94025

WHITING
125 TON DROP TABLE SYSTEM
for
SEC Railway

This quotation consists of two sections:

- Pages 2 to 7 is the Commercial Offer
- Pages 8 to 34 is the Technical Offer

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 COMMERCIAL BUDGET OFFER
Item Description Qty BUDGET Price USD
1 Whiting 125 -Ton Drop Table system One $1,450,000.00
as described in the attached (1) (One Million Four Hundred Fifty
Thousand Dollars)
Specification P94025 ExWorks
Grimsby Ontario.
2 Packaging of equipment for One $30,000.00
seaworthy travel. (1) (Thirty Thousand Dollars)
3 Shipping of equipment to the nearest One TBD
port in India. (1)
4 Installation Consultation, consisting One $100,000.00
of a pre-visit to inspect the finished pit (1) (One Hundred Thousand Dollars)
and the installation visit for up to 18
days with a Mechanical and Electrical
Technicians.
Commissioning and Training will
occur at the same time our technicians
are on site.
5 Recommended Spare Parts One $75,000.00
(1) (Seventy Five Thousand Dollars)

PRICING:
Pricing shown is in USD.
All prices subject to the addition of any tax levied which Whiting at any time is required
to pay or collect by reason of the sale of the equipment and/or services listed.
Insurance, duties, taxes and other customs related charges not included. All import
duties, taxes, brokerage, port and customs clearing charges are to Customer’s account.

GENERAL DELIVERY TIME LINE:

- Engineering completed drawings: 2 months from PO date
- Start and completion of Drop Table: 7 months from drawing approval date
- Packing: 1 week
- Installation of drop table: Up to 18 days
The general time line from order to completion ready for shipment for the Drop Table is
usually 9 months depending on the final chosen Drop table system design. Please note
that this general time line is subject to change based on the Engineering and Production
schedules at time of an order.
We will work to try to accommodate any alternate required deliveries.

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TERMS OF PAYMENT:
Progressive payments through 100% against a sight, confirmed, irrevocable letter of
credit in our favour with the Toronto-Dominion Bank by swift at
TDOMCATTMTL. This letter of credit should be established at time purchase order is
sent to us, is to provide for partial shipments, and should be valid for a period of at least
thirty (30) days beyond our quoted delivery date.
Progressive Payments will be:
- 10% with Purchase Order
- 25% with issue of Engineering Approval drawings
- 25% mid fabrication
- 35% at time equipment is ready to ship
- 5% after installation & commissioning (but not to exceed 3 months after
shipping.)
Alternate Progressive Payment Schedules are available.

WARRANTY:
The warranty is 18 months from Delivery from our factory or 12 months after
installation, whichever is earlier.
Extended Warranties are available based on an annual inspection contract.

Please note that the equipment will be designed and built by our Handling Specialty
Manufacturing Ltd company.

We thank you for the opportunity of allowing Whiting to submit our proposal. Should
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

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 WHITING TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

ACCEPTANCE OF THIS CONTRACT IS EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED UPON ASSENT TO ALL OF THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN. ANY ADDITIONAL, DIFFERENT OR CONTRARY PROVISIONS
CONTAINED IN ANY ORDER FORM OR ANY OTHER WRITING PURPORTING TO BE AN OFFER, ACCEPTANCE
OR CONTRACT, OR ANY PART THEREOF, SHALL NOT BECOME PART OF THE CONTRACT UNLESS AGREED
TO IN WRITING SIGNED BY HANDLING SPECIALTY (THE “SELLER”). IN ANY CASE, ACCEPTANCE OF ANY
GOODS DELIVERED HEREUNDER SHALL CONSTITUTE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
STATED HEREIN, WHETHER OR NOT BUYER SHALL HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT OF THIS SALES
ORDER. THE PROPOSAL IS SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACCEPTANCE WITHIN THIRTY (30)
DAYS FROM ITS DATE.

2. PRICES AND TAXES:

Prices furnished by Seller do not include sales, use, excise or similar taxes applicable to the goods sold hereunder. Any taxes
or assessments imposed by any taxing authority shall be added to the purchase price to be paid hereunder, and Buyer shall
reimburse Seller for the amount of such tax, including any fine, penalty, interest or assessment immediately upon presentation
of a bill therefore. Unless otherwise stated herein, all sales shall be F.C.A. Seller’s shipping point(s).

3. TERMS OF PAYMENT:
The terms of payment shall be in accordance with Seller’s final offer number referenced in Seller’s acknowledgment of
receipt of Buyer’s Purchase Order. Past due payments shall bear interest computed monthly at a rate of 2% above prime rate.
Buyer agrees to pay all costs and expenses incurred by Seller in collection of amounts due hereunder, including, without
limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees.

4. SECURITY INTEREST:
Buyer hereby grants to Seller a security interest in the goods (and proceeds thereof) delivered under this contract to secure
payment of the purchase price of same. In event of any default in payment when due (including any accelerated payment as
herein authorized), Seller shall have all the rights and remedies of a secured party under applicable law. Seller is authorized,
in its discretion, to file one or more financing statements naming the Buyer as debtor and Seller as secured party and
indicating therein the goods as items of collateral. Buyer further agrees to execute, within 5 days following any request by
Seller, such financing statements as Seller shall require for filing or recording this security agreement. Alternatively, a
financing statement may be filed without Buyer’s signature on the basis of this security agreement where allowed by law.
Buyer warrants that no financing statement or like document covering the goods on file and that Buyer will not file or
authorize or permit to be filed in any jurisdiction any such financing statement or like document covering the goods, in which
Seller is not named as the sole secured party, prior to payment of the full purchase price hereunder.
Seller shall retain title to the goods until Seller has received full payment of the purchase price, interest and other changes
hereunder. Counterclaims not accepted by Seller shall not entitle Buyer to withhold payment or set off such claims against
the amounts due Seller hereunder.

5. DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE OF GOODS:

Delivery dates refer to the time when it is estimated that the goods will be ready for shipment at the point of delivery and are
contingent upon fulfillment by Buyer of its obligations hereunder, in particular the punctual receipt by Seller of all payments
therefore due. Partial deliveries by Seller shall be permitted. When the goods or any part thereof are ready for delivery and
the contemplated delivery cannot be made for any cause referred to in Section 7, Seller may store such goods at Buyer’s
expense, including demurrage, preparation for storage, storage charges, insurance and handling, such costs shall be payable by
Buyer upon submission of invoices therefore. Seller shall deliver such goods when conditions permit and upon payment by
Buyer of all amounts due.
The goods shall be installed by and at the risk and expense of Buyer. Any assistance by Seller or its representatives in the
installation of the goods shall be provided only in accordance with such separate terms as may be agreed upon in writing.
Buyer shall inform Seller in writing of any defect in the goods or any failure to meet contract specifications within 10 days
after the goods are put into service, but not more than 30 days after delivery to Buyer.
Risk of loss of the goods shall pass to Buyer upon Seller’s delivery or tender of delivery of the goods at the specified point of
delivery or, if delivery is delayed pursuant to Section 5 or Section 7, upon movement of the goods to storage.

6. BREACH OF CONTRACT
Prompt payment is of the essence of this contract and a default in any payment shall, at the option of Seller, operate as a
breach of the entire contract. Should the buyer fail to make timely payments or otherwise breach the terms cited herein, the
Seller, upon written notice to the buyer, at its option and without incurring any liability, may divert or prevent the delivery of
shipments en route to Buyer and may in addition either (1) cancel the unfilled portion of this contract, or (2) require from the
Buyer advance payment of security for payment satisfactory to Seller before making any further shipment, in which case
Seller shall have the right to cancel the unfilled portion of this contract upon failure of Buyer to provide such security or
advance payment within the time specified by Seller. Such security or advance payment may relate to goods previously
delivered but unpaid, whether pursuant to this contract or otherwise, as well as to goods to be delivered

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 If Buyer fails to fulfill any obligation hereunder, Seller may suspend performance as a result thereof. Buyer shall on demand
reimburse Seller for any and all costs incurred by Seller as a result thereof. Seller shall be entitled to an extension of time for
performance of its obligations hereunder equal to the period of Buyer’s nonperformance whether or not Seller elects to
suspend performance. If such non-performance is not rectified by Buyer within 10 days of notice thereof, Seller may
terminate performance and Buyer shall pay Seller termination charges upon submission of invoice.

