The ML-18C represents the latest advancement in railroad switch technology from Advanced Rail Systems, purpose-built for mainline applications where performance and safety are paramount. Engineered with the same trailable reliability as our popular yard machines, the ML-18C offers increased protection in the event of a run-through—ensuring smooth, damage-free operation even under demanding conditions.
With dual connecting rods, advanced proximity sensors, and built-in overthrow and broken rod detection, the ML-18C delivers unmatched safety, responsiveness, and automation capabilities for railroad track switch applications. Whether you’re upgrading mainline infrastructure or designing a new system, the ML-18C is the dependable solution that’s raising the standard in railroad switching.
Upgrade your mainline with the ML-18C—our most advanced electric hydraulic railroad switch built for high-performance rail operations. Contact Advanced Rail Systems today for specs, pricing, or integration support for your switching and automation systems.
Designed specifically for mainline railroad switch systems, the ML-18C sets a new benchmark for safety, speed, and operational resilience. Unlike conventional switch machines, it integrates comprehensive monitoring of rod integrity and position, ensuring reliable feedback to the control unit in real time. Its trailable design enables safe passage during unexpected run-throughs—supporting speeds up to 40 mph—and its robust hydraulic actuation completes throws in just 2.5 seconds.
Perfect for dark territory DTMF remote control operations, our ML-18C can be equipped for remote control from the locomotive cab using radio keypad codes. Audible voice messages send verbal position indication messages back to locomotive operators.
Whether you’re modernizing a switch system or building from the ground up, the ML-18C provides advanced automation features like auto-restore, auto-return, and manual override for full control under any scenario. It’s not just a switch machine—it’s a smarter, safer, and more reliable future for railroad switching.
