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1. Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement 4 5 TRACK LINE MARKER Jers standard road marking FEATURES Spray cans the Track Line ne Marker gauges off the ajacent line to accurately mark the ballast bed for sleeper laying Strong and Robust 5 point rail guide Twin pneumatic ballast wheels Uses standard road marking cans Central push handle Quickly assembled dismantled Full Factory Parts Backup CE Marked A combination of guide wheels and rollers ensure that the Track Line Marker accurately follows the existing track A simple lever on the central hand grip controlls the spray can nozzle allowing the operator to paint continuous or intermittent markings A QUICK AND ACCURATE WAY TO MARK OUT SLEEPER LINES The position of the marked line is fully adjustable and the device breaks down into sections for transport SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Weight 40 kg Operator s Manual Weight heaviest part 14 5 kg Body Colour Natural Parts Manual Construction All aluminium alloy Maintenance Plan Max distance to line 6 000 mm Factory Test Certificate mT 4 ieee ADE ae BENEFITS Quick simple and accurate Heavy duty yet light weight aluminium alloy construction A4 Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement 4 06 SLEEPER CLEARER he Thomson Sleeper Clearer is designed for ra
2. homson Engineering Design s Hawk Track Trolley incorporates a unique regenerative braking system where the weight of the trolley and load is used to apply the brakes The heavier the load the harder the brakes are applied making this trolley inherently fail safe Although similar in appearance to its competitors this trolley is stronger lighter neater and simpler than all the rest At 49kg for the main section and 8kg for the handle it is light and easy to carry too SPECIFICATIONS Weight 57 kg Weight one chassis section 49 kg WLL Safe Working Load 150 kg Wheels machined steel Wheel Profile P1 Platform Height above rail 190 mm Deck Width 1 700mm Deck Length 800 mm HAWK TRACK TROLLEY re sees ene Sa PF a ee ae eta oe 5 Aei oe eae te EFF y a F ee Chassis Box section steel Deck Aluminium Steelwork Colour O8E51 Yellow BENEFITS Full 750kg payload capacity Light to carry Push only design to prevent injury 4 Wheel Fail safe brakes continuous improvement TEF ia nia Fa at Pr PAART A ae ae F mewy ai oe i Ti oe eens ae Cites an 2 a vy FEATURES Unique 4 wheel regenerative brakes Chassis module weighs just 49kg Push only handle brake design High tensile box section steel chassis Steel wheels aluminium option Sealed for life wheel bearings 750kg payload capacity Full Factory Parts Backup CE Marked AN EXTREME
3. SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Weight 1965 kg Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual Brakes 2 wheel Fail safe Min Hyd Pressure 150 Bar Parts Manual Lifting points l Maintenance Plan O A Height 1170 mm Body Colour 08E51 Yellow Brake Test Certificate O A Width 2685 mm Moving Parts Signal Red PADS No 094 016049 O A Length 3650 mm BENEFITS Rapidly clear track ready for tamping Helps to create a ballast shoulder No damage to clips and housings Reduced risk of tamper damaging sleepers AND Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement 4 2 GEOTEXTILE HANDLER Be geotextiles becomes easier FEATURES and quicker using Thomson Geotextile Handlers Strong and Robust Fully protected hydraulic cylinders Check valves on cylinders High Resistance to Dynamic Loads High Resistance to Abuse Proven in Use Since 2008 1 250 kg WLL Easy and quick to use Handles all geotextiles up to 6m wide e Full Factory Parts Backup e CE Marked Originally developed for use with Geosand textile which is too heavy for manual laying the concept has now been extended and the latest model will handle all geotextile rolls up to 6m wide The roll of fabric is supported on steel spindles which run in tapered roller bearings These are inserted into the ends of the roll using hydraulic cylinders REDUCES MANPOWER REQUIREMENT REDUCES FATIGUE AND INCREASES The whole operation is pr
4. Single or multi part chassis in steel lm standard or 1600mm gauge and Operator s Manual stainless steel or aluminium alloy multi gauge designs Parts Manual Maintenance Plan Pedestrian electric or engine A wide variety of powered and hand LOLER Test Certificate where relevant propulsion operated accessories can be built in m i m I Load sensing or spring brakes Cast aluminium cast steel cast iron turned or spun steel wheels fi iW WW BENEFITS E i h _ _ ae a a s amr N re p i i A Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement 6 6 LASER MAST BASE Bess by John Pugh this FEATURES simple device eliminates the need for dozer drivers to climb onto the blade to affix the laser equipment Releasing two bolts at the rear of the bracket allows the mast to be hinged down for the safe and speedy fitment of the laser receivers The clever bit of John s design is the way that the hinge is designed to tighten on its pin as the mast is erected so that vibration and slack are eliminated These devices are available in any colour to suit your machine SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Weight Large 15 kg Body Colour 0O8E51 Yellow Installation Maintenance Manual Tilt Angle 90 deg or to match machine BENEFITS Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of AP continuous improvement 6 WAGON MOUNTED CRA
5. THOMSON ENGINEERING DESIGN LTD Product Catalogue 2015 Section A Rail Equipment See our latest products at www thomsonrail com Thomson Engineering Design Ltd Valley Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2NZ Tel 44 0 1594 82 66 11 Fax 44 0 1594 82 55 60 E mail sales thomsondesignuk com 1 INTRODUCTION Wesens to Thomson Engineering s Rail Products catalogue Our range of rail products has expanded again this year so look out for the new stars This catalogue divides our range into nine sections Rail Handling Sleeper Handling Track Panel Handling Ballast Handling Clipping Machines Special Equipment Cable Handling Equipment Trolleys and Access Equipment All our products are CE marked meeting stringent European Standards and legal requirements Our design manufacturing and quality systems have P been accredited to ISO9001 2008 TA Where our products also carry Network Rail Product Acceptance you will see this symbol and the PADS number Throughout this catalogue you will find QR codes Scan these with your Smart phone or tablet computer to go straight to the relevant page of our website where you will find further information documentation certificates etc As well as manufacturing all the items you can see here more than 40 of our business involves the design and manufacture of one off or highly Specialised equipment so if what you need is not here please contact us to discuss
6. to the sleepers is prevented by the fitment of rubber protectors to the contact areas The device may be supplied fitted with a hydraulic rotator or a simple swivel hook attachment point SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Weight 525 kg Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual WLL Safe Working Load 2 000 kg Min Hyd Pressure 90 Bar Parts Manual Proof Load Factory test 4 000 kg Maintenance Plan Mechanism Hydraulic Body Colour O8E5 1 Yellow LOLER Test Certificate O A Height 960 mm Cylinders Signal Red O A Width 1515mm O A Length min 2040 mm BENEFITS Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement 2 2 SLEEPER MANIPULATOR he Thomson Sleeper Manipulator FEATURES is designed for the precision handling and placement of steel concrete and timber sleepers Unique four sided jaws can be rotated to suit the type of sleeper urethane lined for concrete patterned for timber and with base bar for steel sleepers Where space is restriced the compact jaw option features interchangeable pads Jaws open to 400mm and close to 200mm wide to accommodate all Sleeper types and the 500 kg safe working load allows this grab to handle even the longest bearers SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Weight 635 kg Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual WLL Safe Working Load 500 kg Min Hyd Pressure 90 Bar Parts Manual Proof Load Factory test 1 000 kg Grip Force 200
7. which allows a variety of materials handling beams and devices to be fitted and used with high capacity materials handlers and excavators The twin rail beam handles rails up to 21m singly or in pairs NTATION Megabeam system components are Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual built to order with specifications varying Min Hyd Pressure 100 Bar Parts Manual according to application Maintenance Plan Body Colour 08E51 Yellow LOLER Test Certificate i o _ Moving Parts Signal Red Sit i a z a Be ees eS Fpp er BENEFITS be Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of A17 continuous improvement blz eel f you don t see a rail handling device in our range which suits your individual needs then we will be pleased to work with you to develop a bespoke solution We design prototype test and certificate in house Our design team are trained in virtual prototyping a series of computer simulation and analysis techniques which allow designs to be evaluated Virtual prototyping greatly reduces the time required to develop working products and reduces costs FACILITIES Sold modelling In house production facilities for pte Element Analysis equipment and modules up to 16m x 3m Fluid Flow Analysis x 3m and weighing up to 20 tonnes Non Linear Analysis Drafting to ISO and BSI standards Weld Procedure Development Load Impact and Fatigue Testing Technical Autho
8. 550 mm continuous improvement Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual Min Hyd Pressure 90 Bar Parts Manual Maintenance Plan Body Colour 08E51 Yellow LOLER Test Certificate Moving Parts Signal Red Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of AJO The main sections of the grab are 40mm steel plate and triple welded for strength A twin pilot operated check valve mounted on the hydraulic cylinder protects against release of the load in the event of hose failure and heavy duty guards help protect the hoses All joints are fitted with grease nipples and each grab is tested to 5 000 kg before despatch Weight 225 kg WLL Safe Working Load 2 900 kg Proof Load Factory test 5 000 kg Mechanism Fully Hydraulic O A Height typical 720mm O A Width 730mm O A Length 630mm Max Hyd Pressure Min Hyd Pressure Body Colour Hydraulic Cylinder 210 Bar 90 Bar O8E5 1 Yellow Signal Red continuous improvement AN q Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan LOLER Test Certificate Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of Beam lengths from 1m to 24m with rigid telescopic or folding design are available together with a range of single or multiple rail grabs as required Each beam is tested to a proof load well in excess of its safe working load and a LOLER certificate is issued with each one Bes
9. Hardwood or Treadplate Mechanism Loose Hinge AS Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement WHAT S COMING NEXT o the past thirteen years Thomson Engineering Design has developed an average of six new products a year and this year we have done even better Since this catalogue was last published a year ago we have introduced the Rail Foot Thimble improved the design of the Track Access Ramps designed and developed the Traxess System perfected the Autolok M rail clamp created a new and innovative range of Trolleys including the Raven Rail Mover and designed and developed the Instant Barrier System We have also spent some time improving our website www thomsonrail com where our latest products are showcased and where you can also find technical documentation films of products in action certificates news and download and print updates to this catalogue Last year s key product the Cuttlefish Rail Turner and this year s Instant Barrier System have both been nominated for Network Rail Innovation Awards We remain committed exploring new ways of improving productivity and safety for rail maintenance operations Our ultimate goal is to eliminate heavy manual handling and working at height within the rail maintenance and renewals industry We continue to make great strides towards this goal We are always keen to discuss areas where new ideas are required so if you want to
