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AC METER GAUGE LOCOMOTIVE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

GL30SCM-AC

BY GRINDROD LOCOMOTIVES SOUTH AFRICA

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION GL30SCM-AC

INDEX LOCOMOTIVE FACT SHEET

TECHNICAL SYSTEMS SHEET

1. SPECIFICATION INTRODUCTION

2. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS & CHARACTERISTICS

3. LOCOMOTIVE CONTROL SYSTEM

4. TRACTION MOTORS

5. DIESEL ENGINE AND ACCESSORIES

6. BOGIES

7. BRAKE RIGGING

8. COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY

9. COMPRESSED AIR AND ANCILLIARY SUPPLY

10. BRAKE SYSTEM

11. COUPLERS AND DRAWGEAR

12. UNDERFRAME

13. BODY

14. POWER SYSTEM

15. SANATARY

16. SAFETY

17. WARRANTY

18. TRAINING & MANUALS

APPENDIX A Tractive effort and braking effort curves

APPENDIX B General arrangement drawing

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LOCOMOTIVE FACT SHEET

3000 HORSEPOWER AC GL30SCM AC LOCOMOTIVE

GL30SCM AC Multipurpose Locomotive

Model nr: GL30SCM-AC

GL Grindrod Locomotives

30 3000 hp (Traction)

S Single cab

C Coco bogies

M Meter gauge

General Specifications

Total weight on rails: 110 mt Max

Height (top of rail to top of locomotive): 3965 mm

Overall length: 19202mm

Fuel Capacity: 7000 litres Performance Specifications

(3000 THP) (UIC) locomotive equipped with 16-645E3B EFI Engine

High tractive effort & extended range dynamic braking effort capability - 500 kN Starting TE - 410 kN Continuous TE - 260 kN maximum braking effort with

flat top down to 3 km/hr

6.8% improvement in fuel efficiency over earlier-EMD 645E3 series engines

All weather adhesion of 38%

Performance Impact

The GL30SCM-AC provides unit reduction, fuel savings and additional revenue tonnage capability

Operation of fewer units results in significant maintenance and operating savings

High amounts of tractive effort developed at the lower speed range of 15 km/hr

Service proven ATS IGBT Inverter system drives one traction motor per inverter to allow max take home redundancy

Microprocessor control system and AC traction motor system allows development of higher levels of adhesion

Flat top dynamic brake performance down to 3 kph

Reliability & Serviceability

High level of reliability with fewer parts

Familiar components enhance serviceability at existing Diesel depots

16-645 E3B EFI engine.

ATS IGBT Inverters with AR10 alt.

Reliable ABB 400 AC Traction Motor

Advanced microprocessor control

18 KW Auxiliary Generator

420 Ah starting batteries

Engine pre-lube pump

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ENHANCED POWER PLANT & TRACTION DRIVE SYSTEM PROVIDES ADDITIONAL TRACTIVE EFFORT

16-645E3B EFI DIESEL ENGINE

16-645 E3B engine with tractive horsepower at 3,000 HP

low idle speed for fuel savings

High Efficiency Turbocharger

Unit Fuel Injection ABB 400 AC Induction TRACTION MOTORS (Roller bearing)

Robust, higher horsepower motor design

Higher torque output and power capability allows the GL30SCM-AC to develop higher tractive effort at lower speeds

DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM Increased speed and control system

efficiency

Eliminate modules and components compared to Dash-2 series controls

Improved reliability and performance

Information downloadable to a laptop computer

Flexible and expandable to accommodate future system enhancements

Complete self-diagnostics / Archived unit history data

ATS Inverters

Service proven IGBT units

One Unit per traction motor to allow for max redundancy.

