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

INNOVATIONS:

Approximately 3 times faster than stick building track
Controls the flow of material without overhead cranes
Move ties to predetermined spacing

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