There was an interesting Diesel Locomotive Retrofit Company reality TV program on cable last fall that rebuilt locomotives to run cleaner.
Was interesting to see the step-by-step evaluation, tear down, up-grade and restoration of a locomotive with the newer tech lower emission GenSet power modules. They used a 1950’s locomotive as the foundation of the retrofit. It was painted Black with Red/Orange accents when finish.
Any of these in your fleet? Comments on Pros/Cons as a real world end user?
I think it was this company.
http://www.leanandgreenlocomotive.com/
Quote:
About the technology
"To meet the guidelines set forth in the original concept the following technologies have been incorporated into the locomotive design.
T.M.V. locomotive management system.
This system features the latest in wheel slip adhesion technology providing the best traction available in the market. Also included is the ability to
communicate with all other onboard systems on a touch screen monitor conveniently mounted on the control stand. A few of the items displayed are:
All engine data from both engines, Main generator output, Speed, cooling fan operations, load, anything found on an event recorder, a history of faults, and
to many more items to list here.
A.P.U. unit
M.T.U. onsite energy proprietary 135KW generator. John Deere 4045 tier 3 (subsequent models will be tier 4i) This unit provides all power for the
locomotive including air compressor, cooling fans, battery charging, traction motor and rectifier blowers
The A.P.U. also provides power for the I.G.B.T. air cooled choppers. This system allows the locomotive and a train of limited tonnage to be moved without
the need to start the large engine. Air cooling eliminates the problem of failure common in the liquid cooled versions used by others.
Main engine
MTU-Detroit Diesel 12V2000 V-12 1005 B.H.P. Charge air cooled engine. Tier 2 (subsequent models will be tier 4i)
Air compressor
Ingersoll-Rand 30 HP rotary screw air compressor with built in refrigerant cooled dryer. This air compressor provides air with the lowest humidity in the market.
Grants.
The lean and Green has been awarded an Ohio Third Frontier grant, Ohio D.E.R.G. grant for 3 units, Northwest Indiana clean air grant and a California Carl
Moyers grant. With the recent 5 year extension of the Diesel clean air grant program, grants will continue to be an attractive way to help finance clean
locomotive projects.
Main alternator
Marathon two bearing variable frequency alternator with a proprietary Darrah Electrical air cooled rectifier.
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