7. FORCE MAJEURE:
7.1 If because of force majeure either party is unable to carry out any of its obligations (other than the payment of
money) hereunder, and if such party promptly notifies the other in writing expressly claiming and describing such force
majeure, then the provisions of subsection 7.2 and 7.3 shall apply. The term “force majeure” means any cause reasonably
beyond the control and without fault of negligence of the party affected thereby which wholly or in substantial part prevents
performance hereunder, including without limitation, acts of God, of war or of public enemy, riot or civil commotion, labor
disputes, labor or material shortages, accidents, fires, explosions, floods, breakdowns of or damage to plants, equipment or
facilities, faulty castings or forgings, interruptions to or contingencies of transportation, acts, rules, regulations, orders or
expressed policies of any governmental authority and delays of sub-contractors.
7.2 If a condition of force majeure occurs and prompt written notice is given, the obligations of the notifying party
shall be suspended to the extent made necessary by such force majeure; provided that the effect of such force majeure is
eliminated in so far as possible with all reasonable dispatch (but nothing herein shall be construed to require a party claiming
force majeure to accede to any demands of labor or other third parties which such party considers unreasonable). If one or
more conditions of force majeure continue so that obligations remain suspended for a period in excess of 45 days measured
from the date of notice and at the end of said period or at any time thereafter either the Buyer or Seller reasonably concludes
that there is no likelihood of ending such conditions in the immediate future, then either party may terminate this contract
without further liability, other than as set forth in Subsection 7.3 below, to the other party therefore upon 15 days notice to the
other party, provided such condition continues during said 15 days.
7.3 Termination shall apply only as to unfilled portions of the order covered by this contract, amounts due from
Buyer for deliveries made in transit prior to notice of force majeure shall be paid to Seller notwithstanding suspension or
termination pursuant to Subsection 7.2.

8. WARRANTY:
The Seller warrants that the goods sold hereunder shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of
twelve (12) months from the date of delivery or until the equipment has been operated for a total of two thousand (2000)
hours, whichever occurs earlier. The Seller’s obligations and Buyer’s exclusive remedies under this warranty shall be limited
to repairing or replacing the defective goods at Seller’s option FCA point of manufacture, freight prepaid by Buyer. In no
event shall Seller be liable or responsible for the cost of field labor or other charges incurred in removing and/or reaffixing
any portion of the goods or equipment.
This warranty shall be contingent upon (1) Buyer giving notice and satisfactory proof of any defect to Seller in accordance
with Subsection 11.1 and (2) Buyer’s fulfillment of all obligations imposed hereunder. All parts replaced in the repair of any
defective goods shall become the property of Seller. Except as otherwise provided in this warranty, no warranty shall apply
with respect to any performance specification or performance guarantee (if there be any) once Buyer is deemed to have
accepted goods.
Further, this warranty shall be void and Seller shall not be responsible for any defects if Buyer has carried out modifications
or reconditioning work on the goods without Seller’s prior written consent, or if the goods or equipment have been used
beyond rated capacity. This warranty does not cover brake linings, wire ropes, or rope guide assemblies or damage due to
normal wear and tear. Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, Seller’s warranty with respect to goods or parts not
manufactured by Seller or its affiliates shall further be limited to the warranty received from the supplier.
Weights, dimensions, capacities, prices, performance ratings and other data included in catalogues, advertisements, illustrated
matter and price lists are approximations only and binding on Seller only to the extent expressly referred to and incorporated
herein.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY. SELLER AND BUYER AGREE THAT NO

IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO THIS TRANSACTION.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE: SELLER AND BUYER
AGREE THAT THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS EXCLUDED FROM THIS
TRANSACTION AND SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE GOODS INVOLVED IN THIS TRANSACTION.

DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESS WARRANTY: SELLER’S AGENTS, OR DEALER’S AGENTS, OR DISTRIBUTOR’S

AGENTS MAY HAVE MADE ORAL STATEMENTS ABOUT THE MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT TO BE SOLD
HEREUNDER. SUCH STATEMENTS DO NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES OF SELLER.

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: SELLER AND BUYER AGREE THAT ANY CLAIM MADE BY BUYER WHICH IS
INCONSISTENT WITH THE SPECIFIC WARRANTY REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREUNDER, AND IN PARTICULAR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF FUTURE
REVENUE, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR DIRECT DAMAGES ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.

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 DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR NOT AN AGENT: SELLER AND BUYER AGREE THAT BUYER HAS BEEN PUT ON
NOTICE THAT DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR IS NOT SELLER’S AGENT IN ANY RESPECT OR FOR ANY REASON.
SELLER AND BUYER ALSO AGREE THAT BUYER HAS BEEN PUT ON NOTICE THAT DEALER OR
DISTRIBUTOR IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO INCUR ANY OBLIGATIONS OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS
OR WARRANTIES ON SELLER’S BEHALF OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THE
WARRANTY HEREUNDER.

MERGER: THIS WARRANTY AGREEMENT CONSTITUTES A FINAL WRITTEN EXPRESSION OF ALL THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS WARRANTY AND IS A COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF
THOSE TERMS.

9. PATENTS:
If Buyer receives a claim that the goods delivered by Seller infringe a patent, Buyer shall notify Seller promptly in writing and
give Seller exclusive authority to evaluate, defend and settle such claim.

10. CHANGE ORDER:

Any additions or reductions to the equipment and/or the services described in Seller’s proposal or any changes in Buyer’s
specifications must be requested in writing by the Buyer and confirmed in writing by the Seller. Such changes will be offered
separately by Seller and will be specified in a purchase price with delivery adjustments. This additional proposal will be
deemed accepted by Buyer, when Buyer issues a written supplemental purchase order incorporating Seller’s additional offer.
This contract shall govern any additional proposal and is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between
Buyer and Seller with respect to the matters herein.

11. CLAIMS:
11.1 Notice or any objections or complaints concerning quantity or quality of the goods sold shall be communicated
to Seller in writing within 10 calendar days after discovery of the defect, it being expressly agreed that the time periods
referred to in this sentence shall be deemed reasonable periods for the discovery and notification of such objections. Buyer
shall at its expense promptly furnish Seller with proof of the defect satisfactory to Seller. Failure to give such notice or
furnish such proof shall be deemed a waiver by Buyer of all claims with defect.
11.2 In the event of breach of this contract by Seller by reason of its failure to deliver or make timely delivery of all
or part of the goods, Seller’s liability shall in no event exceed 0.5% of the contract price of goods remaining to be delivered to
Buyer hereunder for each full week of non-delivery, up a maximum total of 5% of the contract price of the undelivered or
untimely delivered goods. It is expressly agreed that such limits on Seller’s liability for late delivery or non-delivery are
reasonable and are not a penalty. Buyer shall have no right of cancellation due to breach by Seller by reason of failure to
make timely delivery except as to such portions of this contract as relate to goods remaining undelivered 10 weeks after
delivery is due hereunder.
11.3 Except with respect to Seller’s gross or intentional acts of negligence, Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold
Seller harmless from and against any liability, loss, damages or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and all other
costs of litigation) based on any claim (whether stated as negligence, products liability, tort, breach of contract or other
statutory or common-law cause of action) for damage to property (including, without limitation, the goods themselves) or
injury to or death of any person arising out of, attributable to, or in connection with the use of the goods and services provided
hereunder, including, without limitation, incidental, consequential and special damages, as well as direct damages.
11.4 The remedies provided for herein shall by Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. If a court of competent
jurisdiction shall find as a matter of law that any provision herein is unconscionable, Seller’s liability shall nevertheless be
limited solely to an amount determining in accordance with Subsections 11.2.

12. CANCELLATION:
Except as otherwise provided herein, Buyer may terminate this contract only if agreed to in writing by Seller and upon
payment to Seller of cancellation charges as established by Seller.

13. GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZATION:

Buyer shall be responsible for the timely procurement of any required governmental authorizations, including import and
export licenses and exchange permits, even though such authorizations may be applied for by Seller. Buyer and Seller shall
assist each other in every manner reasonably possible in securing authorizations. Seller shall not be liable if an authorization
is delayed or denied, and Buyer shall not be relieved thereby of its obligations to pay Seller hereunder.

14. LAWS AND REGULATIONS:

Except as expressly set forth herein, Seller does not assume responsibility for compliance with federal, provincial, state or
local laws and regulations. Any laws and regulations expressly referenced herein are those editions or versions thereof in
effect on the date of this Proposal. In the event of revisions or changes thereto subsequent to the date of this Proposal, Seller
assumes no responsibility or liability for compliance therewith. If Purchaser desires a modification to the Equipment as a
result of a revision or a change in such laws or regulations, such modification shall be treated as a Change Order under Article
13 hereof.

