Texas Bells and Whistles

Positive environmental publicity

•Get great attention from news and media coverage of your new high-tech, safe, and planet-friendly train(s)

Compatibility

•Adaptable to existing train couplings

•Small loco footprint requires less space for storage

•On-board charger plugs directly into a standard 120-volt outlet (no bulky, expensive power panel and power pick-up required at your station)

Safer

•ASTM-compliant

•Safe for indoor and outdoor operations

•No fire risk from stored or leaking fuel

•Programmable max speed limited, even downgrade

•“Dead-man” controls automatically bring train to a gentle, sustained stop when controls are released (no runaway trains)

•Triple-mode (electric/pneumatic/mechanical) fail-safe braking

•Video monitoring/recording of passenger seating viewable in cab

Greater capacity and equipment life

• Lightweight aluminum coaches increase passenger capacity
• On-board batteries run for entire day(s) on one charge
• Fewer moving parts and dynamic brakes = less wear

Cleaner operation

• No fuel to store, transport, restock and clean up
• No hazardous waste disposal
• No exhaust emissions
• No grimy, hot engine compartment
• No messy, noisy chains and sprockets

Reduced maintenance (time & money)

• No engine oil changes or transmission rebuilds
• No refueling
• No spark plugs, starter, belts, or chains
• On-train track greaser simplifies pre-run track prep
• No specialized maintenance shops or tools required

Driver comfort and protection

• Sit-inside cab protects from sun, heat, rain, and cold
• Large windows provide clear visibility
• Safe and roomy seating
VIP and Guest Engineer rides INSIDE the locomotive

Lower Cost of Ownership

• Save THOUSANDS of dollars each year in eliminated fuel costs
• Affordable to buy, affordable to own
• Electric power can save 97% of fossil fuel costs
• Automatic regen braking charges the batteries (for free!)
• No wasteful station idling
• Reduced maintenance time, supplies, and technician injuries
• Reduced cleaning time
• Reduced start-up and shut-down time
• Greater operating up-time

Better rider experience

• No smell
• No "bulldozer" noise
• No heat
• No exhaust smoke
• Smooth operation
• Real locomotive look, sound, and function
• Latest technology audio entertainment on-board
• On-board track sander prevents stranding in the rain