Specialties
Specialty Rail Solutions We Provide
SandLub™
Integration of both sanding and wheel‑rail lubrication into a single system to address all friction, noise and adhesion management needs.
Catenary & 3rd Rail De-Icing Systems
For most types of pantograph systems, we provide a touch-free and reliable catenary de-icing system solution.
Suspicious Package Mitigation
Bolt on safety solutions designed to eliminate hidden spaces on rail vehicles, improving passenger safety while minimizing retrofit effort and vehicle downtime.
Custom Rail Specialty Projects
In addition to defined specialty systems, U.S. Train Products supports custom engineered solutions developed around specific operational needs. This includes unique vehicle layouts, specialty environments, and one off applications requiring fast turnaround and Buy America compliant production.
Gantry and Overhead Cranes
Onboard lubrication and sanding system solutions for gantry crane applications.
CAB Heaters
CAB Heaters Repair & Retrofit.
Versatile Rail Sander (VRS)
Onboard Adhesion/Traction (Sanding) System for Any Wheel-Rail Applications.
Versatile Rail Sander (VRS) as a flexible onboard sanding system product line, intended for any rail-guided application which needs a system that improves adhesion or traction on the wheel/rail interface.
Key Characteristics:
- Available in 24-liter (50 lbs/sand) or 48-liter (75 lbs/sand) configurations.
- Compact sand container suitable for installation in a variety of vehicle locations.
- Patented sand ejector technology for controlled sand delivery.
- Modular configuration allowing customer-specific mounting and hose routing.
- Adaptable to different vehicle, truck, bogie, and axle arrangements.
- Suitable for single-direction or bi-directional sanding configurations.
| Component / Feature | Option 1 - Basic | Option 2 - Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Box | ||
| Patented Sand Ejector | ||
| Sand Level Sensor | ||
| Mounting Bracket | ||
| Sand Ejector Adapter Plate | ||
| Ejector / Adapter Heater | ||
| Sand Nozzle Assembly | ||
| Sand Nozzle Heater | ||
| 90° Hose Adapter | ||
| Sand Hose / Connection Components | ||
| Electro-Pneumatic Control Components | ||
| Vehicle Control-System Interface | Application Specific |
Additional accessories and control components are available depending on application requirements.
