Gallery – TMV Control Systems

Blue NCDOT F59PH locomotive #1810 front porch view — Photo by Christopher Esposito.

December, 2015: TMV was chosen as sub-contractor for NCDOT’s modernization program. Two former GO transit F59PH locomotives, like the one pictured here, were fitted with new control systems for use in the North Carolina Piedmont passenger rail service. For photos and stories of units #1871 and #1984, which were fitted with TMV systems, please see www.businesstodaync.com, www.ncdot.gov, and www.independenttribune.com.

Most of the gallery put into video format

Photo Courtesy of North Carolina Department of Transportation

impressive looking F59PH locomotives #1871 and #1984 at NCDOT christening ceremony — Photo Courtesy of **independenttribune.com**

#1871 F59PH NCDOT train passing an older looking engine — Photo by Christopher Esposito

TMV has done three GP15’s, like the ones pictured here, for LTEX in Warren, Ohio, from October 2011-July 2012. These 74V locomotives required small, two-module TECUs called “TECU-lites”.

Red GP15 locomotive from LTEX #1449, passing by an orchard in bloom. — GP15 – Photo by Chris Davis

Red LTEX GP15 locomotive, all alone and passing by an old junked prime mover — GP15 – Photo by Rick Smearcheck

LTEX black locomotive, #1420 GP15 pulling passenger cars, two operators checking things out — GP15 – Photo by Rick Smearcheck

Red LTEX train, GP15, riding the rails through the woods — GP15 – Photo by Chris Davis

Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority in El Paso, Texas, set out to refurbish their historical streetcars in 2015. Determined to restore the cars to a working order that will extend into the next generation, TMV Control Systems was chosen based on previous experience on New Orleans Streetcars. Keep an eye out for TECU-powered El Paso streetcars.

refurbished El Paso texas streetcar — Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority in El Paso, Texas, set out to refurbish their historical streetcars in 2015. Determined to restore the cars to a working order that will extend into the next generation, TMV Control Systems was chosen based on previous experience on New Orleans Streetcars.

fresh turquoise paint on El Paso streetcar — Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority in El Paso, Texas, set out to refurbish their historical streetcars in 2015. Determined to restore the cars to a working order that will extend into the next generation, TMV Control Systems was chosen based on previous experience on New Orleans Streetcars.

Unit Type: Diesel Electric Passenger Locomotive (BL36PH). Manufacturer: Brookville Equipment Corporation. End User: South Florida Regional Transit Authority (SFRTA). Quantity: 12.

blue passenger train BL36PH from Tri Rail with palm tree decal — Photo courtesy of Brookville Equipment Corporation

Metrolinx and Nippon-Sharyu hired TMV to equip the Union-Pearson (UP) Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) train with a competent control system. Operating between Union station and Pearson Airport in Toronto, Ontario, this efficient form of public transit gets travellers from the airport to downtown in under a half hour. A total of 18 passenger units were equipped with their own TECU.

UP DMU passenger train in Toronto — Metrolinx and Nippon-Sharyu hired TMV to equip the Union-Pearson (UP) Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) train with a competent control system. Operating between Union station and Pearson Airport in Toronto, Ontario, this efficient form of public transit gets travellers from the airport to downtown in under a half hour.

UP passenger train stopped at Union station or Pearson Airport — Metrolinx and Nippon-Sharyu hired TMV to equip the Union-Pearson (UP) Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) train with a competent control system. Operating between Union station and Pearson Airport in Toronto, Ontario, this efficient form of public transit gets travellers from the airport to downtown in under a half hour.

Sonoma–Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) purchased trains manufactured by Nippon Sharyo-Sumitomo and fitted with TMV control systems. Although exactly like the Metrolinx UP train in Toronto, Ontario, these run through much warmer streets in Petaluma, California. A total of 12 passenger units were equipped with their own TECU.

green and silver California DMU passenger train from SMART

The Florida Central Railroad (one of several short line railroads run by the Pinsly Railroad Company), installed a TECU-lite on a GP11 locomotive they updated in 2017.