ATS inverters

ABB 400AC traction

motor

16 645 E3B EFI (Electronic

fuel injection) Engine

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TECHNICAL SYSTEMS SHEET MODEL PROPOSED GL30SCM-AC

REV. DESCRIPTION & OPTIONS

Environmental Conditions

Maximum Altitude 2000 m

Maximum Temperature 50 ˚C

Minimum Temperature -10 ˚C

Atmospheric Conditions Wet

Railroad Operating Requirements

Clearance Requirements

Static Clearance 3965mm

Minimum Under Clearance 100 mm

Weight

Maximum Axle Load 18.5 tonnes

Maximum Weight 111 tonnes

Track

Min curve – Mainline 80 m single unit

90 m two or more units

Tunnels Yes

Performance

Horsepower

Brake Horsepower 3300 BHP @ AAR

Traction Horsepower 3000 THP @ AAR

Speed

Maximum Speed 100 km/hr

Min. Cont. Speed 5 km/hr

Tractive/Braking Effort

Continuous Tractive Effort 410 kN

Starting Tractive Effort 500 kN

Braking Effort 260kN Flat top

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A. A I R S Y S T E M

Air Brake Schedule Knorr CCB2 Electronic

Braking Rate tbd...UIC

Safety Control (Alerter System) Random request

Loco Over speed Protection Provided 105 kph

Break-in-two Protection YES (UIC)

Air Compressor Type Gardener Denver WBO-WCN

Compressor Oil Sump Standard

Air Compressor Sync Yes

Compressor Filter Single Air Maze

Main Reservoir System 850 litres

Air Reservoir Filters (2) Salem 818 filters

Air Reservoir Drains Yes on both Main Reservoirs

Air Dryer Yes

Vacuum Yes

Warning Devices

Horn Two-chime

Other Air Brake Modifications

Cab Emergency Brake Valve YES

Air Flow Indicator Integrated in display

ATS System NO

B. S A N D I N G

Arrangement

Inboard & Outboard Inboard & outboard

Sand Box Location Bogie mounted

Capacity

Total loco capacity 320 litres

Capacity per box 40 litres

C. M U L T I P L E U N I T C O N T R O L

Electric MU Control Standard 27 pin connector

Air Brake MU Control Single pipe control

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D. D Y N A M I C B R A K E

Range Flat top from 3 kph

System Box grid

Control Method IGBT field controler

Grid Arrangement Two box two fan

Grid Blower Grid Blower Protection

Number of blowers 1

HP Blower Motor 2 times 30 HP

Engine Speed Single Speed

Self Load Feature Yes

DBI (Dynamic Brake Interlock) Type I, Re applying

E. E L E C T R I C A L C O N T R O L

System Micro with auto stop start

Batteries Starting batteries -420 ah

Auxiliary Generator 18 KW

Traction motor lockouts Provided

Traction Motors ABB 400AC induction

AC Companion Alternator 3 phase

Main Generator AR 10

Traction motor cooling 1 Trk-TM/GenBlower -

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F. E N G I N E

No. of Cylinders 16

Series of Engine 16-645 E3B EFI

Primary Filtration Inertial (Flosep)

Engine Filters Paper

Idle Low Idle

G. B O G I E S

Gauge mm

Bogie Type Bolster less 3 axle

Brake package Unitised brake cylinders (Knorr)

Brake Shoe Arrangement Single Shoe

Type of Brake Shoe FIP (High Friction composition)

Hand brake 3 axles

Wheel Size 914 mm (36”)

Wheel Rim Size

Wheel Profile AR

Back-to-Back Wheel Spacing AR

Gear 93/17

Journal Bearings (Tapered Roller) Timken sealed grease tapered roller bearing

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H. C A B M O D I F I C A T I O N S

Controller Arrangement Right Hand Drive

Miscellaneous Cab Equipment

Cab Seats Seat connection

Electric Cab Heaters Heater-Blower (Duel direction central

floor mounted)

Air Conditioner Provided

Hot Plate Provided

Speed Recorder/Indicator Provision

Refrigerator Low voltage Electric in cab unit

Microwave Not supplied

DDU (Driver integrated display) Provided

Wipers 24 volt electric provided

Sun Blinds 4 adjustable / pull down type

Tool Box & Tools Storage Locker

Cab modifications Safe cab

I. R A D I O

Communications Radio N/a

J. C A R B O D Y

Cab Arrangement Single Cab, Front

Car body Arrangement Narrow car body with handrails

Under frame width 2743mm (9 Feet)

Coupler and Draft Gear

Type UIC Hook/Screw Coupler /Buffer

Draft Gear To match Coupler

Height of Coupler 889 mm (Adjustable)

Cooling Fans

Drive AC

Fan side 2 Hot Sided fans

Diameter of Fans (48 in.)

