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Derails are emergency car stopping devices to prevent unauthorized movement of a locomotive or railcar. the derail lifts the flange of the car wheel and drops it clear of the rail. Simultaneously, the wheel opposite the derail is guided off the rail. Once the car wheel leaves the rail, forward movement is greatly impeded. 		We Offer Three Types of Derails:
 
   
     
 
4014-25 Derails Derail lifting lever for hinged derails. 24" long handle. Handle effort to take derail off the rail 15 lbs. Handle effort to put derail back on the rail 20 lbs.
 
     
Derail lifting lever for hinged derails. 24" long handle. Handle effort to take derail off the rail 15 lbs. Handle effort to put derail back on the rail 20 lbs.
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
$115.00 Each


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4014-26 Derails - Accessories Pre-Drilled Steel Shim Plates 1/8" Ready to use shim plates ensure a proper height adjustment and a secure mounting of hinged derails. Two shims needed per derail when shimming is required.
 
     
Pre-Drilled Steel Shim Plates 1/8" Ready to use shim plates ensure a proper height adjustment and a secure mounting of hinged derails. Two shims needed per derail when shimming is required.
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
$20.00 Each


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4014-27 Derails - Accessories Pre-Drilled Steel Shim Plates 1/4" Ready to use shim plates thick ensure a proper height adjustment and a secure mounting of hinged derails. Two shims needed per derail when shimming is required.
 
     
Pre-Drilled Steel Shim Plates 1/4" Ready to use shim plates thick ensure a proper height adjustment and a secure mounting of hinged derails. Two shims needed per derail when shimming is required.
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
$25.00 Each


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4014-31 Derails - Accessories Ready to use shim plates, 1/4" thick, ensure a proper height adjustment and a secure mounting of hinged derails with manual lift sign holders.
 
     
Ready to use shim plates, 1/4" thick, ensure a proper height adjustment and a secure mounting of hinged derails with manual lift sign holders.
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
$20.00 Each


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4014-32 Derails - Accessories Ready to use shim plates, 1/4" thick, ensure a proper height adjustment and a secure mounting of hinged derails with manual lift sign holders.
 
     
Ready to use shim plates, 1/4" thick, ensure a proper height adjustment and a secure mounting of hinged derails with manual lift sign holders.
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
$24.00 Each


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4015-32 Derails - Accessories Blue Flashing Mini-Light Attach to derail sign plate holder with magnetic base and steel mounting clip. Small (only 1-1/2" wide) but brilliant. Lithium coin cell battery gives 150 hours flashing life.
 
     
Blue Flashing Mini-Light Attach to derail sign plate holder with magnetic base and steel mounting clip. Small (only 1-1/2" wide) but brilliant. Lithium coin cell battery gives 150 hours flashing life.
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
$62.00 Each


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4115-135 Derails - Accessories Solar Powered flashing blue light. Shock-proof and weather-tight. Gravity switch activates light when sign holder is at 45 degree angle or greater. Brilliant 6-LED light visible for over a mile. Mounting bracket provided.
 
     
Solar Powered flashing blue light. Shock-proof and weather-tight. Gravity switch activates light when sign holder is at 45 degree angle or greater. Brilliant 6-LED light visible for over a mile. Mounting bracket provided.
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
$324.00 Each


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4124-318 Derails - Accessories Long Shackle Padlock Solid Body Chrome Plated Padlock. 3/8" diameter shackle x 2" long x 5/8" wide inside shackle.
 
     
Long Shackle Padlock Solid Body Chrome Plated Padlock. 3/8" diameter shackle x 2" long x 5/8" wide inside shackle.
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
$60.00 Each


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4124-319 Derails - Accessories Short Shackle Padlock Solid body chrome plated padlock. 3/8" diameter shackle x 1-1/16"" long x 5/6" inside
 
     
Short Shackle Padlock Solid body chrome plated padlock. 3/8" diameter shackle x 1-1/16"" long x 5/6" inside
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
$57.00 Each


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4124-97 Derails - Accessories Padlock for Hinged Derail
 
     
Padlock for Hinged Derail
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
$47.00 Each


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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ALDON® HINGED DERAILS

