The Auto Lift - Rail Lifter is a self-propelled piece of rail transport Maintenance of Way (MOW) equipment that automatically lifts one or both rail tracks to a specific height so that plates can be inserted between the rail and the rail tie. The Auto Lift – Rail Lifter allows the equipment operator(s) to ensure tie plate insertion and positioning is completed safely and properly. The Auto Lift – Rail Lifter supports high production levels while performing railway maintenance. The life-cycle replacement of the requested Maintenance of Way (MOW) Auto Lift – Rail Lifter is essential to the maintenance of over 100 miles of rail track owned by the Department of the Army.