Contact line installation – Mainline contact lines
The FMW 503 catenary installation wagon is used for the installation of new build and renewal of mainline and regional overhead line systems. A mechanized overhead electrification assembly train consisting of FMW 503 catenary assembly wagons, drum wagons with 6 drum stands and a locomotive. Alternatively, the Zeck unit is used instead of the drum wagons.
Functional Characteristics
Complex installation of contact line systems
Installation of railway power systems
Laying of cables and conductors
Dismantling the old installations
The platform and the side work platform can be extended hydraulically
Integrated workshop in the vehicle
Technical specifications
Drive
diesel locomotive (requires traction vehicle driver and work train driver)
Maximum speed (on transfer)
100 km/h
Height above top of rail
4,600 mm (transport position)
Electric power supply unit
20 kVA
Operation
from platform or externally
Hydraulic guide rollers
Yes
Interior
machine room, workshop, store, recreation room
Main platform
Floor area
16 m x 1,7 m
Height
4.29 m – 6.79 m, above top of rail
Traverse platform
Serviceable floor area
3,1 m x 1,3m
Height
3,97 m – 6,47 m above top of rail
Drum wagon
Speed (self-propelled)
100 km/h
Carrying cable traction
max. traction force 10 kN
Contact wire traction
max. traction force 2.5 kN
Six drums, mechanically braked, crane for loading and unloading drums, auxiliary unit for the crane
