Railway Interchange 2019

Electrical Maintenance Committee Session 1: Lost in Transition, What Can the Load Regulator Tell Me? (Room 208AB)

23 Sep 19
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Locomotive Maintenance

Lost in Transition – Jason Smith, Progress Rail

A paper covering the findings of an investigation into AR20 Transition Fuses and Diodes.  A collaborative “tiger team” of a Class 1 Railroad and OEM performed the work and analysis.

What Can the Load Regulator Tell Me? – Dean Becker, Progress Rail

The Load Regulator is a key part of a locomotive’s control system when governor-controlled diesel engines are used.  Understanding the principles of operation will help when troubleshooting reports of low power on a locomotive.