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800-453-8812 | Fax: (801) 973-7393 www.akrailroad.com
Regional Sales Offices ...... 1 104-lb . Crane Rail...... 35 About A&K...... 3 105-lb . Crane Rail...... 36 A&K Mission ...... 4 135-lb . Crane Rail...... 37 International Sales ...... 5 171-lb . Crane Rail...... 38 Tee Rail Section Data...... 6 175-lb . Crane Rail...... 39 AREMA Rail Grading for Relay Rail...... 8 Crane Runway Accessories...... 40 Ordering Rail...... 9 Track Accessories...... 42 25-lb . & 30-lb . A S. .C .E . Rail ...... 10 Fasteners...... 43 40-lb . & 60-lb . A S. .C .E . Rail ...... 11 Specialty Spikes...... 44 65-lb . A .S .C .E . Rail...... 12 Gauge Rods/Sockets...... 45 75-lb . A .S .C .E . Rail...... 13 Insulated Joints...... 46 80-lb . A .S .C .E . Rail...... 14 Special Trackwork...... 48 85-lb . A .S .C .E . Rail...... 15 Frogs...... 49 90-lb . A .R A. .-A . Rail...... 16 Switches...... 52 100-lb . A R. .A .-A . Rail...... 17 Guard Rail ...... 53 100-lb . A R. .E A. . Rail...... 18 Switch Components...... 54 105-lb . Dudley Rail...... 19 Turnout Package...... 56 110-lb . A R. .E A. . Rail...... 20 Panelized/Pre-Plated Turnouts...... 57 112-lb . A R. .E A. . Rail...... 21 Switch Ties...... 58 115-lb . A R. .E A. . Rail...... 22 Panelized Track...... 59 119-lb . A R. .E A. . Rail...... 23 Wood and Steel Ties...... 60 127-lb . Dudley Rail...... 24 Derails...... 61 131-lb . A R. .E A. . Rail...... 25 Rerailers...... 66 132-lb . A R. .E A. . Rail...... 26 Track Tools...... 68 133-lb . A R. .E A. . Rail...... 27 Tools ...... 77 136-lb . A R. .E A. . Rail...... 28 Wheel Stops/Bumping Posts...... 78 141-lb . A R. .E A. . Rail...... 29 CWR Handling ...... 79 A45 & A55 European DIN Rail ...... 30 Continuous Welded Rail (CWR)...... 80 A65 & A75 European DIN Rail ...... 31 Track Removal ...... 82 A100, A120 & A150 European DIN Rail...... 32 Landscape Ties...... 83 Heavy Crane Rail...... 34 Conversion Chart...... 84
2 About A&K Railroad Materials
About A&K Railroad Materials A&K Railroad Materials, Inc. began in Oakland, California when a young man with unusual business savvy recognized an opportunity. It was 1959. Nineteen-year-old Kern Schumacher learned that thousands of railroad ties were about to be removed from the lower deck of the Oakland Bay Bridge. He persuaded a Bay-area salvage expert to help him organize the A&K Tie Company. Kern soon found himself co-owner of the largest supply of used railroad ties in the country. More than fifty years later A&K Railroad Materials is a leading supplier of new and used track materials. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, A&K has sales offices and a network of storage and distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United States. Together, these offices and inventory locations maintain an extensive and comprehensive inventory of new, relay, and reconditioned rail and track materials across the nation.
3 A&K Mission
OurA&K MissionMission
■ Our mission is to help our customers perform better by providing them Our mission is to help our customers perform better by providing them exceptional service exceptionaland support whileservice delivering and support them whilethe qualit deliveringy railroad them ma terialthe qualitys and s ervicerailroads they need, when materials and services they need, when they need them. they need them.
We are driven by high ethics and values and committed to: ■ We are driven by high ethics and values and committed to: - Building our resource base and economic strength through skillful application of - Building our resource base and economic strength through skillful application of our human, our human, financial and creative resources; nancial and creative resources; - - ProvidingProviding professionalprofessional a ndand personal personal growth growth opp opportunitiesortunities to toour our employee; employees;
- Setting aann exampleexample of of leade leadershiprship in inour our industry; industry;
- Serving individuals and communities by providing quality products, competitive pricing and - Serving individuals and communities by providing quality products, competitive pricingvalues- orientedand values-oriented services; services;
- Satisfying our our customers’ customers’ needs needs by by prov providingiding the the best best products products and and service service in our in industry our industrytoday; and today; and
- LookingLooking aaheadhead with with foresight foresight to to the the future future to to ins insureure the the tec technologicalhnological growth growth and and development of products and services needed to retain our customers tomorrow. development of products and services needed to retain our customers tomorrow.
4 International Sales
A&K Railroad Materials, Inc. maintains an office in Houston, Texas to handle our international sales efforts. With decades of experience outside the United States, our worldwide network of partners makes shipping materials to destinations outside North America a seamless reality. Our experienced and bi-lingual staff enables us to communicate easily all around the globe. You can contact one of our international sales specialists at: 5206 Cypress Creek Parkway (FM 1960 West), Suite 103 Houston, TX 77069 (281) 893-3908 | Fax: (281) 893-8371 Email: [email protected]
5 Tee Rail Section Data
HW
HD Dimensions for Tee Rail Data Table
HT - Height HD - Depth of Head HT W FD BW - Width of Base FD - Fishing E HW - Width of Head BD - Depth of Base
BD W - Web (at center point) E - Bolt Hole Elevation BW
Nominal Type Weight of Per Yard Rail HT BW HW W HD FD BD E Section Designation 12 lb. ASCE 2 2 1 3/16 9/16 13/32 11/32 57/64 1240 12AS 120 16 lb. ASCE 23/8 23/8 111/64 7/32 41/64 123/64 3/8 11/16 1640 16AS 160 20 lb. ASCE 25/8 25/8 111/32 1/4 23/32 115/32 7/16 111/64 2040 20AS 200 25 lb. ASCE 23/4 23/4 11/2 19/64 25/32 131/64 31/64 115/64 2540 25AS 250 30 lb. ASCE 31/8 31/8 111/16 21/64 7/8 123/32 17/32 125/64 3040 30AS 300 35 lb. ASCE 35/16 35/16 13/4 23/64 61/64 125/32 37/64 115/32 3540 35AS 350 40 lb. ASCE 31/2 31/2 17/8 25/64 11/64 155/64 5/8 19/16 4040 40AS 400 45 lb. ASCE 311/16 311/16 2 27/64 11/16 131/32 21/32 141/64 4540 45AS 450 50 lb. ASCE 37/8 37/8 21/8 7/16 11/8 21/16 11/16 123/32 5040 50AS 500 55 lb. ASCE 41/16 41/16 21/4 15/32 111/64 211/64 23/32 1103/128 5540 55AS 550 ASCE 41/4 41/4 23/8 31/64 17/32 217/64 49/64 1115/128 6040 60AS 603 60 lb. ATSF 41/4 41/16 25/16 1/2 17/16 21/8 11/16 13/4 6051 6001 509 65 lb. ASCE 47/16 47/16 213/32 1/2 19/32 23/8 25/32 131/32 6540 65AS 653 70 lb. ASCE 45/8 45/8 27/16 33/64 111/32 215/32 13/16 23/64 7040 70AS 701 ASCE 413/16 413/16 215/32 17/32 127/64 235/64 27/32 215/128 7540 75AS 753 75 lb. MO. PAC. 43/4 43/4 29/16 9/16 17/16 215/32 27/32 25/64 7550 75MP 754 S. PAC. 415/16 47/16 27/16 33/64 13/8 25/8 15/16 21/4 7524 75SP 757 ASCE 5 5 21/2 35/64 11/2 25/8 7/8 23/16 8040 80AS 800 80 lb. DUDLEY 51/8 5 221/32 17/32 11/2 23/4 7/8 21/4 8022 80DY 801 ASCE 53/16 53/16 29/16 9/16 135/64 23/4 57/64 217/64 8540 85AS 851 CAN. PAC. 51/8 5 21/2 9/16 17/16 211/16 1 211/32 8524 85CP 856 CB&Q 53/16 53/16 221/32 9/16 135/64 23/4 57/64 217/64 8543 85CB 852 85 lb. MO. PAC. 57/32 51/4 215/32 75/128 13/4 239/64 55/64 221/128 8550 850 853 PS 51/8 45/8 21/2 17/32 121/32 215/32 1 215/64 8531 85PS 8530 PRR 5 5 29/16 17/32 13/4 23/8 7/8 21/16 8533 85PR 8503 SOO LINE 53/8 47/8 21/2 9/16 115/32 229/32 1 229/64 8520 85B 127
6 Tee Rail Section Data
(continued) Nominal Type Weight of Per Yard Rail HT BW HW W HD FD BD E Section Designation ASCE 53/8 53/8 25/8 9/16 119/32 255/64 59/64 245/128 9040 90AS 900 ARA-A 55/8 51/8 29/16 9/16 115/32 35/32 1 237/64 9020 90RA 902 ARA-B 517/64 449/64 29/16 9/16 139/64 25/8 11/32 211/32 9030 90RB 905 AT&SF 55/8 53/16 29/16 9/16 115/32 35/32 1 237/64 9021 90SF 903 C&NW 517/32 53/32 21/2 1/2 117/32 231/32 11/32 223/64 9035 90OM — 90 lb. D&RG 51/2 51/8 29/16 9/16 15/8 27/8 1 25/8 — — 906 GRT. NO. 53/8 5 25/8 9/16 115/32 27/8 11/32 215/32 9024 904 — INTRBGH 5 5 27/8 11/16 125/32 211/32 7/8 23/64 9050 90RT — U. PAC. 53/4 53/8 23/4 17/32 11/2 33/8 7/8 29/16 9023 9003 901 DUDLEY 51/2 5 221/32 9/16 11/2 31/32 31/32 23/8 — 90DY — ASCE 53/4 53/4 23/4 9/16 145/64 35/64 31/32 265/128 10040 100AS 1000 PS 511/16 5 243/64 9/16 113/16 225/32 13/32 231/64 10031 100PS 100D PRR 51/2 51/2 213/16 5/8 17/8 211/16 15/16 29/32 10033 100PR — ARA-A 6 51/2 23/4 9/16 19/16 33/8 11/16 23/4 10020 100RA 1003 ARA-B 541/64 59/64 221/32 9/16 145/64 255/64 15/64 265/128 10030 100RB 1002 100 lb. AREA 6 53/8 211/16 9/16 121/32 39/32 11/16 245/64 10025 100RE 10025 C&NW 545/64 59/64 29/16 9/16 139/64 261/64 19/64 279/128 10035 100OM — GRT. NO. 53/4 5 23/4 9/16 15/8 3 11/8 25/8 10036 100GN — INTRBGH 53/4 53/4 27/8 9/16 145/64 35/64 31/32 265/128 10005 100RT 100E NY. NH&H 6 51/2 23/4 19/32 123/32 311/32 15/16 239/64 10034 100NH 100B READING 55/8 53/8 221/32 9/16 145/64 255/64 11/16 263/128 10032 100RG 100K 101 lb. DL&W 57/16 53/8 23/4 5/8 123/32 211/16 11/32 23/8 10133 101DL 10130 DL&W 6 53/8 23/4 5/8 123/32 31/4 11/32 221/32 10533 105DL 105C 105 lb. DUDLEY 6 51/2 3 5/8 15/8 313/32 31/32 243/64 10524 105DY 105B AREA 61/4 51/2 225/32 19/32 123/32 313/32 11/8 253/64 11025 110RE 1100 110 lb. GR. NO. 61/2 51/2 23/4 19/32 15/8 33/4 11/8 3 11036 110GN — LE. VAL. 6 51/2 27/8 19/32 17/8 31/16 11/16 219/32 11033 110LV 110B AREA 65/8 51/2 223/32 19/32 111/16 313/16 11/8 27/8 11228 112RE 1121 112 lb. TR. 63/4 51/2 21/2 5/8 13/4 37/8 11/8 31/8 11229 — 1122 113 lb. SO. PAC. 613/16 51/2 211/16 19/32 17/8 313/16 11/8 33/4 11322 11327 1130 AREA 65/8 51/2 223/32 5/8 111/16 313/16 11/8 27/8 11525 115RE 1150 115 lb. DUDLEY 61/2 51/2 3 5/8 111/16 33/4 11/16 33/8 11522 115DY — 119 lb. AREA 613/16 51/2 221/32 5/8 17/8 313/16 11/8 27/8 11937 119RE 1190 127 lb. DUDLEY 7 61/4 3 21/32 111/16 45/32 15/32 31/8 12723 127DYM 12722 PS 65/8 51/2 3 11/16 2 313/32 17/32 23/4 13031 130PS 1302 130 lb. AREA 63/4 6 215/16 21/32 127/32 311/16 17/32 31/16 13025 130RE 1300 131 lb. AREA 71/8 6 3 21/32 13/4 43/16 13/16 31/4 13125 131RE 1311 132 lb. AREA 71/8 6 3 21/32 13/4 43/16 13/16 33/32 13225 132RE 1321 133 lb. AREA 71/16 6 3 11/16 115/16 315/16 13/16 3 13325 133RE 1330 136 lb. AREA 75/16 6 215/16 11/16 115/16 43/16 13/16 33/32 13637 136RE 1360 140 lb. AREA 75/16 6 3 3/4 21/16 41/16 13/16 3 14025 140RE — 141 lb. AREA 77/16 6 31/16 11/16 25/32 43/32 13/16 33/32 14125 141RE —
