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We design and manufacture a wide range of Railway Products employing diverse techniques and capabilities. The areas we specialise in are: Precision Engineering | Machining | Hydraulics | Fabrication | Small Part Steel (OLE) Production | Specialised Signalling Product Manufacture Electronic & Electro-Mechanical Assembly | Re-engineering. Hover over our categories for more info.

AWS MAGNETS
& METALWORK

AWS MAGNETS
& METALWORK

Our manufactured range includes Standard and Extra Strength inductors right through to the mounting plates, shields and metal work. These can be supplied with plug coupler receptacles and internal diodes as standard.

HYDRAULICS

HYDRAULICS

Fully interchangeable re-engineered and manufactured power pack with newly designed component parts facilitating operation and increasing product life. The new motor provides a 40% power increase and a 30% reduction in operating current.

SIGNALS

SIGNALS

We continue to design and manufacture a whole spectrum of Railway Signals, for both the UK and the Global Markets ranging from traditional Colour Light Signals, Junction Route Indicators and Fibre Optic Signals through to LED solutions.

TRANSFORMERS
& RECTIFIERS

TRANSFORMERS
& RECTIFIERS

We produce a wide range of Transformers and Transformer Rectifiers from 10 VA to 15 KVA and from 110V to 650V, which comply to the latest specifications and where applicable include low and ultra low inrush current (LIC and ULIC) manufacture.

IMPEDANCE
BONDS

IMPEDANCE
BONDS

Type 3, for use on lines having DC electric traction at 600 to 1500 volts with a continuous rating of 3000 amps DC per bond. Suitable for use on 50HZ double track circuit or audio frequency track circuits.

LIGHT ENGINE

LIGHT ENGINE

The Mk 3 retro-fit LED Light Engine now encompasses both AC and DC capability and provides all of the reliability and long-life benefits of LEDs without the requirement to change the complete signal, thus significantly reducing costs.

DISCONNECTION
BOXES

DISCONNECTION
BOXES

From a simple stake-mounted 4 way disconnection box to a wall-mounted 40 way, all are manufactured from stainless steel to prolong life, resist corrosion and heat damage alongside strength to weight advantages

TUBULAR
STRETCHER BAR

STRETCHER BAR

Developed for greater safety, improved performance and reduced whole-life cost to replace the 'fixed' and 'adjustable' stretcher bars in new and existing installations. The bar is a cold drawn steel tube connected to a motion unit at either end

OVERHEAD LINE

OVERHEAD LINE

The recent investment coupled with our proven capability and skill set has provided us the opportunity to actively compete within this area with efficient and cost effective manufacture of component parts.

MISCELLANEOUS

MISCELLANEOUS

We manufacture a wide range of miscellaneous railway items, including fabricated products, the full Cable Caddy system and spares, as well as signalling consumables such as lamp holders, TPWS links and terminal blocks.

We would like to know how we can help you? We’ve built some great relationships over the years and we do that with great communication. So, it would be great to hear from you and learn more about your business. Equally, if you have any questions for us or would like to enquire about any of our services or products please get in touch.

Or, call us on
+44 (0)161 945 5567