15. SEVERABILITY OF TERMS; WAIVER:

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 Waiver by Seller of any default of Buyer hereunder shall not be deemed a waiver of any other default of Buyer. The express
provision herein for certain rights and remedies of Seller shall not be construed to deprive Seller of any other rights and
remedies to which it would otherwise be entitled under applicable law. The invalidity of any provision of this contract shall
not affect the remaining provisions hereof

16. CONTRACT INTERPRETATION:

16.1 Any contract resulting from this Proposal shall be construed, performed and enforced in accordance with the laws of
the Province of Ontario.
16.2 The terms and conditions herein and all communications, descriptions, drawings, specifications, and other
documents attached hereto and specifically incorporated herein, shall upon the formation of a binding contract in accordance
with Article 1, be deemed to constitute the sole and entire agreement and contract between the parties as to the subject matter
hereof. No changes in, or modifications to, said agreement shall be binding upon the parties or either of them, unless they
shall be in writing and signed by both parties.

17. PURCHASE SUPPLIED DATA

Purchaser acknowledges that Seller has relied upon all specifications, information, representation of operating conditions and
other data supplied in writing by Purchaser to Seller in the selection of design of the Equipment and the preparation of this
Proposal. In the event that actual operating conditions or other conditions differ from those represented by Purchaser and
relied upon by Seller, any warranties or other provisions contained herein, which are affected by such conditions shall be null
and void, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon in writing.

18. ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCONTRACTS

Purchaser shall not assign any contract resulting from this Proposal without the advance written consent of Seller. Seller
reserves the right to subcontract certain portions of the work covered by said contract.

20. INSTRUCTIONS TO USERS OF EQUIPMENT

Purchaser shall be responsible for ensuring that all individuals who are to operate or work around the Equipment, whether or
not they are employed by Purchaser, read, understand and follow all of Seller's instructions and warnings relating to proper
operation of the Equipment. Such instructions and warnings will be identified in Seller's operation, maintenance and repair
manuals, in its drawings, on its warning signs attached to the Equipment or in other of its documentation provided to
Purchaser.

21. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

All drawings, data, specifications and information supplied by Seller to Purchaser relating to the design, erection/installation,
operation, and maintenance of the Equipment are the proprietary and/or confidential materials or information of Seller and
title shall remain the sole and exclusive property of the Seller. Purchaser shall not use such materials or information for any
purpose other than in its consideration of the Equipment for purchase, proper operation and maintenance, and shall not
disclose such material or information to others or allow others to use such material or information without the advance written
permission of Seller.

22. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

WHETHER ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACT, WARRANTY (INCLUDING CORRECTION OF DEFECTS), TORT

(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, SELLER'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY
CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES OR LIABILITIES ARISING OUT OF ITS SUPPLY OF THE EQUIPMENT AND
RELATED SERVICES, OR ANY OTHER PERFORMANCE OF ANY CONTRACT RESULTING FROM THIS
PROPOSAL, IN THE AGGREGATE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE LESSER OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ENGINEERING SERVICES OR ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000). IN NO EVENT
SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF
ANY CHARACTER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE OF PRODUCTIVE FACILITIES OR
EQUIPMENT, LOST PROFITS, LOST PRODUCT(S) INCREASED COSTS OF PRODUCTION OR OTHER ECONOMIC
DAMAGES, WHETHER SUFFERED BY PURCHASER OR ANY THIRD PARTY, IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER
CLAIMS OR ACTIONS FOR SUCH DAMAGES ARE BASED UPON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE.

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 Specification P94025
Specifications for One (1) 125-Ton Drop Table
with One (1) Service Top with built-in auxillary top, One (1)
Traction Motor Dolly, One (1) Bascule Top

Part 1 – General
1.0 Description:
This specification describes the design, manufacture, and installation of a 3-axle
locomotive truck drop table system complete with a drop table traversing carriage,
sectional service top, locomotive body supports, controls, bascule release top and
traction motor dolly used to support one end of a locomotive in order to facilitate
repairs and truck replacement. The design of the drop table system shall be based
on a South Central Railway’s locomotive and shall accommodate the change-out
of locomotive trucks as well as single axle wheel sets with traction motors.

1.1 Cited Standards as applicable for the equipment specified:

AISC – American Institute of Steel Construction, ASD, 9th Edition
CWB – Canadian Welding Bureauy
ASTM – American Society of Testing and Materials

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 SAE – Society of Automotive Engineers
CSA – Canadian Standard Association (for the Electrical Code)
ANSI – American National Standards Institute
OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration

1.2 Submittals
The equipment manufacturer shall submit the following for review and approval
as part of the work described in this specification. Submit the following:

1.2.1 Equipment Foundation Outline drawings defining the dimensions of the

equipment pits, loads imposed by the equipment on to the foundations,
locations of anchors securing equipment bases to the foundations,
dimensions defining the locations of the equipment pits relative to the shop
tracks, instructions on the placement and installation of the equipment
embedded assemblies as well any associated components required for the
installation those components. Information on the foundation outline
drawings shall be sufficient to allow the Customer to proceed with the civil
design of the foundation elements associated with the drop table system.
1.2.2 Conduit arrangement drawings defining the size and quantities of embedded
and above ground electrical conduit required to provide power and control
functionality to the complete drop table system equipment including cable
reels, operator’s station, and motor control panel. Include a tabulation of
wire type, quantity and size between the pass-thru drop table system
equipment, operator’s station and the motor control panel. Identify main
power requirements to the motor control panel.

1.2.3 Drop table equipment arrangement drawings including bill of material

defining major equipment assemblies. Provide all required dimensions
including but not limited to overall equipment envelope, maximum lift
elevations, and all other required dimensions to allow for the coordination
of the equipment with the equipment foundation outline drawings, the
locomotive and this specification. Provide sufficient detailed information
for all components including the drop table, locomotive body supports,
traction motor dolly and bascule release top with associated assemblies as
may be required for operational and maintenance purposes. Define on the
drawings equipment capacities, hoisting and lowering speeds, traversing
speed, assembled equipment weights and equipment identifiers including
serial numbers.

1.2.4 Drop table system electrical and control system schematics and
interconnection diagrams. Include operator station with hand held pendant
push button, information screen and signal light layout.

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 1.2.5 Complete Operation and maintenance manuals as defined later in this
specification.

1.2.6 Manufactures shop testing plan and documented equipment testing results
as defined later in this specification.

1.2.7 Manufactures equipment field testing and commissioning plan and

acceptance documentation.

1.3 Quality Control

1.3.1 The Equipment supplier shall be responsible for the coordination of all work
relating to the equipment defined in this specification. The customer is
responsible for all work related at the site and for the work of all trades. The
Customer shall provide all tools, material and qualified labour required for
the complete installation and commissioning of the drop table system
defined in this specification. The equipment Supplier is to provide technical
assistance on site to the customer for their installation as defined by the
equipment supplier based on their experience of installing such equipment..

1.3.2 The Customer shall have the responsibility for the civil design and
construction of the equipment foundations and shall coordinate/verify the
as-built equipment foundation dimensions meet the requirements defined in
the civil design drawings and the manufactures equipment drawings.
Differences or non-conformances identified between the as-built
dimensions and the civil design or manufactures drawings shall be resolved
prior to the installation of the equipment.

1.3.3 The Customer is to verify the dimensions of the pit (and its installed
embedments) to the satisfaction of the equipment Supplier prior to the
installation of the equipment. If requested, the equipment supplier can be
requested to visit the site for a specified period of time, before, during or
after the construction of the pit, to assist the customer.

1.3.4 The equipment manufacturer shall employ a quality system certified to ISO-
9001:2008 in the design and manufacture of the equipment specified herein.
The manufacturer shall provide a copy of their quality system certification
with their bid documentation and submit a copy to the engineer with the
submittal documentation.

1.3.5 All material and components used in the manufacture of this equipment
shall be new, selected for the intended purpose of the design. Previously
used or refurbished material, equipment and components are not
acceptable.

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 1.3.6 OEM purchased components including but not limited to motors, couplings,
bearings, gearing and electrical devices used in the manufacture of this
equipment shall be the manufacturers standard or commercially available
and shall be supplied by companies regularly engaged in the manufacture
of those components. Like components used in the fabrication of this
equipment shall be provided by the same manufacturer.

1.3.7 Qualification of the Drop Table Equipment Manufacturer

1.3.7.1 The manufacturer providing the equipment specified herein shall be
a reputable firm regularly engaged in the design and manufacture of drop
table systems for a minimum of 50 years.
1.3.7.2 The manufacturer shall submit the following information with their
bid documentation:
a.) A list of installed operating drop table systems for the past 15
years including location and railroad identification.
b.) Specific information listing the location of the drop table
equipment manufactures fabrication and manufacturing facility.

