Abstract: A moveable plow for a locomotive suitable for operating in sandy environments is provided. The moveable plow comprises a body and a wearable lip. The body forms a curl at its top edge along substantially the entire body width to channel the flow of sand outwardly. The lip is removably affixed to the body and contacts a rail. The moveable plow is attached to a bogie by a pneumatically operated height adjusting mechanism that can raise or lower the moveable plow. The moveable plow and rail define a sweep angle equal to or greater than an angle of repose of the sand in the surrounding environment.

Abstract: An asset management system for a machine is disclosed. The asset management system may include a sensor associated with an asset of the machine and configured to generate a signal indicative of an operational status of a system associated with the asset. The asset management system may further include a user interface associated with the machine and a controller in communication with the sensor and the user interface. The controller may be configured to display on the user interface a graphical representation of the asset, receive via the user interface a user selection of the system from a plurality of systems associated with the asset, and display on the graphical representation of the asset a visual indicator of the system in response to the user selection. The visual indicator of the system may indicative of the operational status of the system.

Abstract: A remote data backup system for a locomotive may include a communication unit on-board the locomotive configured to be communicatively coupled with an off-board server. The communication unit may be configured to transmit data to the off-board server and receive at least one of data, commands, and applications from the off-board server. The remote data backup system may also include a central processing module on-board the locomotive comprising a cab electronics system configured to receive and store on-board equipment operational data from outputs of one or more of machine gauges, indicators, sensors, and controls in an on-board memory, process and integrate the received equipment operational data, receive additional equipment operational data and one or more control command signals from the off-board server, and communicate commands based on the equipment operational data and the received control command signals.

Abstract: A geo-fence management system for a machine is disclosed. The geo-fence management system may include a user interface having a display and an input device. The user interface may be configured to receive via the input device a first input indicative of geographic information, a second input indicative of an operating parameter of the machine associated with the geographic information, and a third input indicative of one or more of a task and a request to monitor data associated with the operating parameter of the machine. The geo-fence management system may also include a controller in communication with the user interface and configured to generate a command signal based on one or more of the first, second, and third inputs.

Abstract: A control system for remotely configuring a locomotive includes a plurality of operational control devices located on-board the locomotive, the plurality of operational control devices being configured to implement a change to a designated configuration of the locomotive. A controller located on-board the locomotive is configured to activate the plurality of operational control devices to change the designated configuration of the locomotive upon receipt of a configuration command signal. An off-board remote user interface located remotely from the locomotive is configured to receive a single input from a user commanding a change in configuration of the locomotive, the single input being implemented by activation of a single input device on the remote user interface, and selectively send a configuration command signal to the on-board controller to activate the plurality of operational control devices to change the designated configuration of the locomotive.

Abstract: A railroad management system is disclosed. The railroad management system may include a display device configured to display information to an operator and a controller in electronic communication with the display device. The controller may include a train control module configured to receive input data from one or more train control systems and a business systems module configured to receive input data from one or more railroad data management systems. The controller may also include an integration module configured to identify discrepancies among the input data from the one or more train control systems and the railroad data management systems and generate corrected input data based on the input data from the one or more train control systems and the railroad data management systems. The controller may be configured to display one or more graphical user interfaces on the display device based at least in part on the corrected input data.

Abstract: An airbox for an engine is provided. The airbox includes a first cylinder bank including a plurality of first cylinder sections. The airbox also includes a second cylinder bank including a plurality of second cylinder sections. The airbox further includes an isolation assembly provided in association with the first cylinder bank and the second cylinder bank. The isolation assembly is configured to isolate at least one first cylinder section of the plurality of first cylinder sections from another first cylinder section of the plurality of first cylinder sections, at least one second cylinder section of the plurality of second cylinder sections from another second cylinder section of the plurality of second cylinder sections, and the first cylinder bank from the second cylinder bank.

Abstract: A ride through control system for a machine is disclosed. The ride through control system may include a sensor associated with an asset of the machine and configured to generate a signal indicative of an operating parameter of the asset. The ride through control system may also include a user interface associated with the machine and a controller in communication with the sensor and the user interface. The controller may be configured to display on the user interface a plurality of selectable ride through control levels, each being associated with a respective operating parameter threshold, receive via the user interface a user selection of one of the plurality of ride through control levels, and automatically generate a machine control signal based on the signal generated by the sensor and the respective operating parameter threshold associated with the user selection.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for use in simulating operation of a train. The system may have at least one sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of an operating status of a component of the train during completion of an assigned trip. The system may also have a display, and a controller in communication with the at least one sensor and the display. The controller may be configured to retrieve from memory first data associated with the assigned trip, and retrieve from memory second data associated with the train. The controller may be further configured to simulate completion of a remainder of the assigned trip based on the first data, the second data, and the signal, when the operating status of the component becomes malfunctioning, and to cause simulation results to be shown on the display.

Abstract: A gear case seal is provided for use with a traction motor. The seal may have an arcuate body with an outer annular layer forming a centrally located channel extending along its length, and an inner annular layer bonded to the outer annular layer along opposing axial edges so as to close off the centrally located channel. The body may also have a middle layer disposed within the centrally located channel and made from a material different than a material of the inner and outer layers.

