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Fillers and fasteners emitting diode module enclosed in a cast aluminum, water-tight case equipped with side-view ports. Designed to maintain sufficient light output even if discrete LED failure should occur, the LED module is brighter than conventional incandescent lamps and consumes approximately 30% less power. The US&S HC-120 LED signal light meets AAR and AASHTO standards and has an estimated operating life of 100,000 hours. The HC120LED can replace existing light units that have 30-degree/15-degree, 20-degree/ 32-degree and 70degree/0-degree spread and deflection patterns. Phone: 412-688-2400. Union Switch & Signal Inc.—The Model 95 Gate Mechanism, meets or exceeds all AAR and other industry specifications, features an integral cast-aluminum housing and cover, and is driven by a permanent magnet gear motor. It has a stall torque of 2,000 ft-lbs. Other features of the Model 95 include heavy-duty coil springs for vertical and horizontal dampeners; availability with vital or non-vital relay; capability of indefinite motor stall; and higher-strength gears and a maintenance switch that enables the mechanism gate arm support assembly to be rotatated to the down position via electrical power. The Model 95 gate mechanism can be fitted with a pedestrian gate arm and features a new solid-state module that drives the gate arm during the first 45 degrees of descent. The Model 95 mechanism is suitable for entrance gates and exit gates in a quad-gate system. Phone: 412-688-2400. Union Switch & Signal Inc.—The US&S PN-150EVT timer is a microprocessor-based vital time element relay that is a direct plug-in replacement for the US&S PT-55 mechanical timer. The PN-150EVT is suitable wherever a vital delay pick-up relay is needed, and it can be used for time locking, loss of shunt protection and delayed clearing of signals. A printed circuit board that includes the microprocessor and associated circuitry is mounted within a plug-in-style relay enclosure. A four-character LED display on the face of the timer indicates operational status. The timing interval of the PN-150EVT timer can be set anywhere between 0 and 3599 seconds (0 minutes to 59 minutes, 59 seconds). When used with the specially-designed adapter base, the PN-150EVT 36 Railway Track & Structures can be plugged directly into an existing PT-55 base with no wiring changes. Phone: 412-688-2400. lost. Phone: 773-254-9600. Western-Cullen-Hayes, Inc.—Electronic highway crossing bell features volume and impulse rate adjustability. The Model 0777-CFR incorporates a solid-state design with no moving parts. All-aluminum construction provides lightweight, maintenance-free operation. The bell operating circuit board features EP-ROM Memory, volume and impulse-per-minute rate adjustable on circuit board, readilyaccessible, separate compartment for operating circuit board, two-post terminal strip in base and can mount to 5or 4-in. mast. Phone: 773-254-9600. Western-Cullen-Hayes, Inc.—The “Gate Gard” adapter permits the gate arm to pivot with the impact of a motor vehicle and safely return to its normal horizontal position, even with 40-ft arms. The latch design of the “Gate Gard” reduces the violent rebound that some ordinary springloaded adapters can generate. Phone: 773-254-9600. United Rentals Highway Technologies – Signs and barricades for grade-crossing reconstructions. From sign fabrication to railroad crossing closures, United Rentals offers a comprehensive line of traffic control products and services for railroad customers. All signs and barricades are NCHRP-350 accepted and meet state specifications. Traffic control consulting services are also available. Phone: 630-932-4600. VELCORP/GEMS®—GEMS introduces the “GOLD” series lamps, warranted for five years of continuous operation. Every lamp is tested for filament position and quality control. These lamps are in addition to the 12,000+-hour RS (rough service) series lamps for signaling and safety applications. In conjunction, GEMS has introduced GEMS sockets featuring a 10-year warranty. Phone: 904-230-2840. VELCORP/GEMS®—Long-life, highreliability railroad lamps for gradecrossing and gate-arm lights. A voltage rating of 8.8 volts satisfies FRA 85% lighting requirements. Lamp life is up to 7,000 hours. A 12-watt lamp that is as bright as an 18-watt lamp is available. Every lamp is inspected for filament position and tested to ensure quality control. Phone: 904-230-2840. VELCORP/GEMS®—LED power-off indicator for use with the company’s Power Off Indicator housings is powered by the battery bus in the railroad bungalow and monitors the VAC input to the bungalow. Phone: 904-230-2840. Western-Cullen-Hayes, Inc.—The 12-in., flashing-light, Model 985-201 highway-crossing signals have a deep-dish design, external peep sight, new roundel, aluminum-coated-plastic reflector, and new lamp bracket. The 985-201 light uses a combination of aluminum-coated-plastic reflector and a newly-designed 30-degree x 15degree roundel to achieve unsurpassJune 2008 ed light output with a standard 25watt lamp. Even when the reflector becomes scratched and dirty, it can out-perform most available crossing signal lights. The new lamp bracket, with set screw adjustment, permits easy focusing of the bulb. Complete assemblies can be ordered with allaluminum mast, crossbuck, track sign, “stop-on-red signal” sign, base, pinnacle, bell, flashing lights (now available with LEDs), backgrounds and light hoods. Both one- and twoway indication light assemblies are available, in 8-3⁄8-in.- and 12-in.diameter sizes. Other arrangements can be furnished to meet particular requirements. Side lights are provided as well. Phone: 773-254-9600. Western-Cullen-Hayes, Inc.—A complete selection of grade-crossing signs includes an extruded aluminum crossbuck, a track number identification sign and a “stop-on-red signal” sign. All are aluminum for easy maintenance. Phone: 773-254-9600. Western-Cullen-Hayes, Inc.—Highway-crossing bell Model 0333 features an adjustable ringing rate, a condenser, improved intensity and a special locking feature that allows the bell cover to be secured with a standard AAR hex-nut wrench and a padlock. Both loud- and soft-tone hammers are available. All bell models are made with a cast-aluminum cover for easy access and all are adaptable to any signal, or can be mounted on the mast or wall. Also available is Model 0333-2, which operates on low-voltage a.c. or d.c. and Model 0666, operating on 120 volt a.c. Phone: 773-254-9600. Western-Cullen-Hayes, Inc.—Model 3597 Gate Mechanism is an innovation in crossing gate mechanism technology, which features a new motor and electronic gate monitor along with other improvements. The Model 3597 is protected from damage when a gate is knocked off, obstructed while powering up, pumping, or power to the mechanism is Fillers and fasteners Century Group Inc.—State-of-theart elastomeric attached filler is manufactured out of innovative nonconductive materials which have a high electrical resistance. The Century attached flangeway filler saves time, is safe and economical. Phone: 800-527-5232. Crown Steel Rail Co.—The Flangemaster is designed to provide a proper flangeway and ensure a smooth crossing. It is adaptable to paved and industrial areas where tracks are installed. A rigid steel guard bar provides a smooth surface between tracks, so that rubber-tired or steel-wheeled vehicles can cross without jolting or unnecessary bumping. It is suitable for use with concrete, asphalt or plank crossings. The system is simple in design, easy to install and reduces job and maintenance costs. Installation requires only blocks and steel guard bar. Phone: 248-593-7100. www.rtands.com http://www.rtands.com

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