7 AREMA Rail Grading for Relay Rail
Vertical Side Wear Lip Rail Weight Wear One Side Other Side Both Sides General Rail Use & Rail Condition CLASS 1 141 lb. 1/4 1/8 0 3/16 140 lb. 3/16 1/8 0 3/16 136 lb. 3/166 1/8 0 3/16 133 lb. 3/16 1/8 0 3/16 132 lb. 3/16 1/8 0 3/16 Main Line Use - Very minor 131 lb. 1/8 1/8 0 3/16 engine burns and corrugation. 122 lb. 1/8 1/8 0 3/16 119 lb. 1/8 1/8 0 3/16 115 lb. 1/8 1/8 0 3/16 112 lb. 1/8 1/8 0 3/16 100 lb. 1/166 1/8 0 3/16 CLASS 2 141 lb. 3/8 1/4 0 3/16 140 lb. 5/16 1/4 0 3/16 136 lb. 5/16 1/4 0 3/16 133 lb. 5/16 1/4 0 3/16 132 lb. 5/16 1/4 0 3/16 Branch Lines - Small engine burns 131 lb. 1/4 1/4 0 3/16 and corrugation. 122 lb. 1/4 3/16 0 3/16 119 lb. 1/4 3/16 0 3/16 115 lb. 1/4 3/16 0 3/16 112 lb. 1/4 3/16 0 3/16 100 lb. 1/8 3/16 0 3/16 CLASS 3 141 lb. 5/8 3/8 0 3/16 140 lb. 9/16 3/8 0 3/16 136 lb. 9/16 3/8 0 3/16 133 lb. 9/16 3/8 0 3/16 132 lb. 9/16 3/8 0 3/16 Light Branch Lines - Medium engine burns and corrugation 131 lb. 1/2 3/8 0 3/16 may be pitted and show some 122 lb. 7/16 5/16 0 3/16 oxidation. 119 lb. 3/8 5/16 0 3/16 115 lb. 3/8 5/16 0 3/16 112 lb. 3/8 5/16 0 3/16 100 lb. 1/4 5/16 0 3/16 CLASS 4 141 lb. 3/4 1/2 1/2 3/16 140 lb. 5/8 1/2 1/2 3/16 136 lb. 5/8 1/2 1/2 3/16 133 lb. 5/8 1/2 1/2 3/16 132 lb. 5/8 1/2 1/2 3/16 Yards - Any burns not mashed or 131 lb. 5/8 3/8 3/8 3/16 fractured. 122 lb. 9/16 3/8 3/8 3/16 119 lb. 1/2 3/8 3/8 3/16 115 lb. 1/2 3/8 3/8 3/16 112 lb. 1/2 3/8 3/8 3/16 100 lb. 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/16
Taken from the 2012 AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering . Table 4-3-17
8 Ordering Rail
A&K has designed this catalog section as an aid in planning, selecting and ordering rail and other track materials (OTM). Rail sections are the standard AREMA, A.S.C.E., A.R.E.A., and A.R.A. sections except where otherwise indicated.
How To Order Rail Rail Section Identity To insure quick shipment of rail to your exact The weight and type of most rails can be identified by specifications, furnish the following information to A&K: referring to the dimensional diagrams in this section.
A. Rail section identity If a special section is not listed or identifying the rail is 1. Weight – lbs. per yard difficult, simply place a piece of paper against the rail end and impress its outline into the paper by pressing against 2. Section – AREMA, A.S.C.E., A.R.A., A.R.E.A., etc. the rail edges. A&K can match or adapt rail to existing B. Length trackage with this information C. Drilling and bolt hole size D. New or relay 1. If new, specify type – standard strength, head-hardened, low alloy, etc. 2. If relay, specify class – see page 8
Rail Drilling D. Diameter of bolt hole (or bolt size). E. Elevation of bolt hole (center-line of bolt hole Important: Specify the following dimensions to correctly above base) if rail is not a standard section. match existing trackage:
A. Distance from end of rail to center-line of first hole. B. Center-line of first hole to center-line of second hole. C. Center-line of second hole to center-line of third hole (where 6-hole joint bars are required)
How To Order Joint Bars A&K maintains a complete inventory of splice bars, full toe angle bars, and toeless joint bars for most standard tee rail and crane rail sections.
Joint bars must be punched to match rail drilling accurately to insure proper rail alignment. Please give A&K the following dimensions:
D. Size of bolt hole (or bolt diameter). F. Center-line of first hole to center-line of second hole. G. Center-line of second hole to center-line of third hole. H. Distance between center-lines of two center holes. Splice Bar Full Toe Toeless Angle Bar Joint Bar Call an A&K rail and track specialist if you encounter any problems in identifying your trackage or components. A&K’s experienced team will assist you in the identification of your needs to assure prompt, economical delivery.
9 25-lb. & 30-lb. A.S.C.E. Rail
Rail - Section 25AS 25 Ibs. per yard 44 net tons per mile of track 120 feet of track per net ton Stock length 30’
Splice Bars 16” length 5.5 Ibs. per pair Bolt diameter 1/2”
Rail - Section 30AS 30 lbs. per yard 52.8 net tons per mile of track 100 feet of track per net ton Stock lengths 20’, 30’ & 40’
Splice Bars 16” length 7.0 Ibs. per pair Bolt diameter 5/8”
10 40-lb. & 60-lb. A.S.C.E. Rail
Rail - Section 40AS 40 Ibs. per yard 70.4 net tons per mile of track 75 feet of track per net ton Stock lengths 30’ & 40’
Splice Bars 20” length 12.0 Ibs. per pair Bolt diameter 3/4” Full toe and toeless bars also available.
Rail - Section 60AS 60 Ibs. per yard 105.6 net tons per mile of track 50 feet of track per net ton Stock lengths 30’, 33’, 39’ & 40’
Splice Bars 20” length 24.2 Ibs. per pair Bolt diameter 3/4” Full toe and toeless bars also available.
11 65-lb. A.S.C.E. Rail
Rail - Section 65AS Toeless Bars 65 lbs. per yard 24" length 50 lbs. per pair 114.4 net tons per mile of track Bolt diameter 3/4" 46.01 feet of track per net ton Splice and full toe bars also available. Stock lengths 30', 33' & 39'
12 75-lb. A.S.C.E. Rail
Rail - Section 75AS Toeless Bars 75 lbs. per yard 24" length 55.0 lbs. per pair 132 net tons per mile of track Bolt diameter 7/8" 40 feet of track per net ton Splice and full toe bars also available. Stock lengths 30', 33' & 39'
13 80-lb. A.S.C.E. Rail
Rail - Section 80AS Toeless Bars 80 Ibs. per yard 24” length 46.0 Ibs. per pair 140.8 net tons per mile of track Bolt diameter 7/8” 37.5 feet of track per net ton Splice and full toe bars also available. Stock lengths 30’, 33’, 39’ & 40’
14 85-lb. A.S.C.E. Rail
Rail - Section 85AS Toeless Bars 85 lbs. per yard 24” length 47.6 Ibs. per pair 149.6 net tons per mile of track Bolt diameter 7/8” 35.3 feet of track per net ton Stock lengths 30’, 33’, 39’ & 40’ Splice and full toe bars also available.
15 90-lb. A.R.A.-A. Rail
Rail - Section 90RA Toeless Joint Bars 90 Ibs. per yard 24” length 66.6 Ibs. per pair 158.4 net tons per mile of track Bolt diameter 7/8”, 15/16” & 1" 33.3 feet of track per net ton Full toe bars also available. Stock lengths 30’, 33’, 39’, 40’ & 12 Meter
16 100-lb. A.R.A.-A. Rail
Rail - Section 100RA Toeless Bars 100 lbs. per yard 24" length 64.0 lbs. per pair 176 net tons per mile of track Bolt diameter 1" 30 feet of track per net ton Stock lengths 30', 33', 40' & 39' Full toe bars also available.
17 100-lb. A.R.E.A. Rail
Rail - Section 100RE Toeless Joint Bars 100 Ibs. per yard 24” length 69.5 Ibs. per pair 176 net tons per mile of track Bolt diameter 7/8”, 15/16” & 1" 30 feet of track per net ton Stock lengths 33’ & 39’ Full toe bars also available.
18 105-lb. Dudley Rail
Rail - Section 105DY Toeless Joint Bars 105 Ibs. per yard 24” length 61.7 Ibs. per pair 184.8 net tons per mile of track Bolt diameter 7/8”, 15/16”, 1” & 1-1/16” 28.5 feet of track per net ton Stock lengths 33’ & 39’ Full toe bars also available.
19 110-lb. A.R.E.A. Rail
Rail - Section 110RE Toeless Joint Bars 110 Ibs. per yard 24” length 71.6 Ibs. per pair 193.6 net tons per mile of track Bolt diameter 1” 27.3 feet of track per net ton Stock lengths 33’ & 39’ Full toe bars also available.
20 112-lb. A.R.E.A. Rail
Rail - Section 112RE Toeless Joint Bars 112 Ibs. per yard 24” length 77.24 Ibs. per pair 197.1 net tons per mile of track Bolt diameter 1” , 1-1/16” & 1-1/8” 26.8 feet of track per net ton Stock length 39’ Full toe bars also available.
21 115-lb. A.R.E.A. Rail
Rail - Section 115RE 115 REToeless Joint Bars 115 Ibs. per yard 36” length 107 Ibs. per pair 202.4 net tons per mile of track Bolt diameter 1”, 1-1/16” & 1-1/8” 26.1 feet of track per net ton Stock lengths 39’, 78’ & 80’
22 119-lb. A.R.E.A. Rail
Rail - Section 119RE Toeless Joint Bars 119 Ibs. per yard 36” length 107 Ibs. per pair 209.1 net tons per mile of track Bolt diameter 1”, 1-1/16” & 1-1/8” 25.25 feet of track per net ton Stock length 39’
23 127-lb. Dudley Rail
Rail - Section 127DY Toeless Joint Bars 127 Ibs. per yard 36” length 118.3 Ibs. per pair 223.87 net tons per mile of track Bolt diameter 1”, 1-1/16” & 1-1/8” 23.58 feet of track per net ton Stock length 39’
24 131-lb. A.R.E.A. Rail
Rail - Section 131RE Toeless Joint Bars 131 lbs. per yard 36” length 113.0 Ibs. per pair 230.5 net tons per mile of track Bolt diameter 1”, 1-1/16” & 1-1/8” 22.9 feet of track per net ton Stock lengths 39’, 78’ & 80’
25 132-lb. A.R.E.A. Rail
Rail - Section 132RE Toeless Joint Bars 132 Ibs. per yard 36” length 115.40 Ibs. per pair 232.3 net tons per mile of track Bolt diameter 1” & 1-1/8” 22.7 feet of track per net ton Stock lengths 39’, 78’ & 80’
26 133-lb. A.R.E.A. Rail
Rail - Section 133RE Toeless Joint Bars 133 Ibs. per yard 38” length 121.70 Ibs. per pair 234.8 net tons per mile of track Bolt diameter 1”, 1-1/16” & 1-1/8” 22.48 feet of track per net ton Stock lengths 39’, 78’ & 80’
27 136-lb. A.R.E.A. Rail
Rail - Section 136RE Toeless Joint Bars 136 Ibs. per yard 36” length 115.40 Ibs. per pair 239.7 net tons per mile of track Bolt diameter 1”, 1-1/16” & 1-1/8” 22.03 feet of track per net ton Stock lengths 39’, 78’ & 80’
28 141-lb A.R.E.A. Rail
Rail - Section 141RE Toeless Joint Bars 141 Ibs. per yard 36” length 118.00 Ibs. per pair 247.63 net tons per mile of track Bolt diameter 1” & 1-1/8” 21.32 feet of track per net ton Stock lengths 39’ & 80’
29 A45 & A55 European DIN Rail
A45 Rail 22.1 kg/m Stock length 12.00 m All dimensions in millimeters.
