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Industrial Light Railways Industrial light railways have been out of fashion for many years for a variety of reasons. These have been partly lack of capacity, perceived lack of flexibility, antiquated and worn out equipment and simply because they have been considered old fashioned. However they can have considerable advantages particularly where special conditions apply. These are: Low ground pressure Minimal space requirement Minimal 'mess' Minimal impact on surroundings Environmentally friendly Easily removed Ideal underground Alan Keef Ltd. have been involved with this type of railway since our inception and have considerable expertise to offer. We manufacture a comprehensive range of diesel and electric locomotives suitable for most applications and can supply wagons and track materials to suit.

qwe		If you are considering an industrial light railway it should be taken into account in the overall planning of your operation. Such a railway operates best when materials are loaded or unloaded at reasonably fixed points. This way you will gain the greatest advantage from its use. In the past there has been a tendency to simply add it into an existing operation, not adapt it to changed circumstances and this has made the systems uneconomic in operation. The commonest rail gauge for this type of railway is 600mm (24") but larger gauges can be used where material quantities are large.     Printer Friendly Page...
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