1.3.8 Equipment Fabrication, Assembly, and Testing

1.3.8.1 The components and assemblies used in the manufacture of this
equipment shall be assembled within the manufacturer’s facility
and tested. They shall be disassembled to the minimum extent
required for shipment purposes and match marked for assembly in
the field. Identify all wire ends as called out on the schematic and
interconnection drawings. Provide all required lubricants for testing
and field assembly purposes.
1.3.8.2 All welding utilized in the fabrication of this equipment shall be
performed by welders certified for material and position per CWB
(Canadian Welding Bureau). Weld procedures shall be qualified per
CWB.
1.3.8.3 The drop table manufactured and supplied under this specification
shall be assembled and undergo a manufacturers shop functional
test. Body Supports supplied under this specification shall be
assembled and undergo a shop functional test. Shop testing of the
equipment shall conform to the manufacturers documented plan
and procedures. Results of the shop tests shall be documented and
submitted to the Customer for record. Notify the Customer (30)
days prior to the start of the equipment shop testing.
1.3.8.4 A corrosion resistant name plate clearly identifying the equipment
manufacturer’s name, serial number, electrical utility information
and month/year of the equipment manufacture shall be affixed to
the equipment in a prominent location. Affix in a prominent
location, when the equipment is in the raised position corrosion

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 resistant signs displaying the rated load capacity of the equipment
in Imperial standard tons.
1.3.8.5 Fabrication of the equipment specified herein shall be in accordance
with the equipment approval drawings using the materials specified
for the intended design. The manufacturer shall employ qualified
personnel with adequate tools required to manufacture the
equipment. Fabrication of the equipment shall not commence until
the submittal drawings are approved by the engineer.
1.3.8.6 A lockable disconnect switch shall be provided on the enclosure of
the drop table system motor control panel.
1.3.8.7 During the manufacturers shop tests, items found to be
nonconforming or faulty shall be repaired or replaced in accordance
with the manufacturer’s quality system requirements and the
equipment shall be retested to demonstrate its ability to meet the
acceptance criteria prior to the equipment shipment. Records of the
manufacturers shop tests and results including the acceptance
criteria and certification the equipment meets the requirements of
the shop testing plan shall be provided to the Customer for record.
1.3.8.8 The drop table system equipment shall be installed by the
Customer in accordance with the manufacturer’s drawings. The
Customer shall verify all equipment foundations are true and fit for
the installation of the equipment prior to the installation taking
place. All equipment shall be installed complete and made ready
for use by the Customer. Equipment shall be level and true.
Surfaces marred during the installation of the equipment shall
receive a coating of manufacturers supplied touch-up paint. All
components requiring lubricant shall be checked and lubricant
added if required. Components damaged or distorted during
equipment installation shall be repaired or replaced prior to field
testing and acceptance by the Customer.
1.3.8.9 Upon the completion of installation and prior to acceptance by the
Customer, the drop table system shall undergo field testing per the
manufacturers approved field testing plan. The Customer shall
provide locomotives and bogie trucks for use in conducting the
start-up, testing and commissioning of the equipment. The start
up, testing and commissioning shall be done right after installation
while the supplier’s Technical staff is still on site. The acceptance
test results shall be documented and provided to the Customer for
record.

1.3.9 Delivery, Storage, and Handling

1.3.9.1 All equipment and components shall be suitably packaged to
prevent damage in transit and during handling. Items shall include
suitable weather resistant identification tags clearly identifying the

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 component. Equipment and components shall be stored by the
Customer at their site in a manner to avoid damage, distortion,
misalignment and shall be adequately protected against damage by
weather or other cause.
1.3.9.2 Additional precautions shall be taken to protect electrical
components from damage including motors, controls, enclosures
and conductors.
1.3.9.3 All equipment shall be delivered to the site with their original
manufacturer’s markings and identification intact. The customer
Reserves the right to reject materials and equipment that is damaged,
improperly identified or not in conformance with the approved
drawings.
1.3.10 Equipment Warranty
1.3.10.1 The manufacturer shall provide an equipment warranty
against defects in material and workmanship for a period of
(12) months from the date of acceptance of the equipment,
not to exceed (18) months from the date of shipment of the
equipment from their facility.

Part 2 – Equipment
1.0 Manufacturers

2.0.1 The equipment specified herein shall be supplied by a qualified

manufacturer, regularly engaged in the design and fabrication of drop table
systems with a demonstrated history of successfully supplying reliable

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 equipment. Approved manufacturers meeting this criteria include the
following:

A. Handling Specialty Manufacturing Limited (a Whiting Company),

Supplier of the Whiting Brand of Drop tables, 219 South Service Road,
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada L3M 1Y6, www.handling.com

B. Approved Equal.

2.1 General Requirements and Performance – Locomotive Drop Table system

2.1.1 Provide an electro-mechanical drop table system complete with drop table,
locomotive body supports with supporting girders, sectional service top,
motors, controls, bascule release top with associated assemblies and traction
motor dolly capable of supporting one end of the Customer’s locomotive,
lowering a locomotive truck set or single axle wheel combination with
traction motor to a predefined elevation within the equipment pit, traverse
the truck or wheel set or traction motor to a release track location, raise the
equipment to the shop floor elevation to facilitate removal and loading of
replacement equipment. The operation of the bascule release top shall be
in conjunction with the operation of the drop table – the bascule doors shall
open when the drop table is raising the service top and close when the
service top is lowered below the shop floor elevation. The drop table
service top shall be designed to allow for access between the elevated rail
supports to facilitate maintenance activities. The traction motor dolly shall
be designed to operate within the rail gauge of the auxiliary section of the
service top.
2.1.2 The performance requirements of the drop table system shall be the
following:
Number of drop tables per system: 1 (Reference the contract drawings)
Drop table capacity: 125 Imperial tons
Drop table lifting speed: Dual speed: ~ 2 to 2-1/2 fpm in slow operation
mode, ~ 4 to 5 fpm in fast operation mode. ( VFD drive system may also be
provided to accommodate the two speeds.)
Drop table traversing speed: ~ 30 fpm.
Nominal equipment pit depth: 22ft, 8 inches from top of shop approach
rail (note: the final equipment pit depth shall be based on the requirements
as set forth for the manufacturer’s equipment.)
Rail gauge: 1.67m (65.74”) (alternate gauges are available)
Service Top configuration – sectional capable of handling a full 3-axle truck
with auxiliary service top to service single axle wheel sets with traction
motors.
Nominal service top length: 20ft.
Service Top center depression: 4’-0” nominal from top of rail to the service
top walking surface

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 Service Top side depressions: 24” nominal from top of rail to the service
top walking surface.
Number of Body Supports per system: 2
Body Support Capacity: 65 imperial tons (each)
Body Support operation: manual.
Body Support Vertical support height: As required to support one end of a
locomotive at its jacking pads at the maximum drop table vertical height.
Release Top Configuration: Hinged bascule type, provide crossing rails set
at the rail gage.
Release Top Operation: Opens and closes based on the raising or lowering
of the drop table at the release track location.
Traction Motor Dolly capacity: 20 imperial tons
Traction Motor Dolly articulating vertical ram stoke: 20 inches.
2.1.3 The drop table system including associated components and equipment
shall be steel fabrications utilizing materials conforming to the ASTM
and/or SAE requirements. Allowables used for the design of mechanical
components shall utilize a design factor of 5 based on the average ultimate
strength of material. Structural allowables shall be based upon those
provided in the AISC Steel Construction Manual, 9th edition (ASD) with the
appropriate dynamic factors applied.
2.1.4 The drop table shall be electro-mechanical in design and shall consist of a
hoist motor coupled to shafting, gear reducers connected to driven jack
screw actuator assemblies. Hoist system components shall be mounted to
an electric motor driven fabricated steel traversing frame or carriage.
2.1.5 The drop table shall employ the use of a steel fabricated lifting frame
assembly designed to support the sectional service top. The lifting frame
shall rest upon jack nuts utilized as part of the jack screw actuators allowing
the lifting frame to raise and lower with the operation of the drop table.
2.1.6 The lifting frame assembly shall incorporate the use of steel grating or plate
designed and manufactured to cover the open sections of the frame
assembly and be supported by the lifting frame structure.
2.1.7 Each jack screw actuator comprises a steel vertical column, bevel gear unit
connected to a jack screw utilizing a jack nut designed to raise and lower as
well as support the load. Each jack nut shall support an equal portion of the
load imposed by the lifting frame and service top.
2.1.8 The design of the equipment jack screw shall take into consideration
buckling criteria when loads result in compressive forces. Allowables used
for the design of the jack screws in compression shall be based on a factor
of 2 for both buckling and plastic deformation.
2.1.9 The jack screws must be a Buttress Thread design
2.1.10 The design of the jack screw actuator shall be such that power is required
to raise and lower the load. The hoist motor brake shall be used for stopping
motion only, not to hold the load.