10. Plan Proof Load Factory test 10 000 kg Moving Parts Signal Red LOLER Test Certificate Mechanism Cam Operated Indication Red Flag Indicator O A Height 650 mm O A Width 1 900mm O A Length 4 600 mm AM Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement The Heavy Panel Lifter has all the safety features of our lifting beams load sensing safety valve pressure control check valves on all cylinders and a Significant design safety factor This all adds up to a powerful and reliable tool built for long service This beam can be ordered with Straight or arched centre section a variety of lengths and gauges Weight typical 2000 kg Rotator Capacity options 16 000 kg WLL Safe Working Load 12 000 kg Proof Load Factory test 24 000 kg Mechanism Hydraulic jaws Construction 3 Section Length typical 6m Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Min Hyd Pressure 90 Bar Body Colour 08E51 Yellow Moving Parts Signal Red continuous improvement Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan LOLER Test Certificate Thomson Engineering s Megabeam has a Safe Working Load of up to 16 000 kg and can stretch to 6m long to minimise panel deflection The hydraulic telescope function and the unique grip system on each end of the Megabeam are all individually adjustable to balance and level the load
11. Steel Sleeper Laying Machine from Thomson Engineering uses a unique mechanism to lay sleepers fast and accurately It incorporates a 6 pack load deck with integral walking floor system to handle packs of sleepers The laying mechanism can place a pack of ten sleepers in under ten seconds Precision sleeper spacing or simple pack splitting options Custom models available including self loading and self propelled versions SPECIFICATIONS Weight 3 200 kg Weight Precision version 3 800 kg WLL Safe Working Load 6 000 kg Mechanism Cam Operated Dimensions and weights vary according to specification Max Hyd Pressure 190 Bar Min Hyd Pressure 90 Bar Handle Operating Force M 50N Body Colour 08E51 Yellow Moving Parts Signal Red BENEFITS f X ap Pnp e R OTET IF ZRNI pog er RS rh SX BQ As GOD BETIS he eee lee fti PN he overt reas Te ls EE AAT i uS FEATURES DOCUMENTATION Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan Factory Test Certificate PADS No 094 013023 m D Jamai some models only C a peanais given may be subject to change due to our ee of continuous improvement 2 6 TRACK LINE MARKER he Thomson Track Line Marker FEATURES complements our range of Sleeper handling machines and attachments Using standard road marking spray cans this device enables its operator to easily and accurately mark the track bed for sleeper position A robust 5 rol
12. The unique grip design copes with panels and single rails too Weight 3850 kg Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual WLL Safe Working Load 16 000 kg Min Hyd Pressure 125 Bar Parts Manual Proof Load Factory test 20 000 kg Maintenance Plan Mechanism sliding grips Body Colour 08E51 Yellow LOLER Test Certificate Application Single rail Moving Parts Signal Red Plain Line Panels S C Panels Rotator 45 degree Quick change fitment MG Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement We have designed and produced a wide variety of machines for moving handling aligning and lifting track and S C panels of all types Our in house design and virtual prototyping facilities allow us to massively reduce the amount of re work normally required in the development of new products Our extensive factory and testing facilities allow us to be a one stop shop for innovation solid modelling Finite Element Analysis Fluid Flow Analysis Non Linear Analysis Drafting to ISO and BSI standards Weld Procedure Development Load Impact and Fatigue Testing Technical Authorship Software Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of In house production facilities for equipment and modules up to 16m x 3m x 3m and weighing up to 20 tonnes Fully equipped machine shop fabrication and sheet metal workshops wiring hydraulic and mechanical assembly
13. improvement For use where the crane has no auxiliary hydraulic service these radio controlled self powered beams also incorporate load sensing valves to prevent accidental release of the load Manual override of radio controlled main valve and auxiliary hand pump with umbilical hoses can also be provided for operating the beams in the event of a radio or engine failure Weight 350 kg System Hyd Pressure 120 Bar Operator s Manual Weight Power pack only 32 kg Control Radio hand lever Parts Manual WLL Safe Working Load 10 000 kg Lever Operating Force ISN Maintenance Plan Proof Load Factory test 20 000 kg Body Colour 08E51 Yellow LOLER Test Certificate Mechanism Cam Operated Moving Parts Signal Red O A Height 570 mm O A Width 400mm O A Length 2900mm Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of MB continuous improvement At 4 5m long this beam minimises deflection of the panel Its heavy duty 10 000 kg capactiy hydraulic rotator gives the operator precision control of the beam and load Each jaw unit incorporates a Red Flag indicator to alert the operator to the status of the jaws Like all Thomson products this beam is designed for long term heavy duty operation Weight typical 590 kg Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual Rotator SWL 10 000 kg Min Hyd Pressure 90 Bar Parts Manual WLL Safe Working Load 6 000 kg Body Colour O8E5 1 Yellow Maintenance
14. pack 50 kg Parts Manual Output up to 30 troughs min Body Colour Customer Livery Maintenance Plan Trough Width 200mm 600mm Moving Parts Signal Red Factory Test Certificate Max Cable Size 50 mm AM Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement or News Technical Documents and Downloads including Certificates and Specification Sheets head to www thomsonrail com Our range of trolleys includes four standard models the Bison Buffalo Elk and Hawk and we have also made many purpose designed special models Innovative design efficient use of materials meticulous computer analysis and a wide range of test rigs enable us to produce the highest specification products on the market The Bison Track Trolley is lightest in its class strongest in its class and has the best brakes in its class SECTION 8 VISUAL GUIDE Buffalo Track Trolley 4 A remarkably light weight yet heavy duty trolley with a steel chassis and steel wheels yet weighing just 93kg Bison Track Trolley The lightest strongest trolley in our range with a full 1 000kg payload Hawk Track Trolley A one piece trolley with regenerative 4 wheel brakes Elk Trolley Skate Combining a heavy duty rail skate with a barrow for simple transport of tools and materials on road and rail Raven Rail Mover The Raven Rail Mover is a light weight modular portable solution to moving rails Rail Marking Greasi
15. rail without any adjustments being required Rail does not need to be lifted onto blocks to allow the thimble to begin work A key feature of the RT210 is the well guarded hydraulic cylinder which prevents damage in rough use Prototype units were tested to twenty tonnes during development proving the strength and durability Weight 235 kg WLL Safe Working Load 2 000 kg Proof Load Factory test 4 000 kg Mechanism Hydraulic O A Height 735 mm O A Width 730mm O A Length 630 mm Max Hyd Pressure Min Hyd Pressure Body Colour Cylinder colour 210 Bar 90 Bar O8E51 Yellow Signal Red DC NT E LC if T Q aw awe m ti DEINEFILIL Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan LOLER Test Certificate IJ J a PADS No 094 020080 E tA D gt Pr Ae fs ke a Tr he A L a 7 7m E Fh fe h E EH Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement Al5S 1 10 MR212 MULTI RAIL BEAM ombining a telescopic rail beam with a unique jaw arrangement the Multi Rail Beam can handle all types of rail including conductor rail The beam can be set to any length from 3 6m to 6m and has a Safe Working Load of 2 000kg for heavy duty operation Its unique jaw arrangement allows the Multi Rail Beam to pick flat bottom and conductor rails from tight stacks and bullhead rail from our special rail r
16. rolls freely and smoothly especially useful when handling delicate cables such as fibre optic lines Each of these products is made to order so we can accommodate custom requirements a Thomson Engineering s Low Rolling Resistance Support for Cable Drum Shafts SECTION 7 VISUAL GUIDE O DESCRIPTION PAGE Cable Handling Yoke Our most efficient cable handling solution 7 Trailer Based Drum Handler Low rolling friction and adaptable for all drum sizes make this cable drum stand the ideal choice for all cable types including delicate data or optical cables Cable Thimbles Soft Rollers and a simple to use design make these cable threaders the first choice for careful handling of delicate and fragile cables Aa Cable Trailer i A completely self contained cable drum carrier lifter dispenser Troughing Cable Installer Automatically lift troughing lids install cable and replace the lids in a single continuous operation By withdrawing two retaining pins the drum shaft is released from the Yoke Fit the drum shaft to the cable drum and pick it up with the Yoke Lock the retaining pins and you are ready to lay the cable The Yoke can even be fitted with a hydrauic rotator to help postion the drum when used just for drum handling Can be made to suit any range of drum sizes and weights Weight typical 145 kg Shaft Diameter 80 mm Max drum width 1 200 mm safe Working Load 3 000 kg Proof Load Factory
17. through a twin pilot operated check valve mounted directly on the cylinder this grab is easy and Safe to use All joints are fitted with replaceable bushes and grease nipples for daily lubrication The unique feature of the RT211 is its ability to grab manipulate and turn rails up to 200m in length This makes it ideal for rail handling and rail recovery operations Weight approx 650 kg Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual WLL Safe Working Load 2 000 kg Min Hyd Pressure 90 Bar Parts Manual Proof Load Factory test 4 000 kg Rotator Max Hyd press 150 Bar Maintenance Plan Mechanism Fully Hydraulic Body Colour O8E5 1 Yellow LOLER Test Certificate Min Grip Force 40 kN Jaw and cylinder Signal Red PADS No 094 011081 Min Rotation Moment 9 500 kNm B O A Width 140mm Pp VU O A Length 230 mm W A N Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement Each end of the beam has hydraulic rail jaws mounted in turntable mounts which allow the jaws to rotate to change from panel mode to rail handling mode The 10 000kg Safe Working Load means that the beams have plenty of strength for the task A load sensing valve prevents the jaws from opening when the beam is carrying a load Weight Standard 380 kg Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual Weight with rotator typical 460kg Min Hyd Pressure 90 Bar Parts Manual WLL Safe Working Load 10 000 kg Body Colo
18. 400 kg Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual Pad Coating Polyurethane Min Hyd Pressure 120 Bar Parts Manual Range of Grip 90 to 300mm diam Maintenance Plan Safe Working Load 3 000 kg Body Colour O8E5 1 Yellow LOLER Test Certificate Proof Load Factory test 6 000 kg Moving Parts Signal Red PADS No 094 012065 E F P BENEFITS AG Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement 6 10 TOW BARS LINKS AND ADAPTERS homson Tow Bars are made to order allowing us to custom make tow bars to your specifications Our standard design is a 2m long bar with forged eyes welded to a high tensile steel centre bar however custom built towbars for Special purposes are frequently produced Extra features such as pipe and cable brackets can easily be accommodated and special light weight designs and extra long lengths are available The specifications on this page are for our standard tow bar Please contact us for other options SPECIFICATIONS sTD Weight 42 kg Finish Powder Coated Length pin centres 2 000mm Max tow force 160 kN Proof Load Factory test 200 kN FEATURES Strong and Robust Custom designs available Forged eyes All Steel Welded Construction High Resistance to Dynamic Loads High Resistance to Abuse CE Marked HIGH STRENGTH AND ECONOMICAL TOW BAR FOR EMERGENCY RECOVERY AND GENERAL APPLI CATIONS DOCUMENTATION Options a
