A method for repowering a locomotive, a repower kit and a repowered locomotive is disclosed. The method may comprise replacing the 4-stroke engine with a 2-stroke, engine, and replacing the first engine controller with a second engine controller. The second engine controller may be configured to regulate operation of the second engine. The second engine controller and the second engine, in combination, may be adapted to meet at least Tier 0 emission standards for locomotives when repowered. Pre-existing traction motors may be configured to utilize power that results from operation of the second engine.
Locomotive Repower
07.09.2017
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B61C Lokomotiven , LOCOMOTIVES |
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