A55 Rail 31.8 kg/m Stock length 12.00 m All dimensions in millimeters.
30 A65 & A75 European DIN Rail
A65 Rail 43.1 kg/m Stock length 12.00 m All dimensions in millimeters. A100 Rail 74.3 kg/m Stock length 12.00 m All dimensions in millimeters.
A120 Rail 100 kg/m Stock length 12.00 m All dimensions in millimeters. A75 Rail 56.2 kg/m Stock length 12.00 m All dimensions in millimeters.
A150 Rail 150.3 kg/m Stock length 12.00 m All dimensions in millimeters.
31 A100, A120 & A150 European DIN Rail
A100 Rail 74.3 kg/m Stock length 12.00 m All dimensions in millimeters.
A120 Rail 100 kg/m Stock length 12.00 m All dimensions in millimeters.
A150 Rail 150.3 kg/m Stock length 12.00 m All dimensions in millimeters.
32 33 Heavy Crane Rail
A&K stocks crane rail in 39’, 78’ and 80’ lengths in sections ranging from 104 lb. through 175 lb., drilled to the specifications listed in the table below. Crane rail joint bars are inventoried in 34” lengths and drilled to match the rail.
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How To Order Crane Rail To order standard crane rail give your A&K rail and track specialist the following specifications: Standard Drilling Specifications Table 1. Rail section identity. Hole Dia. Elevation Bolt Dimensions Bolt Item Crane Spacing Inches Inches Inches Inches Number 2. Number of lengths required (allow for Rail Section ABCDEFGH one short length in each run to provide 104 lb. 4 5 6 11/16 27/16 1 5 21/4 32683 staggered joints). 105 lb. 4 5 6 15/16 213/64 7/8 5 2 3100 3. Type of rail: standard strength or 135 lb. 4 5 6 13/16 215/32 11/8 6 21/2 3096 head-hardened. 171 lb. 4 5 6 13/16 25/8 11/8 6 21/2 3096 4. Number of pairs of matching joint bars. 175 lb. 4 5 6 13/16 221/32 11/8 6 21/2 3096 5. Number of heat-treated machine bolts and spring washers. A&K rail and track specialists will assist you in selecting 6. Crane rail accessories. the proper rail sections, joint bars, and accessory items to complete your installation to your particular If the installation requires special lengths or special specifications. A&K offers prompt delivery of all your drilling, specify drilling (including required dimensions crane rail requirements in one shipment. A thru H in the table), lengths of rail, type of rail and joint bars.
Light Crane Rail Hook Bolt Drilling A&K stocks light crane rail in 20’ through 40’ Where crane rail is to be installed with hook bolts, lengths, and sections ranging from 25AS furnish your A&K rail and track specialist with the through 60AS with matching joint bars and runway specifications for correct drilling of the rail. fasteners. Other sections are available upon Hook bolts are installed in pairs and spaced according request. For light crane rail specifications to the capacity of the crane (see diagram below). For see page 6. additional information on hook bolts refer to page 40.
34 104-lb. Crane Rail
Crane Rail - No. 104 CR104Splice Bars 104 lbs. per yard 34” length 60.2 Ibs. per pair Stock lengths 39’, 78’ & 80’ Hex head bolts 1” x 5” and Heavy hex nuts-heat treated
35 105-lb. Crane Rail
Crane Rail - No. 105 Splice Bars 105 Ibs. per yard 34” length 51.6 Ibs. per pair Stock lengths 39’, 78’ & 80’ Hex head bolts 7/8” x 5” and Heavy hex nuts-heat treated
36 135-lb. Crane Rail
Crane Rail - No. 135 Splice Bars 135 Ibs. per yard 34” length 57.8 Ibs. per pair Stock lengths 39’, 78’ & 80’ Hex head bolts 1-1/8” x 6” and Heavy hex nuts-heat treated
37 171-lb. Crane Rail
Crane Rail - No. 171 Splice Bars 171 lbs. per yard 34” length 72.1 Ibs. per pair Stock lengths 39’, 78’ & 80’ CR171 Hex head bolts 1-1/8” x 6” and Heavy hex nuts-heat treated
38 175-lb. Crane Rail
Crane Rail- No. 175 Splice Bars 175 Ibs. per yard 34” length 69.4 Ibs. per pair Stack lengths 39’, 78’ & 80’ CR175Hex head bolts 1-1/8” x 6” and Heavy hex nuts-heat treated
39 Crane Runway Accessories
Rail Clamps One or Two Hole Clamp & Filler Tight Fit - One Hole - No. 203 Cap Channel, I Beam and Wide Flange Two Hole - No. 204 Beam Designation Loose Fit - One Hole - No. 205 Two Hole - No. 206 Channels-Standard Misc . Channels-Structural Standard "I" Beam Structural Sizes Sizes Each of these A&K pressed C3 x 4.1 C8 x 13.75 MC3 x 7.1 MC10 x 22 S3 x 5.7 S12 x 40.8 steel clamps are furnished with C3 x 5 C8 x 18.75 MC4 x 13.8 MC10 x 25 S3 x 7.5 S12 x 50 reversible steel fillers. C3 x 6 C9 x 13.4 MC6 x 12 MC10 x 28.5 S4 x 7.7 S15 x 42.9 C4 x 5.4 C9 x 15 MC6 x 15.3 MC10 x 33.6 S4 x 9.5 S15 x 50 Weldable Clips C4 x 6.25 C9 x 20 MC6 x 16.3 MC12 x 10.6 S5 x 10 S18 x 54.7 A&K self-locking clips offer C4 x 7.25 C10 x 15.3 MC6 x 18 MC12 x 31 S5 x 14.75 S18 x 70 lateral adjustment for proper rail C5 x 6.7 C10 x 20 MC7 x 17.6 MC12 x 35 S6 x 12.5 S20 x 66 alignment and a synthetic rubber C5 x 9 C10 x 25 MC7 x 19.1 MC12 x 37 S6 x 17.25 S20 x 75 nose that allows the rail to C6 x 8.2 C10 x 30 MC7 x 22.7 MC12 x 40 S7 x 15.3 S20 x 86 move due to thermal expansion C6 x 10.5 C12 x 20.7 MC8 x 8.5 MC12 x 45 S7 x 20 S20 x 96 and the “bow wave effect”, C6 x 13 C12 x 25 MC8 x 18.7 MC12 x 50 S8 x 18.4 S24 x 80 minimizing stress on the rail and C7 x 9.8 C12 x 30 MC8 x 20 MC13 x 31.8 S8 x 23 S24 x 90 the clip bolts. Clips are available C7 x 12.25 C15 x 33.9 MC8 x 21.4 MC13 x 40 S10 x 25.4 S24 x 100 for all rail types with models that C7 x 14.75 C15 x 40 MC8 x 22.8 MC13 x 50 S10 x 35 S24 x 106 can be welded or bolted in place. C8 x 11.5 C15 x 50 MC9 x 23.9 MC18 x 42.7 S12 x 31.8 S24 x 121 MC9 x 25.4 MC18 x 45.8 S12 x 35 MC10 x 6.5 MC18 x 51.9 Crane Stops MC10 x 8.4 MC18 x 58 A&K offers crane stops designed Wide Flange (W) and Misc . Shapes for use on all rail sizes through W4 x 13 W8 x 40 M12 x 11.8 W14 x 26 W16 x 50 W21 x 68 and including 175 lb. rail sections. M4 x 13 W8 x 48 W12 x 14 W14 x 30 W16 x 57 W21 x 73 Each stop is fabricated to the W5 x 16 W8 x 58 W12 x 16 W14 x 34 W16 x 67 W21 x 83 necessary height and contour to M5 x 18.9 W8 x 67 W12 x 19 W14 x 38 W16 x 77 W21 x 101 correspond with the wheel radius and for contact on tread of wheel. W5 x 19 M10 x 9 W12 x 22 W14 x 43 W16 x 89 W24 x 55 Please contact your A&K rail and M6 x 4.4 W10 x 12 W12 x 26 w14 x 48 W16 x 100 W24 x 68 track specialist for additional W6 x 9 W10 x 15 W12 x 30 W14 x 53 W18 x 35 W24 x 76 information. W6 x 12 W10 x 17 W12 x 35 W14 x 61 W18 x 40 W24 x 84 W6 x 15 W10 x 19 W12 x 40 W14 x 68 W18 x 46 W24 x 94 W6 x 16 W10 x 22 W12 x 45 W14 x 74 W18 x 50 W24 x 104 Hook Bolts W6 x 20 W10 x 26 W12 x 50 W14 x 82 W18 x 55 W24 x 117 Hook bolts are installed in pairs. W6 x 25 W10 x 30 W12 x 53 W14 x 90 W18 x 60 W24 x 131 Alternating hooks are reversed M8 x 6.5 W10 x 33 W12 x 58 W14 x 99 W18 x 65 W24 x 146 and spaced according to capacity W8 x 10 W10 x 39 W12 x 65 W14 x 109 W18 x 71 W24 x 162 of crane. Specify rail section, bolt W8 x 13 W10 x 45 W12 x 72 W14 x 120 W18 x 76 W27 x 94 diameter, and size and weight of W8 x 15 W10 x 49 W12 x 79 W14 x 132 W18 x 86 W27 x 102 supporting beam when ordering. W8 x 18 W10 x 54 W12 x 87 W14 x 159 W18 x 97 W27 x 114 W8 x 21 W10 x 60 W12 x 96 W16 x 26 W18 x 106 W27 x 146 Hook Bolt Holes W8 x 24 W10 x 68 W12 x 106 W16 x 31 W18 x 119 W27 x 161 W8 x 28 W10 x 77 W12 x 120 W16 x 36 W21 x 44 W30 x 108 Rails anchored by hook bolts will W8 x 31 W10 x 88 W12 x 136 W16 x 40 W21 x 57 W30 x 116 require additional holes drilled in the web. Holes for hook bolts are W8 x 35 W10 x 100 W14 x 22 W16 x 45 W21 x 62 W30 x 124 usually spaced in pairs, 4” apart W30 x 132 on 24” intervals along the rail.
40 Crane Runway Accessories
Depend on A&K for prompt delivery of your complete crane rail components. A&K will deliver rail sections and all accessories in one shipment offering you the economy of single-source purchasing and unitized shipment.
A&K rail clips are available in the designs below to conform to crane rail and tee rail sections. They are designed to securely fasten the rail to the runway girders. Rail clips are normally installed in pairs opposite each other.
All clips are furnished without bolts and nuts unless otherwise specified.