19. Bar 74 600 N Maintenance Plan Mechanism Hydraulic Body Colour O8E5 1 Yellow LOLER Test Certificate Jaw Range 200 400mm O A Height 1075 mm O A Width 700 mm O A Length 825 mm BENEFITS Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of AW continuous improvement 2 3 LONG BEARER BEAM he Thomson Long Bearer Beam FEATURES IS designed for the handling of crossing timbers and concrete bearers of all kinds Adjustable depth Adjustable width Adjustable length 200mm cylinder stroke each end Capacity 2 000mm to 4 000mm bearer length 1 000 kg WLL Full Factory Parts Backup CE Marked All parts of the device are adjustable to accommodate different styles of bearer and soft pads are fitted to the top contact surfaces to protect the visible upper surfaces of the load Check valves fitted to the grip cylinders prevent the loss of grip in the event of a damaged hydraulic hose and a load sensing valve system prevents the operator releasing the load until it is safely lowered to the ground A BEARER HANDLER CAPABLE OF WORKING WITH ALL BEARER TYPES SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Weight 650 kg Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual WLL Safe Working Load 1 000 kg Min Hyd Pressure 100 Bar Parts Manual Proof Load Factory test 2 000 kg Maintenance Plan Mechanism Hydraulic Body Colour O8E5 1 Yellow LOLER Test Certificate Moving Parts Signal Red O A Height 950 mm O A Width 450 mm O A Length mi
20. ER Certificate Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of or News Technical Documents and Downloads including Certificates and Specification Sheets head to www thomsonrail com SECTION 3 TRACK PANEL HANDLING EQUIPMENT homson Engineering developed the very first hydraulic track panel lifting beam for Road Rail Excavators in 2000 Initially these were used exclusively for recovering lengths of scrap track quickly and safely during rail renewal operations Today many different track panel handling operations are carried out including the handling of new and old panels in a variety of lengths by single machines or in tandem lift operations Whatever the operation Thomson Engineering has a panel handling solution Our first design of panel beam has developed into the Universal Lifting Beam the industry standard solution for tandem lifting of track panels From this beginning we now have an extensive range including low headroom remote control and gantry based tandem lifting solutions Another recent addition is a panel beam with roller jaws for use in the tandem movement of plain line panels by tracked gantry machines This allows for slight differences in the speed of the machines when manoeuvring without straining the beams In recent times there has been a move towards using larger lifting machines to handle panels as single lift operations Most commonly this ts carried out in stock yards load
21. ING afely stacking rails particularly FEATURES bullhead section rail is a simple matter with Thomson Rail Racks Lightweight amp Compact Neat amp Tidy Solution 6 rail racks manually handleable Racks available for any width Racks available for all rail types High Strength All Steel Construction Rails held at suitable spacing for grab handling High Resistance to abuse Powder coated or galvanized finish CE Marked The system consists of two rack types the Base Rack rests on the ground and carries the first layer of rails the Layer Rack allows further layers to be stacked on top The maximum height of a stack of rails depends upon the ground conditions but as well as maximising space our Rail Racks provide a neat safe solution A ROBUST SAFE AND SECURE SYSTEM FOR STACKING AND STORING RAIL SECTIONS Racks are available for all rail types including conductor rail and can be made to carry any required number of rails per layer SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Weight Bullhead Base 6 rail 25 kg Body Colour 08E51 Yellow User Manual Weight Bullhead Layer 6 rail 24 5 kg Alternative Hot dip galvanized Factory Inspection Certificate Max stack height depends on ground conditions All layer racks fitted with central lifting point BENEFITS Simple and Safe Compatible with Thomson Rail Handling Devices Maximise utilisation of space Specifications given may be subject to change due to our polic
22. ION Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan LOLER Test Certificate AX Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement 2 86 STEEL SLEEPER PACK GRAB homson Steel Sleeper Pack Si aC FEATURES Grabs are of a unique design e which guarantees an even pressure is applied to all the sleepers in the pack regardless of the type and width of sleeper This means that there is no risk of crushing sleepers which can easily happen with a plate grab A 10 000kg rated rotator and twin hydraulic cylinders with safety check valves are standard fitment Pressure control valve and load sensing lock valve can be fitted as optional extras Suitable for 1m 1435mm and 1600mm gauge sleepers SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Weight 450 kg Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual WLL Safe Working Load 2 000 kg Min Hyd Pressure 100 Bar Parts Manual Proof Load Factory test 4 000 kg Body Colour O8ES5 1 Yellow Maintenance Plan Mechanism Scissor Action LOLER Test Certificate Max Pack Height 950 mm Max Pack Width 450mm BENEFITS Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of AX continuous improvement 2 9 BULK SLEEPER LOADING GRAB Bee bulk quantities of sleepers onto trains and trucks is fast accurate and easy with Thomson Sleeper Loading Grabs Three versions are available automatic semi automatic and manual latching all in a variety o
23. LY LIGHT YET ROBUST TROLLEY FOR ALL PURPOSES DOCUMENTATION Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan Factory Inspection Certificate Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of 8 4 ELK TROLLEY SKATE Co your tools and equipment FEATURES right from the van to the track and then along the line to the worksite on a single trolley the Elk Trolley Skate Strong and Robust Unique Road Rail design Removable Handles Strong steel construction 250kg capacity on rail Full Factory Parts Backup CE Marked On the rail the Elk Trolley Skate runs on hard nylon wheels with sealed ball races to make light work of propelling even the heaviest loads Off the rail the Elk Trolley Skate runs on either solid rubber or pneumatic tyres With removable handles this skate IS easy to stow on a vehicle and the load tray is large enough to carry tools bars gas cylinders etc AN EXTREMELY USEFUL ADDITION TO ANY TRACK WORK GANG S INVENTORY SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Weight a4 kg Wheels Plastic centre urethane tyre Operator s Manual WLL Safe Working Load 250 kg Parts Manual Proof Load Factory test 500 kg Body Colour O8F5 1 Yellow Maintenance Plan Mechanism Hydraulically Operated Wheels Red Factory Inspection Certificate Deck Height above rail 2295 mm Tray Width 450mm Tray Length 900 mm BENEFITS Dual Purpose Device road and rail Carry heavy tools and equipment right from the van to
24. NE he Thomson Wagon Mounted FEATURES Crane is designed for handling long welded rail from works trains The crane may be set to either side of the subframe rotated and locked to face along or across the wagon and the jib may be levelled to compensate for track cant All of these adjustments may be motorised When fitted with an electric hoist a hood and fully sealed electrical connections help protect the mechanism from the elements Safe working load and jib length can be tailored to suit individual requirements SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Weight According to Spec Operator s Manual Max Track Cant 223 mm Parts Manual Cross Slide Roller and Leadscrew Body Colour O8E5 1 Yellow Maintenance Plan Safe Working Load to Spec Moving Parts Signal Red LOLER Test Certificate BENEFITS A4 Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement 6 6 SIGNAL POST CRANE AAE ASTE A p R E ies r 7 E F a F i 3f j a i rc pal he Thomson Signal Post Crane FEATURES makes light work of changing coloured light signal heads junction indicators and associated equipment Mee Strong and Light ep ae i Sectional Design The crane is made in 1 8m and eyes a jim PU SUN e dae 0 9m sections which fit together and oy ae ae ee oo g Proof Load clamp to the signal post and which ee aw ii aif Factory Pari Ba KUP can cater for any signal post height iR q ss CE Mark
25. R Test Certificate Lifting Gear Signal Red BENEFITS Lift and carry rails Rapid loading and unloading of rails Lift and carry conductor rails Only 5 parts to carry Weights include lifting gear AD Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement 8 6 RAIL MARKING GREASING TROLLEY he Thomson Rail Marker is a unique device designed for painting a mark or applying grease along the head of the rail Track Lube is often necessary on tight radius curves to prevent excessive wheel flange wear This device accurately applies grease exactly where it is needed without waste or hardship on the operator The device can also apply a paint line to the head of the rail to FEATURES Strong and robust Lightweight construction Adjustable for all can sizes Long life Delrin wheels Ball race wheel bearings Side push handle with spray control Quick to assemble and dismantle For spraying paint or grease Full Factory Parts Backup CE Marked demarcate work zones or areas where particular hazards exist A QUICK AND EASY WAY TO MARK OUT WORK AREAS OR TO APPLY TRACK LUBE SPECIFICATIONS TYPICAL DOCUMENTATION Weight complete unladen 12 kg Body Colour Peened Finish Operator s Manual Weight heaviest part 9 5kg Construction Aluminium Alloy Parts Manual Load Capacity 50 kg Usage Paint Grease Maintenance Plan Capacity 600ml Cans 24 cans Min can
26. Rail Crane SECTION 6 VISUAL GUIDE O DESCRIPTION RAGE Multi Purpose Road Rail Vehicle A68 A compact and versatile machine for working in the most restricted site conditions Container Flats and Bases Custom built ISO container bases for all purposes Signal Post Grab Lift erect and install fully assembled signal post assemblies using this versatile and A70 dexterous grab Bag Carriers Our ever popular rigid carrier for safely handling bulk bags of ballast and other A71 materials Special Purpose Trolleys Bespoke made trolleys for any purpose including powered versions Laser Mast Base Fit adjust and remove laser equipment from dozers without having to climb onto A73 the blade using our hinged laser mast bases Wagon Mounted Crane Designed for simple fitment to all types of rail wagons these cranes can be used in A 4 pairs or multiples for handling any length of rail Signal Post Crane Lightweight aluminium post crane for servicing and changing coloured light A75 signalling equipment Crossing Slab Lifter A76 Specially designed for extracting and re fitting rubber level crossing slabs Towbars Links and Adapters A77 Standard and custom designed towbars for emergency recovery and general use A6 NJ 6 1 MULTI PURPOSE ROAD RAIL VEHICLE FEATURES A sp machine for working in tunnels and areas of restricted access performing a range of functions within the rail environment The base machine is a sm
27. able sections for easy on and off tracking eS d FD Clipping Machine en A low cost full function fastclip machine for small renewals and maintenance tasks PR401 Clip Attachment Quickly and effortlessly install and remove PR401 clips one of the most popular rail fastenings in the world E clip Power Tool Using hydraulic power to make light work of installing E clips the Power Tool also incorporates a sleeper lifting feature Specialised Clipping Machines Special purpose one off machines designed and built to order Mk3c Combination Clipping Attachment Clip or de clip Fastclip FC Fastclip FE and Pandrol PR401 and E clips Also equipped with removable sleeper lifting attachment PAGE gi Simple to set and operate hard to break and simple to service and maintain this machine is always popular with operators The machine is equipped with the fastest and simplest to use sleeper lifter in its class In the hands of a skilled operator rates of 60 sleepers per minute are regularly achieved on rail stressing work The latest models can be specified for 3rd and 4th rail operation a c ai Sa a aa ce a KC DNDCFI ITCIC A NN Y i Ff A N iq UN Ji I soit PUI AL LJ INO Weight 2250 kg Braking System Fail Safe 2 wheels Clipping Mechanism Fully Hydraulic De Clipping Fully Hydraulic sleeper Lifting single Control O A Height 1230 mm O A Width 2200mm O A Length 2195 mm Max Hyd Pressure M
