Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a system for controlling a locomotive may comprise a controller; an Ethernet switch; one or more Ethernet modules in communication with the controller through the Ethernet switch, wherein a given Ethernet module of the one or more Ethernet modules includes a microcontroller and one or more connectors, wherein the microcontroller provides one or more communication interfaces; one or more power supplies connected to the one or more Ethernet modules and providing power to the one or more Ethernet modules; and one or more locomotive units in communication with the one or more Ethernet modules, wherein the one or more locomotive units are installed on the locomotive and controlled by the controller.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a system for controlling a locomotive may comprise a controller; an Ethernet switch; one or more Ethernet modules in communication with the controller through the Ethernet switch, wherein a given Ethernet module of the one or more Ethernet modules includes a microcontroller and one or more connectors, wherein the microcontroller provides one or more communication interfaces; one or more power supplies connected to the one or more Ethernet modules and providing power to the one or more Ethernet modules; and one or more locomotive units in communication with the one or more Ethernet modules, wherein the one or more locomotive units are installed on the locomotive and controlled by the controller.

Abstract: A connector device for an electronic communication system of a locomotive is provided. The electronic communication system includes a communication device, a power source, and a controller. The connector device includes a body, a first connection port, a second connection port, and a third connection port. The body includes a first end and a second end. The first connection port attaches the connector device to the controller. The second connection port connects the power source to the connector device, by a first cable. The third connection port connects the communication device by a second cable to the connector device. The first connection port and the third connection port are in electrical communication with the second connection port. The connector device is configured to split power received from the power source between each of the communication device and the controller.