Ballast Regulator Specifications Revised.pdf

2021 FRA Ballast Regulator Specifications

01/08/2021 Revised

The FRA is looking to purchase a Ballast Regulator for performing track maintenance at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo Colorado.

The Ballast Regulator must meet or exceed the following specifications:

Dimension & Weight Requirements:

Length of unit: 35’ minimum length 40” maximum length Width of unit:10’ minimum width 11’-6” maximum width Weight of unit: 45,000 lbs. minimum weight 60,000 lbs. maximum weight.

Gauge Working Limits: 56” minimum gauge 58” maximum gauge

Chassis Requirements:

Heavy duty welded steel frame Heavy duty lifting eyes for lifting unit Hydraulic Turntable with down warning Spring loaded lock on turntable Remote fluid drains Vertical rubber sweeps on each wheel

Engine Assembly Requirements:

Cummins Tier Four 24-volt 260HP 120V Engine oil and block heater High temperature and low oil pressure warning and shutdown Diesel fuel tank assembly range from 150 gallons to 250 gallons capacity Electric start with neutral start protection Engine air pre-cleaner Engine Cover made of metal with hinged doors with open stops.

Two 24-volt batteries with 1,300 cold amps each Low oil pressure and High temperature warning and shut down.

Drivetrain Requirements:

All Wheel Drive Four or Six speed transmission Dual direction warning system 24” to 28” Diameter car-wheels Insulated wheels Travel speed from 0 MPH to 35 MPH

Brake System Requirements:

Four-wheel clasp brakes system Cobra style brake pad

Parking brakes are spring applied, and air released Service brakes are air applied, and spring released Air dryer system Brake de-icing feature

Cabin & Interior Requirements:

Tinted safety glass windows Front and rear window electric driven wipers RED emergency stop button West coast mirrors Joystick controls Speedometer Dual horns Defrost and ventilation fans Fuel gauge, DEF gauge, Coolant gauge, Transmission temperature gauge and

Hydraulic temperature gauge Heater package, Air conditioner, and Pressurizer Operators seat with mechanical suspension, seat belt, and swivel base Passenger seat with mechanical suspension, seat bel and swivel base Jump seat Sound insulated Cab window shades Hydraulic system pressure gauge Hydraulic Window washer fluid tank & nozzles Side wipers Storage for operator manual

Maintenance Items Requirements:

Two sets of Operation, Maintenance, and Parts manuals Point for oil sampling Hydraulic pressure test ports Auxiliary air compressor connection for cleaning machine.

Lighting Requirements:

Amber colored LED roof mounted strobe light LED front and rear travel headlights LED front and rear brake lights All Lights turn on with battery switch LED dome light Engine compartment LED lighting

Ballast Broom Requirements:

Narrow-side shifting broom required to clear 3rd rail Rotating baffle deflector required so ballast can be moved away from 3rd rail.

Hydraulically raised and lowered deflector Flared and clamp style solid rubber broom elements Water system for dust suppression Cab controlled reversing system for brooms Broom needs to be able clear wood ties, steel ties and concrete tie centers.

Ballast Wings & Plow for Ballast Profiling Requirements:

Ballast wings are controlled with cab joysticks Plow blade extensions needed to clear 3rd rail Wing have built in articulating template doors Minimum of a 1” thick front plow Wings need to have a minimum of 1.5 cubic yards ballast capacity A set of concrete tie carbide coated plow blades A set of wood tie carbide coated plow blade Power locks Auto-store wings

General Requirements:

DOT Reflective tape Lockable toolbox First aid kit Fire extinguisher and bracket Lock out/Tag out point Safety decals Emergency electric pump Unit to be painted with a yellow paint scheme Four-days of vendor’s Technical Representative for onsite assistance and training on:

o check-out o start-up o Commissioning o Operation o Maintenance

Period of Performance:

9 months from the time of award

Warranty:

One year from the time of acceptance

FOB Destination:

US DOT - Federal Railroad Administration Transportation Technology Center 55500 DOT Road Pueblo, Colorado 81001