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 2.1.11 Gaps between drop table components including the service top, body
support girders, and release top and the surrounding foundation shall not
exceed one inch.
2.1.12 Provide a minimum of 6’-6” of clearance between the top of the drop table
service top rails and the lowest obstruction within the drop table equipment
pit.

Typical Drop table

2.2 Drop table

2.2.1 The drop table shall be designed and manufactured to operate as part of a
system that includes locomotive body supports and a release top to facilitate
the change out of locomotive trucks. Additionally, the drop table shall be
configured to facilitate the change out of single axle/traction motor wheel
sets using the auxiliary portion a sectional service top.
2.2.2 The drop table hoist system shall be electro-mechanical in design and shall
consist of a hoist motor coupled to shafting, connecting right angle gear
reducers to a total of four bevel gear driven jack screw actuator assemblies.
Drop table components shall be mounted to an electric motor driven
carriage. The jack screw actuators shall be attached to steel fabricated
vertical columns via guide bearings that are mounted to the top of the bevel
gear cases.
2.2.3 Each jack screw shall be fabricated from either C1144 or C1045 steel
material utilizing the manufacturer’s standard thread configuration. Each
jack screw shall be a minimum 4 ½” diameter.
2.2.4 Each jack nut shall be designed and manufactured using an aluminum
bronze alloy material designed to provide a long service life under normal
operating conditions.

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 2.2.5 Drop table traversing carriage, vertical columns and lifting frames shall be
fabricated steel weldments utilizing structural steel bar, plates, and shapes.
The carriage shall incorporate (4) steel wheel assemblies, two of which shall
be electric motor driven allowing for the drop table to traverse between the
service track and release track.
2.2.6 The drop table carriage shall serve as a common platform for the mounting
of all components required to raise and lower as well as traverse the unit
including but not limited to electrical enclosures, hoist and drive motors,
gear cases, jack screw actuators, shafting, wiring and limit switches.
2.2.7 A lifting frame assembly shall be provided as part of the drop table that
interfaces with the sectional service top to facilitate the raising and lowering
of the unit with or without a load. Design the lifting frame in such a manner
as to allow its use with either the full sectional service top or the auxiliary
service top without the need to use auxiliary components.
2.2.8 Include an electrically operated automatic lubrication system that provides
grease lubricant to the threads of the jack screws during the hoisting and
lowering operation of the drop table. Include a reservoir and all required
piping, tubing, valves and control components for a complete functional
system.
2.2.9 Provide covers for the jack screws to prevent debris and foreign material
from becoming embedded on the thread surfaces.

Typical Service Top

(note this picture shows a Service Top design with an Auxiliary Top)

2.3 Sectional Service Top

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 2.3.1 Provide one sectional service top that interfaces and operates in conjunction
with the drop table. Configure the service top in such a manner that it can
work with full locomotive trucks or single axles with a traction motor.
2.3.2 The sectional service top shall be a steel fabricated weldment incorporating
structural shapes, plates and bar material designed to support the load
imposed by a locomotive utilizing 3-axle 6-wheel locomotive truck.
2.3.3 Walking surfaces within the center depression and on the side depressions
of the service top shall incorporate the use of 3/4 inch thick steel diamond
checker plate.
2.3.4 The sectional service top shall be designed to support a Coopers E72
crossing load when locked into position at the service track location.
2.3.5 Provide as part of the service top 132 lb. AREA rail attached to the structure
that interfaces with the locomotive wheels. The service top rails shall be
set to the defined rail gage.
2.3.6 Incorporate with the service top a locking bar assembly and associated
linkage that allows for the service top to be locked into the foundation at the
service track location to facilitate crossing loads. The locking bar linkage
shall be manually operated using one of two levers. Each lever shall be
located on opposite sides of the service top at the side depression walking
surface. Operation of the levers will extend or retract locking bars that
interface with an embedded locking pocket weldment. Configure the
linkage in such a manner as the lever is in a near vertical position when the
locking bars are retracted and positioned down and flush with the walking
surface when the bars are extended. The operation of one handle shall be
sufficient to operate the locking bar assembly.
2.3.7 The drop table manufacturer shall provide one set of (2) locking bar pocket
assemblies that are designed to interface with the service top’s locking bars.
The locking bar pockets shall be welded steel fabrications and include
provisions to lock-in both the main sectional service top and the imbedded
auxiliary service top. The locking bar pockets shall be installed as an
embedment cast into the side pit walls at the service track location.
2.3.8 Include guides as part of the locking bar pocket assemblies that will
facilitate the alignment of the service top with the shop approach tracks.
2.3.9 Provide as part of the sectional service top an auxiliary service top located
at one end of the service top that is integral with but can operate separately
from the main service top. The auxiliary top shall be nested within the
structure of the main service top functioning as part of the main unit for full
truck operations while also having the ability to separate from the main
service top to facilitate single axle wheel set change-outs.
2.3.10 The auxiliary service top shall be 6’-6” in length and be designed in such a
manner as to facilitate the use of a traction motor dolly. Include the same
size crossing rail on the auxiliary service top as that provided on the main
sectional service top. The crossing rail shall be aligned with the rail on the
main service top, set at the same rail gage.

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 2.3.11 Provide as part of the auxiliary service top a locking bar assembly that
interfaces with the embedded locking bar pockets located at the service
track and pockets integral with the main service top. Provide manually
operated levers, one located on each side of the auxiliary service top at the
side walking surface elevation, that extend or retract the locking bars to
facilitate the operation of the auxiliary service top when working with a
single axle wheel set.
2.3.12 The design of the main service top locking bar linkage assembly shall be in
such a manner as only the operating levers for the main top are needed to
retract the locking bars to drop out the entire sectional service top. The
auxiliary service top levers shall only operate the locking bar assembly for
the auxiliary service top while leaving the main service top locking bar
assembly undisturbed.
2.3.13 The locking bars shall be designed for the crossing load using a structural
allowable that includes a dynamic factor of 1.2.
2.3.14 Provide a minimum of 5 linear feet of white LED lighting on each rail beam
assembly to illuminate the work area within the main service top center
depression. Operation of the lights shall be toggled with a switch located at
the end of the service top that is opposite from the auxiliary service top.

2.4 Locomotive Body Supports

2.4.1 Two (2) locomotive body supports shall be provided for the drop table to
support one end of a locomotive at its jacking pads. The operation of the
body supports shall be manual with provisions to raise and lower as well as
extend and retract a support arm assembly.
2.4.2 Each body support arm shall be configured to interface with the jacking pad
on the locomotive and designed to support the load only. When not in use,
the support arms shall have the ability to be sufficiently retracted to provide
clearance for crossing locomotives.
2.4.3 To raise and lower as well as extend or retract the support arm assembly,
provide hand wheels of an 12 inch minimum diameter for operating
personnel’s use in positioning the unit. Utilize a rack and pinion system to

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 extend and retract the support arm as well as a jack screw actuator assembly
to raise and lower the unit.
2.4.4 Each locomotive body support shall be an assembly of steel fabricated
components including shapes, plated and bar material. Include all required
mechanical actuator assemblies and components for fully functional
operation.
2.4.5 The total vertical travel of the body support arm assembly shall be such to
allow operation with the Customers locomotives.
2.4.6 Each body support shall be supported by and interface with a body support
girder that spans the open equipment pit.
2.4.7 Include on each body support steel fabricated wheel assemblies that allow
for the unit to be manually traversed and positioned along the length of the
body support girder. The body support shall be allowed to operate 8 ft.
either side of the centerline of the body support girder.
2.4.8 Those wheels assemblies located on the downward compression load side
of the body support shall be spring actuated designed to retract to allow the
loading to pass directly from the support frame into the body support girder.
Include provisions in the design of the body support to transfer the tension
loads into the body support girder.

2.5 – Body Support Girders

2.5.1 Each locomotive body support shall be supported by a fabricated steel girder
that spans the equipment pit and allows the body support to be positioned
either side of the centerline of the girder span.
2.5.2 The body support girder shall be fabricated using steel structural shapes,
plates and bars design to support the loads imposed by the body supports.
Imposed loads are to be transmitted to the foundation on each side of the
equipment pit. Design the girder for the imposed direct, bending and
torsional loads in accordance with the allowables criteria defined in section
2.1.3.
2.5.3 Provide 3/16” thick steel diamond checker walk plate on the top of the body
support girder to act as a walking surface.
2.5.4 Include provisions as part of the design of the body support girder for the
removal or installation of its associated body support.
2.5.5 The design of the body support girder shall also limit its deflection under
load to not greater than 1/600 of the distance between its supports.
2.5.6 The manufacturer shall include information on the submittal drawings
indicating the location and size of the anchors to be used to secure the body
support girders to the foundation. The manufacturer shall also provide the
anchor loads on the drawing for coordination of the civil design of the
foundation. The customer is to size and supply all required anchor bolts.
2.5.7 Include removable end stops located at each end of the body support girder
that will prevent the body support wheels from moving beyond the end of
the girder.

