I recently visited a small town rail road area in California and saw the Zephir – LOK 10.90E Electric Railcar Mover pulling a ARMN reefer car.
The Zephir LOK E line comes in three variations. The 7.90 E, 10.90 E, and the 13.90 E and are equipped with two electrical motors to ensure consistent power and are used for daily activities and while fully electric, they can pill large loads without any polluting emissions.
According to Zephir, “The Zephir 7.90 E weighs in at 16 tons with a maximum towing capacity of 1,400 tons. The 10.90 E, which falls directly in between the 7.90 E and the 13.90 E in terms of weight and towing capacity, is a 20-ton unit capable of pulling 2,000 tons. At 24 tons in weight and with a maximum towing capacity of 2,600 tons, the 13.90 E is the largest, most powerful unit in the LOK family”.
I was reading up on the features of the Zephir and according to the company, they provide the following features and accessories:
Radio remote controls, interlock, ground operator safety remote control
Pneumatic braking system
“Artic pack” to protect against cold climates
High temperature pack
In-railing and on-hook video camera systems
Custom paint and stickers available
Extended warranty
Wide variety of hooks, couplers and tow bars
Short-circuit signaling system along with distance proximity sensors
But it was interesting to see how the town utilized the LOK. But pretty cool railcar mover with awesome power and no pollution.
