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Auxiliary locomotive engine warming system

  • US 20090272353A1
  • Filed: 05/01/2008
  • Published: 11/05/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/01/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An auxiliary engine warming system for a primary engine in a diesel locomotive comprising:

  • a modular engine assembly including an auxiliary diesel engine, the assembly displaceable as a unit from and to a frame for the engine warming system;

    an auxiliary fuel tank including a fuel line detachably connected to the auxiliary engine and including a first fitting detachably connectable to a first fuel line for a fuel tank for the diesel;

    at least one temperature sensor interfacable with the diesel locomotive and arranged to monitor at least one temperature condition for the diesel locomotive; and

    ,an emergency dialer for automatically dialing a preprogrammed number and transmitting an alert message in response to an alarm signal from the at least one temperature sensor.

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