Number of Blades 9

Speed Single Speed

Diffuser Provided

Radiators

Type Mechanically bonded (Touchstone)

Cores 2 cores 6 row

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1. SPECIFICATION INTRODUCTION The purpose of this specification is to propose a multi-purpose AC-AC locomotive solution with high tractive effort for Customer requirements 2. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS & CHARACTERISTICS

2.1 Description of Operation 2.1.1 The maximum speed of the locomotive is 100 km/h, which implies a gear ratio of

5,177. Over speed protection is provided through the control system.

2.2 Locomotive operating envelope 2.2.1 The dimensions of the locomotive shall be inside the rolling stock outline per

general arrangement. 2.2.2 The locomotive shall be capable of negotiating a minimum curve of 80m radius as

a single unit and 90 meters as a double unit. The unit shall be able to negotiate a 1 in 8 turnout.

2.2.3 Due consideration is given for decrease in wheel diameter due to wear. The only

exception to the above being sand pipe nozzles which shall be adjustable and capable of being maintained at 50mm above rail level and which shall be fully enclosed within the width of the wheel. Gear case clearance to top of rail will be a minimum of 100mm with last turn wheels.

2.2.4 Brake stopping distances shall comply with Specification provided b CFM. 2.2.5 The hand brake shall be capable of holding the locomotive on an incline of 1/30.

The hand brake shall be bogie mounted

2.3 Climatic conditions: 2.3.1 The locomotive can operate from coastal to inland centres or vice versa. This

equates to a height of 0 to 2000m above sea level. 2.3.3 Ambient conditions of between minus 10 to 50 deg Celsius.

2.3.4 Locomotive can operate in dry or wet and rainy weather. 2.4 Motoring Requirements 2.4.1 The maximum traction performance shall be in accordance with the attached

tractive curve. Traction performance as used in this context will vary based on track conditions.

2.4.2 Curves for every notch (mini curves) to be in accordance with TE curves.

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2.5 Braking Requirements 2.5.1 Dynamic brake performance shall be in accordance with the attached tractive

curve. Traction performance as used in this context will vary based on track conditions.

2.5.2 An flat top dynamic brake is provided

2.6 MU Ability

2.6.1 Multiple with own as well as well as existing EMD or GE diesel locomotives. 2.6.2 The MU ability of the new fleet with the existing fleets shall be offered through the

standard 27 pin train line connectors. The configuration will be done according to data supplied by customer.

2.6.3 One live MU sockets on each end of the locomotive with one MU cable per

locomotive. 2.7 Principal Requirements The locomotives shall comply with the requirements specified in the table below.

Gross Horse power 3300 GHP

Traction Horse Power 3000 THP @ AAR

Continuous Tractive effort 410 kN

Starting tractive effort 500 kN

Dynamic braking effort 260 Flat top

Gauge 1000 mm

Mass 110 000kg max

Axle mass Maximum:18,5 ton/axle

Max. Speed 100 km/h

Max number in multiple

Multiple with own as well as existing diesel locomotives

3. LOCOMOTIVE CONTROL SYSTEM 3.1 Control Functions and Equipment 3.1.1 The locomotive shall be controlled by a digital control on board computer with

integrated cab display screen and electronic controlled brake system. 3.1.2 Load control shall be provided to automatically maintain horsepower output in

accordance with the published tractive effort characteristics of the locomotive.

