Brookville Equipment Corp. recently unveiled the Mining Flat Car. The company said it was developed over the course of the last year in close collaboration with mining customers. The 26-ft-long flat deck car weighs 13 tons and can hold a maximum capacity of 20 tons with the ability to negotiate 20-foot horizontal and 150-foot vertical turns.
The flat car comes standard with a smooth plate deck surface. A solid-axle wheelset provides durability and gives it the ability to negotiate a 20-ft curve. Sealed bearings protect against the harsh operating conditions found underground. The car has an adjustable coupler height of 9.5 in. to 13.5 in. from the top of rail. It uses Willison style 25-in. shank couplers. Optional features include draft gear and a diamond plate deck.
“Brookville remains committed to serving its mining customers through the development of new, reliable products, adding value to the hardworking crews in a critical industry,” said Rick Graham, president, Brookville. “Beyond the tangible value and utility, a reliable flat car can add to the maintenance and operation of a mine, developing fleets of flat cars for our mining customers will simplify lifecycle management, with Brookville capable of serving as a single source of aftermarket support for rail fleets in the industry.”
Brookville and Blackhawk Mining have agreed to onsite testing and validation for the pilot unit at one of Blackhawk’s mines. The rigorous testing process is currently underway and will continue over the next few months.
This flat car is modeled as a flat car deck trailer and is designed to be hauled by locomotives through the mines to transport equipment or other operations and maintenance supplies. Brookville said it is currently accepting orders for 2024 deliveries for Flat Cars. A sales manager is also available to talk about other locomotive or personnel carrier needs.
