Model PTW1 - Portable in-Motion Train Weighing System Brochure

The Weighwell PTW1 is a portable, in-motion train weighing system. The PTW1 allows the ‘in-motion’ weighing of individual wheels, axles, wagons (railcars) and trains and can be carried to the rail by two people and installed within 15 minutes. Launched in 1997 the PTW1 underwent rigorous testing with Railtrack (now Network Rail) at their ‘Virtual Quarry’, which emphasised the benefit of a portable train weighing system over a fixed one. Insufficient loading on one side can cause the flange to climb over the railhead, which will impact the lateral offset of the load. Our PTW1 can help identify wagons which are side loaded outside of operator set tolerances and can also provide overall gross weights.