Crane Rail Clips 1” 31/6 For Crane Rail For Tee Rail ” 4” 32 1” / 2”
31/6 25 ” 4” 32 / 2” 1” ” 25 1” 4 1/ / 1 16” 1 1 31/64” 1” ” 1” 4 25/ 1/ / 32” 2” 1 16” 1 1 31/64” Normal
1/ ” 25 16 2 / 1 ” 32” 2” / 1” 1 2 ” ” 1/ 1/8 Normal 16 ” 4 1 ” 4 / /
” 10° 1 1/ 3 1 16” 2 / 1 1” 1 19 2 /6 ” ” 1/16 4” 1/8” 4 1 ” 4 / 10° 5/8” / 1 3 1 19/64 ” 3 1 5/8” /4” 11/4” /4”
13° ” 4 / 1/ 3 2 4” 3/4” 1/4 1/4” 5/16” 1 ”
13° ” 1/ 4 8” 15/16” / 1/ 3 A&K2 4 ”No. 103 - Item Number 080097 5/16” 1 3/4 1/ /8” 15/16” ” 1” 1 2” 3/4” 1 3/4” 1” 11/2” 3 /4” 11/2” 3/8” 3/4” 2” 1 3/ A&K No.3 /4” 106 - Item Number 080098 11/2” 3/82” 4” 21/ 2” 32” ” 4 /
23/4” 3 A&K No. 62 - Item Number 080096 21/ 32” ” ” 4 / 2 / 3 1 1 ” ” 4 2 / / 3 1 1 ” 4
Other crane and tee rail clip designs are also available. / 3
13° 1/16” 1/2” 13° 1/16” 1/2” 1/2”1/2” 11/16” 1/4” 1/2” 1/2” 7/16” 11/16” 111/161”/4” 7/16” 111A&K/16” No. 114 - Item Number 080099
A B Clip Recommendation for Standard Tee Rail Sections A B Clip Item Standard Tee Rail Sections Hole Diameter Number Number Recommended Clip Spacing for Crane Rail 114 080099 12 to 40 lb. ASCE 21/32” 120 10460 25 to 50 lb. ASCE & ARA 13/16” Clip Item Crane Rail Centerline Rail to: Hole Number Number Section A B Diameter 103 080097 55 to 100 lb. ASCE 1-1/16” x 25/32” 62 080096 104 lb. 2-1/2” 3-1/4” 1-1/16” 106 080098 60 to 100 lb. ASCE 1-1/16” x 25/32” 62 080096 105 & 135 lb. 2-19/32” 3-11/32” 1-1/16” 128 2706 60 to 100 lb. ARA-B 1-1/16” x 25/32” 171 4606 171 lb.. 3” 4” 1-1/16” 62 080096 115, 131 & 132 lb. AREMA 1-1/16” 175 3265 175 lb. 3” 4-1/8” 1-1/16” 62 080096 130 lb. PS 1-1/16”
41 Track Accessories
Single Shoulder Plate Double Shoulder Plate Pandrol Plate Tie Plates A&K tie plates add to the stability of track, lengthen the life of wood ties and provide uniform wear on the rail head. Tie plates are available in single, double shoulder or Pandrol design. When ordering, identify the rail section or the width of the rail base. A&K maintains a vast inventory of new and quality relay tie plates.
Unit Channel Unit Drive-On Unit Wrench-On Improved Fair New or Relay Rail Anchors A&K rail anchors are designed to eliminate creepage of track by providing a large bearing surface against the rail base and tie. The anchors prolong the life of wood ties by preventing cutting and wear. Other anchor designs and sizes are available. New Drive-On U5 Anchors Item Number 90RA 28277 110/112/115/119RE 26059 131/132/133/136/140/141RE 25987
Direct Fixation
'e' Clip Weld-On Shoulders Safelok Clip The 'e' series clip with its unique Weld-On shoulders are designed to be Used as part of a fully captive system geometric design offers a lightweight, used in special trackwork locations that or as a stand-alone component. This low cost rail fastening. Spring and do not permit the use of the standard clip exceeds all AREMA tie assembly torsion work together to provide a high Pandrol plate. Weld-On shoulders are and elastic fastener tests. It is the most clamping force, excellent resistance to designed to provide optimum lateral widely installed resilient clip on concrete rail rollover and longitudinal restraint. resistance and maximum clip toe load. ties. Its positive lock prevents the clip from working out of the shoulder.
42 Fasteners
Track Spikes AII spikes are manufactured to AREMA and ASTM standards with reinforced throat, chisel point and square body. Lock Washer 3/8" Square AREMA 67 Item Per Keg **Per Mile *Size Number of 100 lbs of Track Per Yard Size Item Number Size Item Number 3/8” x 2-1/2” 065705 735 14.36 12 to 20 3/4” 081126 3/4” 081123 3/8” x 3” 44548 620 17.05 12 to 20 7/8” 081127 7/8” 081122 3/8” x 3-1/2” 42828 568 18.58 12 to 20 15/16” 083440 15/16” 083424 1/2” x 4-1/2” 42720 247 42.75 30 to 40 1” 081125 1” 080936 9/16” x 5-1/2” 31754 161 65.58 65 to 100 1-1/16” 081129 1-1/16” 083426 5/8” x 5-1/2” 38214 132 80.01 75 to 140 1-1/8” 081124 1-1/8” 081120 5/8” x 6” 30859 120 88 75 to 140 1-3/8” 083427 1-3/8” 082014 *Measured under head. **Based on ties spaced 24” center to center, 4 spikes per tie. 50 lb. & 200 lb. Kegs also available
Track Bolts Bolts are manufactured to AREMA specifications with button head, oval neck and rolled thread. Heavy duty lock or spring washers are available from stock in 3/4”, 7/8”, 15/16”, 1”, 1-1/16” & 1-1/8”.
Avg. No. *Kegs Rail Avg. No. *Kegs Rail Track Bolt Item Per Keg Per Mile Weight Track Bolt Item Per Keg Per Mile Weight Size Number of 50 lbs. of Track Per Yard Size Number of 50 lbs. of Track Per Yard 1/2” x 2-1/2” 37691 208 6.73 20 to 25 15/16” x 5-1/2” 39393 31 52.4 90 to 100 5/8” x 2-1/2” 36971 128 10.93 30 to 40 1”x 5” 36966 28 58 90 to 100 5/8” x 3” 37692 115 12.04 30 to 40 1” x 5-1/2” 36100 27 60.15 110 to 130 3/4” x 3” 37886 75 18.68 40 to 45 1” x 5-3/4” 42507 27 60.17 110 to 130 3/4” x 3-1/2” 36503 67 20.9 50 to 60 1” x 6” 36099 25 64.96 131 to 140 3/4” x 4” 36258 62 22.56 70 to 75 1-1/16” x 6” 37766 24 67.66 131 to 140 7/8” x 4-1/2” 36259 41 34.16 85 to 90 1-1/16” x 6-1/4” 36501 22 73.83 131 to 140 7/8” x 5” 36260 38 42.72 90 to 100 1-1/8” x 6” 36377 19 85.49 131 to 140 7/8” x 5-1/2” 36502 37 43.9 90 to 100 1-1/8” x 6 -1/2” 36967 18 89.83 131 to 140 15/16” x 5-1/4” 37346 33 49.22 90 to 100
*Kegs per mile of track - based on 30’-10% shorts for 60 lb. rails and lighter; and 33’-10% shorts for 70 lb. rails and heavier, and all joints 4-hole punching.
43 Specialty Spikes
Drive Spikes Washer Head 5/8” x 12” Finish Item Number Weight Plain 12026 1.4 lbs. Galvanized 8436 1.42 lbs. Washer Head Drive Spike 3/4” x 12” Finish Item Number Weight Plain 9920 1.5 lbs. Galvanized 1999 1.52 lbs. Dome Head 5/8” x 12” Finish Item Number Weight Plain 8339 1.45 lbs. Dome Head Drive Spike Galvanized 12407 1.47 lbs. 3/4” x 12” Finish Item Number Weight Plain 3270 1.82 lbs. Galvanized 9239 1.84 lbs. Lag Screws Square Torx Head 5/8” x 12” Finish Item Number Weight Square Torx Head Lag Spike Plain 19292 0.85 lbs. Galvanized 41799 0.87 lbs. Screw Spikes Washer Head 15/16” x 6” - Domestic 15/16” x 6” Washer Head Screw Spike Finish Item Number Weight Plain 46383 1.16 lbs. Galvanized 072649 1.18 lbs.
15/16” x 6” - Foreign Finish Item Number Weight Plain 10761 1.1 lbs. Galvanized 42232 1.13 lbs. Rectangular Head 15/16” x 6-1/2” Common Standard Finish Item Number Weight Plain 068555 1.32 lbs. Rectangular Head Screw Spike
44 Gauge Rods/Sockets
Gauge Rods A&K gauge rods are designed to hold track in gauge by preventing spreading and tilting of rails. Gauge rods are recommended at weak points in track, sharp curves, switches, bad ties, temporary track, etc. The malleable jaws are manufactured of highly corrosive resistant material for long life. Lock nuts are supplied only when specified.
Items listed are for 85 lb. rail and heavier at 56-1/2” Gauge. Product Style Item Number A-3 Insulated 2809 A-3 Non-Insulated 863 Non-Insulated shown. C-1 Insulated 30253 C-1 Non-Insulated 2406 D-2 Insulated 4107 D-2 Non-Insulated 864
Sockets 1" Drive Socket for Button Head Oval Neck Track Bolt with Square Free Fit Nut 1" Drive Domehead Drive Socket Width Across the Item Number Bolt Diameter Flats of Nuts Weight Item Number Weight 41442 5/8" 1-1/16" 3 41443 3 43422 3/4" 1-1/4" 3 45927 7/8" 1-7/16" 3 1" Drive Pandrol Screw Spike Socket 41446 1" 1-5/8" 4 Item Number Weight 43423 1-1/8" 1-13/16" 4 46304 3 078642 1-1/4" 2" 5 42588 1-3/8" 2-3/16" 5 TX-70 Torx Bit Item Number Weight 31142 0.2
TX-70 Plus Torx Bit Item Number Weight 40245 0.5
T-70 Torx Bit Adapter Item Number Weight 31143 2
45 Insulated Joints
Poly-Insulated Joints A&K insulated rail joints feature a tough polyurethane insulation bonded to micro- alloy joint bar sections. The one piece polyurethane/steel structure provides reliable circuit isolation and maintains electrical and physical stability in heavy rail traffic under varying environmental conditions. A&K’s polyurethane is a specially formulated compound highly resistant to deterioration by ultra-violet, ozone, weathering abrasion, or the shock and flexing stresses of heavy rail traffic. The dense polyurethane material is firmly bonded to the entire rail joint and provides superior insulation between the joint and the rail. The result is a rigid unitized structure designed to withstand years of heavy- duty service, provide high-dielectric isolation for signal circuits, and require little or no maintenance. A&K insulated rail joints meet all AREMA specifications; test data is available upon request. Designs are available for rail sizes up to 141 pounds. When ordering, please specify rail size, rail drilling, bolt diameter, and elevation.
Bonded Insulated Joints A&K Bonded Insulated Joints are manufactured in accordance with AREMA specifications. Typical joint lengths range from 13’ to 40’, and we can supply longer custom lengths to meet your requirements as needed. We assemble our bonded insulated joints with both new and relay rail in a variety of sections. Other options include standard fiberglass or high strength Kevlar insulation, 6 hole 36” or 8 hole 48” bonded insulated joint bars and hex bolts with hex nuts or huck pins. Standard end post is 3/16” thick for a 90 deg straight cut. Custom end posts can be supplied as well. When ordering, supply rail section, type of rail, length of joint, stagger, type of fastener, type of insulation, thickness and orientation of end post.
46 47 Special Trackwork
A&K has a complete trackwork manufacturing facility with a wide range of capability. From the simplest turnout to the more complex double crossovers, A&K can meet or exceed your expectations. Through our diversified, ISO-certified manufacturing facility, we can produce industrial-type turnouts, AREMA turnouts, specialized Class I and transit turnouts, and special trackwork. We maintain a large inventory of specialty castings and components to decrease lead time and maximize customer service. A&K also maintains a complete reconditioning shop where relay trackwork components are refurbished to a like-new condition for those applications that do not require newly manufactured products. So, if you need a simple switch, a turnout package, a pre-plated or panelized turnout or a complex trackwork layout, contact your A&K representative for more details.