Derails are emergency car stopping devices to prevent unauthorized movement of a locomotive or railcar. the derail lifts the flange of the car wheel and drops it clear of the rail. Simultaneously, the wheel opposite the derail is guided off the rail. Once the car wheel leaves the rail, forward movement is greatly impeded.
Mandatory Use Regulations:
 
FRA Subpart E - Derails
Derail Minimum Requirements
OSHA 1910.261(c)
Pulp and paper cars
OSHA 1910.176(f)
All freight cars

DOT Pamphlet #34
Safe loading/unloading of tank cars

FRA Chapter 11, #218.25 Workmen on track 		Effective derailing depends on:
  • Proper derail size and installation
  • Normal switching speed travel
  • Flat track -- no grades.
    Fully exposed track -- derailed wheels need to sink into the ties and ballast.
  • Ample room for derailment. A derailed car may travel a car length or more before stopping, depending on speed.
  • Installation in sound track.
  • In curved track, install on outside rail.
Hinged Derails must be configured for your rail.  Use our Configuration Wizard to Configure Your Hinged Derail to Your Rail.
 
   
     
 
4014-01 Hinged Derails DR-1 One Way Left Throw One-Way Hinged FOR FREIGHT CARS and LOCOMOTIVES For rails 60 lbs. and heavier. Derails are sized to fit a specific rail height, including thickness of tie plate. Weight 156 lbs
 
     
DR-1 One Way Left Throw One-Way Hinged FOR FREIGHT CARS and LOCOMOTIVES For rails 60 lbs. and heavier. Derails are sized to fit a specific rail height, including thickness of tie plate. Weight 156 lbs
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
$1,228.00 Each


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4014-02 Derails - Hinged DR-1 One Way Right Throw One-Way Hinged FOR FREIGHT CARS and LOCOMOTIVES For rails 60 lbs. and heavier. Derails are sized to fit a specific rail height, including thickness of tie plate. Weight 156 lbs.
 
     
DR-1 One Way Right Throw One-Way Hinged FOR FREIGHT CARS and LOCOMOTIVES For rails 60 lbs. and heavier. Derails are sized to fit a specific rail height, including thickness of tie plate. Weight 156 lbs.
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
$1,228.00 Each


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4014-03 Derails - Hinged DR-2 Two Way Derail FOR FREIGHT CARS & ROAD-RAIL VEHICLES. Blue derail sign and holder are included with the derail. Six screw spikes are provided for proper anchoring to ties. Height of derail above rail: 3" Weight 165lbs
 
     
DR-2 Two Way Derail FOR FREIGHT CARS & ROAD-RAIL VEHICLES. Blue derail sign and holder are included with the derail. Six screw spikes are provided for proper anchoring to ties. Height of derail above rail: 3" Weight 165lbs
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
$1,470.00 Each


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4014-13 Derails - Hinged Weld Base Plate to 3 steel ties to provide foundation for bolting one-way or two-way hinged derail. No alteration of track is necessary. Base plate is designed to accommodate Pandrol clips. (Derail is not included with base plate, order separately.)
 
     
Weld Base Plate to 3 steel ties to provide foundation for bolting one-way or two-way hinged derail. No alteration of track is necessary. Base plate is designed to accommodate Pandrol clips. (Derail is not included with base plate, order separately.)
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
$1,714.00 Each


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4014-18 Derails - Hinged 2-Way Hinged Derail (for Locomotive) with manual sign holder suitable for 6-axle and 4-axle locomotives and all freight cars. Low-angle deflection bar accommodates longer wheel base of 6-axle locomotives. Allow ample space alongside the track for derail
 
     
2-Way Hinged Derail (for Locomotive) with manual sign holder suitable for 6-axle and 4-axle locomotives and all freight cars. Low-angle deflection bar accommodates longer wheel base of 6-axle locomotives. Allow ample space alongside the track for derail
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
$1,796.00 Each


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Temporary derailing protection. SaberTooth Portable Derails are designed for freight cars and locomotives. One-way and two way models available.


Tie-Biting Hook at bottom of stepped tie brace prevents derail from being dislodged during derailing. Four stainless steel thumbscrews secure derail from rolling sideways or lifting up. Height above rail 2.75". Blue derail flag and holder included. Derail can be padlocked.
Watch the One-Way Sabertooth Derail a 383,000 lb. Locomotive at 6.2 mph.


