LOCOMOTIVE PROPULSION SYSTEM MODULE FOR REFURBISHMENT OF USED LOCOMOTIVES

摘要

Disclosed herein is a propulsion skid module (100) useful for refurbishi ng locomotives. In one embodiment, the propulsion skid module (100) includes a skid base (300) serving as a support for an engine (130); said skid base (300) comprising at least two support members (322,324) extending substantially the length of th e module and at least one panel (330) spanning said two support members; with the module (100) further comprising an engine (130); a blower for delivery of air under pressure (119), a control device compartment (110), an auxiliary cab (117) comprising power connectors (1033), and an air compressor (140) secured onto said skid base (300); and an air plenum (150) defined in said base. Also disclosed herein are methods for refurbishing a locomotive.