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Dropside Rail Trailers

Chieftain’s Drop Side Rail Trailer is designed for the safe and efficient transport of materials, tools and equipment during rail maintenance and infrastructure works. The drop-side body provides convenient access for loading and unloading while helping contain loose or smaller materials during transport. Built for demanding rail environments, it combines heavy-duty construction, dependable running gear and practical load-handling flexibility for day-to-day track maintenance operations.

Key Specifications

  • Approved for RIS 1530 Issue 6 (UK)
  • Approved for DB Netz (Germany)
  • Approved for I-PLM-5001 (Ireland)
  • Platform Dimensions: 5m x 2.5m or 6m x 2.5m
  • 600mm High Ballast box with hinged drop down doors
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Specifications

Approved for RIS 1530 Issue 6 (UK)
Approved for DB Netz (Germany)
Approved for I-PLM-5001 (Ireland)
Platform Dimensions: 5m x 2.5m or 6m x 2.5m
600mm High Ballast box with hinged drop down doors
40mm coupling fitted to front and rear of trailer.
Fabricated tow pole with 1560mm eye centres
4 Pair of Lashing Points recessed into side chime
4 Lashing points recessed into floor
Steel chequer plate floor
4 Twist locks fitted to bed of trailer to accommodate ballast box
2 x 12 Ton 8 stud Full Beam Axles
Multi – leaf spring suspension
Two line air brakes (Air Park and Service Brake)
Indicator to show the brakes are on/off visible from both ends of trailer
Quantity 4 – 550mm diameter (P1 profile) steel rail wheels
Rail scrapers fitted in front of each wheel
12 volt lighting
Control switch fitted to turn lights On/Off
Auto directional LED Lamp assemblies fitted to front and rear of trailer
Battery and battery box fitted on chassis inner beam
2 x 12 volt solar panels
Lamp holder fitted at front and rear
stainless steel toolbox on one side
Access step on one side
Safety labels fitted to trailer
Shot blasted for enhanced corrosion protection
Trailer finished in 2 Pack primer and paint

Optional Extras

Clip on ramps with storage tray
Manual jack legs with storage tray
Cranked drawbars with 40mm towing eyes fitted

Description

Chieftain’s Drop Side Rail Trailer is designed for the safe and efficient transport of materials, tools and equipment during rail maintenance and infrastructure works. The drop-side body provides convenient access for loading and unloading while helping contain loose or smaller materials during transport. Built for demanding rail environments, it combines heavy-duty construction, dependable running gear and practical load-handling flexibility for day-to-day track maintenance operations.

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