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 to wear
Cleaner operation
•No fuel to store, carry, restock and clean up
•No hazardous waste disposal
•No exhaust emissions
•No grimy, hot engine compartment
•Direct drive with no messy, noisy chains and sprockets
Reduced maintenance (time & money)
•Sealed-for-life axle bearings
•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 for lucrative VIP and Guest Engineer rides INSIDE the locomotive
Lower Cost of Ownership
•Save THOUSANDS of dollars each year in eliminated fuel costs
•Less costly to buy and more affordable to own
•Electric power is significantly cheaper than fossil fuel per mile
•Automatic regen braking charges the batteries and reduces friction brake wheel wear
•No money wasted from station idling
•Reduced maintenance time, supplies, and technician injuries
•Reduced cleaning time
•Reduced start-up and shut-down process
•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 stranded riders in sudden rain