Abstract: A manifold for a dual-walled pipe includes a body, a primary conduit extending through the body and fluidly communicating with a primary passage of the dual-walled pipe, and a first socket having an outboard aperture and an inboard aperture fluidly communicating with the primary conduit. An intermediate chamber is disposed between the outboard aperture and the inboard aperture, and a first leakage conduit is formed in the body with a first end fluidly communicating with the intermediate chamber of the first socket and a second end adapted to fluidly communicate with a secondary passage of the pipe.

Abstract: An air intake system is disclosed. The air intake system may have an air box. The air box may be configured to receive air from an ambient. The air intake system may also have a filter assembly disposed within the air box. The filter assembly may be configured to clean the air. In addition, the air intake system may have a duct. The duct may have a first duct end configured to receive the air exiting the filter assembly. The duct may also have a second duct end configured to deliver the air to the engine. The second duct end may be located at a gravitationally higher position than the first duct end.

Abstract: Systems and methods using a controller and a graphical user-interface are provided for managing assets in a locomotive consist. Embodiments of the invention also provide asset management instructions embedded on a non-transitory computer readable medium for managing the assets by providing selectable options to a user for accomplishing wireless management of the assets in the locomotive consist.

Abstract: A system for monitoring operation of a locomotive includes a plurality of cameras, a controller, and at least one graphical user interface (GUI). The cameras are strategically mounted to the locomotive such that each camera is configured to capture a video stream of an environment associated with the locomotive. The controller is remotely disposed from and communicably coupled to each of the cameras over a wireless network. The controller is configured to receive a plurality of video streams from the plurality of cameras. The graphical user interface (GUI) is communicably coupled to the controller. The GUI is configured to display the plurality of video streams received at the controller. In embodiments disclosed herein, the controller is operable for modulating various operating parameters of the locomotive based on the environment associated with the locomotive, as determined from one or more video streams transmitted by the cameras.

Abstract: A system for remotely controlling a fuel-supply system associated with a locomotive includes multiple detectors positioned on board the locomotive and the fuel-supply system. The detectors are configured to generate a warning signal upon detection of an abnormality in the operation of at least one of: the locomotive and the fuel-supply system. The system further includes a controller that is remotely located and communicably coupled to each of the detectors. The controller is configured to receive the warning signal from at least one of the detectors, the warning signal being indicative of the abnormality. The controller is also configured to provide, at a graphical user interface (GUI), a list of user-allowable actions based on a type of abnormality detected. The controller is then configured to operably actuate a relay associated with the fuel supply system on receiving a chosen user-allowable action from the list of user-allowable actions.

Abstract: A suppressor for a gaseous fuel system is disclosed. The suppressor may include a cylindrical body having a first end opposite a second end along an axis. A vent opening may be disposed at the second end. A conduit may pass through the first end and may have an inlet disposed outside the cylindrical body and an outlet disposed inside the cylindrical body. The suppressor may include an acoustic core between the outlet of the conduit and the vent opening and configured to reduce a sound level of fluids exiting the conduit. The suppressor may include a thermal mass between the outlet of the conduit and the vent opening, wherein the thermal mass includes fluid channels and is configured to transfer heat energy to fluids exiting the conduit.

Abstract: A gaseous fuel system is provided for a machine. The fuel system may have a pump having a body defining an inlet and an outlet. The pump may also have a compressor section in fluid communication with the inlet, a turbine section in fluid communication with the outlet, and a conduit formed between an outlet of the compressor section and an inlet of the turbine section. The fuel system may further have a heat exchanger integral to the conduit, a supply of a liquid fuel in communication with the inlet, and an accumulator in communication with the outlet configured to receive gaseous fuel.

Abstract: A pressure reducing device is disclosed for use with a gaseous fuel system. The pressure reducing device may include a body defining an inlet and an outlet, and a converging-diverging nozzle formed between the inlet and the outlet. The pressure reducing device may further include a shockwave inducing element disposed within the body between the venture and the outlet, and an airfoil located inside the body upstream of the shockwave inducing element and connected to move the shockwave inducing element.

Abstract: A temperature control system for a transmitter chip in a consist is disclosed. The temperature control system may include a heater configured to provide heat to the transmitter chip, and a sensor configured to detect a consist condition and generate a signal indicative of the detected consist condition. The temperature control system may also include a controller in communication with the heater and the sensor. The controller may be configured to receive the signal indicative of the detected consist condition, compare the detected consist condition with a predetermined consist condition, and selectively control the heater to provide heat to the transmitter chip based on the comparison.

Abstract: An exhaust system for an engine having a throttle is disclosed. The exhaust system may include an exhaust passage connectable to the engine, a particulate filter disposed in the exhaust passage, a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a total pressure differential across the particulate filter caused by soot and ash accumulation, a load actuator configured to selectively adjust a load on the engine, and a control module electronically connected to the load actuator and the sensor.