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We are of the largest integrated diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry.
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
BUSINESS SEGMENTS

All BUSINESS SEGMENTS

ROLLING STOCK

INFRASTRUCTURE

RAIL TECHNOLOGY

ENGINES

RECYCLING

GLOBAL LOCATIONS

ROLLING STOCK

All ROLLING STOCK

Locomotives

Locomotive Services

Locomotive Components

Locomotive Electronics

New & Reconditioned Freight Cars

Freight Car Services

Freight Car Parts

Locomotive Leasing
We set the pace in diversified locomotive services, with locomotive rebuilding and repair facilities spanning the globe. From wreck repairs, painting, rewiring, retrofitting or rebuilding to maintenance and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) inspections, our stateside locations can ensure your fleet stays rolling.

Freight Car Parts
Progress Rail is one of the largest global suppliers of new and reconditioned freight car components for Class I railroads, shortlines, freight car manufacturers and private freight car owners. Our available freight car components include, but are not limited to: freight car wheels, axles, bearings, bolsters, side frames, couplers, yokes, brake beams, draft gears and single car test devices.

INFRASTRUCTURE

All INFRASTRUCTURE

Trackwork

Fasteners

Rail Welding

Rail Services

Signaling

Maintenance-Of-Way Equipment

Maintenance-Of-Way Equipment
Since Kershaw® became part of our family in 1998, Progress Rail has been a global supplier of a comprehensive line of Maintenance-of-Way (MOW) equipment, providing machines to help maintain rail infrastructure around the world.

Signaling
Progress Rail has long been a signaling provider, designing wayside and highway crossing systems for railroads since 1992. Our signal engineering and asset protection are just some of the many ways we can help your business.

RAIL TECHNOLOGY

All RAIL TECHNOLOGY

PR Uptime® Suite

TALOS™ Train Automation

Energy Management

PowerView Event Recorder

Predictive Condition Monitoring Systems

Ultrasonic Impact Technology

Lithium-Ion Battery

PR Uptime® Suite
PR Uptime® combines our Locomotive Monitoring Center (LMC) experts, Uptime Cloud for secure data distribution and storage, Uptime Connect for data collection and transmission and Uptime Analytics to create measurable value in the shop, in the yard and on the track. How can Progress Rail help your company today?

TALOS™ Train Automation
TALOS™ Train Automation leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to encode locomotive engineer behavior, analyze train runs, and optimize train operation. Let us know how Progress Rail can help you automate your trains today.

ENGINES

All ENGINES

Locomotive Engines

Marine & Stationary Engines

Engine Product Support

Natural Gas Solutions

CAT® Engines for Rail

Engine Product Support
With a focus on power, performance and innovation, Progress Rail, through its iconic EMD® brand, has been a premier provider of diesel-electric locomotive technology for nearly 100 years. EMD® locomotives comprise a majority of the active worldwide fleet, leading the company to develop a variety of unique OEM aftermarket (replacement) parts.

Marine & Stationary Engines
The simple and robust design of our two-cycle engine has stood the test of time by adapting to new demands and requirements. We continue to build on this legacy, with a commitment to increased performance, durability, reliability and maintainability.

RECYCLING

All RECYCLING

Recycling

Recycling
Sustainability is not only a highlight of Our Values in Action as a part of Caterpillar – it is an action we take into account every day in the communities where we live and work – whether recycling end-of-life components, railroad materials or repowering or refurbishing a locomotive. We continuously examine ways to create innovative and sustainable products and improve our processes to maintain our standing as a rail industry leader.

GLOBAL LOCATIONS

All GLOBAL LOCATIONS

North America

South America

Australia

Africa

Middle East & North Africa

Europe

Asia

Australia
With coverage spanning across 23 locations throughout Australia, Progress Rail serves as a leader in rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for Australia and the Southeast Asian markets.

Middle East & North Africa
Through operations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Progress Rail tailors its deep industry expertise to local markets to deliver world-class rolling stock, infrastructure and diesel engine solutions.
SERVICES & CUSTOMER SUPPORT
SERVICES & CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Contract Maintenance & Customer Performance

Shortlines & Industrials

Customer Service

Owner Operator Training

Parts & Components

Rail Equipment

Supply Chain

Rail Services

Rail Technology

Recycling

Customer Service
Meeting our customer needs. Today, tomorrow and for the future.

