Abstract: A fuel tank is configured to be selectively coupled to a chassis of the locomotive based on an anticipated change in axle load capacity of a railroad. The fuel tank includes a body, a coupling device, and a lifting adapter. The coupling device is configured to releasably couple the body to the chassis of the locomotive. The lifting adapter is configured to releasably engage with a lifting implement of a machine.

Abstract: A method for controlling data communication among two or more of access points within a locomotive consist is disclosed. The method may include selecting, from among the two or more access points, a first access point to output a synchronization signal. The method may also include outputting the synchronization signal from the first access point to the remaining one or more access points, wherein the synchronization signal may be used to synchronize data communication among the two or more access points.

Abstract: A system for estimating a rotor position may include a synchronous machine, including at least one stator winding pair configured to create a magnetic field when an input voltage is applied and a rotor having a field winding and configured to rotate within the magnetic field created by the at least one stator winding pair. The system may include a phase detector configured to determine a phase difference between the input voltage and a field voltage induced in the field winding of the rotor. The system may also include a processor configured to receive a signal from the phase detector indicative of the phase difference between the input voltage and the field voltage, and to estimate the rotor position based on the phase difference.

Abstract: A composition for insulating a component may include between about 80 and about 99 percent by volume of a non-silicone-based insulating resin. The composition may also include between about 1 and about 20 percent by volume of magnesia trihydrate.

Abstract: A method for determining order of locomotives in a locomotive consist is provided. Specifically, in a system wherein locomotives in a locomotive consist each include network interfaces having unique identifying criteria, such as IP addresses, the location of each locomotive relative to the lead locomotive may be accurately and automatically determined.

Abstract: A system for the exchange of thermal energy generated by electrical components in an electrical locker to a flow of a liquefied gas is provided. The system includes a storage container for cryogenically storing the liquefied gas at low pressure, a heat exchanger configured into the electrical locker, and a cryogenic pump in fluid communication with the storage container. The cryogenic pump pressurizes the liquefied gas received from the storage container to a higher pressure and pumps the pressurized liquefied gas to a location where vaporization of the liquefied gas into a gaseous form is performed using the thermal energy drawn from the electrical locker by the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A fuel system for an engine is disclosed. The fuel system may have a fuel injector configured to inject fuel into a cylinder of the engine. The fuel system may also have a first fuel supply line configured to supply liquid fuel to the fuel injector to cool the fuel injector. The fuel system may further have a second fuel supply line configured to direct fuel from the fuel injector back to the fuel injector for discharge into a cylinder of the engine.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a coupling system for a train consist. The coupling system may include a first conduit associated with a locomotive of the train consist, a second conduit associated with a tender car of the train consist, and a fluid coupling connecting the first and second conduits. The coupling system may also include a first mechanical coupler associated with the locomotive and a second mechanical coupler associated with the tender car and configured to engage and lock with the first mechanical coupler. The coupling system may further include a locking device driven by fluid passing through the fluid coupling that is configured to inhibit disengagement of the first mechanical coupler and the second mechanical coupler.

Abstract: A fuel system for an engine is disclosed. The fuel system may have a gaseous fuel injector configured to inject gaseous fuel radially into a cylinder of the engine. The fuel system may also have a primary cooling line configured to circulate coolant through the engine. The fuel system may also have an auxiliary cooling line fluidly connecting the primary cooling line with the gaseous fuel injector.

Abstract: A railway truck is disclosed for use with a locomotive. The railway truck may include a first axle, a second axle, a plurality of wheels connected to each of the first and second axles, a frame connecting the first and second axles, and a plurality of traction motors. The railway truck may also include a bolster assembly pivotally connected to the frame. The bolster assembly may include a hollow bolster having an inlet and a plurality of outlets in communication with the inlet. The plurality of outlets may generally correspond to the locations of each of the plurality of traction motors. The hollow bolster may also include a flexible bellow extending between each of the plurality of outlets and each of the plurality of traction motors.

