Rail Forgings

Heavy Duty Rail Forgings

Heavy duty Rail forgings

We have a well established reputation, having produced rail forgings for the London Underground and Severn Valley Railway and everything in between.  Our history in excellence in the rail industry goes as far back as 1881, when we were issued a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria for improvements in the manufacture of iron and steel wheels for railway.

At Somers we strive to keep alive the history of the steam rail products we supply, whilst utilising 21st century technology and methods. With items that are for both live trains and also museum exhibits.   Our equipment offers a very diverse nature and type of forged items, with engineering and metallurgical support on every product. As well as a reverse engineering service, producing bespoke items almost from scratch.

FORGED COMPONENTS FOR THE RAIL INDUSTRY INCLUDE:

Connecting Rod

Manifold Blocks

Leading Arms

Pinions

Big End Straps

Wheels

Roller Rails

Axels

Reasons to choose Somers Forge for your rail forgings

There are many reasons to choose Somers Forge for your rail industry forgings. One major advantage of choosing Somers Forge is no matter the grade, size or shape of the required product; our facilities and wide range of equipment are designed to support it.

Another reason includes our Somers Optimal Service. Our engineers understand that sometimes situations fall through or become critical, our express service includes a commitment to fast track manufacturing, testing and delivering with the same exceptional Somers Forge quality.

Finally, at Somers Forge quality management control is foremost in the minds of all employees with our personal commitment to quality thus maintaining our international reputation for the highest in steel engineering principles.

Case Study Custom Connecting Rods For British Rail Locomotive

The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust required bespoke connecting rods for their new steam locomotive, the 1000th British Rail Standard Locomotive, reflecting both heritage and functionality. In line with their mission to preserve British railway history, the Trust aims to use original designs and exacting standards, meaning Somers Forge was given the original drawings to work form.

The team therefore created updated drawings to help guide the process and ensure the connecting rods met safety requirements, as well as the aesthetic and functional standards needed for a historical locomotive.

Unlike other companies, we are more than willing to take on one-off custom rail parts and provide the engineering support needed to ensure each product is fit for purpose.

Rail Forgings Products

Include but not limited to:

Connecting Rod Big End Straps Manifold Blocks Roller Rails Pinions Axels

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