en.Wedoany.com Reported - Railcare has completed and delivered the refurbished TMZ 1439 diesel locomotive to Norway's TM Togdrift AS, with the refurbishment cost approximately half that of purchasing a brand-new locomotive. The locomotive will primarily be used for passenger services on Norway's Reuma railway line. As this line is not equipped with overhead catenary, the diesel-powered locomotive must simultaneously handle traction and supply power and heating to passenger carriages.
Mads Skoland, Chief Operating Officer of TM Togdrift AS, stated that although the locomotive had been out of service for many years and was in poor condition, the company saw its refurbishment potential. The refurbishment essentially provides a new locomotive, but at about half the cost of purchasing a new one, while also making sense from a sustainability perspective by continuing to use existing vehicles.
The scope of the refurbishment work was more extensive than originally planned. Railcare Project Manager Johan Dahlin noted that as disassembly progressed, multiple areas of corrosion damage were discovered, and most components needed to be rebuilt. The team stripped the locomotive down to its shell and then rebuilt it from scratch. During the refurbishment, the locomotive was fitted with a refurbished diesel engine and a completely new water-based heating system. The cab was also fully rebuilt to be more modern, quieter, and more comfortable, and was equipped with ATC and radio control.
Mads Skoland believes the refurbishment has significantly extended the locomotive's service life and provided a customized solution that meets operational needs, improving reliability while also offering a means for future development. The key to the project's success lies in the close cooperation between TM Togdrift AS and Railcare. Both parties maintained open and transparent communication throughout the project, finding solutions to move forward through weekly dialogues. Johan Dahlin stated that this was one of the most extensive locomotive projects Railcare has undertaken, and thanks to close collaboration and rapid decision-making, the team was able to address challenges that arose during the process.
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