Hydraulic Aluminum Crossover Bridge

Installation of a crossover bridge

A Crossover Bridge will be a huge timesaver in your shop. With a push of a button, your workers can safely move across shop locations and not waste that time or risking injury walking up and down ramps and stairs.

This installation shows how the bridge we installed 10 years earlier was salvaged from a location that was shut down and modified for its new home.

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The pump was mounted under the concrete ramp.
After we refurbished the hydraulics and pins and a new paint job
We had to design an anchor stand for the bridge since this metal grating deck was not suitable for mounting the bridge


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The stand also served as our pump mounting location under the bridge.

 

 
 

Cooling System Test Kit 5S Tool management

Storage for Locomotive Cooling System Tools.

Complete kit for testing rolling hand truck.

What tools are needed for cooling system testing?

  • Water regulator
  • Fill neck fixture
  • Valve
  • Hose with nipple
  • Hose wrap keeper

If your team is spending shop time looking for these tools, you need this storage solution.

Blue Steel Catalog# SH10040

Hand Truck for Locomotive cooling system testing tool storage.

Tools are sold separately.

sales@bluesteelco.net  Call us at 800-377-2109

GE and EMD Cooling System Test Kit Tool Dolly
Locate and roll all your tools needed to test cooling system pressure.

GE and EMD Cooling System Test Kit Tool Dolly
Blue Steel Railroad Industry Standard Tools and Equipment.

Hose Keepers for Dolly or tool board

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Truck Upfit for the Road Crew-Keeping Safe

Road Crew Truck Upfit

This crew hits the road in the rain, wind, or snow, they deserve the same work-safe environment as does the shop crew.

We were tasked with securing all the required tools for the job. We designed a special slide for the derailer since it is so heavy and requires a reach and lift with your back extended.  Is this OSHA’s number one back strain position?  It may be, but now the slide mechanism pulls it out so it is a straight arm lift position.  Next came securing brake shoes,  Derail Locks, MU hoses, buggy bars, and brooms.

The first truck we did was old but we completely emptied and cleaned out the bed for layout.

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Almost as lovely as when it was new just a little more character.

Locomotive Truck Coil Spring Alignment Tool

Locomotive Coil Spring Alignment Tool

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Aligning the coil spring and keeping your hands out of the danger zone.

When aligning the springs when installing a traction motor calls for some extra reach and keeping safe.

This tool allows for you to correct the spring alignment without taking the risk of injury if the motor moves.

Blue SteelCo Part Number SHTL10045

Lightweight Aluminum Construction with Rubber Grip

 

For more information call 800-377-2109  Email Sales@bluesteelco.net

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Pegboard Hook Hanger

3-1/2″ Long Square Hole Pegboard Hook Hanger

Now available in stock, pegboard hangers that don’t fall off the board when you grab your tools.  These Heavy Duty hangers are able to hold your larger tools with no problem.

Catalog# TLB10248 3-1/2″ Post w/60 Deg bend for Square Hole Pegboards.

 

3/8 Post Heavy Duty Pegboard hanger

heavy duty pegboard hooks
Industrial Grade Pegboard Hangers

For more info please call us. 800-377-2109 or email: sales@bluesteelco.net

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EMD Air Compressor Drive Shaft Stand

EMD Air Compressor Drive Shaft stand

Adjustable drive shaft stands will simplify shaft alignment.

Our Blue SteelCo, Inc. compressor shaft alignment stand features steel construction and an Acme-threaded shaft, along with a bronze adjusting nut, making alignment straightforward. Gone are the days of fumbling with wires, wood blocks, and risking back strain just to achieve the right angle for installing the Drive Shaft.

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EMD Air Compressor Drive Shaft Concept

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EMD Air Compressor Shaft Stand

 

For more information please give us a call 800-377-2109 sales@bluesteelco.net

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Locomotive Bell

Restored and Mounted Locomotive Bell

We perform a wide variety of fabrication jobs here at Blue Steel.  The only regret I have about this one is that we did not document it very well and take a lot more photos.

An old crusty locomotive bell was given to us to restore and mount.  There was no desire for it to ring as it would only be sitting atop a granite monument with the bronze plaques with the names of workers at this facility.  In addition, the clapper was missing so we would have to fashion one from metal.  We had 2 specific goals, it needed to be shiny and it needed to be secure.  These old brass bells are a hot item to sell online!

After a trip to the polisher, it received a clear coat to prevent it from tarnishing.  We built a powder coated steel cradle that would bolt through the metal frame of the monument.  Under the bell-shaped finial is a locking pin that secured the bell to the frame.  As you can tell from the photos I kept the bell at my home until we delivered it.  Something this shiny draws a lot of attention.

Blue Steel Company, Inc.  800-377-2109

sales@bluesteelco.net

 

 

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Polished Locomotive Bell

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Polished Bell with Stand

 

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Blue Steel Next Gen Tool Cart

Next Gen Tool Cart

Kaizen, 5S Heavy Duty Tool Carts

Blue Steel Co., Inc. Catalog #SH10322

The most versatile tool cart for your tool organization.

You know how it goes, every department weighs in about the workflow, tool layout and the decision is made.  Toolboards and carts are fabricated and delivered, then some tool manufacturing company modifies their tool.  Now what?  Cutting wheel and rattle can come out and the maintenance department gets to modify all the system carts.

Not with our carts, you can remove and replace all the hangers on the tool boards quickly and easily. Layout changes and new tools can be added quickly

The large cart shown here is about 88″ long with 48″ high panels.  The width is approx, 34″   Provisions for pushing the cart, lift with forks, lift with an overhead crane.

You can buy the pegboard panels separately HERE.

 

Industrial Pegboard

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Pegboard Cart, custom tool hangers

 

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Catalog #SH10322 Next Gen Tool Cart

Steel Constructed frame with 12 gauge, Hot Dipped Galvanized Pegboard 88″ Long x 48″ high on 2 sides

DESCRIPTION: Pegboard available in Sq. Hole or Round Hole configuration. Holders are sold separately and light-duty holders are available for suitable applications.

 

Contact Blue Steel to Order.

800-377-2109

sales@bluesteelco.net

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