Watch the Two-Way SaberTooth Derail a 130 ton Hopper Car at 5 mph.
 
   
     
 
4014-06-S Portable Derails Sabertooth Left Throw Derail - Use on wooden ties only. Tie spacing: 18"-24" on center. Derails freight cars and all sizes of locomotives operating at switching speeds. Height above rail 2.75". Fits rail from 90 to 141 lbs. per yd. Weighs 35 lbs.
 
     
Sabertooth Left Throw Derail - Use on wooden ties only. Tie spacing: 18"-24" on center. Derails freight cars and all sizes of locomotives operating at switching speeds. Height above rail 2.75". Fits rail from 90 to 141 lbs. per yd. Weighs 35 lbs.
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
$1,490.00 Each


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4014-07-S Derails - Portable Sabertooth Right Throw Derail - Use on wooden ties only. Tie spacing: 18"-24" on center. Derails freight cars and all sizes of locomotives operating at switching speeds. Height above rail 2.75". Fits rail from 90 to 141 lbs. per yd. Weighs 35 lbs.
 
     
Sabertooth Right Throw Derail - Use on wooden ties only. Tie spacing: 18"-24" on center. Derails freight cars and all sizes of locomotives operating at switching speeds. Height above rail 2.75". Fits rail from 90 to 141 lbs. per yd. Weighs 35 lbs.
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
$1,490.00 Each


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4014-09-S Derails - Portable SaberTooth Two-Way Derail Derail includes blue sign and holder. For rail sizes 100-136 lbs./yd. Tie spacing: 19in-24in on centers. Install derail on wooden ties only. Wt. 50 lbs.
 
     
SaberTooth Two-Way Derail Derail includes blue sign and holder. For rail sizes 100-136 lbs./yd. Tie spacing: 19in-24in on centers. Install derail on wooden ties only. Wt. 50 lbs.
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
$1,815.00 Each


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More convenient than a hinged derail. Derail shoe slides in and out of housing through the leverage of a waist-high operating lever. No need to bend or stoop to activate or deactivate the derail. Work from a comfortable standing position alongside the track.

Retractable Derails

More convenient than a hinged derail. Derail shoe slides in and out of housing through the leverage of a waist-high operating lever. No need to bend or stoop to activate or deactivate the derail. Work from a comfortable standing position alongside the track.

Effective derailing depends on:
  1. Proper derail size and installation
  2. Normal switching speed travel.
  3. Flat track -- no grades.
  4. Fully exposed track -- derailed wheels need to sink into the ties and ballast.
  5. Ample room for derailment. A derailed car may travel a car length or more before stopping, depending on speed
  6. Rail condition must be #1 relay or better.
  7. In curved track, install on outside rail.
 
   
     
 
4114-10-L Retractable Derails Left Throw One-Way Retractable Derail For freight cars and locomotives. Derail is supplied with high-rise operating stand, connecting rod and blue derail sign. Weight 460 lbs.
 
     
Left Throw One-Way Retractable Derail For freight cars and locomotives. Derail is supplied with high-rise operating stand, connecting rod and blue derail sign. Weight 460 lbs.
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
$3,618.00 Each


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4114-10-R Derails - Retractable Right Throw One-Way Retractable Derail For freight cars and locomotives. Derail is supplied with high-rise operating stand, connecting rod and blue derail sign. Weight 460 lbs.
 
     
Right Throw One-Way Retractable Derail For freight cars and locomotives. Derail is supplied with high-rise operating stand, connecting rod and blue derail sign. Weight 460 lbs.
Derails - Retractable Manufactured by Aldon®
$3,618.00 Each


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4114-11 Derails - Retractable Two-Way Retractable Derail Broad deflection angle derails six-axle locomotives as well as and freight cars. Derails in both directions. Derail is supplied with high-rise operating stand, connecting rod and blue derail sign. Weight 525 lbs.
 
     
Two-Way Retractable Derail Broad deflection angle derails six-axle locomotives as well as and freight cars. Derails in both directions. Derail is supplied with high-rise operating stand, connecting rod and blue derail sign. Weight 525 lbs.
Manufactured by Aldon Company, Inc.®
$4,929.00 Each


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