LOCOTROL® Tower Control
LOCOTROL® Tower Control allows an operator situated locally or at a remote operation center to remotely control a train during loading and/or unloading operations. The locomotive under Tower Control (lead locomotive) must be LOCOTROL® -equipped, but the trail locomotives only need MU capability. The system utilizes locomotive speed control feature or LOCOTROL® DP speed control.
Benefits:
- Increases efficiency at mines and ports
- Enables unmanned locomotives for loading or dumping
- Remotely move trains into, out of, or through loaders, dumpers, turnouts
- Accurate, closed-loop control as train is loaded
- Readily adaptable to site-specific grades and geography
- Compatible with any LOCOTROL®-equipped locomotive
- Proven product with 30 years of experience with multiple customers
