The track repair flying machine
The track repair flying machine is designed for loading, unloading and transportation of 12.5 m long rails on a single machine and 25 m long rails on a coupling of two machines, as well as wooden and concrete sleepers, elements of rail fastenings. Work on the tracks with any type of rails, on wooden or concrete sleepers, with all the types of fastenings and on all the types of ballast.
It is equipped with:
· a radio-controlled hoisting mechanism with a capacity of 2 tons at the entire boom outreach;
· load holding devices in longitudinal and transverse directions;
· removable sideboards;
· signal beacons and a manual warning system for approaching trains;
· a supersonic warning signalization of the hoisting mechanism operation;
· a sufficient number of lighting devices for working at night;
· a diesel generator set, with a system of preheating of operating fluids and a fuel tank of sufficient capacity for continuous operation of the machine for 48 hours;
· a standard pneumatic brake equipment;
· an automatic fire alarm and extinguishing system;
· an automated fuel control system;
· a warning system of approaching railway rolling stock.