The Bayport Rail Terminal Goes Green!

JUNE 11, 2009/BAYPORT - The Bayport Rail Terminal is proud to announce the arrival of its low emission low fuel consumption “Railserve LEAF” switch engine.

Lower Emissions

The LEAF™ reduces NOx emissions and particulate matter 76% and uses an EPA Tier III Engine which meets the 2015 EPA emissions standards.

Lower Fuel Usage

The LEAF™ reduces fuel consumption 45-60% over a conventional locomotive.

Rising fuel costs, environmental concerns, and the desire for more efficient operations have prompted rail shippers and receivers to seek alternatives to conventional locomotive for their in-plant rail switching operations. Railserve is excited about the potential of the proven gen-set technology and has designed and manufactured the Railserve LEAF™ locomotive to minimize fuel usage, reduce emissions, and enhance the performance of a conventional locomotive.

The Bayport Rail Terminal is excited to be one of the first companies in the US to deploy this technology. The LEAF™ Locomotive uses a single Detroit Diesel DX370M 550 hp Gen Set to minimize fuel usage and significantly reduce emissions while maintaining the performance of a traditional switching locomotive. The LEAF™ reduces NOx emissions and particulate matter 76% and uses an EPA Tier III Engine which meets the 2015 EPA emissions standards. It also reduces fuel consumption 45-60% over a conventional locomotive.

The LEAF™ was created specifically for industrial in-plant and commercial yard switching applications and maximizes tractive effort at speeds less than 10MPH.

Additional Benefits Include…

• FRA compliant

• Eliminates Wet-Stacking and uses 75% less oil

• Onboard computer provides real-time engine performance reporting

• Traction control system minimizes wheel slip

• 10% lower decibel output than conventional locomotives

• Automatically shuts down if not moved after a variable pre-set time limit

• One button push start eliminates up to 30 minutes of startup preparation

• Same cab controls as conventional locomotives

• Uses readily available parts

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