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2.6 – Bascule Release Top
2.6.1 Include as part of the drop table system one hinged type bascule release top
to be located at the release track. The release top shall span the width of the
equipment pit at the release track location. The release top constructed as
two halves shall automatically pivot to open and close when the drop table
is located at the release track and either raising or lowering during operation.
2.6.2 Provide with the bascule release top spacer post assemblies and spacer post
guides to facilitate the automatic operation of the bascule release top. The
spacer post assemblies shall interface with the drop table to open and
support the release top when the drop table is raised. As the drop table is
lowered, the spacer post assemblies shall guide the closure of the release
top in a controlled manner. When in operation, the spacer post assemblies
shall maintain contact with the release top.
2.6.3 One set of two spacer post guide assemblies shall be supplied as part of the
bascule release top. The guides shall interface with the spacer post
assemblies and guide the assemblies during raising and lowering operations.
The guides shall be complete assemblies embedded into the side walls of
the equipment pit foundation.
2.6.4 The manufacture shall provide guides and support plates at the release track
location to facilitate the alignment of the sectional service with the shop
release tracks as well as provide a means to transfer the loads imposed by
the release top to the foundation.

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 2.6.5 The spacer post assemblies shall provide sufficient width and height
clearance to allow the passage of a truck from the Customers locomotives
between the service top and approach tracks when the service top is at the
shop floor elevation.
2.6.6 The bascule release top, spacer post assemblies, spacer post guides and
associated components shall be fabricated steel weldments and assemblies
designed and manufactured to operate as a system which interfaces with the
drop table. Fabricate components using structural shapes, plates and bars.
Provide guide rollers as part of the spacer post guide assemblies fabricated
using polyurethane material rated to 90 durometer. Include contact rollers
as part of the spacer post assemblies fabricated from alloy steel that
interface with the bascule release top.
2.6.7 Incorporate as part of the design and manufacture of the bascule release top
¾ inch thick diamond checker steel walk plate to serve as a walking surface
when the unit is in a closed position.
2.6.8 Supply as part of the top of the bascule release top one pair of 3 inch square
alloy steel bars set at the rail gage and welded to the release top structure
that act as rails to allow for crossing of locomotive trucks. Include a
chamfer on the inside of each bar along its length to provide clearance for
the wheel set flange to tread radius.
2.6.9 Gaps between the bascule release top halves shall not exceed 1 inch. Gaps
between the release top halves and the surrounding foundation shall not
exceed 1 inch.
2.6.10 The manufacturer shall provide the locations and sizes of anchors used to
secure the bascule release top pivot assemblies to the foundation as part of
the submittal drawings. Provide information describing the loads imposed
onto the foundation for coordination with civil design of the equipment pit.
The customer is to size and supply all required anchor bolts.
2.6.11 When the bascule release top is in the closed position, it shall be flush with
the surrounding shop floor. The rail on the release top shall be in alignment
with the approach release track rail.

2.7 – Traction Motor Dolly

2.7.1 Supply one traction motor dolly to operate with the drop table auxiliary
service top that will facilitate the removal and installation of a traction
motor connected to a wheel set. The traction motor dolly shall include a
vertical ram that contacts the housing of the traction motor and supports it
in such a manner to allow for its transport to and from the release track.
2.7.2 The traction motor dolly shall operate within the rail gage and center
depression of the auxiliary service top and be supported by the
corresponding service top rail beam assemblies. Include steel wheel
assemblies that will allow the traction motor dolly to be manually
positioned along the length of the auxiliary service top.

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 2.7.3 Include provisions to lock the traction motor dolly into position along the
length of the auxiliary service top to prevent its movement during drop table
operations.
2.7.4 The traction motor dolly shall be electro-hydraulic in operation and include
a vertical hydraulic ram sized to support the rated load, hydraulic pump with
reservoir, all required hoses, valves, fittings and components with a hand
held operators pendant for a complete system. Include a pressure relief
valve as part of the hydraulic system.
2.7.5 The hand held operators pendant shall include 15 feet of cable.
2.7.6 The traction motor dolly shall incorporate the use of a structural support
frame that shall be a fabricated steel weldment comprising structural shapes,
plates and bar material to which the hydraulic ram shall be mounted.
Provide (4) wheel assemblies to facilitate the movement of the traction
motor dolly frame along the length of the auxiliary service top.
2.7.7 Include with the traction motor dolly two moveable wheel stops sized to
interface with the rail supplied on the auxiliary service top that will hold the
wheel set in position during drop table operations.
2.7.8 When in the lowered position, no component of the traction motor dolly
shall protrude above to top of the service top rail.
2.7.9 The electrical service for the traction motor dolly electro-hydraulic system
shall be 115V – 1 PH – 60 HZ. (Alternate voltages are available.)
2.7.10 Provide at the top of the hydraulic support ram a steel roller assembly that
makes contact with the traction motor housing to facilitate the pivoting of
the traction motor during removal and installation operations.
2.7.11 Size the hydraulic ram to have a travel of 20 inches from its low position.

2.8 – Drop table System Operation and Control Requirements

2.8.1 Provide all motor, controls and devices including a programmable logic
controller (PLC), variable frequency drives, limit switches, main and local
operator’s stations, disconnect switches, and motor starter panel for
complete system operation. Equipment shall be wired complete at the
factory with provisions for final hook-up at the site. All push buttons shall
be the momentary type where release of the button shall stop motion.
Include provisions for drop table normal high and low vertical travel as well
as high and low over travel limit switches. Provide limit switches to govern
the traversing slow down and stop on track centerline operation.
2.8.2 The drop table control system shall be designed in such a manner as to only
allow traversing between tracks when the unit is in the low position in
contact with the lower limit switch.

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 2.8.3 The drop table control system shall be configured to operate for full truck
operation as well as single axle operation. Provide the operator with the
ability to select which operating mode is to be used.
2.8.4 The drop table raising and lowering operation shall include dual speed mode
through the use of a variable frequency drive. From the low position, the
drop table shall operate in high speed mode until approximately 36 inches
below the top of the shop rails. The control system will automatically
switch to slow speed mode until the upper travel limit switch is activated.
In the normal high position, the drop table shall operate in slow speed mode
until lowered approximately 36 inches below the shop rails where high
speed mode shall be automatically engaged. The drop table shall stop
motion once the normal lower hoist limit switch is activated.
2.8.5 Power and control functionality shall be provided to the drop table through
the use of a Festoon System with a sufficient number of conductors to allow
for the complete operation of the unit.
2.8.6 Include provisions within the design of the control system when the drop
table is traversing to provide track approach slow-down and stop on
centerline functionality at the service and release tracks. Traversing motion
shall incorporate the use of a variable frequency drive with soft acceleration
to provide the slow down and stop functionality.
2.8.7 All operators stations and pendants shall include maintain type emergency
stop buttons that drop out the control circuit and stops all motion upon
activation.
2.8.8 Include visual signal lights and audible alarm as part of the drop table
system. Signal lights shall provide drop table status information to the
operator including drop table in the lower position, drop table track
approach and at track location, drop table in fault mode, service top locked
for crossing, service top unlocked, as well as drop table is raising or
lowering. The audible alarm shall activate upon start of motion of the drop
table as well as when a fault is encountered. The audible alarm shall operate
for 10 seconds at the start of vertical or traversing motion. The audible
alarm shall activate in discrete bursts when a fault is indicated. The audible
alarm shall be positioned in proximity to the drop table system as shown on
the contract drawings.
2.8.9 Upon signal of a fault, all motion of the drop table shall be stopped.
2.8.10 Over travel limit switches shall be maintain type requiring them to be
manually reset upon activation.
2.8.11 Electrical enclosures provided on the drop table shall be rated for NEMA 4
2.8.12 Electrical enclosures located at the shop floor elevation including the motor
control panel and operator’s control station shall be rated for NEMA 12.
2.8.13 The drop table shall have the ability to provide up to 3 inches of over travel
beyond the top of the shop approach rails at the service track.