28. acks The Multi Rail Beam is available with a number of options including hydraulic or manual telescope and Special versions for longer rails SPECIFICATIONS Weight Typical Spec 540 kg Weight of transport stands 30 kg WLL Safe Working Load 2 000 kg Proof Load Factory test 4 000 kg Mechanism Rotary Jaw Indication Flag Indicator O A Height typical 750mm approx O A Width O A Length 400mm 3 800 6 200 mm Max Hyd Pressure Min Hyd Pressure Body Colour Moving Parts 210 Bar 90 Bar 08E51 Yellow Signal Red BENEFITS One tool for every job Heavy duty design for long working life Load and unload rails in tight stacks without the need to manually group or spread the stacks FEATURES Strong and Versatile Jaws fit between tight stacked rails Hydraulic Operation High Strength All Steel Construction High Resistance to Dynamic Loads High Resistance to Abuse Works with Running Rails Works with Conductor Rails 2 000 kg WLL 4 000 kg Proof Load Full Factory Parts Backup CE Marked A TRULY UNIVERSAL SOLUTION TO THE HANDLING OF SINGLE RAILS DOCUMENTATION Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan LOLER Test Certificate AlG Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement raf mAs e we av Bra i r The Thomson Megabeam System consists of a super heavy duty rotator with a quick change feature
29. actically effortless for the ground staff leading to reduced fatigue and risk SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Weight typical 315 kg Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual WLL Safe Working Load 1 250 kg Min Hyd Pressure 90 Bar Parts Manual Proof Load Factory test 2 900 kg Maintenance Plan Mechanism Hydraulically Operated Body Colour O8F51 Yellow LOLER Test Certificate O A Height 735 mm O A Width 250mm O A Length 1250 6250 mm BENEFITS One device for all roll types and sizes Reduced manpower requirement Reduced fatigue increased safety Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of ASI continuous improvement 4 3 SCARIFIER PT ION amp z a Pat gt F n h gt iai T A SR ai rr v T E Fa A i a Eur hen laying steel sleepers it is FEATURES important to ensure that the ballast is thoroughly scarified Overlapping tines for full width operation Hydraulically adjustable levelling blade Crumbling Roller Full Factory Parts Backup CE Marked Proper ballast scarification improves ballast flow and greatly speeds up the tamping operation It also greatly improves track quality The Thomson Ballast Scarifier incorporates special tines which lift and break up the ballast a levelling blade to smooth the surface and a crumbling roller to break up any clods of comtaminated ballast A ONE PASS BALLAST SCARIFIER This device can be s
30. actory test 20 000 kg Mechanism Fully hydraulic Sleeper Length 2 500 mm Pack width 1 500 mm Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of 210 Bar 100 Bar Max Hydraulic Pressure Min Hydraulic Pressure RAL 1028 Yellow Signal Red Frame Colour Moving Parts BENEFITS continuous improvement FEATURES DOCUMENTATION Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan LOLER Test Certificate 2 11 PLATE GRAB he Thomson Plate Grab is designed for handling short lengths of rail packs of steel Sleepers and single concrete Sleepers The only plate grab to come with easily removable soft gripper pads which prevent damage to concrete Sleepers Jaws open wide for stability in transport yet close to touch for gripping small items Available with jaw heights of 400mm 600mm or 800mm anda variety of rotators and adapters to suit all machines and cranes SPECIFICATIONS Typical unit for 25 sleepers Tare Weight typical 850 kg WLL safe working load 1 250 kg Proof Load factory test 2 900 kg Mechanism Fully hydraulic O A Width 800 mm Jaw Max Opening 950 mm Adapter Mount Std 6 bolt flange 210 Bar 90 Bar Max Hydraulic Pressure Min Hydraulic Pressure Body Colour 08E51 RAL 1028 Yellow Hyd Cylinders Signal Red soft Pad 800mm x 140mm BENEFITS continuous improvement FEATURES DOCUMENTATION Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan LOL
31. actory test 3 000 kg Body Colour O8E5 1 Yellow LOLER Test Certificate Mechanism Hydraulic Cylinder Cylinder Signal Red O A Height 650 mm O A Width 300 mm O A Length 520 mm BENEFITS When picking up bullhead rail the unique twin hinge arrangement allows the grab to roll with the rail Safe simple lifting of all rail sections A10 Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement Using the same fail safe cam mechanism as many of our other rail handling and panel beams this light robust little beam is designed for long life with minimal maintenance Fitted with a hydraulic rotator safety lift sensing valve system pressure control valve and check valves on the grab cylinders this is a top specification product which is used on excavators lorry loading cranes and rail mounted maintenance machines Weight C W rotator and head 285 kg Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual WLL Safe Working Load 2 000 kg Min Hyd Pressure 90 Bar Parts Manual Proof Load Factory test 4 000 kg Body Colour O8E5 1 Yellow Maintenance Plan Mechanism Cam Operated Moving Parts Signal Red LOLER Test Certificate Indication Red Flag Indicator Pads No 094 002030 O A Height 110 mm pon O A Width 290 mm Y O A Length 1300 mm gw P Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of All continuous improvement Robustly constructed and with hydraulic protection
32. ad 1 000 kg Axles Tubular steel Maintenance Plan Wheels Spun steel Factory Inspection Certificate Wheel Profile Pl Steelwork Colour 08E51 Yellow Platform Height above rail 330 mm Deck Width 1 750mm Deck Length 1 500 mm BENEFITS Full 1 000kg payload capacity Very light to carry Quick and easy to assemble 4 wheel fail safe brakes ASS Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement os 7 P 2 i OE i eee ee pri FERNY M m n s The heavier the load the harder the brakes are applied making this trolley inherently fail safe Steel wheels with big ball bearings make the trolley easy to push and its high tensile alloy box section chassis gives it high strength Mounting sockets for sides light poles and accessories are provided in each corner and at 86kg total weight the Bison is fully 50kg lighter than its most popular rival Weight 86 kg Chassis Fabricated Aluminium alloy Operator s Manual Weight one chassis section 40 kg Axles Tubular steel Parts Manual WLL Safe Working Load 1 000 kg Maintenance Plan Wheels Spun steel Steelwork Colour 08E51 Yellow Factory Inspection Certificate Wheel Profile Pl a J Platform Height above rail 330 mm ee e Deck Width 1 750mm Ta ee Deck Length 1 500 mm Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement 5 3
33. ag Carrier is FEATURES available in two sizes both with a safe working load of 2 000kg A strong simple light weight design the Bag Carrier is built for long term use and is fully CE marked and LOLER certificated so it meets all the legal requirements Bag lifting straps are secured by spring loaded latch plates so that bags can be filled whilst on the Bag Carrier without the risk of the straps coming loose The Bag Carrier holds the bag open for easy filling SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Weight Large 10 kg Body Colour O8E5 1 Yellow Operator s Maintenance Manual Weight Small 45 kg LOLER Test Certificate WLL Safe Working Load 2 000 kg Proof Load Factory test 4 000 kg Latches Spring Operated BENEFITS b ee si p m 26E 3 Bot EA Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of AZ continuous improvement 6 5 SPECIAL PURPOSE TROLLEYS homson Engineering Design have EXAMPLES made many special purpose rail trolleys Each one has been made for a unique application from the dual gauge rail press handling trolley Shown below bottom right to the rocket propelled trolley built for the BBC s Bang Goes the Theory above which achieved almost 250mph We have developed a number of different braking propulsion and wheel arrangements We also have the facilities in house to perform braking and wheel unloading track twist testing OPTIONS DOCUMENTATION
34. all but powerful tracked machine with powered rail wheels at each end Controlled by a radio or umbilical remote control and with an interchangeable platform and hydraulic power pack outlet The machine can provide power for panel jacking and slewing carry panels or rails or act as a general purpose crane SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Weight rubber tracks 2 400 kg Fuel Diesel Operator s Manual WLL Safe Working Load 5 000 kg Hydraulic Output 40 1 min Parts Manual Crane duty 3 000 kgm Output pressure 180 Bar Maintenance Plan Power a5 KW Body Colour to customer requirement LOLER certificate Travel Speed Laden 2 5 km hr Factory Test Certificate Max gradient on tracks 1 3 Platform Height 1035 mm Tray Width 1000 mm Tray Length 1250 mm BENEFITS AS Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement 6 2 CONTAINER FLATS AND BASES Cee ee eee TT po a d rrr lat container bases designed FEATURES to meet the requirements of ISO668 and IS03864 modified containers for portable workshops or warehouses and container based turnkey equipment Thomson Engineering Design provides a range of standard container bases and can customise them with superstructures of all types to suit your precise requirements A speciality is our twenty foot container base with handrails and folding steps which is designed for fitment to rail wagons to provide a mobile work platfor
35. and testing factilities continuous improvement As a minimum all equipment is supplied with Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan LOLER Test Certificate SECTION 4 BALLAST HANDLING EQUIPMENT hether you are involved in the preparation or refurbishment of the track bed dealing with wet spots marking out for track laying or clearing top ballast ready for tamping there is a Thomson Engineering product for every stage Use our geotextile handlers to help lay even the heaviest geosand textiles with ease Lay base ballast accurately and with minimal dust and waste using our Ballast Laying Machines or refurbish the existing ballast for steel Sleepers using our Ballast Scarifier The Track Line Marker helps to speed up the marking of the ballast for alignment of the new track and once the track is re laid either the Ballast Plough or Sleeper Clearer can be used to ready the track for tamping Excavating wet spots means hauling away the contaminated ballast and here the Bag Handling System comes into its own safely holding the bags open for loading and providing an efficient means to lift and transport the loaded bags i DAUR F a amp a xS gt af i d a gt P i gt E gn i h 3 Ao 4 a x D N E m The Thomson High Speed Ballast Plough BALLAST EQUIPMENT VISUAL GUIDE O DESCRPTION RAGE High Speed Ballast Plough The most efficient way to clea
36. apes ANG Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement Installed in under twenty minutes the fabricated steel decking can take any vehicle or machine up to 30 tonnes Steel tracks or rubber tyes make no difference with Traxess Each system comes in a custom made stillage for ease of transport Loaded stillages can be stacked up to six high for transport or storage Weight centre panel 2000 kg Weight side platforms 970 kg Weight total inc stillage 4280 kg Installation 3 lifts Deck length 5m Height above rail 25 mm Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of Typical Installation Time 12 mins Installation and removal guide Main Colour 08E51 Yellow Factory Test Certificate Moving Parts Signal Red Certificate of Conformity Hot dip galvanised option available continuous improvement The Track Access Ramps incorporate a sleeve which fits over the end of the rail to enclose and protect the rail Ramps can have either hardwood or steel treadplate top surface Axle loads up to 20 tonnes can be Supported by the ramps and full Instructions are supplied Each Ramp has a lifting point for ease of installation and removal Weight per ramp 250 kg NEK Finish O8E51 Yellow Operator s Maimtenance Manual Application BS113A and CEN60 Quickstart Installation Guide Option Hot dip glavanized WLL Max Axle Load 20 000 kg Top
