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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ALDON® HINGED DERAILS
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Derails are emergency car stopping devices to prevent unauthorized movement of a
locomotive or railcar. the derail lifts the flange of the car wheel and drops it
clear of the rail. Simultaneously, the wheel opposite the derail is guided off the
rail. Once the car wheel leaves the rail, forward movement is greatly impeded.
Mandatory Use Regulations:
FRA Subpart E - Derails
Derail Minimum Requirements
OSHA 1910.261(c)
Pulp and paper cars
OSHA 1910.176(f)
All freight cars
DOT Pamphlet #34
Safe loading/unloading of tank cars
FRA Chapter 11, #218.25
Workmen on track
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Effective derailing depends on:
- Proper derail size and installation
- Normal switching speed travel
- Flat track -- no grades.
Fully exposed track -- derailed wheels need to sink into the ties and ballast.
- Ample room for derailment. A derailed car may travel a car length or more before
stopping, depending on speed.
- Installation in sound track.
- In curved track, install on outside rail.
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Hinged Derails must be configured for your rail. Use our Configuration
Wizard to Configure Your Hinged Derail to Your Rail.
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DR-1 One Way Left Throw
One-Way Hinged
FOR FREIGHT CARS and LOCOMOTIVES
For rails 60 lbs. and heavier. Derails are sized to fit a specific rail height, including thickness of tie plate.
Weight 156 lbs
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
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DR-1 One Way Right Throw
One-Way Hinged
FOR FREIGHT CARS and LOCOMOTIVES
For rails 60 lbs. and heavier. Derails are sized to fit a specific rail height, including thickness of tie plate.
Weight 156 lbs.
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
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DR-2 Two Way Derail
FOR FREIGHT CARS & ROAD-RAIL VEHICLES.
Blue derail sign and holder are included with the derail. Six screw spikes are provided for proper anchoring to ties. Height of derail above rail: 3"
Weight 165lbs
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
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Weld Base Plate to 3 steel ties to provide foundation for bolting one-way or two-way hinged derail. No alteration of track is necessary. Base plate is designed to accommodate Pandrol clips. (Derail is not included with base plate, order separately.)
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
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2-Way Hinged Derail (for Locomotive) with manual sign holder
suitable for 6-axle and 4-axle locomotives and all freight cars.
Low-angle deflection bar accommodates longer wheel base of 6-axle locomotives. Allow ample space alongside the track for derail
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
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