ABOUT US

CONTRAIL is the official representative of ZEPHIR, the world leading rail-road shunting locomotive manufacturer, in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland. Our team consists of professionals with the experience in railway industry over 20 years. ZEPHIR locomotives own the required permits to operate on all our markets. They replace outdated locomotives from the Soviet Union period which are difficult and expensive to maintain year after year.
  • Brand new models
  • Used machines
  • Rental units
  • Accessories, Spare parts

LOK - HEAVY-DUTY SHUNTER FOR NORDICS

24/7 SERVICE

Our experienced technicians provide the after sales service and support in connection with the latest technology. The service unit is available 24/7. The Locotractors we have supplied during the years are operating in industrial plants, ports, railway terminals and workshops.

Options for Serice and Maintenance

CONTRAIL supports our customers to perform the service and maintenance on their own. In this regard, we organize special training programmes for the technical staff and issue the corresponding certificates. The accessories and spare parts are available in our stock and will be delivered promptly at any time. All spare parts are freely available on the local market that makes owning the Locotractor so desirable.

Consulting

CONTRAIL know-how will help to shape the railway logistics more efficient and optimal. Our customers will save the resources and decrease the operational and business risks significantly. The solutions we supply thus help to increase the company's business margins and improve its market position.

Business case, Infrastructure analysis

We support our customers with analysis of their railway logistic operations and prepare the model about modern way of shunting operations in rail yard. To pick the right shunting device, we make the proper calculations about the required traction force during the shunting operations. For that reason, the railway infrastructure (slopes and radiuses) and train full length and weight should be simulated to obtain the required traction force (kN) that has to be less/equal than Locotractor drawbar pull (kN) to start moving the train in every position. Our services include:

  • Infrastructure and operations analysis
  • Measurements
  • Calculations, operations modeling
  • Business case study
  • Permits, paperwork for authorities
  • Performance tests

ELECTRIC & DIESEL MODELS

LOK30

  • 5600 tons
  • 280 kN

LOK22

  • 4600 tons
  • 230 kN

LOK20

  • 4000 tons
  • 200 kN

LOK16

  • 3200 tons
  • 160 kN

LOK13

  • 2600 tons
  • 130 kN

LOK10

  • 2000 tons
  • 100 kN

Max train weight (tons)

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LOK 30 / Equivalent to TEM2 (120 tons) -10%
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LOK 22 / Equivalent to TGM6 (90 tons)
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LOK 20 / Equivalent to TGM4 (68 tons)
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LOK 16 / Equivalent to TGM4 (68 tons) -20%
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LOK 13 / Equivalent to TGM23 (48 tons)
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LOK 10 / Equivalent to TGM40 (40 tons)

TECHNICAL COMPONENTS

Electric LOK has two electric motors. Diesel unit has a Cummins engine. LOK´s body is a monobloc type with great strength, made of thick sheet-steel that´s making it a unique with the chassis. LOK is equipped with a comfort cabin, heavy duty and double reduction front and rear axle, suspensions with semi-elliptic leaf springs.

LOK has the powershift transmission (Clark), traction performance system, hydrostatic type of driving (Danfoss), pneumatic braking system (1540 or 2200 l/min), double brakeline hoses and power release system, rail cleaning system, anti-spin system, SA-3 couplers with remote activation, Arctic pack for Nordic climate, telemetrics, driver identity system, video camera system, special safety features, rail signalling and working lights, beacon, buzzer, etc.

SEE THE OPTIONS
  • Remote control
  • Railtrack signalling system
  • Distance proximity sensors
  • In-railing video camera system
  • Data logger
  • Multi-Unit configuration
  • Rear-drive control unit and seat
  • Hybrid pack with diesel generator
  • Extended warranty
  • Availability of other options upon request

Feel free to contact us!

We do the simulation of shunting operations and help to pick the right model. The railway infrastructure and train characteristics will be analysed for adhesive weight (kg) and traction force (kN).

BUSINESS CASE

LOK investment (CAPEX) and its low running costs (OPEX) such as energy/fuel consumption and maintenance make it highly competitive and cost-effective solution. Its OPEX is 10x lower compared to an equivalent Soviet locomotive. The breakeven point of owning the LOK comes as an average after 36-48 months.

There is only one operator required for LOK. Also, the same person in charge of un-/loading the wagons can move the LOK using a remote control. The LOK´s driver does not need a locomotive driver’s license. There´re no inspections and maintenance programmes applied by the authorities.

A. The LOK vs Outsourcing/Renting the Standard locomotive
B. The LOK vs Standard locomotive

TECHNOLOGY

FLEXIBLE maneuvers with LOK

ZEPHIR LOK models have the rubber tires to:
1) achieve a higher traction on the rail
2) move on/off the railway

LOK´s high traction coefficent on the rail is achieved with using road (rubber) tires that take over 80% of the LOK´s weight. A stable movement on the rail is achieved by hydraulic cylinders that adjust the height of rail wheel axles.

LOK weight is distributed equally between the front and rear wheel axles to keep it stable. It also has 4×4 drive concept and locked differentials.

LOK models are the best for handling up to 5600-ton train at speeds below 25 km/h.

LOK “Rubber on Steel” technology has 2x higher traction coefficent compared to a standard locomotive. With the same draw bar pull in kN, LOK is 2x lighter than TEM, CME, TGM, etc.

LOK models are all available as battery-powered electric versions with zero emissions and noise.

WHY TO CHOOSE LOK MODEL

Reliable modern equipment

Modern and reliable technology, electric models, fully digitalized, several options

Shorter payback time

Short payback period (36-48 months) due to reasonable CAPEX and low OPEX

Better performance

Rubber tires provide 2x higher traction on rail, quicker air pumping, remote control

No limits, no dead ends

There are no obstacles or dead ends to be followed when switching onto road mode

No inspection by authorities

There are no inspection and maintenance programs followed by the authorities

No license required

A locomotive´s driver license isn´t required, no license for private infrastructure

Fast and easy maintenance

Fast and easy maintenance performed by the operator or person with technical skills

No special spare parts

All spare parts are from well known suppliers and widely available on market

Less operating personnel

LOK requires only one operator, including during the operation with remote control

ZEPHIR

ZEPHIR, with it´s headoffice in Modena (Italy), is the no. 1 rail-road locomotive (Locotractor) manufacturer in the world. ZEPHIR has supplied more than 3000 vehicles worldwide during last 50 years. The top quality and continuous R&D makes ZEPHIR the forerunner in the rail-road shunter’s world. ZEPHIR belongs to an American multinational holding company Berkshire Hathaway, the eighth largest public company in the world.

CONTRAIL is the official sales and service company of ZEPHIR in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland since 2008.

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CONTACT US


Contrail Baltic OÜ
Phone: +372 651 0001
E-mail: info@contrail-europe.com

Address:
Hobujaama 4, 10151 Tallinn, Estonia

VAT: EE102188820
Reg.code: 14804073

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