48 Frogs
A&K has numerous frog designs available in either rigid bolted, rail-bound manganese, solid manganese self-guarded, solid manganese flat top or spring construction. Your A&K rail and track specialist will assist you in selecting the proper design and construction to meet your traffic specifications. Frogs can be furnished to AREMA and A.M.C. specifications and can be made for your particular application.
END DRILLING
FROG ANGLE HEEL SPREAD TOE LENGTH B END DRILLING A C Long Point Rail
Gauge Line L . H . Wing Rail Short Point Rail Flangeway THROAT END DRILLING TOE Actual Point SPREAD HEEL LENGTH
THEORETICAL HEEL LENGTH R . H . Wing Rail Theoretical Point
Gauge Line END DRILLING FROG LENGTH
How to Order Frogs How to Determine the When ordering standard frogs, please specify the following: Number of a Frog 1. Frog design The frog number is the ratio of its length (measured 2. Frog number or angle on center line of frog) to its width, or the number of 3. Weight and section of rail inches in length necessary for it to spread one inch in 4. Overall length width. For example, a No. 8 frog spreads 1 in 8, a No. 10 frog spreads 1 in 10, etc. All measurements should be taken on the gauge lines. To determine the number of a frog, measure across Frog Number Frog Angle the frog point at place (A) where the distance 5 11o - 25’ - 16” between the gauge lines is an even number of 6 9o - 31’ - 38” inches. Measure again where the distance (B) is an 7 8o - 10’ - 16” inch greater than at (A). The number of inches (C) between the two measured sections (A and B) is the 8 7o - 09’ - 10” number of the frog as shown above. 9 6o - 21’ - 35” 10 5o - 43’ - 29” To the left is a table of frog numbers and their 11 5o - 12’ - 18” corresponding angles. 12 4o - 46’ - 19” 14 4o - 05’ - 27” 15 3o - 49’ - 06” 16 3o - 34’ - 47” 20 2o - 51’ - 51”
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TOTAL LENGTH AREMA Plan No. 671-03 TOE LENGTH HEEL LENGTH
L27 L27 L23 L23 H23 H23 H23 H23 L23 L23 LR27 LR27 LR31
H35
H31 L27 AREMA Plan No. 641-03 L27
H27
H23
H27 H23
L23
LR31 LR27 STANDARD L23
LR27 TIE PLATES
STANDARD
L27
L27 TIE PLATES
H23
H27
H27
H31
L23
L23
H23
H35
LR27 LR27 Solid Manganese Steel Self Guarded Frog LR31
A&K Solid Manganese Frogs These one piece Solid Manganese Cast Steel Frogs are recommended by A&K’s rail and track specialist for location subject to heavy traffic and moderate speeds.
Frog Lengths Group A Rails Group B Rails Group C Rails Group D Rails Rails 112 lb. or Heavier Frog Total Toe Heel Var. Total Toe Heel Var. Frog Total Toe Heel Var. Total Toe Heel Var. Frog Total Toe Heel No. Length Length Length Radius Length Length Length Radius No. Length Length Length Radius Length Length Length Radius No. Length Length Length 4 5’-1” 15” 3’-10” 23” 5’-1” 15” 3’-10” 23” 4 5’-1” 15” 3’-10” 23” 5’-1” 15” 3’-10” 23” 4 5’-11” 2’-1” 3’-10” 5 5’-6” 18” 4’-0” 3’-2” 5’-5” 17” 4’-0” 3’-2” 5 5’- 5” 17” 4’- 0” 3’-2” 5’-5” 17” 4’-0” 3’-2” 5 6’-5” 2’-1” 4’-4” 6 6’-0” 22” 4’-2” 4’-10” 5’-11” 21” 4’-2” 4’-10” 6 5’-10” 20” 4’- 2” 4’-9” 5’-10” 20” 4’-2” 4’-9” 6 7’-4” 2’-11” 4’-5” 7 6’-10” 2’-1” 4’-9” 6’-9” 6’-7” 2’-0” 4’-2” 6’-8” 7 6’- 3” 23” 4’- 4” 6’-8” 6’-2” 22” 4’-4” 6’-6” 7 8’-11/2” 2’-11” 5’-21/2” 8 7’-10” 2’-5” 5’-5” 8’-11” 7’-7” 2’-4” 5’-3” 8’-10” 8 7’- 3” 2’-3” 5’- 0” 8’-9” 6’-11” 2’-1” 4’-10” 8’-7” 8 8’-11” 2’-11” 6’-0” 9 8’-10” 2’-9” 6’-1” 11’-5” 8’-5” 2’-7” 5’-10” 11’-3” 9 8’- 1” 2’-6” 5’- 7” 11’-2” 7’-9” 2’-4” 5’-5” 11’-0” 9 9’-9” 2’-11” 6’-10” 10 9’-9” 3’-0” 6’-9” 14’-0” 9’-4” 2’-10” 6’-6” 14’-0” 10 8’-11” 2’-9” 6’- 2” 13’-11” 8’-7” 2’-7” 6’-0” 13’-8” 10 11’- 41/2” 3’-9” 7’-71/2” 11 12’-21/2” 3’-9” 8’-51/2”
Frog Quantity of Hook Twin Plates No. Mark L23 L27 L31 H23 H27 H31 H35 LR23 LR27 LR31 L23 L27 H23 H27 H31 H35 LR23 LR27 LR31 L23 L27 H23 H27 H31 H35 LR23 LR27 LR31 42404200000244200000224202000 54204202020424202020424202020 64204202020424202022424222022 74402402220442402222424422022 86202420240644420042444422042 98202420240644600242446620042 108204600440646620242646620242 114428620222000000000000000000
50 Frogs
FROG LENGTH AREMA Plan No. 323-03 TOE LENGTH HEEL LENGTH
L27 L27 L23 L23 L23 L23 L23 L23 L23 LR23 LR27 LR27 LR31
A&K Rigid Bolted Frogs This type of frog is used in yard and industrial tracks where the traffic is light on both sides of the frog.
Data for AREMA Plan No. 323-03 Frogs Frog Number 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 AREMA Plan Reference 322-59 322-59 322-59 323-59 323-59 323-59 324-59 324-59 324-59 Angle 14°15’ 11°25’16” 9°31’38” 8°10’16” 7°09’10” 6°21’35” 5°43’29” 5°12’18” 4°46’19” Frog Length 8’-0” 9’-0” 10’-0” 12’-0” 13’-0” 16’-0” 16’-6” 18’’-81/2” 20’-4” Toe Length 3’- 4” 3’-61/2” 3’-9” 4’-81/2” 5’-1” 6’-41/2” 6’-5” 7’-0” 7’-91/2” Heel Length 4’-8” 5’-51/2” 6’-3” 7’-31/2” 7’-11” 9’-71/2” 10’-1” 11’-81/2” 12’-61/2”
A&K Rail Bound Manganese Steel Frogs This type of frog is used for heavy or high speed mainline service where the traffic is approximately equal on both sides of the frog.
51 Switches
A complete turnout consists of a complete frog, complete switch, guard rail assemblies where required, and switch stand. When ordering, specify whether switches or turnouts are required. A&K can provide switches to meet any of your requirements. AREMA designed switches for heavy duty service or lighter A&K designs for intermittent and light duty service can be provided complete with all necessary components for fast, efficient installation.
GAUGE LINE OF STOCK RAIL
THROW HEEL SPREAD Components of a Switch L.H. SWITCH POINT A complete switch consists of a pair of switch points with a GAUGE HEAD ROD recommended number of rods, clips, slide plates and braces, LENGTH and heel block assemblies. R.H. SWITCH POINT
HEEL SPREAD
GAUGE LINE OF STOCK RAIL POINT OF BEND IN STOCK RAIL
Non Reinforced Single Reinforced Double Reinforced
52 Guard Rail
A&K switch point guards protect the switch points and guard rails protect the frog point by preventing derailments and increasing the speed that traffic can move safely. Rugged, durable A&K designs provide a positive guard rail application that maximizes safety at an economical cost.
A&K 755 - BT / BTG FM 3 - 21 - 115RE Switch Point Guard A&K U69 Switch Point Guard Switch Point Guard
A&K U69 Rail Hook AREMA Guard Rail Flange Guard Guard Rail
How To Order Guard Rail A&K can provide guard rail in most designs. Call your A&K rail and track specialist and provide the information listed below. A&K will assist you in your selection of guard rail to give your turnout proper protection. 1. Type of guard rail 2. Length of guard rail 3. Frog type, frog number When ordering guard rail which incorporates the specific revisions in lengths and quantities of plates, consult your nearest A&K office for instructions on furnishing the required specifications to assure prompt delivery.
53 Switch Components
Plates, Braces and Switch Clips
A.R.E.A. Type Plates AREMA Turnout Plate Used in uniform- riser applications beyond the heel of Shoulder Slide Plate - without riser the switch. Assists in maintaining rail gauge. Must be manufactured for specific switch length, rail section and turnout Shoulder Slide Plate - with riser alignment.
Side-Jaw Clip Non-adjustable. Forged Pandrol Turnout Plate steel construction. For use with horizontal switch rod. Manufactured as left-hand or right-hand.
Adjustable Side-Jaw Clip Adjustable. Forged steel construction. For use with horizontal switch rod. Elastic Fastener Roller Riser Slide Plate Manufactured as left-hand Style Rail Brace or right-hand.
Adjustable Brace Malleable iron construction per current A.R.E.A. specifications. Ductile Iron also available. Requires an additional milled pocket for the brace. Transit Clip Adjustable. Forged steel Forged Steel Rigid Brace construction. For use with Non-adjustable. Forged horizontal switch rod. from 3/8” or 1/2” steel plate. Note: Requires lugs on Used primarily for industrial switch rod. Manufactured as applications. left-hand or right-hand.
54 Switch Components
Connecting Rods, Switch Rods and Switch Stands
A&K Switch Stand Connecting Rods A&K has adjustable connecting rods to fit any switch stands. All A&K designs have a threaded clevis on each end of the rod to allow greater adjustment. Call your A&K rail and track specialist for assistance in selecting the correct design to fit your switch stand.
Horizontal Switch Rod for Side-Jaw Clips; Insulated, End Throw
Horizontal Switch Rod for Transit Clips; Insulated, Basket Adjustment
Vertical Switch Rod Insulated
Switch stands are available from A&K in a wide variety of designs to satisfy any switch specification for light or heavy trackwork. Reconditioned switch stands and other models with new and reconditioned materials are also available. Call your A&K rail and track specialists for assistance in selecting a stand for your specific switch installation.
A&K EZOP 51-B Switch Stand with Connecting Rod A&K EZOP 51-A Switch Stand
A&K EZOP 51-B Switch Stand A&K EZ-Thru 22 Switch Stand
55 Panelized/Pre-Plated Turnouts Panelized/Pre-Plated Turnouts
Panelized/Pre-Plated Turnouts A&K can furnish fully panelized turnouts completely assembled and shipped in two to four sections, based on turnout size, in our fleet of custom panel cars for easy unloading and quick installation. Turnouts can also be pre-plated, completely disassembled and shipped to your job site. Alternatively, the switch panel can remain assembled and the rest of the turnout can be disassembled and all can be shipped to your job site by truck or rail car for easy reassembly at your site, minimizing your need for specialized construction crews. Contact your A&K representative for more details.
57 Turnout Package
TURNOUT PACKAGE TURNOUT KIT RAIL PACKAGE TURNOUT KIT OTM PACKAGE PANELIZED & PRE-PLATED TURNOUTS
DESCRIPTION STOCK RAILS TIE PLATES TIES SECTION STRAIGHT CLOSURE RAILS TYPE TYPE SPEC CURVED CLOSURE RAILS SIZE FROG NUMBER RUNNING RAILS FROG TYPE INSULATED PLAN SWITCH POINT TYPE SWITCH POINT LENGTH SWITCH POINT CLIP TYPE RAIL TYPE RAIL QUALITY RAIL ORGIN FROG LENGTH HAND GUARD RAIL TYPE GUARD RAIL LENGTH SWITCH STAND TYPE CONNECTING ROD LENGTH TARGET TYPE SWITCH POINT GUARD TYPE WELDED / BOLTED HEEL BLOCK
56 Switch Ties
Switch Ties Switch ties or turnout ties can be furnished to AREMA specifications when heavy duty track is needed in the various lengths shown in the chart below. The ties are usually supplied in 7” x 9” section.