37. ding and handling panels up to 12 000kg in a single lift this heavy duty attachment is the first choice Megabeam For handling plain line and switch panels up to 16 000 kg in a single lift with hydraulic rotator for precise handling and built in load balancing system Special Track Panel Equipment All our products are designed and built in house so that special adaptations and A47 configurations can easily be accommodated or innovative systems created i MWA EEF CLEAN Rated to 10 000kg Working Load each beam is factory tested to 20 000kg and designed to withstand even higher dynamic loads Built in pressure control and automatic locking of the jaws whilst lifting ensures that this beam is extremely safe in use The jaws themselves can be rotated to convert this beam into a rail beam Hydraulic rotator version available Weight spec shown 380 kg Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual WLL Safe Working Load 10 000 kg Min Hyd Pressure 90 Bar Parts Manual Proof Load Factory test 20 000 kg Body Colour O8E5 1 Yellow Maintenance Plan Mechanism Fully Hydraulic Moving Parts Signal Red LOLER Test Certificate Indication Visible Jaws PADS No 094 002028 O A Height spec show 575 mm p O A Width 350mm AA O A Length 1820 mm MO Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement The Thomson Engineering Low Headroom Panel Beams have a hitch point
38. do your job better faster more easily and more safely please give us a call Ya David Thomson BSc CEng MI MechE Director Thomson Engineering Design Ltd Valley Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 SNZ England Tel 44 0 1594 82 66 11 Copyright 2013 Thomson Engineering Design Ltd Valley Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2NZ All rights reserved
39. ed A high quality certificated hand ee A QUICK SIMPLE SOLUTION TO winch is used to lower the old signal sa E HANDLING OF HEAVY SIGNAL HEADS head to the ground and to raise the OP a kiii Wa aie FE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT new one 4 i Bg a a The entire structure of the crane is made of a light weight aluminium alloy for ease of carrying e an f anu e s paer ry SPECIFICATIONS APPLICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Weight Complete 7m 60 kg Signal Heads Operator s Maintenance Manual Weight heaviest section l4 kg Junction Indicators LOLER Test Certificate WLL Safe Working Load 125 kg Post platform rails PADS No 094 019176 Proof Load Factory test 250 kg Mechanism Hand winch BENEFITS Fully certificated and tested Simple set up amp operation Light weight Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement 6 9 CROSSING SLAB LIFTER he Thomson Crossing Slab Lifter FEATURES is designed for the rapid removal and replacement of rubber block level crossings The forks hydraulically clamp the crossing slab into the device so that Slabs can be stacked on edge and retrieved easily When replacing crossing slabs the side and front blades are used to press the slabs firmly into position One operator with two men to release the tie rods can remove a two lane crossing entirely in around thirty minutes SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Weight Grab Only
40. er Layer Rapidly split packs of steel sleepers and lay them onto the ballast bed Track Line Marker Makes light work of marking out the track bed for accurate sleeper placement Sonneville Block Layer Lift and spread four blocks per lift This device is ideal for use with light excavators giving high output and accurate placement on slab track installations Steel Sleeper Pack Grab The only purpose designed sleeper pack grab on the market The unique design distributes the grip force over all the sleepers equally eliminating the risk of crushing Bulk Sleeper Loading Grab Designed for loading trucks and trains this grab is available in versions up to 60 sleepers per load and requires no hydraulic or other power source Concrete Sleeper Pack Grab A purpose designed sleeper pack grab designed for use with heavy excavators for the rapid bulk handling of concrete sleepers Plate Grab A unique design for handling both steel sleeper packs and concrete sleepers bat will also handle short lengths of rail This grab is available in a range of sizes a lFLFLELFL FL REE 0 S 2 1 FOUR SLEEPER LIFTER he Four Sleeper Handling device was designed as an attachment for lorry self loading cranes FEATURES The device is adjustable to cope with a wide range of sleeper widths depths and lengths Wear pads are fitted to reduce damage from exposed reinforcing rods common to continental sleepers Adjustment is simple and damage
41. ery fe Universal Lifting Beam The Thomson Universal Lifting Beam is the heavy duty solution to handling both rails and track panels thanks to its rotating jaw assemblies TRLB2O Telescopic Rail Lifting Beam This is the only Network Rail Approved hydraulic beam for handling new rails up to 18 5m in length RT210 Universal Rail Thimble Thomson Universal Rail Thimbles can be used with all types of running rails and have been tested to over 10 000kg MR212 Multi Rail Beam The new MR212 Multi Rail Beam is a telescopic rail beam suitable for use with all running and conductor rails and is designed to work with tightly stacked rails ed DESCRIPTION PAGE Ao TRB211 Rail Beam L The TRB211 is part of the Megabeam system incorporating load levelling and other features for one man loading of rails Bespoke Rail Handling Solutions Custom built devices for rail handling Rail Foot Thimble A truly universal threader for all flat bottomed rails Butterfly Rail Grab A robust low cost grab for heavy duty work Rigid Rail Beam A range of solutions for handling single or multiple rails where hydraulic power is not available Multi Rail Handlers The heart of a suite of products for handling bulk deliveries of rail Thomson Multi Rail Lifters are available in manual and hydraulic versions Raven Rail Mover The Raven Rail Mover is a light weight modular portable solution to moving rails A17 1 1 RAIL STORAGE RACK
42. f sizes to accommodate up from 1 to 60 sleepers per lift No hydraulic pneumatic or electrical connections are required and the grabs can be used with single and twin hook cranes The model shown here is the manual version designed to load 14 sleepers per lift on a twin hook gantry crane SPECIFICATIONS All units are built to order to customers Frame Colour specifications Moving Parts All units are proof load tested to at least 150 of design load and are CE marked and LOLER certificated at the factory FEATURES DOCUMENTATION O8E51 Yellow Operator s Manual Signal Red Parts Manual Maintenance Plan LOLER Test Certificate BENEFITS AW Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement 2 10 CONCRETE SLEEPER PACK GRAB homson Concrete Sleeper Pack Grabs have a unique design which allows them to be quickly and easily adjusted to handle 1 2 3 4 or 5 layers of sleepers The unique hydraulically adjusted top plate allows the grab to be set for the required number of layers in a matter of moments With a 10 000kg Safe Working Load this is an extremely heavy duty unit which can be fitted with standard or heavy duty rotators and adapter heads to suit excavators up to 50 tonnes The standard model handles up to 25 sleepers in 5 layers SPECIFICATIONS Typical unit for 25 sleepers Tare Weight 3 600 kg WLL safe working load 10 000 kg Proof Load f
43. gh work rates Three models are available pedestrian propelled self propelled semi automatic and fully automatic The top specification machine incorporates a computer control and monitoring system to ensure that every sleeper is correctly clipped in the very shortest possible time automatically deploying the sleeper lifter where required and requiring the minimum of effort on the part of the operator At the other end of the spectrum the E clip tool is a new solution to an old problem E clips have always been difficult to mechanise The E cip tool gets round this by providing a powered clip insertion solution in a hand tool to give the reliability of a hand tool with the ease of a machine It can also lift the sleeper if required too We have also made a wide variety of special clipping machines for customers who have particular requirements Perhaps you need only to clip up after re stressing but want to do so at very high speed we have a solution Whatever you want in a clipping machine we have the capability to provide a cost effective reliable machine S omson PR 401 clipper as Sas astening PR 40 ips with the CLIPPING MACHINES VISUAL GUIDE po LDESCRIPTION Mk3 Fastclip Attachment The most popular fastclip attachment for RRV s due to its simple operation and robust design Mk2 FE Clipping Machine A modular machine for clipping de clipping and sleeper lifting This unique machine can be split into hand port
44. he logistics of this operation mean that it is often most efficient to manually install the clips as they are put in place The E clip tool shown here is designed to make this operation quicker and easier for the operator A simple to use hydraulic driving tool makes light work of clip driving to minimise fatigue and maximise production without altering work procedures As well as driving the clip this tool will also lift sleepers up to 15mm where required SPECIFICATIONS Weight tool l4kg Weight power pack 35 kg Driving Force 15 kN Operation Semi automatic Mechanism Hydraulic cylinder Max Hyd Pressure 190 Bar Min Hyd Pressure 90 Bar Hydrualic Supply Closed Centre Handle Operating Force Lift 250N Body Colour O8E51 Yellow Moving Parts Signal Red BENEFITS Lower Fatigue Higher Production Simple Operation continuous improvement h N FEATURES Honda or Briggs amp Stratton Engine Hydraulic drive cylinder Housing alignment peg Built in sleeper lifter Full Factory Parts Backup CE Marked AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION TO E CLIP DIN AYENE DOCUMENTATION Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan Factory Test Certificate Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of Modular machines which can be carried assembled and dismantled by one man miniature lightweight Single rail machines twin rail machines with sleeper lifting capability high speed low n
45. in Hyd Pressure Body Colour Moving Parts 210 Bar 90 Bar O8E5 1 Yellow Signal Red Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan Factory Test Certificate Brake Test Certificate mg PADS No 094 013005 This new machine can work on one rail or both rails to clip or de clip and can lift sleepers in rail renewals operations The machine is entirely hand portable can be assembled in minutes by just two men and is available in three versions manually propelled fully powered and fully automatic The top of the range fully automatic machine is computer controlled requiring the minimum of operator Input to function Weight 290 kg Max Section Weight 48 kg Max Sleeper Weight 350 kg Max Sleeper Lift 120 mm Gauge 1 000 1435 1600 mm O A Height 1200 mm O A Width gauge 600 mm O A Length 1 050 mm Engine 6 5 to 20 hp options Operating rate 10 40 sleepers min continuous improvement Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan Body Colour O8E51 Yellow Factory Test Certificate Moving Parts Signal Red Brake Test Certificate Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of ASD This machine breaks down into man handleable sections for easy transport and is fully featured including clipping de clipping and Sleeper lifting functions Al
46. in this range there are a number of differently configured products for working with small and large machines single and twin jib cranes and custom versions can always be created to special order For steel sleepers our Pack Grab and Steel Sleeper Laying machines offer fast safe laying at high output rates Using the Track Line Marker to help guide the laying machine operator ensures that track is placed precisely For slab track our Sonneville Block Grab makes unloading the pallets and placing the blocks in position a simple one man operation Whatever the task we are confident that you will find a solution within our range and all are backed by our 24 hour Factory Technical Support and Parts Service Laying Sleepers using a Thomson Steel Sleeper Pack Layer A2 SECTION 2 VISUAL GUIDE a LASS OT i 4 Sleeper Lifter at A purpose designed grab for truck mounted cranes used for loading and unloading all types of sleepers Sleeper Manipulator A versatile grab specifically designed for handling sleepers and for use in sleeper A27 changing operations Interchangeable pads for all sleeper types Long Bearer Beam Our Long Bearer Beam is the perfect solution for handling sleepers of variable length Sleeper Spreader Beams Available in 4 7 and 8 sleeper versions for precision placement of concrete sleepers by excavators and Road Rail Vehicles or for up to 28 sleepers for use with tandem lift systems Steel Sleeper Spread
