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Grade-crossing surfaces with non-conductive protective shields. Phone: 800-527-5232. boom truck or back hoe with optional tool circuit. Phone: 847-758-9860. FITE Corp.—Full-depth steel and concrete grade-crossing panels can be installed on concrete or wood ties. Easy installation and removal for track maintenance. Phone: 888-FITE-CORP. crete-tie track structures. KSA offers a complete concrete crossing system which includes 10-ft. concrete ties, center panels and field panels that secure to the ties. Crossings are manufactured to fit rail from 115# to 141#. KSA is a PCI and AAR M-1003 certified facility. Phone: 740-776-6553. cled materials to produce a tie with superior physical properties for use under all types of crossing surfaces. Combine composite railroad ties with ENDURANCE® Composite Crossings for a complete “composite system.” Phone: 800-440-1517. Magnum Manufacturing Corp.— Insulated concrete grade crossings are constructed to prevent electrical current from passing from one rail to another rail. This insulation, when used in conjunction with a rubber flangeway filler, provides maximum protection to prevent shunting. Phone: 801-785-9700. Magnum Manufacturing Corp.— Pedestrian Walkovers fully engineered, in-plant, prefabricated modular steel construction. Phone: 801-785-9700. Century Group Inc.—Custom designed full-depth concrete pedestrian crossings that meet ADA specifications. Century manufactures pedestrian crossing with custom surfaces and colors to match existing pavements. Century pedestrian crossings are manufactured to be installed on steel, wood or concrete ties. Phone: 800-527-5232. HiRAIL Corp.—Pedestrail is a fulldepth rubber walkway system for use at pedestrian railroad crossings. Pedestrail's raised diamond pattern provides a smooth, slip-resistant crossing surface for pedestrians, bicyclists and handicapped individuals. Pedestrail meets ADA requirements. Phone: 800-274-7245. Century Group Inc.—Lagless steel-clad full-depth precast reinforced concrete grade-crossing panels. Can be used on wood, concrete or steel ties. Panels are available for tangent or curves, vehicular or pedestrian applications. They are manufactured to accommodate a variety of rail sizes and fasteners. Custom sizes and shapes are available for custom applications. Phone: 800-527-5232. ESCO Equipment Service Co.— Jumbo Tie Caddy, Model JTC-101, is designed to place and remove doubleplank crossing timbers, help eliminate back injuries associated with manual handling of crossing timbers. With a 19-in. opening, this device can double as a bridge-timber-handling device. Weight 30 lbs. Phone: 847-758-9860. ESCO Equipment Service Co.—Insulated Joint Sling, Model IJS-501, designed to safely handle and position insulated joint plugs without damage to the insulated joint. Rated capacity of 4,000 lbs. Weight 34 lbs. Phone: 847-758-9860. ESCO Equipment Service Co.—ESCO Equipment offers a complete line of hydraulic tools designed to remove and install grade-crossing material. Powered by a portable power unit, 28 Railway Track & Structures HiRAIL Corp.—Full-depth rubber crossings are easily removed and reinstalled when track maintenance is required and are resistant to a wide variety of chemicals, including road salt. The tongue and groove design provides a watertight seal between each pad and the pads are molded to fit the rail, keeping water and debris out of the track while protecting the rail. There are no lag screws required through the rubber which lessens crosstie degradation, as well as allowing for installation on concrete ties. The 100% rubber composition helps eliminate false shunting of track circuits and dampens the forces of vehicles over the crossing. Phone: 800-274-7245. LT Resources, Inc.—Durable and long-lasting ENDURANCE® Composite Full-Depth Crossings are manufactured from 100% recycled material (the non-metallic by-product from recycling automobiles and post-consumer plastics). Designed for all types of traffic conditions and impervious to moisture, harsh elements, severe temperatures, and freeze/thaw cycles. Panels can be manufactured to accommodate various rail sizes and tie lengths. Includes installation hardware and on-site technical support. Pre-boring and counter-sinking is a factory option, or drilling can be done in the field. Polycorp Rubber Flange Way Filler keeps out moisture and debris. In stock and available for immediate shipment. Good value for your construction and maintenance dollar. Phone: 800-440-1517. LT Resources, Inc.—ENDURANCE® Composite Flange Way Timbers are manufactured from 100% recycled material (the non-metallic by-product from recycling automobiles and post-consumer plastics). Can be used as an alternative to treated timber in standard timber and asphalt designs. Timbers are notched to accommodate the tie plate. Width: 8-1/2 ins. Thickness: 6 ins., 7-1/2 ins. or 8 ins. Length: 8 ft. Impervious to moisture, harsh elements, severe temperatures, and freeze/thaw cycles. Long-lasting, durable and maintenance-free. In stock and available for immediate shipment. A good value for your construction and maintenance dollar. Phone: 800-440-1517. LT Resources, Inc.—Extend any crossing surface life with engineered composite railroad ties to meet AREMA standards. Engineered composite ties use a combination of virgin and recy- Magnum Manufacturing Corp.— Smooth, low-impact concrete grade crossings are manufactured to fit any rail from 115-lb to 136-lb, and can be engineered for any length of tie or tie spacing and for curves, switches and frogs. Phone: 801-785-9700. KSA—Full-depth reinforced steelframed concrete crossing panels are available for both timber- and conJune 2008 Omega Industries, Inc.—Omega manufactures a high-quality Concrete Grade-Crossing System with an innovative attached rubber flangeway design. Serving main line railroads, shortline railroads, transit, industry, and port authorities, Omega has www.rtands.com http://www.rtands.com

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