Doughty Rail

Doughty Rail is a low-profile extruded aluminium curtain track system designed for smaller venues, drama studios, black box theatres, churches, schools, village halls and architectural projects. The compact walk-along design makes it ideal for locations where a heavier professional track system would not be suitable or cost-effective. Available in natural aluminium and black powder coat finish, with straight and curved sections for flexible installation.

MTN Shop UK stocks the complete Doughty Rail range including track sections, brackets, ball-raced runners, twin hooks, end stops and joint kits. Rails can be cut to length on site. All orders dispatched from our UK warehouse.

Need a heavier system? See our Studio Rail for overhead installations or our Six Track for professional stage applications.

Doughty Rail - Stop End Plate (Mild Steel Bracket)
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Doughty Rail - Aluminium Curtain Track for Schools, Churches and Small Venues

The Doughty Rail is a low-profile extruded aluminium curtain track system developed for venues that need a practical, affordable and discreet curtain solution without investing in a full professional stage track system. With a compact profile, a wide range of fixing brackets and the ability to be cut to length on site, it is the most flexible curtain track system in the Doughty range for smaller and medium-sized applications.

Doughty Rail Components

  • Track sections: straight sections in 1m, 2m and 3m lengths. Curved sections available in multiple radii for corner and wraparound configurations.
  • Brackets: wall bracket, ceiling bracket, top hat bracket and corner ceiling bracket for mounting in most venue configurations.
  • Runners and hooks: compact ball-raced runners and twin hooks for smooth, quiet curtain operation.
  • End stops and joint kits: slide-in end stop, stop end plate and joint kit for clean track termination and accurate section joining.
  • Accessories: unistrut channel nut for fast fixing with standard installation components. Drilling jig available for accurate re-drilling after cutting to length.

What to Look For

  • Load rating: Doughty Rail supports up to 60kg per 1.5m of track. Calculate your total curtain weight before specifying track length and bracket positions.
  • Finish: natural aluminium for front-of-house and architectural installations. Black powder coat for backstage and studio environments where the track should be discreet.
  • Curved sections: the Doughty Rail is a flexible curtain track system with curved sections available for bay windows, corner installations and wraparound configurations.
  • Walk-along only: Doughty Rail is a walk-along system. If a line-operated or motorised curtain track is needed, see our Six Track range. For overhead studio rail with heavier loads, see our Studio Rail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Doughty Rail is a low-profile aluminium walk-along curtain track designed for schools, churches, drama studios, village halls and small theatres. It supports up to 60kg per 1.5m and is available in natural aluminium and black powder coat. It is a cost-effective alternative to heavier professional stage curtain track systems.
Yes. Doughty Rail sections can be cut to length on site using standard tools. A drilling jig is available for accurately re-drilling joint holes after cutting, ensuring accurate alignment when sections are joined. This makes the system suitable for venues with non-standard bay widths or irregular wall and ceiling configurations.
Yes. Curved sections are available in multiple radii for corner and wraparound configurations. Straight and curved sections use the same joint pin system and ball-raced runners, and can be combined in the same installation. This makes Doughty Rail suitable for bay window configurations, alcoves and wraparound stage and studio layouts.
Doughty Rail is available with wall brackets, ceiling brackets, top hat brackets and corner ceiling brackets, covering most installation configurations in schools, churches, studios and architectural projects. The top suspension channel is dimensioned to work with unistrut nuts for fast fixing with standard installation hardware.
Doughty Rail supports a maximum load of 60kg per 1.5m of track. Before installation, calculate the total weight of the curtains and drapes to be hung and ensure the bracket spacing does not exceed the rated load per span. For heavier loads above 60kg, the Doughty Studio Rail rated to 100kg is the recommended alternative.

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