47. ing and unloading the delivery trains but our new short panel grab also makes on site single lifting a viable option The biggest challenge with handling long track panels in a single lift format comes from balancing the load Our latest development the Megabeam tackles this by incorporating a hydraulic sliding adjustment of the beam to balance the load The Megabeam s unique design features don t end there though it also has a unique grip system for the panel which hooks under the rail using sliding jaws This system allows the same beam to handle plain line panels rails and S C panels without any adjustment or alteration oading an 18m Track Panel using a Thomson Megabeam SECTION 3 VISUAL GUIDE DESCRIPTION PAGE Universal Lifting Beam for Tandem Lifting A 10 000kg capacity heavy duty lifting beam for track panels and rails Low Headroom Panel Beam for Tandem Lifting Where headroom is restricted this beam is the solution for tandem lifting of track panels Switch and Crossing S amp C Lifting Beams Pre fitted to switch and crossing panels these beams almost eliminate delays in slinging panels Radio Controlled Panel Beam Where no hydraulic service is available on the crane the built in power pack and radio remote control make these beams the ideal solution Small Panel Handler For handling panels up to 6 000 kg in a single lift with hydraulic rotator for precise handling Heavy Panel Lifter Loading unloa
48. just a few millimetres above the level of the rail head maximising headroom With a Safe Working Load of 10 tonnes load sensing safety valves and check valves on both cylinders these beams are the safe answer to panel handling in low headroom situations Weight 400 kg WLL Safe Working Load 10 000 kg Proof Load Factory test 20 000 kg Mechanism Sliding Jaw O A Height 400 mm O A Width 360mm O A Length 1630 mm Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual Min Hyd Pressure 90 Bar Parts Manual Body Colour O8E51 Yellow Maintenance Plan Moving Parts Signal Red LOLER Test Certificate Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of N A continuous improvement This can be overcome by using a long rigid lifting beam to carry the panel but it can take a long time to fix and balance the attachment chains Thomson Engineering produce fully adjustable light weight adapter beams which can be pre fitted to any part of the panel Prototype units were tested to twenty tonnes during development proving the strength and durability Weight 80 kg Fully welded sectional galvanized steel Operator s Manual WLL Safe Working Load 350 kg construction Parts Manual Proof Load Factory test 100 kg Maintenance Plan Mechanism Manually Set LOLER Test Certificate O A Height 375 mm O A Width 140mm O A Length 2500 mm AD Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous
49. length 120 mm Certificate of conformity Handle Height above rail 680 mm Max can length 350 mm O A Width 1 000 mm O A Length 1 000 mm note longer cans can be O A height assembled 800 mm accommodated using optional high capacity model BENEFITS Quick Simple and Accurate Reliable durable marking Accurate grease placement Reduced manpower requirement Clear demarcation of track zones Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of AB continuous improvement SECTION 9 ACCESS PLATFORMS RAMPS AND BARRIERS oday s Road Rail Machines are more powerful more capable and safer than ever before and combined with our wide range of attachments they are more versatile than ever before too But despite the great developments in RRV technology one difficulty remains getting these machines on and off the track without danger or damage The Thomson Road Rail Access Platform RRAP known as TRAXESS offers a solution to this problem Taking just a few minutes to install the RRAP T AXESS allows any machine tracked or wheeled up to 30 tonnes to be safely on R or off tracked and it does not prevent the passage of Engineering Trains I N through the worksite P L Where track has been removed our Track Access Ramps provide a safe means for machines to climb on and off the cut end of the track Finally our unique instant barrier system provides clear demarcation of safe walking routes haza
50. ler guide runs on the adjacent line to ensure the accuracy and consistency of alignment Two soft pneumatic tyres on the other end of the device roll easily to make the device almost effortless in use SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Weight 40 kg Body Colour Natural Operator s Manual Weight heaviest part 14 5 kg Construction All aluminium alloy Parts Manual Maintenance Plan Max distance to line 6 000 mm Factory Test Certificate Tn ee BENEFITS I aace Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of A31 continuous improvement 2 SONNEVILLE BLOCK LAYER N hi ee ee D m jl Lek i lt er Lig e onneville Blocks used in slab track construction are easily and safely handled and positioned using the Thomson Sonneville Block Layer Hydraulic grabs hydraulic spacer cylinders and a hydraulic rotator mean that the whole operation is precisely and easily controlled from the cab of the host machine Work hardening steel jaws and oil impregnated bronze bearings heavy duty sliders and a robust main beam mean that this device is built to last SPECIFICATIONS Weight 410 kg Max Hyd Pressure 190 Bar WLL Safe Working Load 500 kg Min Hyd Pressure 90 Bar Proof Load Factory test 1 000 kg Body Colour 08E51 Yellow Mechanism Hydraulic Moving Parts Signal Red Services required 2 reversible O A Height 800 mm O A Width 420 mm O A Length 2980 mm BENEFITS FEATURES DOCUMENTAT
51. llhead and conductor rail even when they are stacked tightly together and we also provide an easy to use rail racking system for safe and tidy storage of stock rails in yards and depots We believe that we can provide a solution to your exact requirements but all of our products began with a customer s special request so if you can t see what you need why not give us a call Recovering Turning and peeeng alle using the RT21 Cuttlefish Rail Turner A4 SECTION 1 VISUAL GUIDE Rail Storage Racking Storing stock rails in yards and on site is a simple and safe matter using Thomson Engineering Design s Rail Racks PAGE gt N Drag Clamp Our Drag Clamp is designed to handle tow loads up to 10 000kgf making it ideal for moving long welded rail sections up to 210m in length The Autolok Rail Grab available in both manual and hydraulic versions is a light weight solution to rail handling yet designed to withstand tough work Roseland Grab Specially designed for handling bullhead rail the Roseland Grab is a strong robust unit for lifting and manipulating rail RLB2O Rail Beam Developed in association with Network Rail for handling short lengths and scrap rails the RLB20 rail beam incorporates a host of safety features RT211 Cuttlefish Rail Turner Our most versatile rail handling device the Cuttlefish Rail Turner can lift roll pick and place all types of running rails and Is the first choice for scrap rail recov
52. m or load deck SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Sizes 10 20 30 and 40ft Standard finish Shot blast paint User s Manual Dimensions to ISO 668 Paint standard 2 pack Polyurethane Parts Manual where applicable Load Ratings to ISO 668 Maintenance Instructions Handling and Securing to ISO 3874 LOLER Test Certificate BENEFITS Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of A9 continuous improvement 6 3 SIGNAL POST GRAB he Thomson Signal Post Grab FEATURES is the ideal solution to handling round and square posts The jaws are lined with specially formulated polyurethane pads which give a high level of grip without damaging the galvanized surface of the post To save cost Thomson Engineering can integrate the Signal Post Grab into a redundant tilt rotator Twin grip cylinders protected against hose failure by pilot operated check valves ensure that the grab Is safe IN Operation SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Weight Grab Only 400 kg Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual Pad Coating Polyurethane Min Hyd Pressure 120 Bar Parts Manual Range of Grip 90 to 800mm diam Maintenance Plan WLL Safe Working Load 3 000 kg Body Colour O8E5 1 Yellow LOLER Test Certificate Proof Load Factory test 6 000 kg Moving Parts Signal Red BENEFITS A D Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement 6 4 BAG CARRIER AND MULTI BAG CARRIER he Thomson B
53. n 2100 mm BENEFITS Handles timbers and bearers from 2 000mm to 4 000mm in length Hydraulic rotator for precise postioning AR Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement 2 4 SLEEPER SPREADER BEAM homson Engineering manufacture a range of sleeper spacing beams for excavators and cranes Different designs are available for handling 4 7 8 14 or 28 sleepers according to application either self powered and radio controlled or linked to the crane s hydraulic system All our models feature light yet rigid fabricated subframes strong lifting legs and rubber contact pads to eliminate damage to the sleepers All are powerful enough to gather Sleepers together prior to lifting for the most accurate results SPECIFICATIONS Application Concrete Sleepers Excavator or Crane Mounting Capacity 4 7 8 14 or 28 sleepers Power source Crane or power pack Control Crane Auxiliary Pendant Radio Remote WLL Safe Working Load 350 kg leg Proof Load Factory Test 700 kg leg Max Hyd Pressure Min Hyd Pressure Body Colour Moving Parts 210 Bar 90 Bar O8E5 1 Yellow Signal Red BENEFITS continuous improvement Wire vove FEATURES DOCUMENTATION Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan LOLER Test Certificate Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of AY 2 9 STEEL SLEEPER SPREADER LAYER E he
54. ng Trolley The Thomson Engineering Rail Marker quickly and easily applies a demarcation line on the rail head It can also be used to apply spray grease for track lubrication 8 1 BUFFALO TRACK TROLLEY Y hrs se Mt Ti Ss Nia te ty oar ie EN aata A AREE ARY KCEE gt p m A SISSON SEAAAARC homson Engineering Design s FEATURES Buffalo Track Trolley incorporates a unique regenerative braking system where the weight of the trolley and load is used to apply the brakes Unique 4 wheel regenerative brakes Chassis modules weigh just 43kg Push only handle brake design High tensile box section steel Steel wheels Sealed for life wheel bearings Aluminium deck standard Plywood deck optional Available in all track gauges 1 000kg payload capacity Full Factory Parts Backup CE Marked The heavier the load the harder the brakes are applied making this trolley inherently fail safe Steel wheels with big ball bearings make the trolley easy to push and its high tensile box section chassis makes it strong and robust Easily carried handled and assembled by two men the Buffalo Track Trolley is the first choice for maintenance crews A REMARKABLY LIGHT YET ROBUST TROLLEY FOR ALL PURPOSES SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Weight 93 kg Chassis Fabricated Steel Operator s Manual Weight one chassis section 43 kg Deck Aluminium Plywood Parts Manual WLL Safe Working Lo
55. of Load Factory test 4 000 kg Body Colour O8E5 1 Yellow LOLER Test Certificate Mechanism Cam Operated Moving Parts Signal Red Indication Red Flag Indicator O A Height 575 mm O A Width 140mm O A Length 230 mm Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of A9 continuous improvement 1 4 ROSELAND GRAB iia hap he Roseland Grab from Thomson E Engineering has an unusual twin hinge design which allows the grab to be more easily used for lifting and bullhead rail It is also suitable for flat bottom rail sections FEATURES Lightweight amp Compact Check valve for safety High Strength All Steel Construction High Resistance to Dynamic Loads High Resistance to Abuse 1 500 kg WLL 3 000 kg Proof Load Proved in use since 2008 Full Factory Parts Backup CE Marked Robustly constructed and with hydraulic protection through a twin pilot operated check valve mounted directly on the cylinder this grab is easy and safe to use All joints are fitted with replaceable wear parts and grease nipples for daily lubrication A ROBUST VERSATILE RAIL GRAB ESPECIALLY SUITED TO HANDLI NG The Roseland Grab has a safe BULLHEAD RAILS working load of 1 500 kg and is tested to 3 tonnes SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Weight 170 kg Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual Min Hyd Pressure 100 Bar Parts Manual WLL Safe Working Load 1 500 kg Maintenance Plan Proof Load F
