What is IAC?
Independent Axle Control (IAC) represents a significant advancement in power and technology for diesel-electric locomotives. To understand IAC’s benefits, let’s first look at how these powerful machines work. The first Diesel locomotives designs had an engine and transmission similar to cars, however it quickly proved to be inadequate as gearboxes…
CARS Montreal Trade Show
On Tuesday, Nov 4th in Montreal, CARS hosted their annual National Railway Day. We had the privilege to attend and exhibit our products and services to many people in the industry. It was a fantastic day with lots of good speakers, good food, and great new connections! We wanted to…
AESS: Improving Health and Efficiency
Locomotive idling represents a significant drain on resources and contributes to environmental concerns. Automated Engine Start/Stop (AESS) devices offer a powerful solution, dramatically reducing fuel consumption for switchers and other locomotives that spend considerable time at idle. The AESS system intelligently manages locomotive operation by automatically shutting down the main…
Choppers: Unlocking Power and Reliability
Chopper technology is revolutionizing DC locomotive performance, offering significant improvements in usable power and reliability. Choppers act as a bridge between the diesel generator (or other electrical supply) and the DC traction motors on each axle, enabling Independent Axle Control (IAC). Unlike traditional systems where all wheels were grouped together…