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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7565867 | Multiple engine locomotive configuration In one embodiment, a multi-engine locomotive includes at least one converter to convert mechanical energy outputted by the engines to Direct Current (DC) electrical energy, a traction motor, and a DC bus connected to the engines, converter, and traction motor. The e... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7349797 | Emission management for a hybrid locomotive A locomotive is provided that includes: a receiver operable to receiving a locating signal, the locating signal indicating a current spatial location of a selected locomotive and a processor operable to (a) determi... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7143017 | Remote control locomotive simulator A remote control locomotive simulator including a display and a first input device similar to a remote control locomotive controller to be operated by the operator to provide train signals. A computer drives the display to move a train relative to a track in respons... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7139646 | Train control system and method of controlling a train or trains A train control system includes positioning systems at the end of the train and at the front of the train, allowing the conductor or engineer to unambiguously determine that no cars of the train have become detached. The positioning system at the end of the train is... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7021588 | System and method for managing two or more locomotives of a consist The system and method for controlling a consist of at least first and second locomotives having discrete operating modes. The method comprises receiving a control command and determining a power operating mode of the first locomotive and a power operating mode of th... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7021589 | Control system for optimizing the operation of two or more locomotives of a consist A system for controlling, a response to an operator, a consist of at least first and second locomotives having discrete operating modes. The system comprises an operator control, a first controller, a second controller, and a communication link. Alternatively, the s... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6327980 | Locomotive engine inlet air apparatus and method of controlling inlet air temperature Automatic control of the temperature of the inlet air being supplied to the engine (12) of a locomotive (10) in order to optimize the performance of the engine (12) under a variety of ambient air temperatures and pressures. One or more valves (38) is util... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6267062 | AC drive industrial switching locomotive The two axle locomotive of this invention includes a diesel engine directly coupled to a generator for generating power to a single electrical traction motor. Preferably, the drive motor is an AC traction motor which drives both axles of the locomotive us... | 07/31/2001 |
| 5845583 | Dual-mode transporation system and power unit The invention comprises a replaceable power unit and transportation system for a dual-mode vehicle, such as an electric car which can operate on built-in batteries and by way of power supplied by a running rail. The vehicle moreover comprises road wheels ... | 12/08/1998 |
| 4907645 | Device for ventilating rheostats and/or fluid radiators in a locomotive A device for ventilating fluid radiators (5) and/or starting and braking rheostats (15) in a locomotive which is powered electrically, by means of an internal combustion engine, or by a combination thereof, said radiators and/or rheostats being disposed i... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4735385 | Apparatus and method for conserving fuel during dynamic braking of locomotives A respective microcomputer-based dynamic braking proportioning unit is disposed on each locomotive of a group of locomotives of a train consist. Each unit is connected to the brake setup and brake control wires of a trainline communicating with all of the... | 04/05/1988 |
| 4718352 | Rescue vehicle with emergency engine actuation A rescue vehicle adapted for driving in tunnels, mines or at oxygen-poor high altitudes comprises a Diesel engine, a first conduit connected to the engine for supplying ambient air to the engine, bottles of compressed air carried on the vehicle, a second ... | 01/12/1988 |
| 4344364 | Apparatus and method for conserving fuel in the operation of a train consist The apparatus includes a master control unit associated with a first locomotive and a slave control unit associated with a second locomotive. Each of the control units is identically constructed to include an electronic processor and memory. The memory in... | 08/17/1982 |
| 4253399 | Railway locomotive fuel saving arrangement This invention discloses a method and device for reducing fuel consumption by a locomotive system comprised of a plurality of tandem diesel locomotives electrically interconnected so that one of the units is a lead unit and the remaining units are trailin... | 03/03/1981 |
| 4186665 | Locomotive engine housing arrangement A diesel-engined rail shunting locomotive is provided which combines a very high level of noise insulation with excellent accessibility to the engine and associated apparatus. The locomotive is adapted for remote control by radio, and also has at least on... | 02/05/1980 |
| 4142470 | Diesel locomotive fuel tank vent A vent and pressure relief system for locomotive fuel tanks includes a short standpipe supporting a baffled overflow vessel connected with a drain conduit. The standpipe is made high enough to prevent the overflow of the fuel therefrom during all operatin... | 03/06/1979 |
| 4067264 | Locomotive cab running boards A rail-borne shunting locomotive, to be operated through radio control by a driver as he moves around the locomotive, has a central power plant compartment, a cabin at each end adjacent the power plant compartment, gangways on each side extending alongsid... | 01/10/1978 |
