The OldsSandpiper

The new Loco Sanding Device, "Sandpiper" - Traction Sand Storage and Dispensing Unit with the Olds Elevator. Safe - Efficient - Dust free - Easy to use - Economical

Flexible options are available as well as custom units:
"Sandpiper Cart" Hand truck model manually moved.
"Mobile Sandpiper" self propelled diesel-electric unit as designed for QR (Queensland Rail) Acacia Ridge
"Sandpiper Trailer" Traction Sand Storage and Dispensing Unit on a custom built twin axle trailer unit, diesel-electric powered with auxiliary 240v outlets.
"Site Located" stationary sanding stations with bulk hopper storage, custom made for your site.

Sandpiper Cart

Mobile Sandpiper

Features Include:

Key start - secure
Self contained and independent
Easy to use "walk along with" mobile unit
Large capacity with sand level sight glass
Tiller steering with forward and reverse control
Tiller shock absorber
Sand bin removable from self propelled truck with forklift sockets and stops
Automatic brake safely holds machine on grades.
Alternate 240v operation if used at a stationary location
Auxiliary 240v outlets from diesel-electric generator
Flashing light and beeper.

Sandpiper Trailer

Traction Sand Storage and Dispensing Unit on a custom built twin axle trailer unit, diesel-electric powered with auxiliary 240v outlets.

Features of unit orderd by QR (Queensland Rail):

Sand Carrying capacity: 1.3 tonnes of sand. (1 cubic metre) with sand level sight glass
Trailer made from galvanized materials with a walk mesh floor.
Total weight of trailer, Sandpiper and sand - max. 2.5 Tonne.
Mast Maximum Height : 2.8 metres when mounted on the trailer for safe working under Overhead Power Wires.
Trailer road registered.
Powered by a diesel generator - key start. The sand elevator is Electrically powered.
Auxiliary 240v outlets from diesel-electric generator for lights and tools in emergency.
Simple, secure and safe to operate - key start/stop.
Tandem Trailer, Heavy Duty, purpose built with electric brakes all wheels, with tool box.
Two only 240v. NIGHT WORK LIGHTS from generator.
plus 1 x 12 volt light powered from tow vehicle (on parking light circuit with switch).
Paint system: all weld cold galv treated and finished with TWO PACK Auto-thane.
COLOUR: SAFETY YELLOW.
Water (Rain) proof Hopper Cover.
Wheels: 4 x 16" - 6 stud Land Cruiser 4WD type + 1 spare wheel. All new tyres.
With large lid for easy filling from bulk bags.
Sand bin removable from trailer truck with forklift sockets and stops.
Alternate operation possible from mains 240v supply if stationary.
Self Filling of Sand Hopper with Inlet for refilling at low level.
Flashing warning light.
Warranty: 12 months.