RS-1 Rail Skate
RS-1 Rail Skate shown at various angles.
Benefits
- Heavy Duty Skate: The RS-1 weighs 15 lbs.
- Cast from Special Ductile Alloy
- Versatility: Fits rail heads between 2-1/2″ and 3-1/16″ in width (85-141 lb rail sizes).
- Sleek Narrow Design: Provides a skate that more easily allows wheel tread to mount the toe (or tip) of skate without exact positioning.
- Reflective Tape: Highly visible from dusk till dawn.
- Prevents flat spots on wheels that can occur as a result of excessive use of hand brakes
- Can slow moving rail cars, or hold standing rail cars, even when on a slight downgrade
Specifications
| Model # | Rail Size | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| RS-1 | 80-141 lbs. | 15 lbs. (7 kg) |
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