Holland Library

Welcome to the Holland Library, which is home to our complete library of instructional and informational PDFs and videos for our Maintenance of Way and Mechanical Solutions.

Welding

Benefits of Flash-Butt Welding Versus Thermite Welding
The benefits of flash-butt welding versus thermite to make the best decisions for your railways.
Closure Welding
Learn the features and benefits of the Puller Lite. Read about Holland's Closure Flash-Butt Welding solution.
Crane Rail Welding
Learn more about Holland's electric flash-butt welding solutions for crane rail repairs.
Destressing
Learn more about how Holland can provide Destressing solutions for tie replacement programs.
Flash-Butt Welding Case Studies
Read more about how Holland has developed flash-butt welding solutions to engineering challenges.
HAMR™ Case Study
A Class I Railroad came to Holland looking for a solution to the issue of frogs and crossing diamonds being a significant challenge to maintain and repair in the field.
HAMR™ Frogs
Holland has repaired over 100 frogs via hot wire automated welding on multiple Class 1 and ShortLine railroads. Read this case study on how this repair work has proved its performance.
HAMR™ Technical Sheet
Technical information for Holland's HAMR™ which provides safer, and longer lasting repairs.
Holland Automated Manganese Refurbishment (HAMR™)
HAMR™ sets a new standard for safer, longer lasting specialty track component repairs by using robotically controlled welding procedures to build back damaged areas.
Iowa Interstate Railroad Joint Elimination Success Story
Our Track Maintenance and Construction division was contracted to perform a Joint Elimination program for the Iowa Interstate Railroad's Council Bluffs Subdivision.
North American Maintenance of Way Solutions
Our full portfolio of innovative Maintenance of Way services keeps Class 1, Short Line and Transit rail systems across North America running safely and effciently by giving them the ability to move beyond find and fix to plan for maximum uptime.
Repair Welding Case Study
Read the story of how Holland is revolutionizing Flash-Butt Repair Welding and learn the benefits of the Puller-Lite and low consumption rail welding.
Short Line Rehabilitation Case Study
Our rehabilitation on a short line railroad was able to bring record revenue and on-time performance after completion.
Squamish Porta-Plant Case Study
A Holland customer was facing a problem when transport of stick rail from port to CWR plant to delivery took months and required a dedicated fleet of flat cars and CWR trains.
Transit Welding Case Study
This study illustrates our commitment to customer partnerships by showing how we create specific, unique flash-butt welding solutions for the oldest transit system in the US.
Turnout Welding
This study introduces our Extended Reach MobileWelder, a boom-crane equipped portable welding system, which is capable of deploying the welder head up to 40 feet (32 feet with welder head and puller) to the side of the truck – specializing in the flash-butt welding of turnouts.

Rail Measurement Systems and Services

400-Series TrackSTAR Testing Vehicle
Our largest testing vehicle, the 400 Series, provides track geometry and rail profile measurement data along with track strength information from our proprietary load axle.
491 Transit Testing Vehicle (TTV)
Our 491 TTV is designed specifically for transit systems and provides full geometry, rail profile and gauge face angle readings.
Automated Inspection of Concrete Ties White Paper
Identifying Indications of Rail Seat Deterioration
Gauge Face Angle White Paper
What is Gauge Face Angle and why is it so important for transits?
Gauge Inspector Hang-On Hi-Rail Geometry System
Real-time gauge measurement in a lightweight, portable mounting design that fits on any hi-rail vehicle.
Industrial Track Testing
Learn more about the information you gain from track inspection to help maintain your track to standards, locate exceptions before they become serious problems, organize repairs on a priority basis and prevent derailments.
LiDAR Powered by Cordel
Holland's LiDAR powered by Cordel gives you a range of data applications such as track imagery, clearance validation, line of sight, site measurements, condition assessments and more.
Loaded Gauge Geometry Vehicle White Paper
How Holland's Loaded Gauge Geometry Vehicles find dynamic gauge widening and broken spikes.
Locomotive UGMS
Take advantage of your existing train routes to provide continuous track testing eliminating the need for scheduled track time.
Portable Inspection Systems
Our suite of portable inspection systems, equipped with Holland’s Argus Track Measurement Technology, are usable under any conventional hi-rail vehicle with any size trailer hitch.
Rail Measurement Systems and Services North America
An overview of all rail measurement systems and services provided to our customers throughout North America.
Rail Rollover White Paper
Learn more about identifying potential areas prone to rail rollover derailment.
Rangecam Reporting Software
Rangecam Maintenance Planning turns data into useful information needed to make critical decisions about railway maintenance and planning, learn more about it here.
Rangecam Reporting Software Case Study
Explore how Holland has developed maintenance software that provides reporting, planning and visualization tools to the railroads.
Track Inspector
Our full geometry system designed to be used under any conventional hi-rail vehicle with any size trailer hitch.
Track Inspector Service
Holland's track inspector service features the ability for this system to be mounted, configured and calibrated by one person in less than an hour.
Track Measurement Technology Overview
An overview of all products and services within Holland's track measurement technology.
TrackSTAR® 101
Learn how our TrackSTAR® Contract services can fulfill your track measurement needs.
TrackSTAR® 650 Series Track Testing Vehicle
Our newest vehicle, the 650 Series, provides track geometry and rail profile measurement data along with track strength information from our proprietary lightweight load axle in a medium duty package.
Transit Track Inspection
Holland's Transit Testing hi-rail vehicle (TTV) is designed specifically to accommodate the unique conditions of transit systems.
Using Reserve Gage Strength Data to Enhance Tie-Replacement Planning White Paper
How Holland's Gauge Strength Data helps with Tie Replacement Planning.