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3.2 Electrical Control Cabinet 3.2.1 Sealed, enclosed cabinets, pressurized with filtered air, shall house the

locomotive high and low voltage equipment. 3.2.2 Control equipment shall include the digital control system. 3.2.3 A separate cabinet in the engine room shall contain the cooling fan AC control

equipment. 3.2.4 All wiring (HV and LV) and connections shall comply with industry standard

specifications. Only exane wiring / cables shall be used. 3.3 Digital control system 3.3.1 The Control System will provide the following functionality:

Throttle Response

Rate Control

Excitation Current Control

Main Alternator Current Regulation

Traction Motor Current Regulation

Main Alternator and Traction Motor Voltage Limiting

Main Alternator Excitation Regulation

Fault Annunciation

Wheel Slip Detection and Control

Sanding Control

Transition Control

Dynamic Brake Regulation

Dynamic Brake Warning and Motor Field Protection

Extended Range Dynamic Brake Control

Grid Blower Protection

Locked Wheel Detection

Engine Temperature Control and Fan Cycling

Automatic Ground Relay Reset and Data Logging

KWH Recording

Extended Locomotive Contactor/Relay Control

On-board Operator Interface Display

Event recorder with sufficient memory to store operational data for 10 days

Distance counter to enable crew to judge the train length

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Slow speed control to enable operation from 0.5 km/h

Inverter feedback and control

3.3.2 Description of functioning of software, to enable the customer to understand the

control system functioning and to perform control system troubleshooting will be supplied to the customer in a format which does not compromise the intellectual property rights of the supplier.

3.3.3 Provision shall be made for future fitment of the antenna bulkhead and antenna

on the roof of the drivers cab. 3.4 Inverters cabinet 3.4.1 The inverters cabinet is a service proven ATS product that drives each traction

motor individually. IGBT technology is used.

4. TRACTION MOTORS 4.1 General 4.1.1 Six ABB 400AC traction motors shall be fitted. 4.1.2 The motors shall be 3 phase AC induction motors. 4.1.3 The motors shall be mounted to the axle by means roller suspension bearings. 4.1.4 The Rotor shall be supported by roller bearings. 4.1.5 It shall be possible to cut-out the traction motors 4.2 Cooling 4.2.1 The motors shall be cooled by force ventilation.

Typical Inverter configuration

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5. DIESEL ENGINE AND ACCESSORIES

5.1 Engine 5.1.1 A 16-645 E3B EFI (Electronic fuel injection) engine set shall be fitted. 5.1.2 The 16-645 E3B EFI engine performance is well documented in the industry and

will be equipped with premium power assemblies, Electronic fuel injectors and bolt on stub shaft crankshaft.

5.1.3 The engine feedback through the electronic governor will feed back directly to the

control system for affective load control and horse power management. 5.2 Main Generator 5.2.1 AR10D14 OR CA6 generator shall be fitted 5.2.2. The engine-generator set will supply the specified output as indicated in previous

sections. 5.3 Air Intake Filters 5.3.1 The primary filters shall be inertia type filters 5.3.2 The secondary filters shall be paper filters 5.4 Exhaust 5.4.1 Series connected manifolds discharging into the turbine of turbocharger. 5.4.2 The exhaust will be fitted with a screen and inspection cover. 5.5 Fuel System 5.5.1 The fuel system is an integral part of the engine, with the required control and

safety features. 5.6 Cooling System 5.6.1 Cooling capacity for site conditions. Automatic derate will occur in adverse

conditions. 5.6.2 Two radiator banks shall be fitted. 5.6.3 Low water pressure protection shall be provided. 5.6.4 Two 9 blade electric fans with a diameter of (48 inch) shall be fitted.