Abstract: A fuel system for an engine having a cylinder liner is disclosed. The fuel system may have a gaseous fuel injector having a nozzle located at an air intake port of the cylinder liner. The gaseous fuel injector may be configured to inject gaseous fuel radially into the cylinder liner at an oblique vertical angle with respect to a plane perpendicular to an axis of the cylinder liner. The fuel system may also have a liquid fuel injector configured to inject liquid fuel axially into the cylinder liner.

Abstract: A fuel system for an engine is disclosed. The fuel system may have a first fuel injector configured to inject a first stream of gaseous fuel radially into a combustion chamber of a cylinder of the engine through a first air intake port. The fuel system may also have a second fuel injector configured to inject a second stream of gaseous fuel radially into the combustion chamber through a second air intake port to collide with the first stream of gaseous fuel.

Abstract: A railway truck is disclosed for use with a locomotive. The railway truck may include a first axle, a second axle, a plurality of wheels connected to each of the first and second axles, a frame connecting the first and second axles, and a bolster assembly pivotally connected to the frame. The railway truck may also include a traction motor configured to drive the first axle. The railway truck may further include a torque reaction link connected between an end of the bolster assembly and a side of the traction motor.

Abstract: A retrofit kit for converting a single-fuel engine having an air box to run on two different fuels is disclosed. The kit may have at least one gaseous fuel injector mountable inside the air box and associated with each cylinder of the engine. The kit may further have a common flow regulator. The kit may also have at least one individual fuel supply line configured to connect the common flow regulator to the at least one gaseous fuel injector. The kit may additionally have a fuel supply and a common fuel supply line configured to connect the common flow regulator to the fuel supply.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a control system for a train consist. The control system may have a first controller associated with a first locomotive and a second controller associated with a second locomotive. The control system may also include an input device configured to generate a first signal indicative of a desired consist performance, and at least one sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of an actual performance of the first and second locomotives. The second controller may be configured to determine a first performance setting of the first locomotive and a different second performance setting of the second locomotive based on the first signal, and automatically adjust the first and second performance settings based on a difference between the first and second signals.

Abstract: A fuel system for an engine is disclosed. The fuel system may include a gaseous fuel injector configured to inject gaseous fuel into a cylinder of the engine. The gaseous fuel injector may include an end fluidly connected to an air intake port and a tip creating an axial flow path for the gaseous fuel directed toward a center of the cylinder. The fuel system may also include a blocking member located in the axial flow path at a distal end of the tip. The blocking member may include at least one aperture to allow the gaseous fuel to pass through the blocking member on the axial flow path.

Abstract: An expanding dowel rod structure for coaxially aligning at least 2 separate workpieces having circular apertures therein and/or securely attaching a boss in a circular aperture in a workpiece providing resistance to shearing is provided. The expanding dowel rod structure is comprised of a small number of easily machinable or obtainable pieces, is simple to insert and secure, automatically coaxially aligns the dowel rod structure in a circular aperture with generally even force across substantially all of the contacting surfaces thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an after-treatment device. The after-treatment device may have a center plenum configured to be fluidly connected to an engine. The after-treatment device may also have a filter bank having a plurality of filter assemblies. Each filter assembly may have an inlet fluidly connected to the center plenum. The inlet may be oriented orthogonal to the center plenum. Each filter assembly may also have an outlet. Further, the after-treatment device may have an exhaust plenum fluidly connected to the outlet. The exhaust plenum may be oriented orthogonal to the outlet. The exhaust plenum may also have an outer wall disposed parallel to and located at a predetermined distance from the outlet.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically establishing a wireless network between multiple units in a locomotive consist. A leading locomotive may transmit through the MU cable a ping signal to a remote unit that is directly or indirectly connected to the leading locomotive. When the remote unit replies to the ping, the leading locomotive may transmit through the MU cable network setup information to the remote unit. The remote unit may automatically setup its network controls using the data provided by the leading locomotive to communicate with the leading locomotive through a wireless network.

Abstract: A self-steering system for a radial bogie of a railroad vehicle is provided. The self-steering system includes a plurality of links which connect the leading and trailing wheelsets to the bogie frame. Each of the links is adapted to provide a smaller degree of movement between the link and the wheelset at one end and a larger degree of movement between the link and the bogie frame at the other end.