Railway Power

Railway Power

Diesel railway locomotives use heavy duty industrial batteries for starting and operation of a variety of on-board equipment.

To learn how the following products can meet your locomotive equipment starting power needs, contact Transportation Products Sales by calling 1-800-462-7245.

GNB® Flooded Classic® KDZ Locomotive Starting Batteries

Compact and dependable locomotive starting. Types KDZ-2701 and KDZ-3001 locomotive starting batteries feature proven reliability and performance, quick engine cranking, high break-away current, long service life, and heavy-duty construction throughout. KDZ-2701 offers large reservoir of electrolyte. KDZ-3001 offers higher capacity per cube.

Liberator® KDZ Locomotive Starting Batteries

Designed for 180-day Watering Intervals. Type KDZ-501 features proven reliability and performance for excellent cranking capacity to meet the requirements of railroads Type KDZ-651 delivers the power you’ll need, no matter what the conditions.

Element® SLS Locomotive Starting Batteries

The SLS utilizes proven Absolyte® VRLA technology to create the industry’s first low maintenance railway diesel starting battery. The batteries are non-spillable thus eliminating damage to equipment and greatly reducing environmental concerns and increasing personnel safety.