New Track Construction

New Track Construction

Harsco Rail’s New Track Construction (NTC) machine lays 1.5 km of track per day in continuous operation, improving productivity, safety, efficiency, and quality. The NTC works with concrete, pre-plated wood, or steel ties and provides efficient and effective means to laying new track.

Performance:

  • Works with concrete, pre-plated wood, or steel ties
  • Rails capable of being laid: Up to 136 lbs.
  • Working Speed: 10 ties per minute
  • More precise tie spacing and tie squares

Key Specifications:

Length
45 m (148 ft.) inclusive of flat car and front end loader
Weight
250 tons without locomotive
Truss Unit Only
10,886 kg (24,000 lbs.)
Recommended Tow Tractor
Cat 953 track-type front end loader
Travel Speed
Towed - 80 km/h (50 mph)
Engineer to Order
Machines are designed to meet the customer’s specifications