TrackMaster TM3000
Integrated system for measuring track geometric parameters and track spatial position.
TrackMaster TM3000 is a track trolley for measuring track gauge, cant and distance traveled, for measuring the spatial position of the track using a total station or a GNSS receiver, and for measuring the clearance profile using a laser rangefinder.
TrackMaster TM3000 was developed on the basis of many years of experience in designing and manufacturing the GG-05 VBP track trolley. Its design reflects our idea of the ideal working tool for everyday track surveying practice. During development we focused primarily on keeping the weight as low as possible – the trolley weighs just 12 kg – and on making it as easy to operate as possible, which is why it can be assembled and disassembled entirely without tools. At the same time, we placed great emphasis on the durability of the entire construction, so that the trolley reliably performs even under demanding everyday field conditions.
Thanks to its rugged aluminum construction and precise mechanical design, TrackMaster TM3000 achieves high measurement accuracy – both when determining gauge and cant, and when determining the spatial position of the track using a total station or a GNSS receiver. On-site calibration can be performed by the user at any time via a web interface, ensuring long-term stability and reliable measurement results.
Applications
- Measurement of track geometric parameters – gauge, cant and distance traveled
- Measurement and data preparation for tamping machines
- Slab track setting out
- Inspection of completed post-construction works
- Railway line mapping
- Measurement of the track clearance profile and verification of overhead traction line position
Key benefits
- High measurement accuracy – gauge repeatability ±0.2 mm, cant repeatability ±0.4 mm
- Lightweight aluminum construction (12 kg) for easy transport even in a small car
- Assembly and disassembly without tools
- Durable, maintenance-free running wheels suitable for grooved rails
- Expandable to all track gauges from 750 to 1668 mm
- Compatible with Leica Captivate and GEOKOD RailSURV software
- Android app for recording and displaying measured values directly in the field
Description of the trolley
- Lightweight aluminum construction, weighing only 12 kg
- Assembly and disassembly without tools
- Easy transport even in a small car
- Simple operation and handling
- Integrated lighting for work in low-visibility conditions and after dark
- Durable, maintenance-free running wheels, enabling measurement on grooved rails and also in places where ballast reaches the rail
- Clearance height above the top of rail: 150 mm
- Replaceable battery compatible with Leica or Topcon total stations
- Long-range Bluetooth module for communication up to 300 m
- Option to mount various types of prism reflectors
- On-site operational calibration by the user via a web interface
- Expandable to all track gauges from 750 to 1668 mm
- Compatible with Leica Captivate and GEOKOD RailSURV
- Android app for recording and displaying basic measured values
- Option to mount a Leica Disto X6 for measuring the track clearance profile and mapping surrounding objects
TM3000 specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Gauge | -25 / +50 mm |
| Cant | ±10° (260 mm / 1500 mm) |
| Distance traveled | unlimited, 1 mm resolution |
| Dimensions | 1582 × 710 × 310 mm |
| Weight | 12 kg |
| Battery life | 18 hours |
| Battery type | Leica GEB 222 / Topcon BDC70 |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C / +50 °C |
Measurement accuracy and performance
| Parameter | Accuracy | Productivity / range |
|---|---|---|
| Gauge | repeatability ±0.2 mm | range -25/+50 mm |
| Cant | repeatability ±0.4 mm | range ±10° (260 mm/1500 mm) |
| Track position – single-point (Stop & Go) with total station | ±1 mm | approx. 800 m/h |
| Track position – continuous tracking with total station | ±3 mm | approx. 1000 m/h |
| Track position – GNSS receiver (RTK) | approx. 8 mm + 1 ppm horizontal / 15 mm + 1 ppm vertical (typical RTK accuracy of Alfa Geo receivers) | approx. 4000 m/h |
The productivity figures are indicative and vary in practice depending on the task, track conditions and the measurement method used.