Bill of Switch Ties for Turnouts with Straight Switches Track Lengths Frog Item Length of Toe Length Lead P.S. to Length and Quantities of Ties Qty of Board of Cross No. Number Switch Rail to 1/2" Point 1/2" Point 9' 10' 11' 12' 13' 14' 15' 16' 17' Ties Measure Ties Replaced 5 083345 11' 0" 3' 6-1/2" 42' 6-1/2" 4 9 5 3 3 2 5 4 2 37 2399 60' 11" 6 069749 11' 0" 5' 4-1/2" 47' 6" 4 9 5 5 3 3 5 5 2 41 2683 69' 8" 7 069760 16' 6" 5' 4" 62' 1" 7 13 6 5 3 4 6 6 2 52 3329 88' 0" 8 069763 16' 6" 5' 4-1/2" 68' 0" 7 13 6 6 4 5 7 6 3 57 3701 97' 8" 9 069764 16' 6" 7' 0" 72' 3-1/2" 7 13 7 7 6 5 8 6 4 63 4127 105' 8" 10 069880 16' 6" 7' 0" 78' 9" 7 15 8 7 6 6 7 8 4 68 4452 115' 11" 11 069884 22' 0" 8' 7-1/2" 91' 10-1/4" 10 17 9 8 8 6 8 8 4 78 5035 132' 9" 12 069886 22' 0" 8' 7-1/2" 96' 8" 10 17 10 9 8 7 9 9 4 83 5392 141' 4" 14 083346 22' 0" 10' 3" 107' 3/4" 10 17 13 10 9 8 11 11 5 94 6185 159' 2" 15 069893 30' 0" 10' 3" 126' 4-1/2" 15 21 15 11 10 9 11 12 6 110 7124 182' 3" 16 083347 30' 0" 11' 10-1/2" 131' 4" 15 21 15 12 12 11 10 12 6 114 7392 191' 0" 18 083348 30' 0" 11' 1/2" 140' 11-1/2" 15 24 17 12 11 11 13 14 7 124 8090 208' 1" 20 069938 30' 0" 15' 1-1/2" 151' 11-1/2" 15 26 19 12 12 11 15 16 7 133 8705 226' 7"
Bill of Switch Ties for Turnouts with Curved Switches
Length and Quantities of Ties Track Lengths Frog Item Length of Toe Length Lead P.S. to Qty of Board of Cross No. Number Switch Rail to 1/2" Point 1/2" Point 9' 10' 11' 12' 13' 14' 15' 16' 17' Ties Measure Ties Replaced 5 083349 13' 0" 3' 6-1/2" 44' 6-1/2" 5 8 5 4 3 2 5 4 2 38 2457 62' 11" 6 083350 13' 0" 5' 4-1/2" 49' 9" 5 8 5 5 4 3 5 5 2 42 2746 71' 11" 7 083351 13' 0" 5' 4" 54' 8-1/2" 5 10 6 5 4 4 6 6 2 48 3145 80' 7"
8 083352 13' 0" 5' 4-1/2" 58' 11-1/8" 5 10 6 6 6 5 7 6 3 54 3586 88' 7" 9 083353 19' 6" 7' 0" 74' 1-1/4" 9 13 8 6 6 5 8 6 4 65 4216 107' 8" 10 083354 19' 6" 7' 0" 78' 11" 9 13 9 7 6 6 7 8 4 69 4499 116' 1" 11 083355 19' 6" 8' 7-1/2" 83' 6" 9 14 9 8 7 6 8 8 4 73 4762 124' 1" 12 083356 19' 6" 8' 7-1/2" 87' 3-1/2" 9 14 9 9 8 7 9 9 4 78 5129 131 11" 14 083357 26' 0" 10' 3" 108' 7-1/2" 12 19 13 9 9 8 11 11 5 97 6321 160' 9" 15 083358 26' 0" 10' 3" 113' 5" 12 19 13 11 9 9 11 12 6 102 6694 169' 4" 16 083359 26' 0" 11' 10-1/2" 118' 5" 12 21 14 11 9 11 10 12 6 106 6925 178' 1" 18 083360 39' 0" 11' 1/2" 147' 1/2" 20 27 15 11 11 11 13 14 7 129 8306 214' 2" 20 083361 39' 0" 15' 1-1/2" 156' 1/2" 20 27 15 14 13 11 15 16 7 138 8957 230' 8" 24 083362 39' 0" 16' 9" 177' 3" 34 21 15 12 16 15 17 14 14 158 10290 264' 0"
58 Panelized Track
Panelized Track A&K has the capability to panelize track at all of our strategically located facilities from New Haven, CT to Stockton, CA and many points in between. Using new and/or relay track materials, track panels are built to customer specifications in a variety of lengths, and gages. All sections of rail can be assembled on wood, concrete or steel ties with the joints being straight across from each other or staggered. Track panels save installation time and labor costs. They can be made to order or warehoused at the nearest A&K location for on time delivery to your destination.
Pre-Plated Ties Pre-plated ties can be assembled based on customer specifications for a variety of applications, including Pandrol or standard double shoulder tie plates. The plates can either be fastened to the ties with screw spikes or cut spikes. Ties can vary from AREMA Grades 3, 4 and 5 to an industrial grade or relay ties. 10-foot ties are also available for special bridge and road crossing applications. All pre-plated ties are precisely gauged to customer specifications and ready for installation.
59 Wood and Steel Ties
New and Relay Ties A&K is one of the largest suppliers of new and relay wood ties in the nation. Pressure creosoted cross ties can be supplied in any quantity to AREMA or any other specification. Standard gauge track ties are usually supplied in 8’0” or 8’6” length and either 7” x 8” or 7” x 9” in section. All wood ties are available with end plates to retard splitting. A&K’s relay ties are subjected to rigid quality control inspections offering you economy and good service. Call your A&K rail and track specialist on all your wood tie requirements. Our large inventory and strategic storage facilities assure prompt delivery on every order.
Steel Ties A&K offers a complete line of steel ties, designed for any type of rail and gauge. Our steel ties feature special riveted rail clips for No. 4 and No. 5 ties. They are lightweight and easy to handle. Our quality control standards ensure consistent track gauging, and superior strength steel.
Technical Data for Standard Application Tie Section Weight (lbs. Per Ft.) Rail Section T-4 3.85 lbs. 30-60 lb. T-5 5 lbs. 30-60 lb. T-6 6 lbs. 40-85 lb. T-9 10.5 lbs. 60-100 lb.
Tie Plugs Tie plugs are used for filling holes in used cross ties where spikes have been removed, extending the life of your cross ties. Tie Plugs sold in bundles. 500 Plugs per bundle.
Item Number Size Style Type Weight (Bundle) 2717 5/8"x4-1/2" Square Cedar 14 lbs. 2718 5/8"x4-1/2" Square Creosoted 32 lbs.
60 Derails
Western-Cullen-Hayes LPTS - Low Profile Portable Derail Used where temporary protection of workers and tracks are required. Derails in one direction only. Step-bar butts up against tie to secure derail. Set screw allows proper derail fit to varying rail sizes. Sign included. Clamp assembly accepts customer’s padlock. Fits rails 75-141 lb. per yard.
Product Style Item Number Weight Left hand 45661 42 lbs. Right hand 45662 42 lbs.
Western-Cullen-Hayes Size Chart for HB & EB Derails Please specify rail section and model when ordering. Derail Size Distance From Top of Tie to Top of Rail 4 3-1/2" to 4-1/2" 5 4-1/2” to 5-1/2” 6 5-1/2” to 6-1/2” 7 6-1/2” to 7-1/2” 8 7-1/2” to 8-1/2”
EB Series - Permanent Hinged EB Series is for rails 40 lbs. and heavier. Derail block is lifted and swung over top of rail. In the “off” position, block lies between the rails. Can be padlocked in “on” or “off” positions. (Padlock not included). Sized to fit a specific rail size.
Product Style Item Number Weight EB #7 Left hand 11548 146 lbs. EB #7 Right hand 20904 146 lbs. EBF #7 with Integral Flag Left hand 32128 155 lbs. EBF #7 with Integral Flag Right hand 22919 155 lbs. EBXS #7 Double-end 46188 205 lbs. EBXSF #7 with Integral Flag Double-end 45689 210 lbs.
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HB Series - Permanent Sliding From a standing position, the worker can move derail to “on” or “off” position. Only 29 lbs. of handle effort is needed to position derail. High Style operating stand requires two 14 foot or longer ties to meet railroad clearance requirements for rails 40 lbs. and heavier. Red/white target and lamp tip included in package. Derail can be padlocked using customer’s padlock. Derail must be used in conjunction with a manual operating stand or power-assisted device.
Product Style Item Number Weight HB #7 Left hand 31499 280 lbs. HB #7 Right hand 31498 280 lbs. HB #7 Double-end 41941 345 lbs.
HB Sliding Derail with Wheel Crowder per UP Standard Drawing 2007E
Product Style Item Number Weight HB #7 Left hand 31499 280 lbs. Wheel Crowder #7 Non-Insulated Left hand 42732 266 lbs. HB #7 Right hand 31498 280 lbs. Wheel Crowder #7 Non-Insulated Right hand 42620 266 lbs. Two-Tie High Rise operating stand with 18” purple ”D” target and 9’ Connecting Rod.
064781 180 lbs.
Note: High Rise operating stand requires 2 each ties 16 ft. long. Ties not included.
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Wheel Crowder Wheel Crowder cannot be used without HB or EB series derail. Crowders are mounted to the rail opposite the derail and assist the derail by guiding the wheels of the rolling stock off the rail as the derail lifts and turns the wheels. Crowders are an economical alternative to switch point derails.
Product Style Item Number Weight EB #7 Wheel Crowder - Left Hand Insulated 068254 371 lbs. Non-Insulated 068255 366 lbs. EB #7 Wheel Crowder - Right Hand Insulated 068256 371 lbs. Non-Insulated 068257 366 lbs. HB #7 Wheel Crowder - Left Hand Insulated 068258 271 lbs. Non-Insulated 42732 266 lbs. HB #7 Wheel Crowder - Right Hand Insulated 068259 271 lbs. Non-Insulated 42620 266 lbs. Other sizes available upon request.
The Nolan Company PD Series - Portable Available in both double end and single end. Wedge-type clamp secures the derail and flag to the rail head. Lightweight, tough, easily and quickly installed, they provide protection for track crews anywhere. Clamp assembly accepts customer’s padlock. (PD-1 Double-End with staff and flag shown at right) Product Style Rail Size Item Number Weight PD-1 Double-end 60-141 lbs. 30431 71 lbs. PD-2 Double-end 20-60 lbs. 30450 43 lbs. PD-1 Derail (double-end) PD-4 Single-end Left 75-110 lbs. 081378 46 lbs. Right 75-110 lbs. 081377 46 lbs. PD-5 Single-end Left 112-141 lbs. 081380 46 lbs. Right 112-141 lbs. 081379 46 lbs. Derail staff assemblies and flags sold separately. PDF Derail Staff Product Style Item Number Weight PDF Derail Staff (for use on PD-1 & PD-2) 30452 5 lbs. PDF-LP Derail Staff (for use on PD-4 & PD-5) 083996 5 lbs.
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HD Series - Low Profile Hinged with Handle At a 2-3/4” height above the top of the rail head, HD derails ensure effective derailments of rail cars, including mainline locomotives, whose locomotive pilots are cleared by the derail’s low profile height. Allows a longer “travel run,” which increases the derail’s functionality at higher speeds. Includes handle.