Red and yellow Florida Central locomotive #1802 proud in the late afternoon light — Photo Courtesy of Florida Central Railroad

Florida Central locomotive #1802 GP11 blue sky with clouds and palm trees in the background — Photo Courtesy of Florida Central Railroad

Knoxville Locomotive Works rebuilt and tested a locomotive with one of TMV’s Traction Engine Control Units (TECU). Formerly a GP-38, the #2250 was repowered and now contains an EPA Tier 2- compliant diesel engine. Please see the Case Study here.

GP38 from KLW #2250 at christening party "KLW Reposer Program"

KLW GP38 black and green, pulling cargo cars through the woods. light pink blooms.

Norfolk Southern set aside two GE Dash9 engines for the DC2AC project, for TMV and CAF to convert from DC traction to AC traction. TMV is working with CAF to create a turnkey traction system upgrade which can be quickly and easily installed. Testing of the first one in Olean New York. November, 2018.

#8520 DC2AC "Rudolph" engine from NS in the sunset — Norfolk Southern set aside two GE Dash9 engines for the DC2AC project, for TMV and CAF to convert from DC traction to AC traction. TMV is working with CAF to create a turnkey traction system upgrade which can be quickly and easily installed. Testing of the first one in Olean New York. November, 2018.

DC2AC from norfolk southern red flame paint job — Norfolk Southern set aside two GE Dash9 engines for the DC2AC project, for TMV and CAF to convert from DC traction to AC traction. TMV is working with CAF to create a turnkey traction system upgrade which can be quickly and easily installed. Testing of the first one in Olean New York. November, 2018.

Unit Type: Diesel Electric General Purpose (BL20G). Manufacturer: Brookville Equipment Corporation.
End User: Staten Island Railways. Quantity: 4.

BL20G blue loco #778 in old weather and grey skies — Photo Courtesy of Brookville Equipment Corporation

Unit Type: Diesel Electric General Purpose (BL20GH). Manufacturer: Brookville Equipment Corporation. End User: Connecticut Department of Transportation. Quantity: 6.

BL20GH #130 Red and Black engine, parked on the tracks in the summer green trees — Photo courtesy of Brookville Equipment Corporation

Unit Type: Diesel Electric Multi-Engine General Purpose (BL12CG). Manufacturer: Brookville Equipment Corporation. End User: Central California Traction Company. Quantity: 2.

Red Locomotive with white stripes, #1201, BL12CG from Central California Traction Company — Photo courtesy of Brookville Equipment Corporation

Unit Type: Diesel Electric General Purpose (BL20GH). Manufacturer: Brookville Equipment Corporation. End User: Metro North Railroad. Quantity: 6.

Blue and silver #110 parked at shop, summer blue sky BL20GH — Photo courtesy of Brookville Equipment Corporation

October 2018 TECU Propulsion Control systems installed in Trans Global Solutions GP35 locomotives, pictured here.

Blue TGS GP35 passing through the countryside, perspective looking down country road and down tracks

Buffalo & Pittsburgh SD45 dash-2-conversion to SD40; #3064. Released in 2011, SD40-2 #3064 was the first and only one completed in the conversion program, making it one-of-a-kind.

Orange B&P SD45 #3064, boots on the ground perspective, parked under a bridge

TMV has done a number of MP15s, like the ones pictured here, both for Norfolk Southern and LTEX. Special applications include MP15AC, MP15AC with split cooling, and mother-slug arrangements. Since 2010, TMV systems have integrated attentively into the EMD set-up.

MP15 – Photo by Jared Blocker

TECU ensures a good balance of power and versatility in the compact SW1200s, like the ones pictured here. Rain or shine, the AESS feature watches over these industrious engines. August 2010 destination: Texas. June 2011 destination: Georgia.

