General Purpose Cranes

Jarvis Rail’s General Purpose Crane is used to support all railway work and is capable of lifting up to 12 tons. It can be used in tandem with another crane for lifting track panels and is particularly useful for switch and crossing work. This machine must always be loco hauled to site. Jarvis Rail’s GP cranes were manufactured by Plasser and Theurer and Cowan and Sheldon.

Machine Technical Data

Machine maker	Cowans & Sheldon
Description	General Purpose Crane
Capacity	12 Ton
Maximum speed (in train formation)	55 km per hour
Overall length	10555mm
Total height above rail level	3965mm
Overall width	2740mm
Bogie wheelbase	2000mm
Bogie centres	5000mm
Wheel diameter	952.5mm
Total weight	86400kg
Number of axles	4
Number of bogies	2
Brakes	Air brake and direct brake
Self propelled.	Yes (only on site)
Description of traction	Hydraulic
Manning level	1
Towing capability	140 tons (shunting purpose only)

Twin Jib Track Relaying Machine

These machines consist of two crane jibs mounted on a self propelled wagon. They can lift out heavy track panels and replace them with new prefabricated panels while working from an adjacent line. These machines require to be loco hauled to site.

Machine Technical Data

Machine maker	Cowans & Sheldon
Description	Twin Jib Tracklayer
Capacity	12.5 Tons
Maximum speed in train formation	55 km per hour
Overall length	16720mm
Total height above rail level	3965mm
Overall width	2650mm
Bogie wheelbase	2000mm
Bogie centres	11000mm
Wheel diameter	952.5mm
Total weight	86400kg
Number of axles	4
Number of bogies	2
Brakes	Air brake and direct brake
Self propelled?	Yes (only on site)
Description of traction	Hydraulic
Manning level	1
Towing capability	140 tons (shunting purpose only)