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BROOKVILLE Partners with
Seattle Region’s S.H.A.F.T.
School to Educate and Train
Tunneling Workers
Winter 2014
Photo Credit: Kim Hart / NWLETT
Brookville Equipment Corporation recently partnered with the Northwest Laborers-Employers Training Trust at their Elma, Wash.-based
Safety & Hazard Awareness for Tunnels (S.H.A.F.T.) School through
the provision of a 15-ton tunneling locomotive. The BROOKVILLE
diesel-powered locomotive will be used in simulated haulage
applications by the training school. The locomotive is an industry
standard transportation tool and will allow students hands-on training
during their coursework at the school.
Northwest Laborers-Employers Training Trust (NWLETT) developed
the S.H.A.F.T. program at Satsop Business Park, which was originally
constructed as a nuclear power plant that was never finished.
Created with input from multiple industry influencers, the program
features both practical and classroom training for areas such as comprehensive tunnel safety, tunnel rail, shoring and utilities installation,
overview of soft ground tunnel boring machines and locomotives.
“Brookville is committed to safety – it’s the cornerstone of each
product we manufacture. We are proud to partner with S.H.A.F.T. to
provide practical safety and operational training to tunneling
professionals,” said Michael White, marketing manager, Brookville
Equipment Corp. “We are hopeful it can make a positive contribution
to S.H.A.F.T. and for the industry as a whole.”
In This
Issue:
BROOKVILLE
Begins Rebuild
Order for Metro-North
Railroad.................p. 3
Antique
Showcase:
Flatbed
Switcher..........p. 6
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BROOKVILLE believes a skilled workforce that is completely
committed to customer satisfaction drives its quality products.
Watch ‘The BROOKVILLE Difference’
The President’s Corner
By Larry Conrad
2013 proved to be one of BROOKVILLE’s most
exciting years on record – as we continued to create
new and innovative products for our customers and
also secured several orders that will allow us to
continue to do so in 2014 and beyond.
We kicked off the year with the announcement that we will be producing our first
off-wire capable Liberty Modern Streetcars for the City of Dallas. This exciting new
design will showcase our latest innovations – including the inclusion of a lithium-ion
battery-powered on-board energy storage system (OESS), allowing the cars to operate off-wire for over a mile. It will be the only streetcar of its kind to be engineered,
designed and manufactured in the United States and we are excited to bring this
concept to life in 2014.
Later in 2013 we secured a rebuild order with long-time customer Metro-North
Railroad for seven diesel-electric general purpose locomotives. We are excited to
expand our portfolio with Metro-North, which already includes the design and build
of twelve 2250hp multipurpose locomotives, two CoGenerationTM locomotives and
two 72-ton diesel-electric switchers since 2000.
In our mining division, we manufactured our largest underground locomotives to
date – four 50-ton standard gauge diesel locomotives with car brakes and also
exported three narrow-gauge 23.5-tonne (26-ton) battery locomotives to Costa Rica,
both shining examples of how BROOKVILLE’s talent is applied to create completely
custom solutions for our customers around the globe.
Internally, we celebrated our key achievements – including the shipment of our first
BL36PH commuter locomotive to Tri-Rail in South Florida, and commended our employees for meeting goals, working safely and their dedication to BROOKVILLE.
Product Portfolio
23.5-Tonne Battery Locomotive
Costa Rica’s Cachi hydroelectric power plant recently received a shipment of three BROOKVILLE
23.5-tonne (26-ton) battery-powered locomotives. The locomotives will be used in construction and
operation of the Cachi Dam expansion which will supply power to 330,000 people.
The locomotives were designed to be operated in the warm, moist environment of Costa Rica where average rainfalls are six feet (2m) or more per year. As a result, the units have an enclosed cab, air brakes,
separate cooling package for the electronic drive system and 75hp GE drive motors. The order marked a
continued partnership between BROOKVILLE and Costa Rica’s Grupo ICE that began in 1976 with their
first order since 1979.
Upcoming Events
Our 95th year may have passed quickly – but it will be fondly remembered as one
of the most pivotal on record, thanks to our customers’ unwavering support. We are
chugging along in 2014, with the same passion for the quality American-manufactured products you’ve come to expect from the BROOKVILLE team and
SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit
the belief that our customers continue to drive our innovations and success.
February 23-26
Salt Lake City, Utah
Booth# 1410
ASLRRA Connections 2014
April 22-25
San Diego, Calif.
Booth# 913
No. American Tunneling Conference
June 22-25
Los Angeles, Calif.
Booth# 528
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BROOKVILLE Begins
Seven Locomotive Rebuild
for Metro-North Railroad
BROOKVILLE is currently restoring the first of seven
GP35 diesel-electric locomotives for Metro-North
Railroad, after being awarded a contract for the project in
the summer of 2013.
Originally manufactured in 1966 by General Motors
Electro-Motive Diesel and rebuilt once from 1991 to 1992,
the 3500 horsepower locomotives are primarily used for
maintenance and utility applications. The GP35s will
undergo extensive restorations of the frame, engine,
alternator, braking system, trucks and a complete refinishing, in addition to the integration of a new, state-of-theart locomotive control system.
Additional locomotives in the order are set to arrive in
2014 as the progressive rebuild will continue through
2015 at BROOKVILLE’s main facility.
The order marks a continued partnership with MTA,
which includes the production of two 72-ton diesel
electric switchers, two multi-engine BL14CG CoGenerationTM locomotives and 12 diesel-electric BL20GH
multi-purpose locomotives.