Orange SW1200 switcher locomotive #1401 — SW1200

December 2011, LTEX asked TMV to fit an SW1500 with a TECU. Noting the similarities between the SW1500 and previously fitted MP15ACs, the modifications were easily applied. A 3-module TECU was installed with custom wiring harnesses, into a locomotive like the one pictured here.

Green and yellow LTEX switcher #1506 linked up SW1500 — SW1500 – Photo by Rick Smearcheck.

From August 2012 until now, TMV has been fitting the TECU system to LTEX GP39s, like the ones pictured here. Various requirements have been met by adjusting the number of modules on the TECU. To facilitate input/output numbers, two-module, three-module and five-module TECUs have all been individually GP39-appropriate.

GP39 red, virginia mountains in the background, #3902 LTEX — GP39 – Photo by Michael Macgowan.

Red LTEX parked in november #2377 GP39 — GP39 – Photo by Rick Smearcheck

GP38s, like the ones pictured here, have been a mainstay in TMV project history. For G&W, LTEX and others, the TECU has steadily devoted itself to better power management and tractive effort. The GP38 has become a familiar platform to TMV engineers.

G&W Orange GP38 pulling freight alongside the creek in hometown — GP38 – Photo by Jared Blocker

GP38 from LTEX Orange red Black yellow at a Railroad crossing, Yellow crossing sign in front — GP38 – Photo by Rob Pisani

In 2010, the Indonesia Railway Industry (INKA) in Madiun, East Java, Indonesia, used TMV’s TECU system for the Railbus Wonogiri Project. Two engines run each Railbus as a push-pull system, and a pair of TECUs run the engines. Operators can see all the bus’s statistics on TMV’s interactive display screens. Photos by Maulana.

INKA streetcar front view — In 2010, the Indonesia Railway Industry (INKA) in Madiun, East Java, Indonesia, used TMV’s TECU system for the Railbus Wonogiri Project. Two engines run each Railbus as a push-pull system, and a pair of TECUs run the engines. Operators can see all the bus’s statistics on TMV’s interactive display screens. Photo by Maulana.

INKA streetcar in town, passing a mo-ped — In 2010, the Indonesia Railway Industry (INKA) in Madiun, East Java, Indonesia, used TMV’s TECU system for the Railbus Wonogiri Project. Two engines run each Railbus as a push-pull system, and a pair of TECUs run the engines. Operators can see all the bus’s statistics on TMV’s interactive display screens. Photo by Maulana.

Hornblower-Hybrid, from Hornblower Cruises, providing tours to Alcatraz and the Statue of Liberty. TMV provided 2-module TECU control systems for these hybrids in 2011.

Hornblower cruise ship in the water, full of customer people — Hornblower-Hybrid, from Hornblower Cruises, providing tours to Alcatraz and the Statue of Liberty. TMV provided 2-module TECU control systems for these hybrids in 2011.

Hornblower hybrid, many forms of energy production, wind turbines on top, front view — Hornblower-Hybrid, from Hornblower Cruises, providing tours to Alcatraz and the Statue of Liberty. TMV provided 2-module TECU control systems for these hybrids in 2011.

Two short lines from G&W, The Buffalo & Pittsburg and the Quebec-Gatineau Railway, are suited with TMV components, including control systems. High-voltage electrical cabinets were made for B&P GP40 Mother-Slugs in 2015.

G&W Q&G Orange GP40, coming at you with lights on, twilight, #3105 — GP40 – Photo by Stanley Short

Q&G #3105 at a dirt road crossing in the forest — GP40 – Photo by Stanley Short

Q&G orange GP40 loco linked to green loco in the winter, spare railroad ties lie beside the track — GP40 – Photo by Stanley Short

A Destinations such as Altoona, PA, and Roanoke, VA, have received a number of TMV products over the years, for rebuilds and updates to Norfolk Southern SD40s, like the ones pictured here. Most prominently, TECU systems; complete with AESS, Fault logging, and Data Recording features.

SD40 from NS, #3553 serene winter , front view — SD40 – Photo by Stanley Short