Winterizing
Painting
Training
Remote Control Unit

 

Locomotive & General Modification


WHAT ELSE WE CAN DO...

  1. Our electricians can completely rewire a locomotive or rebuild all electrical panels or controls.
  2. We have the capacity to change friction bearings in locomotive trucks to roller bearings.
  3. We can modernize airbrake systems on a locomotive to the L.26 system or to your requirements.


 


Winterizing


In a harsh climate such as Canada's, all outdoor operating equipment is subjected to punishment from exposure to the elements. In response to the continuing needs of locomotive operators, Merrilees has, over the years, acquired the experience and ability to "Keep'em rolling".


Anti-Freeze

Many large operators simply keep their equipment running 24 hours a day. However, this is not a practical solution for most locomotive operators and a good reliable anti-freeze is a must.

Automobile standard ethylene glycol anti-freeze is unsuitable for use in a diesel engine, temperature differences, seals and gaskets with differing tolerances etc. all provide a potentially disastrous situation that could mean expensive repairs and frustrating downtime.

Consequently, one of the most demanding needs of locomotive owners has been a safe, dependable anti-freeze material for the cooling systems of locomotive diesel engines. If you don't know how much antifreeze you need, simply provide us with the make and model of your motive power and we will determine the cooling system's capacity.

Water Heaters

To prevent freeze-ups and the consequent likelihood of a cracked engine block, Merrilees can provide and install our own uniquely designed water heaters in your equipment.




 


Painting

After some years of use or after acquiring used motive power, it may be appropriate to consider the appearance of the unit. Where corporate identification and exposure to the public is concerned, a battered and rusted unit may detract from the corporate image that you have tried hard to build up. Ask us about repainting and lettering. We will be glad to arrange a new finishing for you unit(s) at your location.



We will follow specifications
supplied by your graphic
designers or we will gladly offer
suggestions on how your unit
can be made to look it's best.

 

Driver Training

The operation of a locomotive may be the most danger-prone job which anyone in your entire operation can be assigned. The training of locomotive drivers is a specialized and exacting task that is too important to be handled by a fellow worker, who himself may not have been professionally trained.

Ask Merrilees about a driver training program tailored exactly to your needs and with specific attention to the makes and models of locomotives to which your driver will be assigned in your operation.



 

 

 


 


Remote Control Unit

We install the Cattron-Theimeg comprehensive remote control system for a variety of locomotive applications. We equip your locomotive with the leading technological innovations, and quality backed by our experienced engineers. Contact our sales office for further details that will fit your specific needs.