Sand R2R 4×4 (Sand Rover)

The Sand Road2Rail 4×4 (formerly called Sand Rover) is a specialist Land Rover RRV for a full scale assault on leaf fall problems on track.

Using the Sand R2R 4×4 eliminates:

• ‘Wrong side track failure’ – signalling issues due to a contaminated railhead
• Track adhesion problems that cause train overshoots and delays due to poor traction on the rail

The Sand R2R 4×4 is equipped with:

Wire Brush Scrubbers

Wire brush scrubbers to clean leaves off the rail head.

A Leaf Vacuum

A leaf vacuum to quickly clear leaves of the track and a shredder to disburse debris away from the track.

• 200mm dia. 3m length suction hose
• Clips onto tailgate for effective removal into box body
• CCTV monitoring from cab of suction hoses
• 11 h.p. engine powered impellor mulches leaves for load compaction

Citrasolve ‘Orange Juice’ Applicator

Used to apply a citrus based detergent for breaking down the leaf contamination on the rail head.

• Can be stored on board with all the other attachments
• One nozzle per track (in cab controls)
• 12 volt pump 100 litre tank
• Wander hose with lance

Sandite/Dry Sand Applicator

Sandite or dry sand applicator to create adhesion on the railhead.

Sandite Applicator:

• IBC containers forklift into the rear body for fast refilling
• Application unaffected by forward speed
• On and off track loaded with 600l (1000kg) tank
• CCTV remote camera monitoring for sandite applicators/nozzles
• In cab operation of on/off lever

Dry Sand Applicator:

• Dry sand application from ‘sand bombs’
• In cab controls

All four pieces of equipment can be used or a combination of them, depending on the application and your preference.

The benefits of using the Sand R2R 4×4:

• Avoid manual application – clean the railhead and apply ‘citrasolve’ at the touch of a button from within the cab
• The flexibility to concentrate on problem areas by treating it several times quickly
• Maximum productivity at a low cost