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Rail Industry Component:
Handling Specialty Inc.: Custom Gantries for Rolling Stock Maintenance

Handling Specialty Inc.

Handling Specialty can engineer and manufacture a gantry to suit specific rolling stock. Used for accessing the roof areas of rail cars, the gantry may be used for general maintenance, and/or the removal and reinstallation of air conditioners. The gantry can be propelled along rails manually or via onboard motors and controls. A variety of safety and operational features also can be incorporated to suit specific needs.