various arrangements of wear-resistant material affixed to the face of the blade by means of brazing, soldering, gluing or other method. Additionally, some arrangements of the tamping tool have a wear-resistant tip inserted...

20060169167 - Tamping tool: The present invention comprises a tamping tool comprising a shank and a blade, with the blade having various arrangements of wear-resistant material affixed to the face of the blade by means of brazing, soldering, gluing or other method. Additionally, some arrangements of the tamping tool have a wear-resistant tip inserted...