Product Style Rail Height Item Number Weight HD-3L Left hand 4-5/8” to 6-1/2” 46203 150 lbs. HD-3R Right hand 4-5/8” to 6-1/2” 46204 150 lbs. HD-4L Left hand 6-5/8” to 7-7/16” 46205 150 lbs. HD-4R Right hand 6-5/8” to 7-7/16” 46206 150 lbs. HD-5 Double-end 4-5/8” to 6-1/2” 066088 182 lbs. HD-6 Double-end 6-5/8” to 7-7/16” 066089 182 lbs. Derail staff assemblies and flags sold separately.
HD Series Staff Assembly The HDF and HDHF derail staff assemblies will fit all HD Series Derails. HDF is a manual assembly with no connecting rod. HDHF includes a connecting rod and the staff automatically “flips up” when derail is thrown onto rail. Double sided derail rail flags are sold separately.
Product Style Staff Height Item Number Weight HDHF Staff Assembly Automatic 6” 30448 30 lbs. HDF Staff Manual 4” 30447 6 lbs. Double Sided Derail Flags BF - 2D - Blue 066274 2 lbs. BF - 9D - Red 065911 2 lbs.
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SD Series derails are fabricated from tough carbon steel and are produced using a proven design featuring a lower height above the rail head. They will derail all rolling stock including mainline locomotives. SD Series - Permanent Sliding Product Style Rail Size Item Number Weight SD-3L SD - 3 Derail (single-end) Left hand 85-110 lbs. 082332 260 lbs. SD-3R Right hand 85-110 lbs. 082333 260 lbs. SD-4L Left hand 112-141 lbs. 082334 260 lbs. SD-4R Right hand 112-141 lbs. 082335 260 lbs. SD-5 SD - 4 Derail (single-end) Double-end 85-110 lbs. 076297 285 lbs. SD-6 Double-end 112-141 lbs. 076298 285 lbs.
SD Series - Derail Operating Stands Product Style Target Item Number Weight LSF – Requires two 11’ ties, (not included) Low Red & White 073152 81 lbs. LSF Stand by itself LSE-2 – Requires two 14’ ties, (not included) High-Rise Red & White 071603 130 lbs.
There are two standard connecting rods for both styles of operating stands. One connecting rod is shorter for a “near rail” installation and one is longer for a “far rail” installation. A near rail installation is when the operating stand and sliding derail are installed on the same side of the track. A far rail installation is when the operating stand and sliding derail are installed on opposite ends of the track.
SD Series – Connecting Rod LSE - 2 Product Style Item Number Weight LSF Near rail 082339 19 lbs. LSF Far rail 082341 23 lbs. LSE-2 Near rail 083147 27 lbs. Single-end sliding derail with an LSE-2 LSE-2 standard operating stand and connecting Far rail 083148 31 lbs. rod set up in a far rail application.
65 Rerailers
Burlington Rerailers Inc. Double-ended Burlington rerailers are locked to the rails by clamps and wedges and will not slip or kick out during rerailing. One “Inside” and one “Outside” make a pair. Rerailers are reversed in direction and exchanged in position to suit different derailed wheel situations. Includes clamp and wedge. Clamps have tool steel teeth that will bite in the rail under pressure and will not slip. The wedge has steps on it that fit the clamp and will not let it jump out. Order in pairs. Use in pairs. (1 inside, 1 outside)
Product Style Rail Size Item Number Weight A Inside & 70-90 lbs. 42196 250 lbs. AA Outside B Inside & 100-140 lbs. 35517 275 lbs. BB Outside
Aldon Company Straddle-Type Rerailers All wheels are rerailed with one placement of rerailers. Chain & hook holds rerailers securely to rails. Used in pairs- one right hand and one left hand rerailer.
Product Style Rail Size Item Number Weight H-7 H-7 Right Left hand 90-140 lbs. 066553 141 lbs. H-7 Right hand 90-140 lbs. 066554 141 lbs. E-7 Left hand 70-110 lbs. 066913 135 lbs. E-7 Right hand 70-110 lbs. 066914 135 lbs.
H-7 Left
66 67 Track Tools
Clay Pick-Single Point-AREMA Plan 1-02 Item Number Weight 46683 (head only) 7 lbs. 22985 (with 36" handle) 9 lbs.
Clay Pick-Double Point-AREMA Plan 1-02 Item Number Weight 46682 (head only) 7 lbs. 30328 (with 36" handle) 9 lbs.
Tamping Pick-AREMA Plan 2-02 Item Number Weight 46684 (head only) 8 lbs. 067013 (with 36" handle) 10 lbs.
Spike Maul-AREMA Plan 3-08 Item Number Weight 14808 (head only) 10 lbs. 46614 (with safety grip handle) 12 lbs.
Track Wrench-Single End-AREMA Plan 4-07 Item Number Bolt Size Jaw Opening Weight 2152 3/4" x 30" 1-15/16" 8 lbs. 2153 7/8" x 36" 1-1/2" 10 lbs. 2154 1" x 42" 1-1/16 12 lbs. 9493 1-1/8" x 48" 1-7/8" 14 lbs. 2155 1-1/4 " x 48" 2-1/16" 16 lbs. 2156 1-3/8" x 54" 2-1/4" 18 lbs.
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Track Wrench-Double End-AREMA Plan 4-07 Item Number Bolt Size Jaw Opening Weight 2158 3/4" x 7/8" x 36" 1-15/16" & 1-1/2" 10 lbs. 9643 7/8" x 1" x 42" 1-1/2" & 1-11/16" 12 lbs. 2159 1" x 1-1/8" x 48" 1-11/16" & 1-7/8" 14 lbs. 14002 1-1/8" x 1-1/4" x 48" 1-7/8" & 2-1/16" 15 lbs. 2160 1-1/4" x 1-3/8" x 48" 2-1/16" & 2-1/4" 16 lbs.
Lining Bar-Diamond Point-AREMA Plan 5-02 Item Number Stock Length Weight 30618 1-1/4" 60" 18 lbs. 44932 1-3/8" 64" 22 lbs. 43089 1-1/2" 66" 26 lbs.
Lining Bar-Pinch Point-AREMA Plan 5-02 Item Number Stock Length Weight 30615 1-1/4" 60" 18 lbs. 44931 1-3/8" 64" 22 lbs. 36379 1-1/2" 66" 26 lbs.
Lining Bar-Wedge Point-AREMA Plan 5-02 Item Number Stock Length Weight 30617 1-1/4" 60" 18 lbs. 40822 1-3/8" 64" 22 lbs. 41132 1-1/2" 66" 26 lbs.
Rail Tongs-Two-Man-AREMA Plan 6-02 Item Number Weight 46687 10 lbs.
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Tie Tongs-One-Man-AREMA Plan 7-10 Item Number Weight 46689 10 lbs.
Timber Tongs-Two-Man-AREMA Plan 8-10 Item Number Weight 46688 12 lbs.
Spike Puller-4 Knob-AREMA Plan 9-10 Item Number Weight 18632 2.5 lbs.
Rail Fork-AREMA Plan 10-03 Item Number Weight 46686 14 lbs.
Claw Bar-80-E-AREMA Plan 11-10 Item Number Weight 46615 30 lbs.
Track Adze-AREMA Plan 12-07 Item Number Weight 14808 (head only) 6 lbs. 068316 (w - 34" handle) 12 lbs.
Carpenter's Adze-AREMA Plan 12A-07 Item Number Weight 068321 (head only) 6 lbs. 068316 (w - 34" handle) 8 lbs.
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Double Faced Sledge-AREMA Plan 13-08 Item Number Weight 46619 (with safety grip handle) 12 lbs.
Tamping Bar-Chisel End-AREMA Plan 14-02 Item Number Length Weight 20694 61" 13 lbs.
Tamping Bar-Spear End-AREMA Plan 15-02 Item Number Length Weight 17972 68" 15 lbs.
Tie Plug Driver-AREMA Plan 16-02 Item Number Weight 068554 13.5 lbs.
Track Chisel-AREMA Plan 17-08 Item Number Weight 46685 (with Safety Grip Handle) 7.5 lbs.
Track Punch-Round-AREMA Plan 19-11 Item Number Weight 18626 (with Safety Grip Handle) 7.5 lbs.
Track Gauge-Pipe Center-AREMA Plan 20-12 Item Number Weight 11600 17 lbs.
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Track Gauge-Wood Center-AREMA Plan 20A-08 Item Number Weight 37401 8 lbs.
Track Shovel-AREMA Plan 21-08 Item Number Weight 45875 (with 28" handle) 8 lbs. 41117 (with 33" handle) 10 lbs.
Ballast Fork-AREMA Plan 22-08 Item Number Tine Weight 25011 (with 36" handle) 10 8 lbs. 25636 (with 30" handle) 10 6.5 lbs. 40898 (with 30" handle) 8 5.5 lbs.
Scoop-AREMA Plan 26-08 Item Number Size Weight 068556 (with D grip handle) 2 4 lbs. 068558 (with D grip handle) 4 6 lbs. 068559 (with D grip handle) 6 8 lbs.
Combination Track Level and Gauge-AREMA Plan 27-08 Item Number Weight 28342 (aluminum) 6.5 lbs.
Rail Tongs for Cranes-AREMA Plan 31-97 Item Number Weight 2170 (type 1) 56 lbs. 068562 (type 2) 40 lbs.
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Track Spike Lifter-AREMA Plan 32-08 Item Number Weight 46810 (with safety grip handle) 8 lbs.
Rail Thermometer-AREMA Plan 34-02 Item Number Weight 46199 2 lbs.
Nut Cutter (Track Chisel)-AREMA Plan 35-08 Item Number Weight 33833 (with RHP and safety grip handle) 7.5 lbs.
Hot Cutter 3# (Welders Chisel)-AREMA Plan 36-08 Item Number Weight 068584 (with RHP 36" safety grip handle) 5 lbs.
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Hot Cutter 5# (Welders Chisel)-AREMA Plan 37-08 Item Number Weight 42288 (with RHP 36" safety grip handle) 7 lbs.
Drift Pin Short-AREMA Plan 38-06 Item Number Size Point Diameter Weight 46637 1-1/2" x 14" 3/8" 2 lbs.
Drift Pin Long-AREMA Plan 39-06 Item Number Size Point Diameter Weight 29221 1-1/2" x 18" 3/8" 2 lbs. 31000 1-1/2" x 19" 3/8" 3 lbs. 28329 1-1/2" x 26" 7/8" 4 lbs. 46198 2" x 26" 7/8 5 lbs.
Spiking Tool-AREMA Plan 41-08 Item Number Weight 068585 (with RHP 36" safety grip handle) 8 lbs.
Rail Tongs for use with Truck Crane-AREMA Plan 42-05 Item Number Weight 068586 13 lbs.
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Switch Clip Wrench-AREMA Plan 43-97 Item Number Rod Thickness Bolt Size Weight 068599 1" 1" 8 lbs. 068600 1-1/4" 1-1/8" 10 lbs.
Nipping Bar-AREMA Plan 44-97 Item Number Weight 068598 21 lbs.
Nipping Fork-AREMA Plan 45-09 Item Number Weight 44987 18 lbs.
Drift Pin Remover-AREMA Plan 46-11 Item Number Weight 068603 5 lbs.
Offset Wedge-AREMA Plan 47-08 Item Number Weight 068602 4.5 lbs.
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Plug Bond Backout Punch-AREMA Plan 48-09 Item Number Weight 068604 5.5 lbs.
Tie Tongs-AREMA Plan 50-10 Item Number Weight 41108 (Aluminum) 9 lbs.
RCAT-A1 Track Level and Gauge The RCAT-A1 Combination Track Level and Gauge is a two piece Model. The RCAT-A1 permits a quick, accurate reading of track level and gauge by means of two graduated dials. Item Number Weight 067616 7 lbs.
A-17 11405 Track Jacks - Rated Load 15 Tons Model Item Number Height Rise Base Foot Lift Weight A-5 22460 11-1/2" 5" 6-1/2" x 10-1/4" 2" 33 lbs. A-17 11405 22" 12" 6-1/2" x 11" 2" 49 lbs. Designed for use with standard 1-1/2" x 66" lining bar. Item number: 41132
A-5 22460
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Uni-Gage The Uni-Gage is a precision instrument that has been designed and calibrated to accurately measure rail wear on a wide range of rail profiles. A&K recommends that rail wear gauges be stored in the black leather pouch provided when not in use.
