Patent ID: 6408766
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: B61C

Abstract:
Where it is desired to increase the range and tractive force of a locomotive, having an electric power source, an auxiliary drive tender comprising:(a) at least two trucks, each comprising at least two drive axles, driven by one or more traction motors; (b) a structural frame, connected to and supported by said trucks; (c) means, attached to at least one end of said frame, for physically coupling said auxiliary drive tender to the locomotive; (d) means for electrically coupling said traction motors to the electric power source on the locomotive; (e) fuel storage means attached to and supported by said frame; said fuel storage means comprising at least three storage tanks, a first of said tanks being positioned below and in fluid communication with the other two of said tanks; and (f) fuel transfer means coupled to said first tank and adapted to transfer fuel to the locomotive.