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LRG

Transit Rail Grinding

Versatility and performance for transit lines.

The Loram LRG Series Transit Rail Grinder is a compact solution designed for production rail grinding on transit railroads and specialty rail grinding on any railroad. The LRG features technology and the same highly-productive 30 hp grind motors from our heavy haul mainline grinders, in a smaller footprint design to navigate a variety of transit, short line and Class I railroads – including those with curve radius, clearance and weight restrictions.

The LRG is able to grind a variety of common rail conditions, including corrugation removal, mill scale removal on new rail, switches, crossings, imbedded rail, tunnels, open rail spots and rail head profiling. Advanced grind quality control systems provide a positive means to address only the high spots associated with corrugation, welds and other defects, while bridging the low spots.

Loram LRG Transit Rail Grinder features:

  • Industry-leading 30 hp (22.4 kW) electric motors for the most efficient metal removal, optimizes grind time and reduced cost
  • Precision grind control to accommodate effective metal removal
  • Able to deliver on high suface finish and grind performance
  • High grinding power in a smaller footprint platform designed for tight clearances
  • Independent tilt and shift grind modules for complete grind pass coverage
  • Integrated grind dust collection and noise-suppression systems
  • On-board rail measurement options available
  • Integral spark guards and on-board water tank for fire suppression
  • Flexibility to grind a variety of rail conditions
  • Three different sized power car options
  • Four stone and eight-stone grind carts

Grind Carts

4-Stone Grind Cart 8-Stone Grind Cart
Length in. (m) 180 (4.6) 275 (7.0)
Width in. (m) 98 (2.5) 98 (2.5)
Height in. (m) 112 (2.8) 112 (2.8)
Weight-Dry lb (tonne) 22,500 (10.2) 41,500 (18.8)
Weight-Dry Max Per Axle lb (tonne) 11,250 (5.1) 20,800 (9.4)
Minimum Curve Radius (Grind) ft (m) 90 (27) 263 (80)
Minimum Curve Radius (Travel) ft (m) 60 (18) 160 (50)
Gradeability
Max Travel Speed mph (km/h)

Power Cars

LPC250 Power Car LPC450 Power Car
Length in. (m) 312 (7.9) 363 (9.2)
Width in. (m) 92 (2.3) 92 (2.3)
Height in. (m) 113 (2.9) 115 (2.9)
Weight-Dry lb (tonne) 33,000 (15) 41,700 (18.9)
Weight-Dry Max Per Axle lb (tonne) 16,500 (7.5) 21,200 (9.6)
Minimum Curve Radius (Grind) ft (m) 60 (18) 135 (41)
Minimum Curve Radius (Travel) ft (m) 60 (18) 135 (40)
Gradeability
Max Travel Speed mph (km/h)

Combinations/Configurations

4-Stone Consist w/rear cab 8-Stone Consist w/rear cab 16-Stone Consist w/rear cab
Length in. (m) 578 (14.7) 803 (20.4) 1,024 (26.0)
Width in. (m) 98 (2.5) 98 (2.5) 98 (2.5)
Height in. (m) 113 (2.9) 113 (2.9) 115 (2.9)
Weight-Dry lb (tonne) 54,000 (24.7) 77,000 (34.9) 130,000 (58.9)
Weight-Dry Max Per Axle lb (tonne) 16,000 (7.3) 16,000 (7.3) 24,300 (11)
Minimum Curve Radius (Grind) ft (m) 90 (27) 90 (27) 263 (80)
Minimum Curve Radius (Travel) ft (m) 60 (18) 90 (27) 160 (50)
Gradeability 7.5% 6% 6%
Max Travel Speed mph (km/h) 40 (65) 6% 40 (65)

Subject to change depending on consist configuration

US Patent: #6953386
US Patent: #6981907

Spec Sheet