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YARDGLIDE® WL2000

® • Improved car coupling speeds The • Fewer collisions • Reduced conditions that can WL 2000 cause derailments Total is an intelligent wireless communication • Cleaner yard conditions lubrication system that applies a clean • Improved yard productivity friction modifier on the wheels of a Yard rolling railroad car in a yard. Enhanced Performance Solution How it Works. and Accuracy. YardGlide® WL2000 provides wireless commu- The system is composed of three wheel sensors, for Manual nication with the yard tower to relay retarder a pair of proprietary nozzle / valve systems, and exit speed information to the Car Retarder a controller enclosure with a friction modifier Control Operator (CRO). The system displays car exit reservoir. The fluid is applied to the wheels via speeds from all master and group retarders a pair of jets which hit both lead wheels of a car on a monitor mounted in the control tower. truck as it exits a retarder. The friction modifier ® Yards This enables the CRO to control the cars more dispensed by YardGlide WL2000 is a clear, efficiently and effectively.Yard Glide® WL2000 environmentally clean, synthetic organic liquid enables the CROs to instantly know the master called TOR-CL (top-of-rail curve friction modi- Speed, Performance, Reliability exit speed of the car before deciding the retar- fier). It is not petroleum based. It is a non-toxic, dation level for the group retarder. The CRO water-based polymer solution. can then monitor the results of his / her action by viewing the group exit speed and correct the retardation level, if necessary, for subsequent Reliable Service and Support. retarder brake applications. With more than 30 years of helping railroads extend rail life through rail grinding, Loram has now added the most advanced friction modifi- Benefits. cation systems in the industry to our product • Consistent car rolling offerings. Extend the life of your rail assets, • Reduced stalls and trim select Loram’s Maintenance of Way Products. • Reduced car / track damage For more information visit www.loram.com • Reduced lateral forces and noise on sharp curves or call your local Loram Regional Manager. Specifications YARDGLIDE® WL2000

CARS

Master Retarder Group 1 Retarder

2

Car retarder exit speeds are wirelessly transmitted from YardGlide™WL2000 unitslocated at 1 and 2, and displayed in the tower monitor.

YardGlide® WL2000 Wireless Communication Monitor YardGlide® WL2000 in action

YardGlide® Makes a Difference! Grease YardGlideTM System WL2000 Car Rolling Effectiveness Poor Excellent Cleanliness Poor Excellent Speed, Performance, and Reliability Operating Cost per Day High Low Maintenance High Low Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. 3900 Arrowhead Drive Probability of Tipped Rail High Low Hamel, Minnesota 55340 USA Tel. (763) 478-6014 (800) 328-1466 Subject to change Fax (763) 478-2221 www.loram.com [email protected]

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