Imperial Item Number Rail Sections Weight 083245 85-119 lbs. 1.67 lbs. 081264 100-141 lbs. 1.67 lbs.
Metric Item Number Rail Sections Weight 083246 85-119 lbs. 1.67 lbs. 082873 100-141 lbs. 1.67 lbs.
Lubricants Graphite RR-460 Graphite RR-460 is a heavy duty lubricating coating formulated for railroad switch plate lubrication. It is an excellent lubricant for the rough, demanding requirements of railroad switches. Railroad 460 is quick drying, durable, weather and corrosion resistant, and will not pick up dirt, dust or grit. It has a flash point of 57F.
Item Number Weight 39117 9 lbs. per Gallon
Glidex® Glidex® is used for lubrication of railroad switches, slide plates, throw rods, movable bridges, overhead crane rails, couplers and more. Glidex® is non-flammable, non-corrosive, safe to use and provides long-term effectiveness. Glidex® is not water soluble and therefore cannot be washed away by rainfall or melting snow. It provides an adherent barrier that will keep metal components continuously lubricated and offer protection against mild ice formation. Glidex® is a specially formulated synthetic lubrication that is quite fluid, yet remains in place once it becomes static. This "flowability" enables Glidex® to be easily applied by brushing, pouring, or spraying with a handsprayer. The treated surface is environmentally friendly and will not stain surrounding surface areas.
Item Number Weight 42858 7.5 lbs. per Gallon
77 Wheel Stops/Bumping Posts
Wheel Stops SF Cushion The SF wheel stop utilizes the weight of the car itself to compensate for greater-than-normal speeds. Item Number Rail Size Height Above Rail Wheel Diameter Weight 14005 4” to 7” 17” 33” or 36” 180 lbs. Sold as each, used as pairs.
SG Rigid The SG wheel stop is to be used for low speed stopping of rail cars. Speeds above 3 MPH are not recommended. When speeds greater than 3 MPH are expected use the SF Cushion wheel stop or consider a Bumping Post. Item Number Rail Size Height Above Rail Wheel Diameter Weight 2307 4-1/4” to 8” 14” 28” – 36” 100 lbs. Sold as each, used as pairs.
Bumping Posts Bumping Posts are designed to stop unauthorized movement of a railroad car beyond the rail end. The bumping post, when installed properly at the track end, engages the coupler and draft gear of a moving car to transfer the force of impact to the ties, rail and ballast, bringing the car to a safe sure stop.
Type Item Number Rail Size Application Weight WK 23370 2” to 7-1/2” Recommended for the industry stub end track with three car 705 lbs. capacity or less, without descending grades to track end. WD 9297 5” to 7-1/2” General service. Long industrial tracks outside of buildings, flat 800 lbs. switching yards. No descending grades or hazards at track end. Installation-strengthening “middle rails” can be used with this post. WG 8503 5” to 7-1/2” For active track, where frequent striking face contact demands 1250 lbs. greater car stopping ability. Also, for active track within buildings; metropolitan, flat switching yards and TOFC track-ends. Installation strengthening “middle rails” can be used with this post. WA 6417 5-3/8” to 8” The strongest post ever built as a standard product. For track-end 1655 lbs. service where greatest car stopping ability is needed. Lay track with the heaviest rail available, full-spike ties, use plenty of good ballast and tamp thoroughly. Installation strengthening “middle rails” can be used with this post.
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RT-201 Triangle Rail Threader The RT-201 Triangle Rail Threader is used by rail gangs to lay or remove continuous welded rail. This universal rail threader is used on all sizes of welded rail. There is ample clearance within the opening of the Threader to accommodate some bolted rail. The RT-201 Threader side opens in two ways for easy rail loading. The heavy-duty construction allows the Threader to roll the rail upright and thread the rail into the tie plates. The replaceable tapered roller bearings equipped with grease seals are inside of the rollers for protection and extended life.
Item Number Shipping Dimensions Shipping Weight 069437 2’x2’x2’ 350 lbs.
RT-103 Rail Threader The RT-103 Rail Threader is used by rail gangs to lay or remove continuous welded rail. The heavy-duty construction allows the Threader to grab the rail in any position, roll the rail upright and thread the rail directly into the tie plates. The RT-103 keeps the rail low to the ground, which significantly helps to control the rail laying or rail removing process. The RT-103 is supplied with a fail safe lock that prevents the Rail Threader from opening once the Rail Threader is locked on the rail. Four rollers are attached to a pair of self-aligning pivot bars that always maintain contact with the underside of the ball of the rail when handling rail.
The rollers are replaceable and the pivot bars with rollers are replaceable. The replaceable tapered roller bearings equipped with grease seals are inside of the rollers for protection and extended life.
Item Number Shipping Dimensions Shipping Weight 065945 2’x2’x2’ 318 lbs.
Rail Tugger The Rail Tugger has a convenient locking wedge, which is securely fastened to the tugger, holds rails securely for removal from rail trains and for accurate positioning for welding.
Item Number Rail Sections Shipping Weight 29973 100-141 lbs. 46 lbs.
79 Continuous Welded Rail (CWR)
A&K has a complete CWR services group which can fill your every need with regard to continuous welded rail. A&K can pick up and deliver relay CWR or weld new or relay rail and ship it direct to your site. Our in-house logistics group can expedite movement of the rail trains so your CWR arrives on time at your location. A&K crews can either unload the CWR along your right-of-way or place it in stockpiles for future use. A&K's complete CWR services group includes welding plants, rail pick up units, rail trains and locomotive power to provide you with on time service.
Continuous Welded Rail Relocation
A&K has the equipment and manpower to relocate your continuous welded rail from its present site to a new site for future use. To accomplish this, A&K has CWR pick up units capable of loading two 1600-ft strings of CWR simultaneously onto a rail train – either A&K’s or a customer provided train. The pick up can take place on either an abandoned line or one that has been recently changed out. Offloading of the rail can either be to stockpile or to an alternate track where it is laid at the end of the ties ready for installation. A&K provides the complete service with regard to rail relocations and has experience on heavy haul as well as high speed railroad lines.
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Rail Welding
A&K has fixed and portable rail welding plants. Our portable plant can be set up and configured to meet the smallest welding project of just a few strings or set up for high-production welding. We can come directly to your site, bringing in all manpower and equipment to facilitate almost any project. For large projects we would bring in a complete portable plant including a 50-pocket rail train for high production and reduced rail train transportation time. For mid-sized jobs, we would use our mini-train where specialized CWR rail carts are utilized for transportation and layout of CWR strings. All applications can be used for new construction or CWR change-out projects. Utilizing our versatility and expertise, we can maximize efficiency and reduce your costs.
A&K’s Railroad Car Fleet
When car capacity gets tight, A&K has the cars to get your project moving. We have a complete set of rail cars to handle all of our products. Our fleet consists of gondolas for standard length rails and OTM; 89-ft flat cars for 80-ft rails; center beam flat cars for new and relay cross ties; CWR trains for welded rail; and specially equipped gondolas for panelized turnouts. Our equipment is available to serve your needs.
81 Track Removal
A&K's standards for quality, service and reliability carry over to our track removal capabilities. With dozens of crews located across the country, our specialists can be on your job in 48 hours or less when needed. We have an extensive fleet of track removal equipment, our own crews and the bonding and insurance capabilities that allow A&K the flexibility to tailor your projects and our strengths to fit your specific requirements. If you need us to handle a particular phase or to take full responsibility from top to bottom, we can satisfy your needs. So, whether you have a few hundred yards or a few hundred miles of jointed track or continuous welded rail, A&K can help remove that rail according to the needs of our customers.
82 Landscape Ties
The Tie Between You and Creative Landscaping
A&K has been reclaiming and selling railroad ties since 1959. With a constant stock of over two million ties nationwide, we’re the leading supplier of landscape and relay ties in the country.
The reasons to choose A&K are clear; we’re professionals who can deliver the landscaping ties you need...on time and at the right price.
Be Creative: Discover all the ways railroad ties lend a raw, natural beauty to any landscaping project. Ties can be used as functional elements or for decorative accents. Construct beautiful fences, corrals, chutes, steps, retaining walls, flower boxes, borders and walkways with ties. Use them for construction applications instead of brick, cinderblock or synthetic materials. Ties can also be used in combination with other materials to create a variety of attractive textures and designs.
Because A&K has conveniently located storage facilities throughout the country, we can deliver your order quickly and efficiently. Ties are shipped on receipt of your order via rail and truck lines.
Tie Classification Relay Ties: Heavy creosote retention (black) with four solid sides. Dry rot and plate cutting not permissible. Twisted ties not permissible. End splitting - not more than half way - not more than 1/4” in width - one way only and never penetrating the rail bearing area. Hairline splits can be two or three way. Checks shall be 1/4” or less wide, not exceeding fifty percent (50%) of overall tie length and not affecting ability to hold spike when in rail-bearing area. No ballast wear.
Relay Landscape Ties: (#2 relay) Meets all the specifications for a #1 relay tie. Light creosote retention (bleached gray).
#1 Landscape Ties: A tie with at least three solid sides. Two or three way end splitting is okay, but no more than 1/2” in width. Minor dry rot is permissible. Plate cut - 1” or less in depth but not rotted out.
#2 Landscape Ties: A tie with at least two solid sides. Surface rot, 1” end splitting, rot at plate area permissible.
83 Conversion Chart
Metric Conversions (approximately) Symbol When You Know Multiply By To Find Symbol mm millimeters 0.04 inches in cm centimeters 0.4 inches in Length m meters 3.3 feet ft m meters 1.1 yards yd km kilometers 0.6 miles mi cm2 square centimeters 0.16 square inches in2 m2 square meters 1.2 square yards yd2 Area km2 square kilometers 0.4 square miles mi2 ha hectares (10,000M2) 2.5 acres g grams 0.035 ounces oz Mass (weight) kg kilograms 2.2 pounds lb t tons (l,OOOkg) 1.1 short tons mL milliliters 0.03 fluid ounces fl oz L liters 2.1 pints pt L liters 1.06 quarts qt Volume L liters 0.26 gallons gal m3 cubic meters 35 cubic feet ft3 m3 cubic meters 1.3 cubic yards yd3 Temperature °C Celsius temp. 9/5 (C +32) Fahrenheit temp. F (exact) oF Fahrenheit temp. 59 F-32 Celsius temp. °C in inches 2.5* centimeters cm ft feet 30 centimeters cm Length yd yards 0.9 meters m mi miles 1.6 kilometers km in2 square inches 6.5 sq centimeters cm2 ft2 square feet 0.09 square meters m2 Area yd2 square yards 0.8 square meters m2 mi2 square miles 2.6 sq. kilometers km2 acres 0.4 hectares ha oz ounces 28 grams g Mass (weight) lb pounds 0.45 kilograms kg short tons (2,000 lb) 0.9 tons t tsp teaspoons 5 milliliters mL tbsp tablespoons 15 milliliters mL fl oz fluid ounces 30 milliliters mL c cups 0.24 liters L Volume pt pints 0.47 liters L qt quarts 0.95 liters L gal gallons 3.8 liters L ft3 cubic feet 0.03 cubic meters m3 yd3 cubic yards 0.76 cubic meters m3 *in = 2.54 cm exactly Price Conversions Hardness Equivalents $/Linear foot - ($/Net ton ÷ 2,000 lbs.) x weight per foot BHN HV30 BHN HV30 BHN HV30 $/Net ton = ($/Linear foot ÷ weight per foot) x 2,000 lbs. 248 232 293 289 352 352 $/Net ton = ($/Metric ton ÷ 2,204.62) x 2,000 lbs. 255 241 302 299 363 362 $/Metric ton = ($/Net ton ÷ 2,000 lbs.) x 2,204.62 262 251 311 309 375 374 269 260 321 320 388 386 Prices per linear foot are calculated to 4 decimal places. Prices per ton are calculated to 2 decimal places. 277 270 331 331 401 397 285 280 341 341 415 409
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