The TSC trolley measures track geometry. The measurement
results include values of track gauge, cant, horizontal and vertical irregularities along with the calculated gradient and twist parameters.
Track measurement
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The trolley measures clearance and track geometry as well as records results of track condition visual inspections. The add-on provided with a laser range finder and mounted on the trolley enables measurements of structures and objects having sizes in excess of 10 mm, including, light signals, tunnels, platforms, intertrack spaces as well as the height of the contact wire, poles and other elements located within 7 metres away from the track axis. The trolley is easy to use and has a modular design enabling its transport by one person and fixing on a track in less than 5 minutes. In addition, the possibility of using the trolley on any track gauge significantly increases work productivity.
Measurement results such as values of width, cant, horizontal and vertical irregularities, covered distances and GPS positions are recorded in the device memory on a real-time basis. Clearance measurements are performed by the operator aiming the laser beam at a selected point (after stopping the trolley). After a measurement, the trolley control panel display presents the position of a point being measured in relation to the track axis. Measurement results along with locations of related objects are saved in the device memory.
The trolley can be easily and quickly (ca. 26 kg in weight) removed from a track to allow the safe passage of trains. Measurements can be instantly resumed without calibration or zeroing.
The trolley meets the requirements of the EN 13848-4 standard. Measurement results generated by the trolley are consistent with the requirements of the Polish Railway Lines (PKP PLK).
Measurement results such as values of width, cant, horizontal and vertical irregularities, covered distances and GPS positions are recorded in the device memory on a real-time basis. Clearance measurements are performed by the operator aiming the laser beam at a selected point (after stopping the trolley). After a measurement, the trolley control panel display presents the position of a point being measured in relation to the track axis. Measurement results along with locations of related objects are saved in the device memory.
The trolley can be easily and quickly (ca. 26 kg in weight) removed from a track to allow the safe passage of trains. Measurements can be instantly resumed without calibration or zeroing.
The trolley meets the requirements of the EN 13848-4 standard. Measurement results generated by the trolley are consistent with the requirements of the Polish Railway Lines (PKP PLK).

The trolley is provided with a colourful backlit display and a comfortable keyboard (typical of other GRAW products). Measurement results and information about exceedings of allowed values are perfectly visible even at night. Dedicated keys of typical defects facilitate the recording and annotation of cracks in welds or rails, missing bolts, sleepers requiring replacement etc.

The trolley control panel can be removed, facilitating the overview of results after the completion of measurements. The transfer of data to a PC is performed via a USB Pendrive.
The trolley is supplied with the GeoTEC System software (for PCs) enabling, among other things, the graphic presentation and comparison of measurement results as well as the printing of measurement reports or calculating typical track quality factors. Measurement results are also available in the tabular form containing track defect locations. Measurement data can be exported in MS Word, MS Excel and PDF formats. In addition, the software makes it possible to save clearance measurement results in the DXF format, compare objects with the track clearance, automatically identify points of collision and print reports concerning rail profiles.
The trolley is supplied with the GeoTEC System software (for PCs) enabling, among other things, the graphic presentation and comparison of measurement results as well as the printing of measurement reports or calculating typical track quality factors. Measurement results are also available in the tabular form containing track defect locations. Measurement data can be exported in MS Word, MS Excel and PDF formats. In addition, the software makes it possible to save clearance measurement results in the DXF format, compare objects with the track clearance, automatically identify points of collision and print reports concerning rail profiles.
Specifications
Measured parameters | Track gauge, cant, vertical irregularities, horizontal irregularities, track clearance measurement |
Measurement increment | 0.5 m; 0.25 m |
Ranges | Track gauge: -15 ÷ +50 mm of the nominal value |
Cant: ±200 mm | |
Vertical irregularities: ±2 mm | |
Horizontal irregularities: ±5 mm | |
Track clearance: up to 8 m | |
Accuracy | Track gauge: from ±0.5 mm |
Cant: ±1.5 mm | |
Vertical irregularities: ±0.2 mm | |
Horizontal irregularities: ±0.2 mm | |
Track clearance: ±5 mm | |
Operating conditions | Temperature: -20 ÷45 °C |
Humidity: 15 ÷ 85%, no condensation | |
Memory capacity | 60 000 km or 36 millions of clearance measurement points |
Weight | 23.6 kg |
Functionality | Trolley records the measurement route using the on-board GPS receiver |
Display legible even in direct sunlight, as well as in the tunnel; visual signalling of exceedings | |
Durable battery lasting up to 10 hours of continuous operation (optionally, the trolley may be equipped with the hot swappable external batteries) | |
Transferring of the measurement data to the PC via a USB Pendrive | |
Software for printing measurement reports, archiving and comparing measurement results | |
Clearance measurement technology | Laser range finder with two degrees of freedom – makes measurement possible of thin elements (even below 5 mm), like elements of railway signalisation |
Optionally available | Replaceable batteries making continuous operation possible |
Availability | The trolley is available for all track gauges, e.g.: 914, 1000, 1067, 1435, 1520, 1524, 1600, 1668, 1676 mm |
Data formats | PDF, MS Word, MS Excel, DXF |
Calculated parameters | Width gradient |
Track twist | |
Horizontal and vertical irregularities on a chord of up to 20 m |