Rail Car Products and Services

Cross Bar Liners
Illustrates how our cross bar liners provide an economical and safe way to haul and protect coil steel products in rail cars.
Cuna Tri-Level - Modelo 2 En Español
Caracteristicas & beneficios de cuna tri-lo modelo 2.
Door Defender
Review the features and benefits of our new Door Defender^TM. The system is constructed of a rugged outdoor-grade polyethylene and features a patent pending bumper profile that acts as a spring to absorb door impacts.
Door Defender Proving Performance
Learn more about how our Door Defender^TM system has proved its performance over the years in the field.
Grate Lock Track
The superior construction and galvanizing of the GLT ensures excellent durability in the demanding auto rack environment. Learn more about this new addition to our product line.
Holland Mechanical Solutions
From railcar products that protect automobiles, military tanks and orange juice, to transloading facilities that help bring sugar to your table, our mechanical solutions make us a partner on which railroads rely.
Interbox Connector
We have the industry's only automatic Interbox Connector with unlimited AAR-approval to M-998 specifications. This product sheet explains the features and benefits of this unique product offering.
Load Snugger System
Our patented and AAR-approved packaged product restraint system uses web strapping, a ratchet device, floor anchors and unique hooks to easily and quickly secure lading in place. Find all the information here.
LocknLoad Chock for Autoracks
The LocknLoad chock provides a quick and easy way to secure vehicles that's compatible with all grating applications.
Locomotive Mobile Servicing
Learn more about how Holland's locomotive service truck (LST) can help you reduce downtime and provide significant cost savings.
Multi-Purpose Chain Assembly
Our AAR approved 1/2” Multi-Purpose Chain Tie-Down System is used on flat cars for securing all sizes of vehicles and equipment. This product replaces all standard 1/2“ and 3/8” chain assemblies for rail cars.
Rail Car Product Line Catalog
Holland's offers a full line of product protection and load securement products to ensure your cargo arrives safely.
Tri-Level Chock - Model 2
Our low profile tri-level chock is the answer to this industry need. Learn about the product features and benefits here.

Engineering & Manufacturing

Engineering and Manufacturing
Holland’s equipment business unit houses a highly-skilled team of engineers and machinists who are responsible for the design, development, manufacturing and refurbishment
Fixed Rail Welding Facility Case Study
Learn more about Holland designed and built a continuous rail weld line from scratch.

International Sales

Australian Services
Learn more about our rail services in Australia.
Container Welder
Our complete, compact and efficient welding package
Dual Head Web Polisher
Our hydraulically operated dual head web polisher.
Global Rail Welding Equipment
Our global rail welding solutions currently supported in over 36 countries.
H-1000 Flash Butt Welder
Capable of welding all rail types with the ability to drag/position long lengths of rail/div>
H-650 Flash-Butt Welder
Capable of welding all rail types and strings up to 400 meters in length
HRSA Claremont Station Case Study
HRSA's project on how we incorporated flash-butt welding into the Claremont Station project to allow direct access to the Forrestfield-Airport Link.
HRSA Denny Avenue Case Study
HRSA's solution to incorporating flashbutt welding into the Denny Avenue level crossing removal project as part of the Armadale train line in Western Australia.
HRSA Specialty Welding
The G-Head welder allows for specialty rail profiles to be welded. Designed to allow the welder head to clamp around wider profile rails, the G-Head allows for precise positioning of welder head electrodes and correct alignment positioning.
Intelliweld® MobileWelder®
Low consumption weld capability made in track by a Holland MobileWelder®
Loram Electric Welding Services Powered by Holland
Loram do Brasil and Holland have joined to bring the most innovative features in the execution of electric welding for Brazilian railroads, ensuring the highest quality and efficiency in the country's railroad maintenance services.
Loram Electric Welding Services Powered by Holland - Portuguese
A Loram do Brasil e a Holland se uniram para trazer o que há de mais inovador na execução de soldagem elétrica para as ferrovias brasileiras, garantindo a mais alta qualidade e eficiência nos serviços de manutenção ferroviária do país.
MobileWelder®
Easy mobility from road to rail and cabable of being custom built to your country's vehicle standards
Rail Measurement Systems and Services
Holland's rail measurement systems and services available on across the world.
Super Puller
Capable of 145 metric tons (160 tons) of pulling force