JD Rail Machines

Fast Fit Rail / Road Crossing

60 Reasons why you should think about fitting

JD Rail “Fast Fit Rail / Road Crossing.”

Cost Saving Factors

Reason 1:

The argument goes:

• That bitumen road crossing is supposedly cheaper to install.
• Though do you realize there is a serious risk and consequences of using this cheap alternative?
• The bitumen is usually down for many years, but during that period the track and rail is deteriorating at a fast rate.  A fifty year lifespan of a Rail line can be reduced to five years.
• Rail tracks require constant maintenance - Tamping and rail grinding, clip inspection along with sleeper condition.  It’s almost impossible to do this procedure 100% with bitumen.
• J.D Rail Fast Fit Crossover may appear more expensive per panel over bitumen.  Though the cost saving are immediate because only 2 men are required to fit our Crossover, and panels can be fitted or removed in minutes, not hours.
• Trains can continue at normal speeds keeping scheduled times.
• J.D Rail Fast Fit Crossover allows you to keep a well maintained CrossOver with no dangerous dips in the track, all clips are accounted for and secured correctly and all rail grinding is up to date preventing scouring and damage to train wheels. 
• Easy maintenance prevents sleeper pumping – does not interfere with drainage or loss of Track Material.  No hidden trapped pockets of rain water (rusting the rail).
• In the event of an accident, no nosey insurance companies asking to see records of the maintenance period, suggesting the accident could have been prevented if this segment of track under the bitumen crossing had been maintained correctly. 
• Insurance premiums may come down or should not go up. 
• Less stress for the Track Inspectors and employees knowing the track under the JD Road / Rail Crossing, is easy to inspect therefore  has been correctly maintained.
• Your Rail Department can rest easy knowing the public are safer passing over JD Road Crossings. 

Reason 2:

The following are not required:

• No Clout Nails or securing pickets.
• No road foundation blocks or road preparation or disturbance.
• No road rollers for compaction.
• No expensive Lifting Cranes.
• No all day Track and road shutdown.
• No Track jig – stencils or even a measuring tape.
• No large crews for installation (two men only).
• No hammers, chisels, crowbars, vibrating tools, road rollers, excavators, torque wrench or special tools.
• No shrinkage – resin drying or powdering – cracking – springs – plates – levers – pulleys – chain - securing rods.

Absolutely minimum components (in fact only 2 components).

Reason 3:

No disturbance to road.

3 point installation:

• Clear away excess ballast from top of sleepers (ties).
• Fit locking Saddles.
• Lower panels and check seating.

  Road / Rail Crossing finished.

Reason 4: Minimal maintenance required – no wearing parts – Inspection only.

Reason 5: No damage to rail from excavator bucket teeth or rollers or vibration (this equipment is not necessary.)

Reason 6: No joint compounds required.

Reason 7: Does not come into contact with bitumen – no contamination of bitumen to Ballast or crushing of ballast from compaction equipment required by the

bitumen.

Fast and Easy Installation

Reason 8: In one day, it is possible to install 154m (500ft) with 4 men or even up to 308m (1000ft) with 8 men of Rail / Road Crossing.

Reason 9: Panels are 3 metre lengths for fast fitting.  Covering six sleepers to maximize the sleeper strength and traffic weight distribution.

Reason 10: Quick installation, minimal personnel and equipment:

• Hiab or mini crane with 2 Tonne lift capacity.
• 2-man crew can fit double lane in 1 hour.
• 1 x 12 inch Adjustable spanner and 1inch socket and ratchet.
• No need for rail traffic speed restriction (work between trains)   
• Minimal road Traffic disruption.

Reason 11:  No university degree required to understand installation procedure.

Reason 12: No cement bonding or rubber accelerators or chemicals required, no complicated mixes, no confusing the crewmembers when labels are lost when

chemicals have been in storage.

Reason 13: No curing time necessary – ready for use (including the heavy haul vehicles) immediately after installation with no road or rail speed restrictions.

Track Maintenance

Reason 14: Specifically designed for fast track maintenance.

Reason 15: Each 3m panel can be removed and replaced in 5 minutes.

Reason 16: Removal of any 3m panel from any position, designed for easy inspection.

Reason 17: Easy removal and installation of panels, allows track geometry to be quickly checked.

Reason 18: Ballast Tamping can be achieved quickly with minimal disturbance to train schedules.

Reason 19: Rail Grinding can be achieved quickly with minimal disturbance to train schedules (only the centre panel has to be removed).

Reason 20: Brand new Road / Rail Crossing fitted in 1 hour both lanes.

