The Plasser & Theurer 08-1X Tamping Machine is a specialized railway maintenance vehicle developed to restore track geometry, improve track stability, and maintain safe railway operations. Renowned for its durability and maintenance efficiency, the 08-1X remains a trusted choice among railway infrastructure operators worldwide.

This particular unit, Machine No. 3354, was manufactured in 2008 and operated by JR Kyushu, one of Japan's leading railway companies. As of the latest inspection conducted in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, the machine has recorded 7,020 engine hours, 18,582 kilometers of operation, and 1,919,818 tamping cycles.

Its proven maintenance history and operational record demonstrate reliable performance while retaining substantial service life for future railway maintenance projects. The machine is suitable for track renewal programs, ballast consolidation, track alignment correction, and routine railway maintenance activities.

Gauge conversion services are available through A.F.S. Enterprise, allowing the machine to be adapted to different railway networks and customer requirements.

Machine Information

·       Manufacturer: Plasser & Theurer

·       Model: 08-1X

·       Machine Number: 3354

·       Construction Year: 2008

·       Previous Owner / Operator: JR Kyushu

·       Inspection Location: Ueki, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

·       Inspection Date: 29 November 2023

·       Technician: Yutaka Taguchi

Operating Record

·       Engine Hours: 7,020 Hours

·       Travel Distance: 18,582 km

·       Tamping Cycles: 1,919,818 Cycles

Applications

·       Track Tamping

·       Ballast Consolidation

·       Track Alignment Correction

·       Railway Infrastructure Maintenance

·       Track Geometry Restoration

·       Railway Renewal Projects

Features

·       Genuine Plasser & Theurer railway maintenance machine

·       Operated by JR Kyushu, Japan

·       Built in 2008

·       Low engine hours for its class

·       Proven maintenance and operating history

·       Suitable for railway modernization projects

·       Gauge conversion service available

·       Cost-effective alternative to new machines