The
main traverser is used for both the movement of locomotives and rolling
stock from members cars and trailers as well as for moving some
carriages
and rolling stock
between the track and the high level storage tracks in the main
workshop and storage building. The traverser uses a 24 Volt d.c.
electric motor to operate a hydraulic pump, with a hand held switch box
controlling the hydraulic ram that raises or lowers the track
section mounted on the traverser table.