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 2.8.14 Include one hand held operator’s pendant with 35 feet of cable connected
to the operators control station. The pendant enclosure shall be rated to
NEMA 4X.
2.8.15 Equipment Main Power requirements: 400 Volt – 3 Phase – 50 Hertz. The
control system shall be designed for 115 Volt – single phase – 60 Hertz
operation. (Alternate voltages are available.)
2.8.16 Provide one laptop computer of sufficient memory and storage capacity
with the latest version of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Include
one copy of the control system software and one copy of the final control
system PLC program (with ladder diagram/logic) installed on the computer
for the Customers maintenance personnel's use. Include provisions to
connect the laptop computer directly to the control system to facilitate
troubleshooting and maintenance activities.

2.9 – Motors and Controls

2.9.1 The drop table hoist motor included with the supply of this equipment shall
be TENV with class F insulation and class B temperature rise. A 1.15
service factor shall be used when sizing the motors greater than 3 HP. The
hoist motor design shall be inverter duty. Traversing motor design shall
meet inverter duty requirements. Include an integrated motor brake that is
designed to the stop motion of the drop table. The hoist motor brake shall
not be used to hold the load.
2.9.2 Provide one (1) motor control panel complete for the drop table system
housed in a NEMA 12 enclosure that contains the control system PLC and
all required control system elements including variable frequency drives,
contactors, terminal blocks, fuses and circuit breakers to provide power and
control to the drop table. All wires and terminal block locations shall be
clearly labeled in accordance with the electrical schematic drawings.
Include a lockable disconnect switch on the exterior of the enclosure.
Include a light mounted to the enclosure panel door to signal main power is
“ON”. Furnish the motor control panel complete in its enclosure to the site
with provisions for final conduit and wire hook-up. The Customer shall
provide main power to the line side of the motor control panel.
2.9.3 As part of the motor control panel enclosure, include a work shelf of
sufficient size to support a laptop computer and include a 115 Volt outlet.
Include a provision to allow the laptop computer to be directly connected to
the PLC to facilitate control system maintenance activities. Provide an HMI
display that incorporates a data logger integrated with the control system
that records and stores up to 50 fault messages to facilitate troubleshooting
activities.
2.9.4 All electrical components used in the control system manufacture shall be
UL rated. All contactors shall be IEC rated. Appropriate circuit protection
shall be included to prevent damage caused by overloads.

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 2.9.5 The control system PLC shall be sized with sufficient capability to operate
the drop table control system, monitor system operation and provide fault
detection with reporting.
2.9.6 Include emergency stop’s at each end of the drop table carriage housed in a
NEMA 4 enclosure. Wires and terminal blocks located in all junction box
enclosures shall be clearly labeled in accordance with the electrical
schematic drawings.
2.9.7 Limit switches used in governing the hoisting motion of the drop tables shall
be of the lever type and include provisions for normal travel and over travel
in the upper and lower positions. The limit switches shall be housed in a
NEMA 4 enclosures. Activation of either the upper or lower over travel
limit switch shall signal a fault to the operator and stop motion.
2.9.8 Limit switches used to govern the traversing motion of the drop table (slow
down and stop) shall be lever type and mounted to the foundation pit wall.
Provide trip mechanisms on the drop table to active the associated limit
switch.
2.9.9 Include sensors within the locking bar pocket that sends a signal to the
operators signal light station or signal tower indicating whether the drop
table service top (main and auxiliary) locking bars are extended indicating
a locked in position condition or retracted indicating an unlocked condition.
The sensor signal shall activate a designate signal light.
2.9.9 Include 5'-0" of LED white industrial rated lights on the inside of each drop
table rail assembly beam that activate once the drop table is in an elevated
position. Provide a toggle switch for each set of lights that can be used to
turn on/off the lights at the operator’s discretion. The lights shall
automatically turn off when the drop table lifting frame is in its normal low
position.

2.10 – Operator Control Station

2.10.1 Supply one (1) main operator’s control station for the drop table system
complete. The main operators station shall be housed in a NEMA 12
enclosure and be of the pedestal type design with the control panel console
sloped at a 30 degree angle with respect to the horizontal plane. All wires
and terminal block locations shall be clearly labeled in accordance with the
electrical schematic drawings. The station height shall be a minimum 42
inches. The station height and location shall be shown on the submittal
drawings for review and approval.
2.10.2 All push buttons used to govern the operation of the drop table shall be the
momentary type where release of the button stops motion. All push buttons,
indicator lights, and selector switches shall be industrial type, oil and water
resistant.
2.10.3 Include a mushroom type e-stop on the operator’s station where activation
stops all motion. Engagement of the e-stop shall activate the systems

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 audible alarm. The e-stop shall be manually reset before operation of the
equipment is allowed to take place.
2.10.4 Provide the following on the operator’s control station:
a.) Keyed main power ON/OFF switch
b.) Indicator light (green) - CONSOLE ON
c.) Indicator light (red) – DROP TABLE FAULT
d.) indicator light (red) – LOW LUBE LEVEL
e.) Indicator light (amber) - TABLE DOWN
f.) Indicator light (white) – TABLE AT SERVICE TRACK. The
indicator light shall flash upon drop table approach and remain
steady on when the drop table is stopped at the track location.
g.) Indicator light (white) – TABLE AT RELEASE TRACK. The
indicator light shall flash upon drop table approach and remain
steady on when the drop table is stopped at the track location.
i.) E-stop Button (red) – Maintain Mushroom Type.
2.10.5 Affix identifier placards to the face of the operator’s signal light console
identifying the function of each indicator light, push button, and selector
switch. Locate the identifiers next to their referenced light, push button or
selector switch.

2.11 – Hand held pendant for drop table control

2.11.1 Provide one (1) hand held operator’s pendant for the drop table system to
facilitate hoisting and traversing control of the drop table.
2.11.2 The handheld pendant shall include the following controls:
a.) Momentary push button – DROP TABLE RAISE
b.) Momentary push button – DROP TABLE LOWER
c.) Momentary push button – RACK TO RELEASE TRACK
d.) Momentary push button – RACK TO SERVICE TRACK
c.) E-Stop Button – Mushroom Type
2.11.5 The pendant shall be industrial type, rated to meet NEMA 4X, oil and water
resistant.
2.11.6 Supply the hand held pendant with 35 ft. of cable hard wired into the signal
light station.

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2.12 – Signal light tower
2.12.1 Supply one signal light tower located near the service track to indicate the
crossing condition and operation of the drop table. Include (3) signal lights,
each of which is to flash upon activation.
2.12.2 Configure the signal light tower as per the following:
a.) Red Light (flash) – Service not locked, top crossing not allowed
b.) Green Light (steady on) – Service top locked, crossing allowed
c.) Yellow Light (flash) – Drop table in operation.
2.12.3 The signal lights shall be mounted to a vertical column, a minimum 8 feet
in height at a location shown on the contract drawings.

2.13 – Surface Preparation and Painting

2.13.1 Apply to non-stainless steel components and equipment one (1) prime coat
and two (2) finish coat of the manufacturers standard safety yellow paint.
The total dry film thickness of the paint coating shall be a minimum of 3
mils. The top rail surfaces and finished machined shafts and couplings do
not need to be painted. All fittings used for the application of lubrication
shall be protected from the application of paint.
2.13.2 All surfaces to be coated shall be cleaned of any scale, rust, oil, dirt, or
grease prior to the application of paint. Surfaces to be painted shall be
prepared in accordance with the paint manufacturers recommendations.
2.13.3 Items purchased from OEM suppliers may be supplied with the
manufacturer’s standard coating system.
2.13.4 The manufacturer shall supply one quart of primer and finish paint for touch
up of any painted surfaces marred during the shipment and installation of
the equipment.

2.14 – Operations and Maintenance Manuals

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 2.14.1 Submit to the Customer for review and approval one (1) electronic copy
draft of the drop table system operations and maintenance manual. Submit
the draft copy no later than (30) days prior to the shipment of the equipment.
2.14.2 The Operations and Maintenance manual shall include the following as a
minimum:
a.) Cover page with the identification of the Customer maintenance
facility location, equipment type, serial numbers and Customer purchase
order or contract number as a reference.
b.) Identification of the equipment manufacturer with contact
information for service and spare or replacement parts.
c.) Table of contents identifying major sections of the manual
d.) Section describing the supplied equipment and discussing the
operational sequence of the equipment. Detail the step-by-step operation of
the equipment.
d.) Identification and discussion of the drop table system safety related
systems and components. Identify any potential hazards and safety related
issues.
e.) Section describing in sufficient detail maintenance activities
associated with the equipment including disassembly of major components,
lubrication charts showing locations, lubrication types, and frequency of
checks, identification of normal wear components with instructions to
facilitate their inspection and replacement.
f.) Trouble shooting section identifying potential issues and their
remedies. Provide this section in a FAULT -CAUSE-REMEDY format.
g.) A set of mechanical arrangement and sub-assembly drawings
providing sufficient detail with bill of material to facilitate maintenance
activities including part identification, removal and replacement.
h.) A set of electrical schematic and interconnection drawings for the
drop table system including the motor control panel and operators control
station. Identify control system fault codes and provide a description as to
their meaning.
i.) A section containing catalog cuts for all commercial OEM
purchased components used in the manufacture of the equipment. Where
multiple types of the component is shown on a page, clearly identify the
component supplied with the equipment. Include any OEM supplied
operations and maintenance manuals.
j.) Include a copy of the final control system PLC ladder diagrams as
configured at the time of acceptance testing.
k.) Recommended spare part listing with part numbers including
components with an extended lead time greater than (10) days.
l.) Manufacturers stated equipment warranty.
m.) Material Safety Data Sheets for paints and lubricants used on the
equipment.
n.) Manufacturers and manufacturers service contact information

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 2.14.4 After approval, submit two (2) final electronic copies of the complete
Operations and Maintenance manual as described above as an Adobe PDF
on a CD to the Customer for record. Submit the final copies within (10)
calendar days of the final acceptance of the equipment.

