Railhead Corporation

08/26/2026

A lantern that dies mid-shift isn't a battery problem. It's a liability issue.

Fall means more of the shift happens after dark — more switching, more inspections, more time working blue-flagged equipment in low light. If the light marking someone under a car or between couplers goes dark because a battery ran out, the safety system just failed at the worst possible moment.

🔸RH-BL2020M removes that variable: 720 hours of runtime — 30 days, 24/7 — on three C-cell batteries. Mount it, forget it, still visible up to a mile a month later.
🔸M737-LED-B-4D takes human error out too — photocell-activated, on at dusk, off at dawn, no one has to remember a switch.
🔸Same logic on hands: RH-GL15P3 (ANSI Cut A3) for dexterity work, RH-GL50 (ANSI Cut A4) when the job needs more protection without the bulk.

Fall's here. Make sure the signal — and the crew's hands — are never the weak point.

08/25/2026

We are proud to announce that Metrolink has selected Railhead Corporation to supply and install our next generation LDVR4K™ High Definition Onboard Video System across 117 locomotives and cab cars.

This project is an important step in helping Metrolink meet the Federal Railroad Administration’s upcoming requirements for inward and outward facing image recording systems, while also bringing enhanced video capabilities to its fleet.

Railhead will handle the installation, testing, and commissioning of the systems across the fleet. With more than 8,000 locomotives, cab cars, and maintenance of way vehicles equipped with Railhead video systems over the years, we are excited to bring that experience to Metrolink.

As Southern California prepares for the 2028 Summer Olympics, we are proud to support Metrolink as it continues to modernize its fleet and strengthen safety and operational capabilities.
Thank you to Metrolink for choosing Railhead. We look forward to getting started.

Railhead Corporation to install its next-generation LDVR4K™ High-Definition Onboard Video System across Metrolink's fleet | Mass Transit (https://hubs.li/Q04t_Qb80)

The contract comes on the heels of a new federal requirement that all lead passenger locomotives must be equipped with compliant inward- and outward-facing image recording systems...

08/19/2026

⛈️ Storm rolls in. Your gear quits first.

Rain gets in the housing... wind kills your visibility... and by hour 12 of a storm shift, half the crew is fumbling with dead lights and soaked gloves.

Here's the part nobody tells you: most "weatherproof" gear isn't.

The RH-HL800R is IPX4 — 800 lumens, hands-free, rain doesn't touch it.
The KE-HDWL-60 is IP65 — 5,100 lumens mounted to the rig, floods the whole work zone.
The RM18-LED R runs 720 hours on a magnetic base — set it once, forget it for the rest of the storm. 🔦 And the KE-FL1014A is UL-rated for the mess a storm leaves behind — downed lines, gas near the tracks, flooded infrastructure.

Storm's coming. Get gear that doesn't quit when it gets here.

Links in comments.

08/12/2026

Your hands go numb by 9am. That's not "toughing it out"... that's a glove failing you.

Cold hands aren't a personality trait. They're a liability.

Most "insulated" gloves pack in cheap filler under a shell that turns to cardboard the second the temp drops. You lose grip. You lose feel. You start working slower and sloppier... and that's exactly when people get hurt.

We built the RH-GW100 to kill that problem specifically. 100 grams of real insulation. A goatskin palm that stays soft and grippy even when it's freezing — not stiff like the bargain stuff. Water-repellent shell so the cold and the wet don't team up on you.

You keep the warmth. You keep the dexterity. You keep working like it's a normal day... because it is.

S-XXL. What's the coldest job you've ever worked in gear that wasn't built for it?

08/10/2026

You've got two hands. Your flashlight is using one of them.🔦

Every time. Under the railcar... balanced on a toolbox... wedged between your teeth so you can see what you're doing.

Here's the hack nobody told you about: stop holding the light. Stick it.

The TL2020 has a 30 lb magnetic base — slap it on the frame and 650 lumens stay put. The M100A-LED snaps onto any steel surface in one motion — 21 LEDs, 300 hours, set it and walk away. The RH-PWL450R clips on with a 120° rotating magnetic clip — 450 lumens, USB-C rechargeable, lives in your shirt pocket until you need it.

Stop holding your light. Start sticking it.

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08/06/2026

Throwback Thursday: Celebrating 62 Years of Railhead:

For 62 years, Railhead has been proud to support the hardworking men and women who keep North America’s railroads moving safely.

To celebrate that history, we’re opening the Railhead archives for a new Throwback Thursday series. We’ll be revisiting advertisements, products, and stories from our past—and giving them a fresh look alongside the products railroaders rely on today.

The equipment may have evolved, but our commitment has remained the same: provide dependable, railroad-ready products designed for the people working in yards, shops, terminals, and along the right-of-way.
For our first look back, we’re celebrating a true railroad classic: the Railhead lantern.

Here’s to 62 years of railroad history—and to continuing the tradition for many years to come.

07/29/2026

Small gaps start to show mid-year🗓️

🔍Mid-Year Field Check: Where is your crew at today?

1. Visibility at night
Is lighting still consistent across all work zones—or are crews adapting on the fly?

2. Field gear performance
Are headlamps, cameras, and wearable equipment still holding up under heat, dust, and long shifts?

3. Crew fatigue factors
Are tools reducing strain—or adding to it?

Those gaps don’t stay small for long...

Close the Visibility Gap
KE-HLFC625R https://hubs.li/Q04hm-hC0
RH-SSC-200 https://railheadcorp.com/products/switchmans-stick-railhead-logo-clear-4-aaa-batteries-included-8-16-pull-magnet

07/22/2026

👷🔦When visibility in the field drops, everything slows down — and that turns into cost.

Most flashlight failures are actually gradual (fading, battery degradation, dust or moisture shows up).

3 hidden performance losses crews deal with every shift:

-Lumen drop-off (often unnoticed until critical)
-Heat-driven battery degradation cutting runtime short
-Beam distance that underperforms outside lab conditions

These losses compound into real downtime and risk.

The KE-FL1065 and RH-RT1000R are built for that field based reality:
consistent output, heat-dissipating aluminum, and beams designed for actual field conditions,

🔦 https://hubs.li/Q04f7Dwq0

🔦 https://hubs.li/Q04f7v3y0

07/15/2026

Avoid compounded risk this summer.☀️🥵
Heat, glare, long hours, tighter margins—everything stacks.

12-Hour Shift Reality:
0–4 → Low light to glare → stay aligned
5–7 → Heat + fatigue → reduce strain
8–10 → Pressure spikes → stay steady
11–12 → Fatigue peaks → close out safely

RH-PWL450R + M26 Safety Light
Built to hold visibility through it all.

RH-PWL450R: https://hubs.li/Q04f1ddD0

M26: https://hubs.li/Q04f1lNW0

07/08/2026

When temps rise, crews are working in conditions that quietly degrade visibility, equipment performance, and reliability windows.

☀️ Top 5 Field Failures in Summer Operations

1) Dead batteries in extreme heat
2) Glare + low visibility at dusk
3) Equipment overheating
4) Rapid battery drain under continuous cycling
5) Dust + heat-related performance drop

A critical moment exposes them. Summer operations are about about staying predictable.

Built for these conditions:
M18-SOLAR: IP66-rated protection for dust, rain, and harsh field environments. Solar— Night-time operation only https://lnkd.in/eYN_b_mN
KE-501: Fully weatherproof, vibration-resistant design with up to 5 years of battery life for long-duration field use. https://hubs.li/Q04d-J6p0