Hinged Derail - Bidirectional
HD-6derails are double-end derails and are fabricated from tough carbon steel, using a proven design featuring a lower height above the rail head. They will derail all rolling stock including mainline locomotives when installed and used properly.
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Features
- Fabricated from Tough Carbon Steel
- Will Derail All Rolling Stock including 6 Axle Mainline Locomotives
- Sits only 2-3/4'' (69.85 mm) above the top of rail head
- Unique Design Eliminates Tie Strapping or Rail Braces on the Field Side of Rails
- Can be Padlocked to the Rail Head On or Off the Rail to Ensure Visibility, Safety, and Prevent Unauthorized Removal
- Rail Size 6-5/8" To 7-7/16" (112-141 lb. Rail)
Benefits
- Longer Design: A longer derail block allows for a decreased deflection angle, which increases the functionality of the derail.
- Low Profile: The top of the derail block sits just 2-3/4” above the top of the rail head.
- Flexibility: Hinged derails come in two sizes, HD-5 and HD-6, which cover rail sizes 70 lb to 141 lb.
- Easy Installation: The derails’ horizontal base plate is integrated with the derail housing, which ensures a perfectly aligned derail, and eliminates adzing and shimming of the ties. This unique base design requires no tie strapping or rail braces on the field side of the rails. The derail becomes a fixed part of the track.