1. business and industrial
2. company
3. annual report

ACCUTRACK PRODUCT SOLUTIONS
Switch Machines
Alstom offers the most complete line of switch machines
which includes state of the art wayside and yard machines for
railroad, transit and commuter properties.
GM4000A
Latest technology: adaptable to nearly all site-specific requirements
without electrical wiring or layout changes.
• Ease of use: easy to install, operate and maintain.
• Modular: fewer components, ideal for training new workforce.
• Universal: drop-in replacement for most industry machines.
•
•
Manual: P2496.
Model 6
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Robust: rugged, most reliable yard machine in the industry.
Long service time: average life of 20+ years.
Versatile: designed for all yard applications.
Faster: two operating speeds available (0.5 sec or 1.5 sec).
Dependable: exclusive trailing mechanism prevents damage to machine,
and allows for immediate reversing of position.
New: now available with 2-wire and 5-wire electrical control.
Manual: P1383.
Model 5 Series
Trusted: the largest install base of any switch machine in North America.
• Time tested: average machine life of 20+ years.
• Proven: robust motor and drive system with dependable operation in extreme weather conditions.
• Manual: P1293.
•
Alstom offers the technological expertise, industry commitment
and longstanding experience that your property needs.
•
•
•
•
•
Delivering safe, proven switch machine products and solutions since 1904.
First-rate switch machine design team with trusted industry experience.
Products assembled in the USA, with an experienced union workforce.
Designs meet AREMA and FRA industry recommendations.
Machines assembled in a state of the art manufacturing facility.
Switch Machines
ACCUTRACK PRODUCT SOLUTIONS
Switch Machines
The Industry Standard
Our product designs are founded on a rigorous
quality process. Manufacturing is carefully
monitored to control and detect any nonconformity. Overall, our product reliability is a
result of continuous improvement that stems
from valuable field experience and customer
feedback.
Only Alstom can deliver true OEM parts that
meet important dimensional and material
specifications for safe machine operation.
Trust Alstom with all your switch machine
needs, including remanufacturing!
GM4000A Switch Machine being tested at the Rochester, NY facility
abcd Switch Machine Products
GM4000A
Overview
Typical Rail Property Application
Single Control: Hand Crank only
Dual Control: Hand Crank & Hand Throw
Internal Controller
Internal Point Detection
Latch-Out
Thrust (lbs.) max
Power Wiring
Control Voltage
Motor Voltage
Operating Time (approx.): 24 volts
Operating Time (approx.): 110 volts
Length x Width x Height (inches)
Throw Distance (inches)
Magnetic Detent
Dynamic Snubbing
Mechanical Clutch
Example Part Numbers
Alstom's Flagship Product. Universal
machine, latest technology, lowest
maintenance. Ideal for new workforce
training. Replaces all industry machines
without electrical or mechanical interface
changes.
5E
5F
5G
5H
Model 6
5T
Alstom's traditional series of mainline products. Reliable/heavy- The industry standard for trailable
duty Motors, standard design for all Class-1 Railroads & Transit yard applications! The most reliable
properties.
product with an average life of 30
Years. High-Thrust Option, No
Hydraulics.
Low-profile subway machine.
Introduced in 1903, and remains the
reliable workhorse of the Largest
Transit property in the world.
Mainline
Mainline
Mainline
Mainline
Mainline
Yard
Subway
Single or Dual Control
Single Control
Dual Control
Single Control
Dual Control
Single Control
Single Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
4000 +
2, 3, 4, and 5 wire
8-36 VDC
will operate at 50-Hz, 60-Hz, or 100-Hz AC
Universal: 16-160 AC & DC
16 sec.
3.5 sec.
64 x 37 x 8.125
6.5"
Not Required
Not Required
Not Required (electronic)
WMARWTEBCLBKNE (Railroad)
or
WMCRWDENBNBNNA (Transit)
Yes
3800
3 wire
Yes
3800
3 wire
Yes
Yes
3800
4 wire
Yes
Yes
3800
4 wire
1750 or 2250
2 or 3 wire
600
3 wire
-
-
10 or 24 VDC
10 or 24 VDC
24 or 110 DC
24 or 110 DC
24 or 110 DC
24 or 110 DC
14 sec
14 sec
14 sec
14 sec
3.5 sec.
3.5 sec.
3.5 sec.
3.5 sec.
68 x 35 x 9.5 68 x 35 x 12.75 80 x 35 x 9.5 80 x 35 x 12.75
6"
6"
6"
6"
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
54519-015-18
54505-011-50
or
54529-011-21 54504-015-35
or
54519-015-06
54505-011-31
-
-
110 DC or AC
.5 or 1.25 sec.
59.25 x 39.25 x 9.5
5.5"
Yes
Optional
110 DC
3 sec
64 x 33 x 8
6"
Yes
Yes
45506-011-02
or
45506-011-11
52500-004-08
For more information
please contact Alstom Signaling:
Alstom Signaling
1025 John Street
West Henrietta, NY 14586
Phone: 1-800-717-4477
Visit us online:
www.alstomsignalingsolutions.com
Information contained in this document is indicative only. No representation or warranty is given or should be relied on that it is complete or correct or will apply to any
particular project. This will depend on the technical and commercial circumstances. It is provided without liability and is subject to change without notice. Reproduction,
use or disclosure to third parties, without express written authority, is strictly prohibited. Alstom contributes to the protection of the environment. This leaflet is printed on
environmentally friendly paper. Rev. 03/20/2015