R. J. Corman Railpower - Equipment Replacement Ratio

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Equipment Replacement Ratio

Our RP Series technology allows you to Pull More With Less, which means a reduction in your fleet size is possible. Performance Comparision Results (RP Series vs. Conventional DC locomotives)
	No. Units & Model	Tractive Effort (lbs/Unit)	Total Tonnage
	1 x RP20CD	130680	13044
	1 x RP20BD	88440	8589
	1 x RP14BD	88440	8589
	2 x SD40	81000	16348
	2 x SD38	73600	14787
	2 x GP38	50000	9808
	2 x GP9	48000	9386
	2 x MP15	37200	7108
	2 x SW1200	36750	7013
Actual performance - assumed hump yard with 0.4% grade at 4 mph.
Replacement Ratios Drive Economics Replacement ratios reduce maintenance costs and shop work load Point-of-Use maintenance strategy improves operational availability. Modular technology can enable a complete overhaul in under 24 hours. Projected engine overhaul intervals are 12-15 years based on in-service experience of over 100 RP Series locomotives.