I may have an opportunity to scrap the electronics out of a locomotive. Don't know much specifics yet.
Was wondering if anyone has done this before. Don't know what kind or how much in the way of electronics to expect to find.
Thanks,
EScrapper
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I may have an opportunity to scrap the electronics out of a locomotive. Don't know much specifics yet.
Was wondering if anyone has done this before. Don't know what kind or how much in the way of electronics to expect to find.
Thanks,
Experienced Scrapper
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I don't think there would be too many electronics other than radios and GPS'. Heck, I'm probably wrong though.Originally Posted by stevejaxfl
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locomotives are almost all electric. They ave a diesel engine that runs a generator for the very large DC motors. Look for large contacts around the motors and lots of small DC relays.
Eric
I buy Tantalum Capacitors and offer other services. Check out my thread for more info.
http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/scrap...-cap-more.html
http://recycletantalumcapacitors.com/
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If there are any large silver oxide batteries, I'll take them off your hands. =)
Scott
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Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
PistoneScrapProccessing?(I think is his proper title) has been scrapping some, you might hear from him later on it
What kind of locomotive is it GE or EMD? Which model? Is the 600kva wire attached still or is it cut out of the box? What is it that you are wanting to know about it?
What are they doing with the bases, motor, and trucks? I would be interested in buying that scrap?
Bear is 4 minutes after your post considered later?
Last edited by PistoneScrapProcessing; 12-12-2012 at 05:44 PM.
Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
OP- I am a representative at one of the world's leading service providers for repair/overhaul of locomotive, rail car, and transit equipment. This includes any component related to the locomotive- always consider the electronics in these have a more than scrap value! Let me know if I can be of any assistance.
Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
haha! i didn't think you got on till much later
I get on at all times of the day. I just don't comment on every thread.
Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
haha2! I wonder why?
EScrapper
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PSP,
I don't know what kind/model it is yet.
A friend of mine is going to be taking out the batteries.
Someone else has dibs on the motors.
I was offered the opportunity to come along and see what electronics there may be. Just was wondering what I might find.
I don't know if that will include relays, switches, wiring, etc.
I'll post more details as I find them out.
Thanks,
EScrapper
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Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.
EScrapper
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Here is a link to a 2005 article I found interesting.
"Locomotives pull into the digital age"
Locomotives pull into the digital age | EDN
Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
That is a pretty interesting read there Steve. What did you ever find out about your machines?
EScrapper
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We have not gone to look at them yet. Lots of irons in the fire right now.
I'll post more info when I have it.
Put those fires out and get out there. Locomotives are so lucrative to scrap its ridiculous.
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