The Challenge: Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway Company (ACWR), in need of upgrading its locomotive fleet to meet freight volume growth.
Project Approach: ACWR mechanical crew at ACWR Shop in Candor, NC perform routine maintenance, overhaul, periodic inspections for 39 locomotives:
►5 EMD MP-15 AC & DC Locomotives
►5 EMD GP-40-2 Locomotives
►9 EMD SD-40-3 Locomotives
►15 EMD SD-60 Locomotives
►5 EMD F-9 Locomotives
►Inspections: 92, 184, 368 and 1104 Day Inspections
►Overhaul scope: locomotive painting, prime mover diagnostic & repair, traction motor replacement, welding & fabricating services, locomotive idle reduction enhancements, air brake repair, wheel truing
►Procure & management of $2.3M in locomotive parts last 5 years
►Over 10,000 man hours spent in past five years
Outcomes:
►39 locomotive fleet to meet the growth of freight volumes
►Estimated Meantime Between Failure 180+ days across all assets
►Provide locomotives for industrial freight customers