LEADER

A Major Advance in Train Control Technology

LEADER® (Locomotive Engineer Assist/Display 1

& Event Recorder) is a revolutionary new freight
train management system designed to improve 2
3
train handling and yield significant fuel savings.

LEADER assists locomotive engineers in

reducing fuel consumption while effectively
managing trip time and minimizing in-train
forces. LEADER’s back-office software utilities
help railroads organize and analyze locomotive
engineer operating databases to improve both
train-handling performance and overall train 1 Global positioning system and radio communication system
operating efficiencies. 2 LEADER locomotive engineer assist/display monitor
3 Event recorder/computer and Profiler® computer platform

P R O D U C T I V I T Y T H R O U G H T E C H N O L O G Y
 LEADER In-Cab Display Fast Payback
The rugged, sunlight-readable LEADER cab display provides the engineer Payback on the investment for a full LEADER
with a wide range of information including track topology, train trajectory, system is typically less than two years. The energy-
real-time status of trail and remote locomotives in the consist, brake efficient train handling provided by LEADER results
system status, and in-train forces. LEADER software applications are highly in very substantial fuel savings, less wear and tear
integrated with existing on-board display/computers, saving space and cost on track, couplers and knuckles, wheel sets, and
as well as improving system reliability, and can be installed as an overlay brake shoes—which further reduces operating and
with NYAB computer platforms. life-cycle costs.

All data is collected and LEADER enables the engineer to better manage
processed by LEADER/Profiler Playback System in-train forces, which reduces lading damage and
without manual intervention. The LEADER playback system assembles the logfiles from all the locomotives subsequent claims. In addition, accident insurance
in the train automatically, and identifies the train’s correct location for costs associated with train separations and
analysis. The integrated GPS system allows LEADER to always know derailments are reduced, while safety is increased,
where the train is. lowering insurance and liability costs. And LEADER
provides the data required for creating more cost-
effective scheduling and operating procedures—
The system includes on-board and remote (off-board) The LEADER playback
increasing railroad efficiency and competitiveness.

equipment, in either of two available configurations.

screen features control
(bottom panel) and
status (far right)
Reliable Accuracy
windows adjacent to Drawing from a track database of 120,000
the LEADER display. miles, LEADER provides predictive algorithmic
calculations of in-train forces that are over 95%
On-Board Equipment processes the data for analysis. As with a conventional LEADER
accurate, as demonstrated in field tests. TDS’ train
installation, the data is available for use at the base station, or it
LEADER® on-board electronic equipment captures, dynamic track profiles are the most accurate in
can be delivered to the railroad’s network for analysis throughout
stores, and reports real-time data collected as the the industry, providing information that defines the
the organization.
train works in normal operation, and includes a “Golden Run” for any type of train service.
cab display that shows train dynamics in real time Profiler captures engineers’ performance metrics and real-time On-Board Capabilities/Functions
as the train moves across the territory. Profiler® operation data to identify the optimal or “Golden Run” best suited to LEADER operates in an information-only mode, or in a proactive-assist Responsive NYAB Support
provides all LEADER functionality without the in-cab meet the railroad’s goals. Profiler has all the hooks in place to allow mode, by providing recommended throttle and brake settings. In either Every LEADER system is backed by the expert
display. Both LEADER and Profiler create substantial it to be upgraded to full LEADER functionality. mode, it provides information that will save fuel and improve safety. engineering and customer service of the
fuel savings without compromising cycle time LEADER also functions as an event recorder, and its underlying simulator Train Dynamics Services Group in Ft. Worth,
or in-train forces. Off-Board Equipment technology easily allows its real-world data to be downloaded for Texas, and the superior New York Air Brake
LEADER/Profiler off-board equipment includes data servers that in-depth study and replay on a simulator—ideal for engineer training field support delivered from locations across
Profiler communicate with the on-board equipment via wayside radio and incident investigation. LEADER integrates input from the EOT device, the United States and Canada.
Profiler is a specific configuration of LEADER that to automatically move data from the locomotive to the railroad trail and remote units, and any microcomputer-based system, including
does not incorporate the in-cab display/computer computer network. LEADER/Profiler is designed to interface with all distributed power and ECP brake systems.
to collect and report train performance data for common computer systems, and establishes a high bandwidth RF
the purpose of post-trip analysis. Profiler uses GPS link to the wayside. The off-board equipment also includes playback Shared Knowledge
and a single board computer (SBC) installed on stations, located within the railroad, that allow the user to manually or • Enable all your engineers, including the very best, to
the locomotive to capture and store data, and automatically process performance data to profile the operation, find become even better. Advanced
Event Recorder
an array of communications channels including trouble spots, or ensure proper adherence to operating policy. Playback
• Set operational goals based on a complete and thorough
spread spectrum radio, to Back-Office®
understanding of how your operation works today, and then Tools
transmit LEADER data to Radio Communication monitor to ensure that your goals are being achieved.
Run Data
Profiler®
Analyzed
a base station. The LEADER radio communication employs state-of-the-art spread Run Data
base station then spectrum radio technology to communicate data between • Monitor engineer performance from a road foreman’s desk with
regular, automatic analysis that enables proactive management LEADER® Raw Data:
automatically locomotives when on the move, and from the locomotives to LEADER Analysis
Dynamics Sensor Array
Databases
base stations when the locomotives enter a base station zone. All of negative trends before they become problems. Models or LSI

data is transmitted automatically without manual intervention. • Understand common, objective measures of train performance
Consist Human-
Profiler provides shared with the road foreman and/or engineer. Machine
Interface
all LEADER functionality
without the in-cab display. Driver Assist
On-Board Based On
Storage Track Profile GPS
Golden Run
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1 Track curvature representation 9 Brake pipe pressure 17 Draw bar force (behind last locomotive
in lead consist)
2 Horizontal view of track 10 Brake cylinder pressure
18 End-of-train status
3 Overhead view of track 11 Brake pipe reduction
19 GPS status
4 Bridge 12 Minimum recommended safe
reduction indication 20 Current time
5 Signal
13 Head end information section 21 Locomotive consist & status
6 Crossing
14 Fuel consumed 22 Software version information
7 Draft / buff forces
8 Transient (run-in /run-out) 15 Speed 23 Driver assist prompt
forces 16 Acceleration

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