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Specialty Maintenance-of-Way

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RailWorks now offers turnkey specialty construction and maintenance-of-way services featuring a trained operator to boost productivity with minimal time on the track.

RailKut™

This versatile hi-rail performer really gets down to business with 3-in-1 capabilities:

  • Mower – self-propelled 85 hp turbo diesel power
  • Flail cutter – Extensive reach in all directions with brawny mulching operation
  • Snow blower – Commanding blowing capacity of 900 tons per hour

Its auxiliary power supply provides muscle to get the job done on and off the track. Railkut™ is a true gem when it comes to maintenance of way services.

RailWorker®

The rail industry has never seen such versatility and productivity in one maintenance of way machine. The RailWorker® is a turnkey service featuring an experienced operator and powerful customized hi-rail excavator. The results are amazing…safe operations, high productivity and fast maintenance of way turnaround. See the RailWorker® in action.

The RailWorker® saves time, money and labor expense and performs countless construction and maintenance-of-way services:

  • Ditching
  • Grading
  • Removing rock and shaping ballast shoulders
  • Moving and placing rail and OTM
  • Picking up, clearing and stacking ties
  • Cleaning culverts
  • Setting signs and signal posts
  • Responding to derailments and storm debris
  • Clearing snow fences.

This multi-task maintenance of way performer comes with these features:

  • Extensive excavator fleet – We have excavators to fit all jobs – ranging from 12,000 to 40,000 pounds – powered by Kubota/Kobelco
  • Flexible operation to complete jobs in tight work windows
    • Performs work while traveling on the track
    • Clears track in 60 seconds or less so trains run as scheduled
  • Optional attachments boost functionality and productivity
    • Rotating bucket with 360-degree continuous rotation – versatility to execute MOW and construction tasks
    • Cribbing bucket
    • Clam shell bucket