Schwebau high speed milling machine - self propelled?

[trainmania100]

In all the photos I've seen of the new HSM milling machine on track plant, it's only ever being dragged by GBRF locos, does this track machine not have the ability to run on its own on the mainline?

 

[swt_passenger]

In all the photos I've seen of the new HSM milling machine on track plant, it's only ever being dragged by GBRF locos, does this track machine not have the ability to run on its own on the mainline?

I think some machines of this nature are self powered but only just enough for the working speeds within the worksite, but they can be hauled between jobs at much higher speeds.

 

[trainmania100]

I think some machines of this nature are self powered but only just enough for the working speeds within the worksite, but they can be hauled between jobs at much higher speeds.

Okay thanks for the info

 

[Far north 37]

In all the photos I've seen of the new HSM milling machine on track plant, it's only ever being dragged by GBRF locos, does this track machine not have the ability to run on its own on the mainline?

Looking online it has a self propelled speed of 100kmh so could feasibly move under its own power between locations.

 

[DarloRich]

In all the photos I've seen of the new HSM milling machine on track plant, it's only ever being dragged by GBRF locos, does this track machine not have the ability to run on its own on the mainline?

Looking online it has a self propelled speed of 100kmh so could feasibly move under its own power between locations.

It has the ability to move like any other tamper or track machine but for various reasons that facility is not used

 

[swt_passenger]

It has the ability to move like any other tamper or track machine but for various reasons that facility is not used

Is one reason main line driver route knowledge? Presumably working in a possession is subject to different rules?

 

[DarloRich]

Is one reason main line driver route knowledge? Presumably working in a possession is subject to different rules?

I assume so. I think there are acceptance and certification benefits along with getting the machine into service quicker by hauling the machine about