Rosehill Rail. Stand C20 and track B

At Railtex 2011 Rosehill Rail showcased their new Rodded rubber rail crossing panel design for railway crossing surfaces which created a lot interest with potential customers. The system which will be on display is nearing the end of the trial period with Network Rail and subject to final approval and certification will be available for installation onto the network from the summer of 2012.
The Rodded system has been developed to overcome the possibility of panel gapping which, over extended periods, can be the cause of compression set from the wheel tracks of concentrated, often high speed traffic, particularly on crossings at an acute angle to the road.
This is achieved by manufacturing the panels over length by a pre-calculated amount and compressing the panels to their finished size by means of rods which are cast into the panels during manufacture. Each panel is individually held under compression during its lifespan and connected to its neighbour by two non- slip bolts. The system is quick to install and individual panels can be removed for maintenance without the need to dismantle the entire crossing.


Rosehill safe Lifting Pins
Developed by Rosehill engineers the Lifting Pins have been designed with safety in mind to assist in lifting either of the Rosehill’s panel systems with ease and without incident. The knurled pins are inserted in precast holes in the panel surface and by means of a lever which is turned through 180 degrees this offsets the lower half of the pin within the rubber panel thereby locking it in place. Tested to a safe working load of 350 kilos they can be used to lift individual panels or two sets can be used in tandem to fit both gauge panels in one operation which will result in even faster installation cutting the time needed for road closures.


The Rosehill Rail Anti-Trespass and Cattle Guard
Another first from Rosehill this innovative panel will deter people or animals from crossing the track in unauthorised places; they will fit any rail and sleeper and cannot be displaced as they are secured to each other under the rail to form a complete matrix across the tracks. They can be cut to fit around fences and pillars and can be removed for tamping and replaced without damage. Alternatively they can be installed at the ends of platforms to deter pedestrians from unauthorised access to track areas.


Stuart Wilson
General Manager - Rail

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