Right-of-Way Construction and Maintenance Equipment, Railroad - France (FR)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 2230

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 2230

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 22 Railway Equipment

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 22 Railway Equipment

Items Managed by France (FR) - NCB is 14

NATO Supply Class 2230 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 22, which is dedicated to Railway Equipment. Specifically, NATO Supply Class 2230 focuses on Right-Of-Way Construction And Maintenance Equipment for Railroads.

Right-Of-Way Construction And Maintenance Equipment refers to the machinery, tools, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the railway infrastructure. This includes equipment used for clearing vegetation, grading and leveling the tracks, laying ballast, installing and maintaining signals and communication systems, and other activities related to the upkeep of the railway right-of-way.

Examples of equipment that fall under NATO Supply Class 2230 include:

1. Track maintenance machines: These are specialized machines used for tasks such as tamping, leveling, and aligning the tracks, as well as removing and replacing rail fastenings.

2. Ballast maintenance machines: These machines are used for cleaning, distributing, and compacting ballast, which is the crushed stone or gravel that supports the tracks.

3. Vegetation control equipment: This includes machines used for cutting and removing vegetation along the railway right-of-way to ensure clear visibility and prevent obstructions.

4. Signal and communication equipment: This category includes equipment used for installing, maintaining, and repairing railway signaling systems, such as track circuits, signals, and interlocking systems.

5. Track inspection equipment: These are specialized machines used for inspecting the condition of the tracks, including measuring track geometry, detecting defects, and assessing the overall safety and performance of the railway infrastructure.

It's important to note that NATO Supply Class 2230 is specifically focused on equipment used in the railroad industry and is part of the broader NATO Supply Group 22, which covers various types of railway equipment. This classification system helps standardize the identification and categorization of equipment for procurement and logistical purposes within NATO member countries.