56. oise and other specialist requirements have been met by our designers If none of our standard machines meets your requirements we will be able to design and build something special All specifications agreed prior to commencement of design Full project management with key stage and progress reporting available Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan Factory Test Certificate Brake Test Certificate Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of N63 continuous improvement ioe KE f aot Ay ee ee AL ep py P 2 y li fo et ata of FM 3 w a aN Sem 3 ite ap ps ik em rye ws Baht f area Beg ah OTe RE AS Mt setae ied 24 Simple to set and operate the machine is compatible with DC third rail and can also be used in DC 4th rail areas thanks to its removable Sleeper lifting device Install and remove E clips set and release Fastclips and Fastclip FE lift low sleepers with a single control and work on DC electrified lines without having to remove the conductor rails This machine s versatility promises the greatest potential returns Weight 2500 kg Braking System Fail Safe 2 wheels Clipping Mechanism Fully Hydraulic De Clipping Fully Hydraulic sleeper Lifting single Control O A Height 1350 mm O A Width 2200mm O A Length 2195 mm Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual 90 Bar Parts Manual Maintenance Plan Body Colou
57. pecified for tractor three point linkage mounting as shown or for fitment to an excavator SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENTATION Weight typical 650 kg Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual Min Hyd Pressure 140 Bar Parts Manual Fitment 3 point linkage Maintenance Plan or Excavator Body Colour 08E51 Yellow m A m Mechanism Lift tines iP Levelling blade Crumbling Roller ay Z g x BENEFITS SS il 7 Rapid and thorough ballast scarifying A PAD P Better ballast flow in tamping bya Quicker scarifying three operations in Ss one pass w wa Full width operation nothing is missed Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement Whilst loading the bag it is securely held in a frame with spring loaded legs which allows the bag to take up any shape without overloading any of the lifting straps Once loaded the fork attachment fitted to an excavator is used to lift and transport the bag The bag support frame quickly breaks down into small sections for easy transport in a works van Weight fork attachment 350 kg Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual Weight Bag Frame 45 kg Min Hyd Pressure 90 Bar Parts Manual WLL Safe Working Load 1 000 kg Maintenance Plan Proof Load Factory test 2 000 kg Body Colour O8E5 1 Yellow LOLER Test Certificate Cylinder Signal Red PADS No s 094 001302 to 001307 vA
58. pidly and safely exposing the centre section of Sleepers to make them visible to the tamper operators Heavy rubber blades and a V shaped profile ensure complete clearance of the sleeper tops without risk of damage to the concrete surfaces Rubber blades are hard wearing and easy to replace SPECIFICATIONS Weight 280 kg O A Height 555 mm O A Width 735 mm O A Length 1080 mm Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of Body Colour O8E51 Yellow Wear Parts Signal Red BENEFITS Low cost device High speed operation Massive all steel construction built to last continuous improvement FEATURES Strong and Robust All Steel Welded Construction High Resistance to Dynamic Loads High Resistance to Abuse Full Factory Parts Backup CE Marked A QUICK AND SAFE WAY TO EXPOSE SLEEPER TOPS DOCUMENTATION Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan Factory Test Certificate Building on the success of the Fastclip attachment we now produce a range of machines for Fastclip type clips and two machines for E clip series fasteners The latest addition to the range is the new FE Mk2 machine This new machine has an unparalleled specification not only can it clip de clip and lift sleepers but it can be placed on the track and loaded into vehicles using manpower alone thanks to its unique modular construction The FE Mk2 is also designed to work in hot and cold climates and at very hi
59. poke beams can also be provided for specific lifting tasks Weight Depends on Specification Operator s Manual WLL Safe Working Load to15 500 kg Standard Colour O8E5 1 Yellow Parts Manual Maintenance Plan Typical lead times for bespoke beams 3 LOLER Test Certificate to 6 weeks from order eo ite p T Ta k ooN Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of A21 continuous improvement The twin hitch points each fitted with a 6 5 tonne rated safety bow Shackle allow the device to handle 1 2 3 4 or 5 rails Both manual illustrated and hydraulic versions are available Multi Rail Lifters can be made to suit any rail section including conductor and grooved rails Weight 115 kg WLL Safe Working Load 6 000 kg Proof Load Factory test 10 000 kg Mechanism Hydraulic Manual O A Height typical 495mm O A Width 290mm O A Length 890mm Max Hyd Pressure H 190 Bar Min Hyd Pressure 90 Bar Body Colour 08E51 Yellow Hydraulic Cylinder Signal Red continuous improvement Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan LOLER Test Certificate Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of New Two versions are available standard and wide top Both can pick and carry rails in the four foot but the wide top can also lift and carry conductor third rails The innovative lifting device design allows the frame to be conside
60. r O8E51 Yellow Factory Test Certificate Moving Parts Signal Red Brake Test Certificate Min Hyd Pressure NA Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement or News Technical Documents and Downloads including Certificates and Specification Sheets head to www thomsonrail com SECTION 6 SPECIAL PURPOSE TOOLS amp MACHINERY homson Engineering specialise in the design and manufacture of bespoke solutions to the problems associated with rail maintenance and repair Because we design build and test everything we make in house we are able to develop unique and innovative solutions to old and new problems Many of our most popular products began in this way our Universal Lifting Beam for instance was the result of a customer request for a means to avoid men having to climb onto trains to unhook chains from track panels We built the first hydraulic panel beams for Road Rail Vehicles in 2000 today more than 300 are in service in the UK alone Over the past twelve years we have created literally hundreds of unique bespoke products many of them as one off s for customers throughout the UK Europe and even Australia and Africa In this section we show just a handful of these to illustrate the range of tasks we can tackle If you want to improve safety productivity or simply make a hard job easier why not give us a Call A concept Design for a Pedestrian Controlled Mobile
61. r excess ballast evenly to the ballast shoulder Geotextile Handler Simply lay even the heaviest geosand textile rolls pen Scarifier FJ A Swiftly remove ballast memory by a combination of lifting levelling and crumbling IF in a single pass Bag Handling System Combining a unique bag support frame for easy loading of waste ballast and a unique bag handling system Track Line Marker Gauging off the adjacent line the Track Line Marker makes light work of marking out for new sleepers Sleeper Clearer Swiftly remove ballast from the mid section of sleepers to improve the visibility for tamper operators AX 4 1 HIGH SPEED BALLAST PLOUGH A DANGER KEEP CLEAR wa P gr E gt ai 4 d a T sia A Ad oy he Thomson Ballast Plough is FEATURES designed to remove excess ballast from the centre of the track and place it in the shouler area High Speed Operation Fail Safe Brakes Replaceable Wear Edges Marker Lights Option Full Factory Parts Backup CE Marked A single pass at 5 km hr to 8 km hr is normally all that is required to leave the track ready for tamping The rear wheels are hydraulically adjustable for height and automatic fail safe brakes are fitted as standard THE FASTEST WAY TO CLEAR THE TRACK READY FOR TAMPING Optional extras include marker lights front wheel hydraulic adjustment and a central baffle plate which can be set to bias the ballast flow to one side or the other
62. rably smaller and lighter than other designs and there is no need to fit a Support bar to maintain gauge when travelling All parts are hand portable and the device is fitted with regenerative brakes released by the full width push handle SPECIFICATIONS TYPICAL DOCUMENTATION Weight std wide 98 105 kg Max lift capacity 1 000 kg Operator s Manual WLL Safe Working Load 2 000 kg Parts Manual Proof Load Factory test 4 000 kg Maintenance Plan Mechanism Manual Body Colour O8E5 1 Yellow LOLER Test Certificate _ Lifting Gear signal Red el Frame Height above rail 445mm zi gt ee Push Handle above rail 850 mm E ee d a O A Width std wide 1694 1975mm m n bd O A Length 840mm r rili BENEFITS Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of ARB continuous improvement SECTION 2 SLEEPER HANDLING EQUIPMENT homson Engineering s range of equipment for handling and laying Sleepers ties and bearers includes products for all purposes The Four Sleeper Handler finds use with road hauliers for the rapid loading and unloading of lorries This device is most commonly mounted on lorry self loading cranes On site our Sleeper Manipulator is the choice for handling single sleepers for instance in sleeper changing or for separating packs of steel sleepers If it is concrete or timber sleepers which you need to lay then the Sleeper Spreading Beam range gets the job done quickly and accurately With
63. rds and small worksites Snek Yip HA ee p2 fo es i gt r Pu 4 gt Ca r 3 A A ot r Se a sa 7 f Se Ar D P d 1 Traxess provides a Safe on and off tracking point without interfering with the passage of Engineering Trains AYA SECTION 9 VISUAL GUIDE O gt DESCRIPTION PAGE n Instant Barrier System nie A unique instant barrier system for marking out exclusion zones and worksite limits Traxess A 5m long safe on and off tracking platform for RRV s up to 30 tonnes which can be A97 installed in under 20 minutes Track Access Ramps The safe and simple solution to getting Road Rail Vehicles on and off the end of a A98 I cut rail section on The unique rail head clamp simply push fits onto the rail to securely attach the posts to BS113A CEN60 and Bullhead rail It is removed just as easily by simply lifting the post Single strap twin strap and rigid rail designs are available as well as a range of accessories including lights and warning lamps Stillages containing 100m of barrier can be provided and two stillages fit neatly on a rail trolley mt T i Span per post 0 to 3 6m Steelwork Bright Zinc Plated Operator s Manual Weight typical per post 6 kg Post Aluminium Lining Certificate of Conformity Suitability BS113A Plastic Outer Post CEN 60 Bullhead Rail Accessories Red Flashing Light Flood Light Warning Signage Custom Printed T
64. rship Software Fully equipped machine shop fabrication and sheet metal workshops wiring hydraulic and mechanical assembly and testing factilities BENEFITS Full in house design prototyping construction and testing gives total control of quality and specification ISO approved design and development systems continuous improvement BESPOKE RAIL HANDLING EQUIPMENT EXAMPLES Roller Support carrier for multiple rails Fork liftable rail handler above Scrap rail handling forks below Rail jacking trolley Rail threading machine Rail dispensing rollers Multiple rail handling clamps Multiple long rail handling beams Long Rail Handling Beams Self powered and radio controlled rail lifting beams We have designed equipment for handling rails from 0 5m to 48m in length DOCUMENTATION As a minimum all equipment is supplied with Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan Factory Test Certificate Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of The hydraulic cylinders allow the Rail Foot Thimble to grip the base of the rail section securely and to guide it accurately into place A special mechanism automatically withdraws the rollers a precise amount as the rail is lifted to ensure Smooth running Weight 290 kg WLL Safe Working Load 2 000 kg Proof Load Factory test 4 000 kg Mechanism Fully Hydraulic O A Height typical 580mm O A Width 480mm O A Length