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6. BOGIES 6.1 Design 6.1.1 The locomotive shall be equipped with two fabricated three axle, three motor

bogies suited for cape gauge. 6.1.2 Vertical center axle dampers will be provided on bogie to dampen vertical

movement and will comply with ROA ride index. 6.1.3 The traction motors shall be fitted uni-directionally to provide highest available

adhesion characteristics. 6.2 Axles 6.2.1 New solid forged carbon steel axles conforming to current AAR material

specifications shall be fitted. 6.3 Wheels 6.3.1 Rolled, one piece, heat-treated, rim quenched shall be fitted. 6.3.2 The wheel diameter shall be 914 mm. 6.3.3 The wheel treads shall be finished smooth and concentric. 6.3.4 The wheel profile shall be per customer requirements 6.4 Journal Boxes 6.4.1 The locomotive shall be equipped with journal boxes suited for F type taper roller

bearings. 6.4.2 The bearings shall be new sealed grease lubricated Timken roller bearings. 6.4.3 Journal box pedestal guides shall be fitted with renewable steel wear plates. 6.5 Pedestals 6.5.1 The pedestals shall be fitted with nylatron pedestal liners bolted to the frame. 6.6 Interlocks (Safety Hooks) 6.6.1 Under frame to bogie interlocks (safety hooks) shall be provided serving as anti-

slung device in case of derailment.

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6.7 Gears 6.7.1 The ratio of main gear to pinion shall be 5,177 as required for a speed of 100kph. 6.7.2 The gears shall be lubricated by Mobil gear lube synthetic oil or soft pack crator 5

or similar. 7. BRAKE RIGGING 7.1 Brake Cylinders (unitized compact) 7.1.1 The bogies shall be fitted with Knorr unitized brake cylinders mounted directly

behind every wheel. Two spring applied park brake units per bogie 7.2 Bogie Brakes 7.2.1 Single shoe type brake rigging provided with the unitized brake units mounted

directly on bogie behind every wheel. 7.2.2 High friction FIP composition brake blocks shall be fitted to each brake shoe. 7.2.3 All pins and bushings shall be hardened and ground. 7.3 Slack Adjusters 7.3.1 Automatic slack adjusting integrated in the unitized brake units. 7.4 Park Brake 7.4.1 A Park brake shall be provided on two axles. 7.4.2 The park brake shall be spring applied air release. Manual release provided. 7.4.3 Both bogies shall be capable of being equipped with the park brake units. 8. COMPRESSED AIR AND VACUUM SUPPLY 8.1 Air Compressor/Exhauster 8.1.1 A new Compressor/Exhauster model (Gardener Denver WBO-WCN) shall be

fitted. Shaft driven 8.1.2 The compressor / exhauster shall be fitted with two water cooled compressor

cylinders. One low pressure and one high pressure cylinders. Two vacuum cylinders

8.1.3 The compressor shall be provided with disposable intake air filters.

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8.2 Brake Piping 8.2.1 Wrought steel pipe with AAR fittings shall be used. 8.2.2. All piping shall of appropriate schedule specified by the AAR air system diagram. 8.2.3 Standard SAE fittings shall be fitted. 8.3 Main Air Reservoirs 8.3.1 The total capacity of the two reservoirs shall be 850 liters. 8.3.2 Each reservoir shall be fitted with a filter. 8.3.3 Each reservoir shall be fitted with a automatic drain. 8.3.4 An air dryer shall be fitted. 8.3.5 A suitable delivery isolating cock, located in an accessible position, shall be fitted

in order to isolate the reservoir(s) from the apparatus it is supplying. 8.3.6 There shall, however, be no isolating cock between the compressor and the first

air reservoir but a non-return valve shall be fitted to the input side of both the main and the control reservoirs.

8.3.7 A safety valve(s) capable of discharging at a rate not less than the total rate of

generation of the system it protects, and sufficient to prevent the pressure within the system at any time exceeding the maximum working pressure by 10%, shall be provided.

8.3.8 Tell-tale holes shall comply with OSH act. 8.3.9 Information to be stamped on:

a) Reservoir serial number. b) Authorised maximum working pressure. c) Hydraulic test pressure. d) Date hydraulically tested.

9. COMPRESSED AIR AND ANCILLIARY SUPPLY 9.1 Air horns 9.1.1 Two sets of two tone air horns that point to both directions of travel shall be fitted.