Reason 21: Only 2 major components for finished panel installation.

Reason 22: No installation drawings required to undertake Track Maintenance.

Reason 23: Fixed interface between panel and road edge – No disturbance to road bitumen during track maintenance.  No panels spreading – Distortion or

loose wobbly panels.

Reason 24: Panels do not come into contact with rail; therefore no contact means no damage to rail and components.

Reason 25: No removal of rods, deflector plates, securing chains, anchor nails, track jigs during maintenance periods.

Reason 26: During the long life of our product you will never again need:

• Road compaction vibration rollers.
• Forklifts.
• Bobcat.
• Large cranes.
• Hammers.
• Chisels.
• Various spanners.
• Crowbars.
• Torque wrench.
• Specialized tools, in which always get lost.
• Only 2 men required.
• 2 Tonne truck crane or our specialized Panel lifting trolley.

All this minimizes disruption at the crossover, and during our period of skilled labour shortage large track crews are not necessary.

Road / Rail Crossing Design features and applications

Reason 27: Carrying capacities:      

Reason 28: Specially designed for “Australia’s BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto” - Heaviest rail in the world. To withstand the harsh Australian Outback conditions and

handle the largest Caterpillar – Komatsu - Haulpac’s in production with capacity for greater weights.

Reason 29: Tailored coloured Rail Crossings to suit the client.

Reason 30: Expected Life 30 years + under normal use.

Reason 31: Our Rail / Road Crossing will fit any rail gauge and fit to wood, steel and concrete sleeper of any shape or design.

Reason 32: Designed for Docklands, or up to 500 Tonne Haulpac’s.

Reason 33: Special Mine specification sleepers (Extra Heavy duty) 100 tonne + capacity per sleeper (tie) can be supplied on request.  Also see our Heavy Duty

Road support panels (never repair the road approach to our crossover).

Reason 34: Easy and fast to install – uniform components – No curing or drying time.

Reason 35: Easy fit Deflector plates.

Reason 36: Shock absorbing design inbuilt.

Reason 37: Only tools required is a 12 inch adjustable spanner,1 inch Socket and ratchet and 2 Tonne truck crane or similar.

Reason 38: The triangulated locking design prevents wear during movement - energy absorber when flexing, and assist water to run off quickly.

Reason 39: Supplied up to 200mm (8 in) thick for long life and strength – (dependant on rail size and weight).

Reason 40: Crossovers are double saddle moulded to sleepers for maximum depth, weight, strength and non-movement improving the sleeper integrity.  With

non friction energy absorbing material built in for Crossover integrity.

Reason 41: The panels do not rely on the rail head to secure it.

Reason 42: Minimal road closure required during installation and maintenance (30 minute, one lane open one closed).

Reason 43: Ideal for any emergency road / rail crossover situations.

Reason 44: Short-term road / rail crossing locations for construction jobs.

Reason 45: Components can be galvanized for tropical or wet weather conditions (small additional cost.)

Reason 46: Designed by trackmen with 40 years experience working on track on the Heaviest Haul Rail Track in the World (Pilbara Region Western Australia).

Safety Features

Reason 47: The safest double saddle molded triangulated locking design. Field side to Field side locked in.

Reason 48: Designed to Bridge Design Code AS 5100 – 7 supplement 1, 2006.

Reason 49: Excellent anti-skid properties.

Reason 50: Electrical Double insulated Tested.

Reason 51: Fire resistant, Cyclone proof, UV resistant – non resin compound to break down and blow away.

Reason 52: Panels can be removed at any time in any order, and refitted in any order (panels are manufactured in identical moulds).

Reason 53: Two lifting points, eliminates manual lifting (Hire our lightweight power lifting trolley during maintenance).

Reason 54: Smooth safe ride (no bumps).

Reason 55: Also our Road Support Panels system, supports the road, prevents road collapse and assists road maintenance.

Reason 56: Our double saddle triangulated interlocking design protects and gives support to the track sleepers (ties).

Reason 57: No compression fitting à No injuries during installation and maintenance.

Reason 58: No panels popping up because of compression fitting (endangering the public or tearing off Locomotive fuel tanks, air brake lines ect.

Reason 59: J.D Rail Fast Fit Panels comply with all railway laws–Bridge code structures and all Main Roads and Highway regulations(expected life 30 years +).

Reason 60: Protect the public – Fast Fit Road / Rail Crossovers that:

• Does not shrink.
• Does not go uneven or shift or split.
• Does not go soft or wobble.
• Child and vandal proof.
• No exposed components, uniform height as pavement.

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