65. s standard Weight 1 900 kg System Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Operator s Manual Brakes Fail safe on 2 wheels Parts Manual Shaft Size 80mm diam Body Colour O8ES5 1 Yellow Maintenance Plan Safe Working Load 3 000 kg Moving Parts Signal Red LOLER Test Certificate Proof Load Factory test 4 500 kg Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement A soft polyurethane roller running on low friction bearings ensures that the cable is carefully handled To disconnect the thimble without cutting the cable the roller can be easily removed from the frame Single twin and multiple roller versions are available to order Weight Single llkg Operator s Maintenance Manual Signal Heads Weight Twin 14 kg e LOLER Test Certificate Junction Indicators WLL Safe Working Load cable 30 kg SO E E Proof Load Factory test 45 kg P Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement The machine lifts and relays the troughing lids automatically feeding the cable into place in one continuous action Hydraulically powered for smooth powerful operation the cable installer drives itself along the top edges of the troughing Lids are handled carefully by the Special mechanism to ensure that no damage is done A suction cleaner is available Weight machine only 110 kg System Hyd Pressure 120 Bar Operator s Manual Weight power
66. stem Track Line Marker Sleeper Clearer CONTENTS SECTION 5 CLIPPING MACHINES Mk3 Fastclip Attachment Mk2 FE Clipping Machine FD Clipping Machine PR401 Clip Attachment E Clip Power Tool Specialised Clipping Machines Mk3c Combination Clipping Attachment 64 SECTION 6 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT Multi Purpose Vehicle Container Flats and Bases Signal Post Grab Bag Carrier Special Purpose Trolleys Laser Mast Base Wagon Mounted Crane Signal Post Crane Crossing Slab Lifter Towbars Links and Adapters SECTION 7 CABLE HANDLING Cable Handling Yoke Trailer Based Drum Carrier Cable Trailer Cable Thimbles Troughing Cable Installer SECTION 8 TROLLEYS Buffalo Track Trolley Bison Track Trolley Hawk Track Trolley Elk Trolley Skate Raven Rail Mover SECTION 9 RRAPS RAMPS BARRIERS Instant Barrier System Traxess RRV Access Platform Track Access Ramps 96 97 98 A3 SECTION 1 RAIL HANDLING EQUIPMENT homson Engineering Design has the most comprehensive range of Rail Handling Equipment on the market We have equipment for storing and handling rails of all types and in all applications Our range includes rail grabs lifting beams and manipulators for use with excavator cranes lorry cranes and rail cranes We have devices for handling short lengths of rail and for moving threading and turning long welded rail We even have a telescopic beam with a unique jaw arrangement capable of handling flat bottomed bu
67. test 6 000 kg Rotator Version Max Hyd Pressure Min Hyd Pressure Body Colour 210 Bar 50 Bar O8E5 1 Yellow continuous improvement Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan LOLER Test Certificate Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of The special adapter cones which can be used with drum shaft holes from 90mm to 200mm sit on ball bearing rollers making it exceptionally easy to load and unload drums Because of the low rolling resistance of this arrangement our Drum Carrier is frequently specified for delicate cables such as fibre optics Rigid and turnable bases are f i at available Tl to Weight Complete 7m 480 kg Operator s Maintenance Manual Shaft Diameter 80 mm LOLER Test Certificate Drum shaft hole 90 mm to 200 mm WLL Safe Working Load 8 000 kg Proof Load Factory test 12 000 kg Mechanism Low Resistance Roller l pid b f gt 1E p K Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of ASI continuous improvement Manually operated hydraulic lift arms mean that this trailer is totally self contained The Cable Trailer can load itself with drums placed in the four foot and it incorporates the same low rolling resistance drum shaft supports as our other drum handlers making it ideal for delicate cables as well as heavy power lines Automatic fail safe brakes are fitted a
68. the job on one trolley Light and compact for transport Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of A91 continuous improvement 8 5 RAVEN RAIL MOVER he Thomson Raven is a new concept in manual rail handling Two versions are available standard and wide top Both can pick and carry rails in the four foot but the wide top can also lift and carry conductor third rails The innovative lifting device design allows the frame to be considerably smaller and lighter than other designs and there is no need to fit a Support bar to maintain gauge when travelling All parts are hand portable and the device is fitted with regenerative brakes released by the full width push handle SPECIFICATIONS TYPICAL Weight std wide 98 105 kg WLL Safe Working Load 2 000 kg Proof Load Factory test 4 000 kg Mechanism Manual Frame Height above rail 445mm Push Handle above rail 850 mm O A Width stc wide 1694 1975mm O A Length 840mm FEATURES Portable modular design Two models Insulated or conductive wheels Heavy duty construction Clip together construction Load sensing regenerative brakes Full width push handle Wide top version can lift and transport DC third rail Full Factory Parts Backup CE Marked A SIMPLE AND VERSATILE RAIL MOVER FOR ALL WORK DOCUMENTATION Max lift capacity 1 000 kg Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan Body Colour 08E51 Yellow LOLE
69. though designed for small jobs just one of these machines clipped up 180 km of track on a large re laying blockade in 2005 Weight 390 kg System Hyd Pressure 190 Bar Operator s Manual Weight Heaviest Part 49 kg Engine Power 6 5 Hp Parts Manual WLL Sleeper Lifter 215 kg Maintenance Plan Mechanism Fully Hydraulic Body Colour 08E51 Yellow Factory Test Certificate Moving Parts Signal Red O A Height 810 mm O A Width 690 mm O A Length 2060 mm NO Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement The machine incorporates a sleeper lifting device and four clip driving arms so that a whole sleeper is clipped in a single operation On the front of the machine is a retractable E clip remover which is capable of removing the clips from more than 5 000m of track per hour Work lights and marker lights powered by an integral battery and re charged by a large solar cell completes the specification Weight 2500 kg Mechanism Hydraulically Operated O A Height 1475 mm O A Width 1500mm O A Length 3000 mm Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Min Hyd Pressure 90 Bar Body Colour O8E51 Yellow Moving Parts Signal Red continuous improvement Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan Factory Test Certificate Brake Test Certificate 5 5 E CLIP POWER TOOL Clip systems have to be assembled on site and t
70. ur O8E5 1 Yellow Maintenance Plan Proof Load Factory test 20 000 kg Moving Parts Signal Red LOLER Test Certificate Mechanism Hydraulic PADS No 094 002028 Indication jaws visible to operator Ty O A Height depends on config CAA J O A Width 380mm Ww Ir O A Length 1820 mm Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of A13 continuous improvement This beam is the only hydraulic rail beam certified by Network Rail for handling new rail A variety of versions are now available for handling running rail conductor rail and grooved rail Many of these beams are in use on rail delivery lorries where their ease of integration with lorry loading cranes is much appreciated TRLB2O0 Telescopic Rail Beams are Supplied with transport stands as standard equipment Weight Typical 650 kg WLL Safe Working Load 1 250 kg Proof Load Factory test 2 900 kg Mechanism Cam Operated Indication Red Flag Indicator O A Height spec shown 910 mm O A Width 290 mm O A Length 3 600 to 6 200 mm Max Hyd Pressure 210 Bar Min Hyd Pressure 90 Bar Body Colour O8E51 Yellow Moving Parts Signal Red Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan LOLER Test Certificate PADS No 094 002031 E F F ae ie This thimble s design means that it can work with any flat bottom running
71. vailable include Test Certificate Lightweight construction Design Validation Report if required e Cranked design e Hose and cable mounts e Carrying handles e Adapter links e Stowage Brackets BENEFITS Standard and Custom designs to suit your exact requirements Range of accessories available Full technical documentation and test reports available Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement For the rail sector we provide crane based trailer or wagon based and integrated trailer systems all of which can incorporate drum braking and powered drum options Our Integrated Drum Handler is the excavator crane solution to laying cables A Shaft is threaded through the cable drum and then picked up by the crane using the handler cradle For heavier drums our Trailer Based Drum Handler will take up to 8 000kg whilst the cable trailer is the ideal solution to cable laying in tunnels and areas of limited clearance providing a simple way to handle drums up to 3 000kg When laying heavy cables to the side of the track a cable thimble suspended from the lifting point of an RRV boom helps to support the cable on its way from drum to trough without effort or risk to the cable All our drum carriers can be supplied with power driven or braked shafts to control cable payout and tension if required On all models the shaft itself runs on ball bearing support rollers so that the drum
72. y of A7 continuous improvement Massive all steel construction ensures that the Thomson Drag Clamp is tough enough for the job Large bearing areas and soft surfaces where the drag clamp grips the rail prevent damage to the rail in use The cam surfaces can be rotated six times to give a very long life indeed Weight 45 kg Rated Pull 10 000 kgf Proof Load Factory test 20 000 kgf Mechanism Cam type Construction Rigid All Steel Body Colour O8E51 Yellow A8 Can be supplied with tow chain and or shear link Operator s Manual Parts Manual Maintenance Plan Factory Test Certificate Specifications given may be subject to change due to our policy of continuous improvement A TT x or 7 J AT 17 VK D i i T aN lt Boek L AN E N WJ IN LN Whichever model you choose the Autolok can be supplied for use in handling running rails grooved rails and conductor rails as required A key feature of the Autolok Rail Clamp is the fully enclosed mechanism with a red flag indicator to tell the operator when the device is safely locked onto the rail Although the Autolok weighs just 25kg it has a safe working load of 2 000 kg and is tested to 4 tonnes Weight Autolok H 25 kg Max Hyd Pressure H 190 Bar Operator s Manual Weight Autolok M 24 5 kg Min Hyd Pressure M 90 Bar Parts Manual WLL Safe Working Load 2 000 kg Handle Operating Force M 50N Maintenance Plan Pro
73. your precise requirements As our range is growing all the time you may wish to visit our website www thomsonrail com for more information Dent David Thomson BSc Managing Director Thomson Engineering Design Ltd Valley Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2NZ Telephone 44 0 1594 82 66 11 Fax 44 0 1594 82 55 60 E mail Sales thomsondesignuk com Ti N All Thomson Products are proudly made in the United Kingdom SECTION 1 RAIL HANDLING Rail Storage Racking Drag Clamp Autolok Rail Grab Roseland Grab RLB2O Rail Beam RT211 Cuttlefish Rail Turner Universal Lifting Beam TRLB2O Telescopic Rail Beam RT210 Universal Rail Thimble MR212 Multi Rail Beam TRB211 Twin Rail Beam Bespoke Rail Handling Equipment Rail Foot Thimble Butterfly Rail Grab Rigid Rail Beam Multi Rail Handlers Raven Rail Mover SECTION 2 SLEEPER HANDLING Four Sleeper Lifter Sleeper Manipulator Long Bearer Beam Sleeper Spreader Beam Steel Sleeper Spreader Layer Track Line Marker Sonneville Block Layer Steel Sleeper Pack Grab Bulk Sleeper Loading Grab Concrete Sleeper Pack Grab Plate Grab SECTION 3 TRACK PANEL HANDLING Universal Lifting Beam Low Headroom Panel Beam S amp C Lifting Beams Radio Controlled Panel Beams Small Panel Handler Heavy Panel Lifter Megabeam Special Track Panel Equipment SECTION 4 BALLAST HANDLING High Speed Ballast Plough Geotextile Handler Scarifier Bag Handling Sy
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