These horns will be operated from the driver and assistant positions

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10. BRAKE SYSTEM 10.1 System Design 10.1.1 An electronic brake rack compliant with AAR direct release shall be fitted.

10.1.2 Detailed schematic drawing of the compressed air systems, including the brake system, offered which will clearly indicate all the valves and devices that will be supplied as well as pipe sizes shall be provided

10.1.3 In addition, clear and detailed descriptions of the functioning of all valves and devices shall be submitted.

10.2 Driver’s Brake Gauges 10.2.1 A digital display unit that indicate the brake gauge pressures shall be fitted. 10.2.2 The DDU shall be modified to incorporate slow speed functionality

11. COUPLERS AND DRAWGEAR

11.1 Couplers 11.1.1 Each end of the locomotive shall be equipped with UIC Screw couplers and

buffers. 11.1.2 The couplers shall be UIC Screw/Hook type couplers. 11.1.3 Uncoupling device shall be arranged to operate safely from either side of the

locomotive. 11.1.4 A light shall be fitted to make enable safe and effective usage at night. 11.1.5 Emergency coupling capability can be provided if needed. 11.2 Draft Gear 11.2.1 New rubber draft gears shall be fitted. 12. UNDERFRAME 12.1 Under Frame 12.1.1 The underframe will be according to service proven design. The structural

capability shall be to FEA report findings for the underframe, which is expected to meet design requirements.

12.1.2 To ensure safety of personnel the running boards and end walk ways shall be

provided with non-slip surfaces and long hood handrails.

12.1.3 All holes in underframe for cables and pipes will be cleanly done to avoid high stress values / concentration.

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12.2 Flooring

12.2.1 The compartment flooring shall be made from sheet metal. US standard rubber flooring with vinyl top surface shall be provided.

12.3 Jacking Pads 12.3.1 Jacking pads and cable sling hooks shall be provided near each bolster on the

side sill for jacking and lifting purposes. 12.3.2 Substantial lifting brackets shall be provided on the locomotive body underframe

for the purpose of lifting the body or complete locomotive with cranes by means of crossbeams and slings. These lifting points will be similarly located when compared to other locomotives for compatibility purposes. However, the lifting points will be as close as possible aligned with the bogie centres. The position of the lifting points shall be indicated on the general arrangement drawing.

12.3.3 With uniform loading during the lifting and jacking operations, no permanent

deformation shall take place.

12.3.4 Jacking pads shall be provided on the under frame for the purpose of lifting the locomotive on to the track by means of jacks in the event of a derailment.

12.4 Platform Steps 12.4.1 Platform mounting steps shall be provided at both ends, A and B-sides. 12.4.2 A light is fitted to make safe usage at night possible. 12.4.3 The tread plates shall be painted yellow. 12.5 Handrails 12.5.1 Hood mounted handrails shall be provided to allow safe movement of staff on the

platforms of the locomotive. 12.5.2 The “A” & “B” side platforms shall be fitted with a full-length handrail. 12.5.3 The handrail shall be removable in sections to ease maintenance activities. 12.6 Fuel Tank 12.6.1 A 7000 liter full capacity fuel tank shall be fitted below the underframe. 12.6.2 The tank shall be built of heavy gauge steel. 12.6.3 Sufficient baffle plates shall be fitted to limit diesel splash. 12.6.4 One filling point shall be available on each side of the locomotive. 12.6.5 The fuel tank shall be equipped with:

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Venting and cleanout plugs

Handless plugged drain valve

Two approved fuel gauges, one on each side of the tank

12.7 Cow catcher 12.7.1 Full width cow catchers shall be fitted at both ends. 12.8 Sandboxes 12.8.1 Inboard and outboard sand boxes (8) shall be fitted. 12.8.2 Sanding shall be available in both directions of travel on each bogie. 12.8.3 All sandboxes are identical. 13. BODY

