Progressive Railroading Reader's Choice Awards 2021


It's time to vote! We want your input on how these products rank as innovative, standing out and meeting rail-industry needs.

Rank your top 3 below from 1 to 3. 1 being the best, 2 your second best pick and 3 your third best pick.

Winners will be announced in Progressive Railroading magazine, the eNewsletter and on the website.

  Piper Helix Multi-sensor Positioning System


Piper Helix Multi-sensor Positioning System
Piper Networks Inc. - Helix is an advanced, multi-sensor Limits Compliance and Collision Avoidance System (LCCAS) that uses LiDAR, UWB and other positioning technologies. The MoW safety solution allows for fleets of rail-bound and hi-rail equipment to be accurately detected and tracked on the railroad in real-time to reduce worker injury, equipment damage, and operational disruptions.

  Tamper Head Attachment THA 8.0


Tamper Head Attachment THA 8.0
Globe-Connect llc - TAMPING HEAD ATTACHMENT THA 8 Automated Tamping cycle. (Touch screen) Operated via Controller 70% less wear vs conventional tamping banks Vibrates only during insertion and compaction of ballast (Reduced acoustic and dust pollution) Tamping switches inside and outside gauge Computerized Data Detailed report of ballast bed hardness below each sleeper/tie (Graphic).

  Intelliweld Control System


Intelliweld Control System
Holland - The Intelliweld control system provides low consumption weld capabilities with real-time weld monitoring, control and diagnostics along with automated data collection, weld parameter certification, charting and archiving. Intelliweld’s remote calibration and troubleshooting allow for maximum equipment uptime and continuous weld quality improvement.

  SB60 Tie Replacer


SB60 Tie Replacer
Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc. - The SB60 Tie Replacer is a single attachment that all in one will remove & replace ballast, and dig out & replace the concrete or wood tie. It has a tilt and rotate function so ties can be replaced from the side of the track or between the rails in close clearance areas like tunnels & station platform areas. SB60 can be outfitted with an optional fastener clipping device.

  6260 Multi-Purpose Machine


6260 Multi-Purpose Machine
Mineral Products, Inc. - The 6260 is a material-handling machine designed with multiple interchangeable processing heads and discharge attachments. The 6260 cleans railyards, tracks, parking lots, etc. of materials including snow. The 6260 can deposit the extracted material directly into a coupled railcar, dump truck, or discharge the material 40’ with the conveyor or 150’ with the snow blower.

  OKOSCAN 73HS


OKOSCAN 73HS
OKOndt GROUP - The OKOSCAN 73HS system is intended for continuous ultrasonic and eddy-current rail inspection at a speed of up to 25 mph. The System detects all types of rail internal and surface flaws, enables determining the minimum depth of cut in grinding required to remove surface cracks. The OKOSCAN 73HS can be adjusted to towed by any railway vehicle.

  SpikeForce


SpikeForce
Focused Technology Solutions - The SpikeForce is a portable, dual-use, battery-operated spike driver powered by Focused TS’ PowerForce battery pack. It allows users to drive spikes quickly and efficiently without the physical strain of the spike maul or the hazards of hydraulic fluids, hoses or powerpacks. It takes one worker to operate and perfectly complements the award-winning SpikeEase spike puller.

  LagEase


LagEase
Focused Technology Solutions - The LagEase is a portable, dual-use, battery-operated lagger powered by a d-handle impact to quickly and efficiently insert/remove lags without the restrictive hoses and dangerous fluids used by hydraulic laggers. It only requires one worker to operate, increasing production. It pulls/removes lags in as quick as 1-3 seconds, respectively, and is used by multiple Class I’s.

  DrillEase


DrillEase
Focused Technology Solutions - The DrillEase is a portable, dual-use battery-operated tie drill powered by a standard impact for quick, efficient cuts in soft and hard ties without the restrictive hoses or dangerous fluids of hydraulic tie drills. It only requires one worker, increasing productivity. It drills more than 120+ holes per charge, is under 30lbs and is used by multiple Class I railroads.

  RW-1630 Hyrail


RW-1630 Hyrail
Diversified Metal Fabricators - DMF’s RW-1630 railgear is the industry leading hy-rail gear for large trucks with a GVW of 33k pounds or more. The front rotates over-center when deployed and the rear side-shift allows for quick rail access. Its simple but robust design makes it easily maintainable in the field. With 1000's in service, it's no wonder why everyone is trying to copy it.

  Continious Welded Rail MOW Train


Continious Welded Rail MOW Train
Curry Rail Services - Curry Rail’s continuous welded rail trainsets are the perfect solution to move CWR from the mill directly to the worksite. These maintenance of way cars are designed specifically to fit clearance and curvature restrictions across the North American rail network and feature, hydraulic bulkheads, center tiedown car, safety walkways and are fully customizable.

  SuperGrip Rail Grapple


SuperGrip Rail Grapple
Hultdins Inc. - The SuperGrip RG Rail Grapple is a purpose built grapple for the Rail Industry based on the time proven Hultdins SG Forestry Grapples. The synchronized arms are designed for more controlled and efficient handling of both ties and rail. Other features include a protected and cushioned cylinder with direct mount load holding valve, tapered sleeve pin joints, and saw option.

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