Photo: A Metro-North Railroad GP35 locomotive sits next to a
BROOKVILLE BL20GH locomotive at Harmon Yard in New York
City. The pictured GP35 will be one of seven that BROOKVILLE
rebuilds in 2014 and 2015
BROOKVILLE reviews passenger and freight locomotive
orders in 2013 and looks ahead to 2014 and beyond.
Read about it in Progressive Railroading
PA DCED Secretary
Alan Walker Visits
BROOKVILLE
Pennsylvania Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development, Alan Walker (above right with BROOKVILLE
President Larry Conrad), visited BROOKVILLE in September 2013
as part of the Team Pennsylvania Foundation’s DCED On the Road
Tour through North Central Pennsylvania.
Secretary Walker, Team PA, and other regional delegates toured
the facility, where BROOKVILLE’s diverse portfolio of passenger
locomotives, streetcars and mining vehicles were in various stages of completion. The visit was highlighted by a demonstration of
the new BL36PH locomotive and a Q and A session with the state
officials engaging BROOKVILLE on DCED resources that are available to improve business growth.
Sec. Walker has ties to the mining industry, running his Woodland,
Pa.-based family business, Bradford Coal, for several decades,
aiding the company’s growth into one of the largest privately owned
companies in Pennsylvania.
Photo Credit: James Metzner / Team Pennsylvania Foundation
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Now Shipping:
BL36PH
A SW1200 repowered with BROOKVILLE
CoGenerationTM technology prepares to
move down the line to begin transferring
a BL36PH passenger locomotive toward
Tri-Rail headquarters in Miami.
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BROOKVILLE poured sparkling punch and posed for a photo with the first BL36PH
locomotive before it departed for Tri-Rail’s three-county passenger rail line, serving the
Miami-Ft. Lauderdale-Palm Beach region.
The BL36PH features an MTU 3600-horsepower prime mover engine, an aerodynamic
all-steel bullet nose, semi-monocoque frame design and rides on BROOKVILLE’s own
adapted Blomberg-style trucks. Head end power (HEP) for the unit will be provided via
a separate 600kW gen-set.
As the first locomotive model BROOKVILLE has produced that will be fully dedicated
to passenger and commuter service, the BL36PH features several innovative features
in addition to its aerodynamic design. The locomotives are EPA Tier 3-compliant and
can become Tier 4-compliant with an aftermarket exhaust treatment upgrade in the
field.
With safety at the forefront, the BROOKVILLE-adapted Blomberg trucks feature classic
tread brake units and additional braking capacity through disc brake units, which also
function as a parking brake. In addition, the BL36PH includes a locomotive control
system with an easy-to-use touch screen interface, allowing operators and monitors to
receive instant diagnostics and take instant action in the cab and remotely.
Several other locomotives in the order are currently on-site in Miami, and the
complete order of 12 will be fulfilled in 2014.
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50-Ton Mining Locomotive
BROOKVILLE produced its largest underground locomotives in history
in 2013 – four 50-ton units that feature a 335-horsepower Cummins®
diesel engine, car brakes, and remote control capabilities.
Designed to be operated on a dedicated haulage loop in a copper
mine, where the lead unit remotely operates the trailing unit on a dedicated radio frequency to achieve the combined tractive effort needed
to tame 1,100 tons of ore cars.
The locomotives are geared for power, so their top speed will not
exceed 12-mph, providing the highest adhesion available for a locomotive this size. The locomotives will operate on standard 56.5-inch
track gauge in Mexico.
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Buzz is building around the Liberty Streetcar order for Dallas, making
it the third most-read press release in Mass Transit magazine in 2013.
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Antique Showcase:
Flatbed Switcher
In 1940, BROOKVILLE produced the pictured flatbed
locomotive for use by the Clawson Chemical Company, a
wood chemicals producer in Hallton, Pa. The gas-powered
locomotive features a Ford Flathead V8 engine and runs on
standard 56.5-inch gauge. Standard coupler height allowed
the unit to to haul lighter carloads on the main line, but its
flat bed also made it a mobile solution for tools and
materials delivery.
Located only 27 miles north of BROOKVILLE, Hallton,
Pa. was once a bustling lumber town of more than 2,100
people. Today, it is primarily a camping, hunting and fishing
destination along the Clarion River.
2013 Annual
Safety Awards
On October 23, 2013, the BROOKVILLE
Safety Committee presented more than
140 BROOKVILLE production employees
with their choice of a casual or work jacket
as a salute for going 365 days without a
reportable incident.
Each year, production staff are eligible to
earn a six-month award and twelve-month
award, starting every October. A different
award is selected each year by the safety
committee, composed of BROOKVILLE
staff from all departments.
Board of Directors
The BROOKVILLE Board of Directors held their annual review meeting on December 20, 2013 to review the year and discuss the present
and future of the company. 2014 will be BROOKVILLE’s 96th year of operation. Pictured (left to right) are Chris Rhoades, Andy Cable, Stan
Bailey, Nancy McNeil, Dalph McNeil, Larry Conrad, Woody Yeaney, Josh Bish, Dave Taylor, Brent McNeil, Shaina McNeil, and Joel McNeil.
Earlier in 2013, BROOKVILLE adopted its
new safety slogan ‘Be Sure. Be Safe.’ The
message (in the form of the logo above) is
displayed on 10 different signs at strategic,
highly-visible locations inside and outside
all BROOKVILLE facilities.
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