13.1 General 13.1.1 A narrow long hood and cab forward with large cab windows that provide suitable

vision for either direction of operation shall be provided. 13.1.2 Painting of the locomotive shall be done to the latest customer corporate painting

diagram. Provision for 2 colours & decals 13.2 Drivers Cab 13.3.1 An low noise (Sealing and noise insulation) cab shall be provided with right

driving position. 13.3.2 The floor shall be elevated above the top of the under frame. 13.3.3 Rear doors shall be provided to walkways alongside the hoods and one in front. 13.3.4 All cab-windows will be pre-framed for quick and easy replacement /

maintenance. The cab windows shall comply with FRA standard 49 CFR 223 and will be tinted on the inner surface. The windshields shall comply to FRA 1 and the other windows to FRA 11. The sliding windows will seal properly with no draughts or rattles and will have internal latches.

13.3.5 The cab shall be a fabricated steel construction. 13.3.6 All front and rear windows and doors shall be fitted with safety glass. 13.3.7 The cab doors fitted shall be provided with an inside latch and a lock. Both doors

are fitted with a barrel bolt in the inside of the drivers cab.

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13.3.8 The drivers cab outlay shall be a ‘clean cab’ design with no harmful protrusions. It will however be based on the design and outlay of the forward cab design.

Concept layout of cab 13.3.9 The driver’s cab shall be fitted with the following components / equipment:

Air conditioner (designed for comfortable inside conditions with ambient

temperature of 45˚C and 2 people in cab)

Electric refrigerator

Hot plate

One main chair and one assistant chair.

Driver’s desk

Drivers display

Heater

Window blinds (pull-down type) fitted to front and side windows

Wipers.

Driver power and dynamic controls

Driver pneumatic brake controls

13.3.10 Radio. Space provision only.

13.3.11 The ceiling and side walls of the cab shall be lined with perforated metal sheet

backed up by insulation as a protection against both heat and sound. An alternative industrial lining will be considered if required.

13.3 12 A role switch type drivers control handles shall be fitted to the left side of the

driver. The dynamic brake control form part of this switch. 13.3.13 The brake handles shall be fitted to the left hand side of the driver.

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13.3.14 The two floor mounted upholstered cab seats shall have forward and backward

as well as height adjustments. Seats to be Seat connection (Rail regulator approved) or similar

13.3.15 Driver seat shall be able to be turned 180 degrees. 13.3.16 Sliding arm rests shall be provided at the side windows. Additional armrests

incorporated in the seats. 13.3.17 Cab lighting shall be such that reflection is minimised.

13.3.18 Time table lights will be provided for both crew members to enable completion of documents without effecting night vision.

13.3.19 A warning light for the vigilance system will be provided.

13.3.20 A cab layout drawing will be provided to customer for comment as part of the design process.

13.3 Hoods 13.3.1 The rear (long) hood shall consist of a removable center hood section and a

permanent end hood section. 13.3.2 The removable center hood section shall be provided with suitable roof mounted

doors and hatches to enable maximum accessibility for removal of equipment and power components.

13.3.3 Side doors shall be provided on both sides of the hood for servicing. 13.3.4 The permanent end hood section shall contain the engine cooling radiators and

shall enclose the cooling fans. 13.3.5 All compartments shall be fitted with light bulbs that enable maintenance and

operation staff to perform their duties.

13.5 Headlight 13.5.1 The locomotive shall be fitted with twin sealed-beam headlights on the front and

rear of the hoods. 13.5.2 A bright and dim switch shall be fitted for each light in the drivers cab. 13.5.3 Both ends shall be fitted with red and white LED type marker lights 13.5.4 Additional ditch lights shall be fitted at a lower level to make the locomotive

more visible at rail crossings in the front and the rear of the locomotive. 13.6 Hood Doors 13.6.1 All side doors shall have outside hinges and latches.

