Patent ID: 7392749
Filing Date: 2008-07-01
Classification: B61C

Abstract:
1. A locomotive propulsion system module comprising propulsion system components assembled together as a modular unit installed onto a locomotive platform whose propulsion system and component cabs have been removed but whose traction motors are retained, and, whose operator cab is retained, said module comprising: a skid base serving as a support for at least one propulsion system component, said skid base comprising at least two elongate support members extending substantially the length of the module at the sides thereof and at least one panel spanning the two support members, and an air plenum defined in said base, wherein said at least one panel comprises a top panel and a bottom panel spanning across said two support members to thereby define said air plenum, and wherein said bottom plate comprises at least one portal defined thereon to pass air from said plenum to said locomotive platform; an alternator cab containing an alternator secured to said skid base; an engine cab containing an engine secured to said skid base; an axilliary cab secured to said skid base containing power connectors for connection to said traction motors; a blower cab containing a first blower secured to said base for delivery of air under pressure to the air plenum to serve as cooling air directed to the engine, alternator and traction motors; and a radiator cab containing a radiator secured to said skid base and a second blower configured to blow air over said radiator.