2-Way Hinged Derail with Sign

Part #: ALD4014-03

2-way freight car hinged derail with manual lift sign. Blue "DERAIL" sign and holder included. Weight: 156-pounds. Can be padlocked in either position. Suitable for freight cars and 4 axle locomotives. Derail block is lifted on or off the rail either manually, or with a lifting lever. Compact angle of deflection is unsuitable for the longer wheel base of 6 axle locomotives. Use the 2 way locomotive derail or retractable derail instead. Caution: Install derails on exposed rail track only. Aldon derails are designed for cars and locomotives at slow switching speeds of 5 MPH or less. Product of Aldon® Company

Key Features

  • This product is manufactured by Aldon® Company.
  • Derails are emergency stopping devices designed to guide the wheels of a freight car or locomotive off the rails.
  • Hinged derails are lifted on and off the rail by hand or with lifting lever.
  • The blue derail sign is separately lifted and lowered by hand.
  • For more convenience consider the Pop-up Sign Holder for either 1-way or 2-way derails.
  • For use on wooden ties. Designed for freight cars and 4-axle locomotives operating at 5 mph or less. Do not use where 6-axle locomotives operate.