2.15 – Manufacturers shop testing plan

2.15.1 The manufacturer shall submit one (1) copy of the documented equipment
shop testing plan prior to the start of shop testing activities. Include as a
minimum a description of the testing sequence, identification of items to be
measured or checked (mechanical and electrical), criteria for acceptance
and sign-off by the personnel responsible for conducting the test and
verifying the test results. Identify each piece of equipment to be tested by
its serial number and the date the test occurred.
2.15.2 Submit the documented testing plan to the Customer no later than (14) days
prior to the scheduled start of equipment shop testing activities. The
Customer reserves the right to have its personnel or designee witnesses the
equipment tests.
2.15.3 Submit one (1) final completed copy of the equipment shop test
documentation to the Customer for record. Submit the test records prior to
installation of the equipment at the site.

2.16 – Special Tools

2.16.1 Furnish two (2) each of any special tools required for the operation and
maintenance of the equipment.

Part 3 – Execution

3.1 Design and manufacture all equipment to be supplied in conformance with this
specification and the approved submittal drawings. Requests for deviations from
the specification or approved drawings must be submitted in writing to the
Customer for review and approval prior to changes being made.

3.2 The Customer’s general contractor shall construct the equipment foundations
according to the civil design plans coordinated with the manufacturer’s foundation
outline drawings. Equipment anchor bolt diameters, locations and loads shall be
indentified in the manufacturer’s drawings. Design, supply and installation of the
anchors and foundations shall be provided as part of the project civil design work
by the Customer.

3.3 Pre-visit: Once the customer has completed the construction of the pit including
the installation of the locking bar pedestals and the pit rails, they will provide the
equipment supplier with their required specific key measurements. Based on the
acceptance of these measurements by the equipment Supplier, the equipment

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 Supplier will send a technician to site to verify these measurements and work with
the customer to plan out the final installation timeline and required assistance.

3.4 The equipment shall be delivered to the site and installed in agreement with the
manufactures drawings and instructions, by the Customer. The Customer’s
installers shall be competent and experienced in the installation of capital
machinery/equipment, employ qualified personnel equipped with adequate tools
and materials to perform the work associated with the installation of the equipment.
All equipment shall be level and true, in proper alignment, secured to the foundation
and made ready to run by Customer personnel. Any components damaged during
the installation of the equipment shall be repaired or replaced by the Customer to
the satisfaction of the supplier prior to the completion of installation activities. The
equipment Supplier is to send at a minimum 1 Mechanical and One Electrical
technician to site to assist the customer in their installation, for up to a maximum
18 consecutive days.

3.5 Upon completion of the equipment installation, the equipment shall undergo
commissioning and acceptance testing. The Customer shall provide a locomotive
and the drop table system shall be tested per the manufacturers documented
acceptance testing plan. As a minimum, the acceptance testing plan shall include
basic functional testing of all the equipment and its safety functions including
operation of the limit switches. Indentify all functional checks, measurements to
be made and acceptance criteria in the documented testing plan. A locomotive shall
be elevated, supported, and bogie truck removed and replaced. The control system
interlock sequence shall be tested and verified, all main and local operator’s station
functions tested, as well as visual and audible indicators tested and verified as to
their proper operation.

3.6 The Customer shall engage the services of a qualified and experienced
manufacturer’s field service representative who is familiar with the operation and
testing of drop table systems to provide technical assistance during the installation
and conduct acceptance testing of the equipment. The field service representative
shall coordinate and conduct the acceptance testing of the equipment in the
presence of the Customer in accordance with the documented testing plan.

3.5 Items or components found to be nonconforming during acceptance testing shall be

repaired or replaced and the equipment shall be retested and verified as meeting the
acceptance criteria documented in the testing plan.

3.6 The Customer shall indicate final acceptance of the installed equipment upon
successful completion of the acceptance testing plan. All equipment shall be
cleaned by the Customer, marred surfaces touched-up with factory supplied paint,
all lubrication locations checked and verified, and a copy of the completed
acceptance testing plan results provided to the Customer for record.

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3.7 The manufacturer’s representative shall conduct a training session for the
Customer’s operation and maintenance personnel. Training topics shall include
the safe operation of the drop table system, included safety features, fault
indication, troubleshooting as well as normal maintenance inspections and checks.
Items shown as normal wear items shall be identified and procedures for their
removal and replacement included as part of the program. All training materials
shall be provided by the manufacturer for use by Customer personnel. Training
shall be conducted in one session while the manufacturers technician is still on
site for the installation and commissioning. Provide an attendance sign-in sheet
and certificates of completion to Customer who have completed the training
program

Options:

1) The Drop table system can easily be expanded to have more than one Service Track
serviced by the same Drop Table system. The extra costs would be for additional
Service Tops and Traction Motor Dollys for each new Service Track location.

2) We can custom design the Service Top to suit the customers requirements of larger
(or smaller) or shallower (or deeper) application.

3) We can provide a wireless remote control with cabled handheld pendant.

4) Other options and custom designs are available.

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 KEY FEATURES OF THE
WHITING DROP TABLE SYSTEM
Buttress Thread:
The load screws used in each Whiting drop table, is a machined buttress thread.
It is superior to mass produced rolled ACME threads. The buttress thread,
although more expensive to manufacture, offers greater safety in lifting and
lowering operations. (No other manufacturer of drop tables uses costly buttress
threads.) The buttress thread allows for exceptionally high stresses along the
thread axis in one direction. The contacting flank of the thread, which takes the
thrust, is so nearly perpendicular to the thread axis that the radial component of
the thrust is reduced to a minimum. (Buttress threads are commonly used on
breech mechanisms of large guns and airplane propeller hubs due to this
feature.) The buttress thread has an inherent self locking feature which makes
them ideal for lifting equipment applications.

Thread in Compression:
The Whiting drop table design has their “load screw in compression”. Our in
“compression” design eliminates the possible breakage in shear when the drop
table is under load. This also eliminates the need for additional features such as
secondary safety nuts and interlocking arrangements to shut down the drop table
for a screw failure. The worst case failure scenario of a “screw in compression”
design is general wear of the threads. This is why simple lubrication and regular
maintenance inspection of our equipment is more valuable than built-in
redundant features and options that attempt to deal with catastrophic failures.

Self-Locking:
Whiting’s drop tables are Self-Locking in case of power failure.

Synchronization:
Whiting’s drop table is designed with a single “hoist duty” motor driving all four
screws in synchronization. This eliminates the need for expensive equipment to
continuously monitor any variation in turning speed and lifting height variations.
Whiting also uses a two left hand screws and two right hand screw design to
reduce oscillation and vibration.

Service Tops:
Whiting’s Service Tops are designed to suit the customer facility while stilling
being ergonomically friendly. Widths, depths and lengths can be design to fit
existing or new installations.

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Electrical Controls:
All electrical components are UL / CSA approved.

Motors:
Whiting jack motors are not an “off the shelf” item. They are specified as a heavy
duty Class B hoist motors. This ensures dependable and long term usage of the
equipment.

Controls:
Drop table is controlled wired a hand held pendant. This allows freedom for the
Operator to move around the Service Top and Drop table pit as required.

Locking Bar Pockets:

Whiting’s locking bar pockets are equipped with a large steel surface area for the
customer’ s jacking supports of their locomotive.

Simple Operation:
Customers are able to easily start using our drop tables with instructions
contained in the manual.

Dependable heavy duty experience:

Whiting has over 120 years of heavy duty lifting experience, designed into each
one of our drop tables, for the reliable changing of trucks, traction motors and
wheelsets.

Whiting has built over 800 Drop tables with installations

around the world

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