Equipment for Loading Rail-Carrying Trains 40.61/40.

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Loading and unloading long-welded rails
Quick, economical, safe

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40.61/40.63 Schienenzug-Ladeeinrichtung
The rail train loads and unloads long-welded rails on
both straight and curved tracks quickly and econo-
mically and transport them over long distances. The
equipment is mounted on several connected goods
wagons of suitable length. An independent gantry
crane runs on an auxiliary track laid over the full
length of the rail carrying train. The long-welded rails
are stacked on the rail carrying train in three layers.
Loading of long-welded rails
When loading the long-welded rails, the rail-loading
train travels along the trackway to the point where
the front ends of the rails can be gripped by the
claws of the rail manipulator. The rails are then raised
to the height of the last roller. The locomotive shunts
the rail carrying train under the lifted rails and the
rails are inserted into the grooves by the articulated
cranes and placed between the guiding rollers of
the chute wagon. While the train is shunted under
the rails, the gantry crane pulls on the rails with its
own force to keep them straight. As soon as the
ends of the rails resting on the sleepers lose contact
with the ground, the rails are hoisted higher and hig-
her by the rail manipulator until the final position is
reached on the train. To load the next rails, the rail
manipulator moves back to the starting position at
the end of the train.
Unloading of long-welded rails
When unloading, each end of the pair of rails is
gripped by the rail manipulator, lifted up a short
distance and inserted over the guiding rollers into
the grooves. The rail manipulator then continues to
grip the rails from the rear and push them away from
the train until the ends of the rails touch the ground.
These rails are fastened to the track by means of
clamps and short cables. The locomotive then pulls
the train away from under the anchored rails.
During unloading, the rails glide over tilted chutes
fitted to the grooves. The cushioned ends of the
chutes stop the ends of the rails hitting the sleepers.
Rail manipulator
The gantry crane travels the full length of the rail
train on the crane tracks under its own momentum.
The two arms of the rail manipulator, which can be
slewed up and down and sideways hydraulically, are
mounted on the crane wagon. Jointed and rotating
rail claws are fitted to the front of each jib. The claws
can be changed over to fit different types of rails.
Rail train loading system Rail manipulator
Consists of 3 parts:
1) Double-sided chute unit
The rail manipulator is used to load and unload
the rails on the rail carrying train
2) Rail manipulator
3) Double-sided transport unit
The working hydraulics and the hydrostatic traction
mechanism are powered by a diesel engine
Operated normally by a team of 4 operators The two arms of the rail manipulator are operated
Possibility of loading and unloading rails up independently of each other by 2 operatives
to 500 m in length Special rail claws, which can be quickly
Hydrostatic traction brake, acts on all 4 wheels changed over, are provided to ensure that the
Hydraulic multi-disc brake, acts diagonally on
2 wheels
rails are held securely and do not tilt during the
lifting and pulling phase
Transport speeds up to 100 km/h
Two-sided Transport Unit
Chute unit The rails lie on ball-bearing carrying rolls, which
Is used to guide the rails on the transport unit
during loading and unloading
enable a simple length compensation when
driving through curved tracks and prevent a
Unit consists of two wagons; the structures are derailment
designed symmetrically The ball-bearing carrying rolls also enable an
The rails can be loaded or unloaded at the
ends of the sleeper via the two side chutes
easy moving of the rails during loading and
unloading
(rail grooves) or in the middle of the track via
the two central chutes, as required
The running track for the rail manipulator runs
the entire length of the transport unit, including
A rotating mechanism is fitted to one of the two
chute wagons for the gantry crane
the chute unit
 T E C H N I C A L DATA O F T H E R A I L M A N I P U L ATO R
Drive DEUTZ, KHD BF 4M 1012C diesel in-line motor,
water-cooled, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, 69 kW
Maximum pulling force diesel-hydrostatic
at 10 km/h: 11800 N
at 0 - 4 km/h: 33000 N
mechanical: 32000 N
Loading times per pair of rails Loading: approx. 4 min.
Unloading: approx. 2 min.
Dimensions L/W/H 8500/3068/2880 mm
Gauge 2700 mm
Weight 12 t (with drivers cab)

T E C H N I C A L DATA O F T H E R A I L M A N I P U L ATO R A R M S
Hoisting capacity with a 3.57 m reach 15000 N respectively
Slewing force 10000 N

ROBEL Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH

Industriestrae 31 D-83395 Freilassing
Telefon: +49 (0) 8654/609-0
Telefax: +49 (0) 8654/609-445
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Dimensions and weights approximated. We reserve the right to modify in the course of technical development. Copyright secured. 40.61/40.63/03.11/E