A track geometry car uses advanced technology to evaluate track safety in real time by using a variety of high-tech lasers, sensors, and cameras. Some of the things it measures: • Gauge (distance between rails) • Crosslevel (difference in height between rails) • Alignment (side-to-side straightness) • Surface (vertical smoothness) • Curvature If anything is out of tolerance, the system logs the location down to the foot, pretty cool! #railroad #railway #train #drone #rail #reels #reelsvideo #fbl

In September of 1984, the First Track Geometry Car (TGC1) entered service. TGC’s have the capability to measure track alignment, and spot existing and potential track problems. They are able to measure various track conditions upwards of six times a year on each line and are equipped with sensors to measure alignment, curvature, warp, track gauge, and numerous other rail conditions. As the cars inspect the rails, data is automatically uploaded to a management system to create a profile for that