Contract Maintenance & Customer Performance
Contract Maintenance & Customer Performance ensures your locomotive fleet is not only expertly maintained to OEM standards, but also meets proper regulatory requirements. Progress Rail currently performs locomotive maintenance service around the world. Progress Rail’s locomotive maintenance services can save fleet owners up to 15 percent or more over a locomotive’s life cycle.

KERSHAW® 35-14 DOUBLE BROOM

The Kershaw® 35-14 has two broom attachments. The rear-mounted broom is reversible.

DOWNLOAD BROCHURE

Kershaw® Ballast Regulator Model 60 Sand Remover

KERSHAW® 35-14 DOUBLE BROOM

Progress Rail’s Maintenance-of-Way (MOW) division was born out of the movement toward mechanization in the railroad industry and introduced the first Kershaw^® Ballast Regulator in 1945. Today, Progress Rail supplies Kershaw^® MOW equipment, providing machines to all Class I railroads, transit and short lines and contractors around the world.

The Kershaw^® 35-14 has two broom attachments. The rear-mounted broom is reversible.

Kershaw® Ballast Regulator Model 60 Sand Remover

he Kershaw® 35-14 has two broom attachments. The rear-mounted broom is reversible.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Frame: Welded construction using tubular steel and structural steel cross members. Equipped with turntable.

Weight: 43,200 lbs.

Engine: Caterpillar^® C7.1 250 @ 2200 rpm Tier IV Final

Propel System: Hydrostatic drive, variable displacement pump, variable displacement motor standard with two-speed shift on the go. Travel speed 35 mph.

Transmission and Axles: Propel motor powers two-speed transmission. Dual propeller shafts, two (2) spring-mounted industrial type axles equipped with no spin differential. Gear ratio is 6.14:1. Axle bearings do not require external lubrication. Single control handle controls speed and direction in each range.

Wheels and Brakes: 28" cast steel wheels bolted to each axle, clasp brakes (two brake shoes per wheel). Service brakes; air applied/spring released. Parking brakes; spring applied/air released.

Electrical System: 24 volt dc negative ground, two 205 amp/hour batteries, color coded and numbered wiring.

Air System: Air compressor, engine oil lubricated cam shaft driven, water-cooled, 20 ft. (566 liters) free air volume @ 2200 rpm. System pressure is 100 psi (6.8 atm), 613 in. 3 (9.8 liters) air tank. Service brakes are controlled by a manually-operated dump valve. System is also equipped with a dual tone air horn, safety relief vavle.

Hydraulic System: Engine-powered triple pump drive with hydrostatic propel pump and pumps for controls and brooms. Control circuit includes electrically actuated control valves and remote-mounted oil cooler. 100 mesh suction screens and 10 micron return filters. Fluid level indicators equipped with vandalism protection. Electric emergency pump to operate selected circuits. Filler cap on tank equipped with means for attaching padlock.

Cab: Fully enclosed, insulated safety glass windshield & rear windows, dome light, front windshiel wiper and pivoting adjustable seat, two variable speed 6" fans. Equipped with sealed beam lights. Access to cab from either side of machine. Equipped with self-contained hydraulically driven air conditioner/heater/pressurizer. Walkway equipped with safety chains. All attachment locks are operable from cab.

Capacities: Fuel 122.5 gallon (464 liters), hydraulic: 98 gallons (371 liters), engine crankcase: 12 qt. (11 liters), cooling system: 24 qt. (22.7 liters), pump drive: 4 1/2 qt. (4.2 liters) transmission: 2 qt. (1.9 liters) *Add 2 qts. (1.9 liters) for filter.

KERSHAW® MOW OVERVIEW

Power, performance, and Innovation - Progress Rail's MOW equipment. Progress Rail offers a wide variety of Maintenance of Way equipment meeting the needs of customers in many different climates and situations. -Sand Remover -Snow Fighter -Kribber Adzer -Shoulder Ballast Cleaner -One-Pass Ballast Regulator -4600 Ballast Regulator -Tie Replacer -Tie Crane

PARTS HOTLINE: 1-888-660-5252

SERVICE HOTLINE: 1-833-537-7782

KERSHAW® PARTS CATALOG

A customer-focused website dedicated to all Kershaw® machines, allowing you to search for machine-specific parts, build parts lists and view individual parts for accurate parts ordering. All related operational and maintenance manuals, parts manuals and service bulletins are available for immediate download.

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