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13.7 Car body Filtration 13.7.1 New inertial filter cells shall be fitted to filter air for compartment pressurization

and cooling. 13.7.2 The filters shall be hood mounted in a separate compartment behind the toilet. 13.7.3 The separated contaminants shall be blown out by an AC fan. 13.8 Toilet 13.8.1 N/A 13.9 Auxiliary Generator 13.9.1 An 18 KW AC generator shall be fitted. 13.10 Air Conditioner 13.10.1 The air conditioner shall be a split unit to reduce noise. The pump and

condensers will be fitted outside of the cab. The evaporator with low noise fans will be fitted in the front of the cab with directional air flow control for both the driver and the assistant.

13.11 Storage Battery 13.11.1 A ventilated battery storage box shall be provided. 13.11.3 The set shall consist of 32 cells, 64 volt and have a 420-ampere hour capacity

(8 hour rating). 13.12 Cooling System 13.12.1 New 6 rows mechanically bonded, radiator shall be fitted at the rear of the long

hood. 13.12.2 The radiator shall be cooled by two 48 inch 9 blade AC motor driven cooling

fans located above the radiator. 13.12.3 A water cooled oil cooler and water tank shall be mounted as a unit directly in

rear of the governor end of engine. 13.12.4 The system shall include automatic water temperature control, hot engine

alarm, and engine shutdown in the event of low water level. 13.12.5 A water fill system that does not require opening of the pressure cap shall be

provided. 13.12.6 The cooling will be sufficient for site conditions.

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13.13 Dynamic Braking 13.13.1 The dynamic brake resistors shall be mounted in hood behind the Cooling

system (Back of locomotive). 13.13.2 The blower motor assembly shall be two 30 hp direct current unit. 13.13.3 The locomotive will be able to load test onto the dynamic brake grids.

14. POWER SYSTEM 14.1 Locomotive Control 14.1.1 Traction motors shall be connected one per inverter. 14.1.2 High voltage circuits shall be safeguarded by a ground protective relay. 14.1.3 The locomotive shall have full range wheel slip control with automatic sanding

under wheel slip or slide conditions. 14.1.5 The locomotive shall be fitted with a manual-sanding paddle. 14.2 Generator Excitation 14.2.1 Excitation of the main generator shall be supplied from the alternator through

IGBT Field control unit. 14.2.2 IGBT controlled panel shall be fitted. 15. SANITARY

15.1 Refer to 13.8 15.2 Toilet can be provided. 16. SAFETY 16.1 Train Working Regulations Interaction 16.1.1 Provision for the following safety/human features shall be provided:

a) Adjustable rear view mirrors b) Dual tone warning horns in both driving directions shall be fitted. c) Intelligent vigilance system (speed dependent). Provision for change over

switch to enable different timings to be applied for driver only operation. d) Headlights e) Taillights f) Coupler lights g) Step lights

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h) White “Ditch” lights shall be fitted at a lower level to make the locomotive more visible at rail crossings on both ends of the locomotive.

i) Radio (Custormer provided) j) Emergency lamp brackets k) Danger decals l) Emergency coupler attachment m) One dry powder type fire extinguisher shall be fitted in the drivers cab. n) One dry powder type fire extinguisher shall be located in engine

compartment. 16.2 Cab Noise Levels 16.2.1 The cab noise levels shall be less than 82db measured over a weighted average

of 8 hours. 16.3 Fuel Cut-off 16.3.1 Electric emergency fuel cutoff shall be available at each side of fuel tank and in

cab. The engine shall stop immediately when operated. 17. WARRANTY All parts have a two year conditional warranty. Standard terms and conditions apply.

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18. TRAINING & MANUALS 18.1 Training 18.1.1 Training will be provided as required. The detail will be finalized during

commercial discussions with customer. 18.1.2 Additional follow up training could be provided through video conferencing as

required. 18.2 Manuals 18.2.1 The following manuals will be provided in digital format (PDF)

Locomotive maintenance manual

Replacement parts manual

Driver’s operating manual

Speed tractive effort curves

Dynamic brake characteristic curves

Electrical and pneumatic schematics

A ‘train-the-trainer’ program for operations and maintenance staff

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To be finalized during settlement of details

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Tractive effort Graph

Braking effort graph

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APPENDIX B: General arrangement drawing

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