Custom Built RoadRailer 34000 GVWR Tag Trailer with Hi-Rail Gear

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This solution was engineered to provide Metro North Railroad with faster track access and the ability to take the trailer on rail to and from remote worksites. 

DymaxRail packaged the rear axle so it was better matched to the rail gauge to provide more even tire wear. The trailer was also equipped with integrated railgear, hydraulic power unit, special tie downs, grouser stops and air brakes. The trailer was built to fit the clearance envelope of Metro North.

If you need help moving your machinery from road to rail and on rail, then look no further. DymaxRail has many solutions to help our customers succeed.

Lee Tebbutt (DymaxRail Designer) and Carl Williams (DymaxRail Product Support) had a good time delivering this custom-built Tag trailer to Metro North Railroad. It was their first time in The Big Apple.

Tie Ejector Solution: Custom Built for Union Pacific Railroad

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When the Union Pacific Railroad needed an efficient solution to help load ties into their tie cages, they turned to DymaxRail. 

Previously, it would take nearly 4 days to load ties into the cages on 1 car. Our tie shooter attachment cut the time to ½ a day. 

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: The operator loads the railway ties into the attachment chutes using a grapple truck.

Step 2: The operator then squeezes the ties and drives to the cage to begin loading. 

Step 3: Once the ties are approximately halfway into the cage, the operator activates the 3rd function lever, and a hydraulic push ram shoves the ties the rest of the way.

This custom solution, designed for a Caterpillar 966M wheel loader with a Fusion coupler, provided 8x more production than their previous methods!

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DymaxRail is skilled at designing custom rail attachments and would be happy to build one for you. Simply fill out this form to get the conversation started.