Aldon Derails - Hinged Two-Way for Wooden Sleepers (Ties)

Aldon Derails - Hinged Two-Way for Wooden Sleepers (Ties)

Derails are emergency stopping devices designed to guide the wheels of a freight car or locomotive off the rails.

• Limit use to freight cars and 4-axle locomotives - compact angle of deflection is unsuitable for the longer wheel base of 6-axle locomotives (4014-03 Only).
• Low-angle deflection bar accommodates longer wheel base of 6-axle locomotives (4014-18 Only).
• Blue derail sign and holder are included with the derail.
• Six screw spikes are provided for proper anchoring to sleepers.
• Height of derail above rail: 2¾" (70mm).
• Hinged derails are lifted on and off the rail by hand or with Lifting Lever 4014-28 and 4014-25.
• The blue derail sign is separately lifted and lowered by hand
• Allow ample space alongside the track for derailed vehicle to slide to a stop.
• Derails in both directions and can be used on either rail.
• For more convenience consider the Pop-up Sign Holder for either 1-way or 2-way derails.
• For rails: 80-141 lbs (36 - 63kg), derails are sized to fit a specific rail height, including thickness of tie plate.
• Unit Weight: 165 lbs (75kg).

Specifications

NOTE:

• Hinged derail is designed for use on tracks with wooden ties.
• Use screw spikes (supplied with Aldon Hinged Derails) for proper anchoring of derails to wooden ties.
• If you have steel sleepers please order 4014-13 Base Plate Accessory.
• Do not install derails on resin or concrete sleepers.

CAUTION:

• Aldon derails are designed for cars and locomotives operating at slow switching speeds (5 mph / 8km/h or less).
• Derails must be installed on exposed rail track only.

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