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WABTEC classes using the Wabtec 250 series engines: Bert Reinauer quired considerable exhaust system design, which we really with 2x 12V250; and the Josephine, Kristy Ann and Janice didn’t have room for, as well as approximately 8% of the ves-

Ann Reinauer, all with 2x 6L250. sels capacity dedicated to the storage of DEF. DEF ? uid is

In discussing the rationale behind the selection of Wabtec, somewhat caustic to metals so the tanks would have to be

Reinauer said, “We had built a ? eet of vessels using MTU specially coated to handle it, which down the road would be 16V4000 series, and with the Tier 4 requirement MTU did not a maintenance headache.” have an approved solution to offer.” Reinauer also said that maintenance needs to be performed

So Reinauer started looking at the full range of engine on the catalysts, “which again made designing in for ease of offerings from all manufacturers, it settled on the Wabtec maintenance a headache and additional cost to overhaul. The design with the omission of urea as a major selling point. (Wabtec) engines were more expensive up front and more “We felt the EGR design was a good choice since it had been dif? cult to install but at the end of the day we have a better around for awhile,” said Reinauer. “The DEF solutions re- economy and crew comfort for the life of the vessel.”

Even in the best of conditions, there are learning curves and technical hiccups when integrating new machinery across

V250 MDC a ? eet, and Reinauer was not exempt. “We have only had a few issues of any real consequence: a few EGR coolers and valves which (our) engineers can swap themselves; a water pump and a seawater pump; a few engine power supplies and sensors. Otherwise, according to Reinauer, parts have been installed based on scheduled maintenance.

Reinauer Transportation is known in maritime circles as a long-term player operating quality tonnage with a penchant to attract and retain the technical talent it needs. “Support, in the beginning, was a little tough to ? gure out, but with most OEMs support, we ? nd that we are our best ? rst op- tion,” said Reinauer. “We train our engineers, supply them with all necessary spare parts and only call on their techs for additional support.” “Some owners run the engine and work through our channel partners for regular maintenance and repairs, focusing their attention on other aspects of running their business,” said

Twichell. “Then you have customers like Reinauer that are independent. If one of their engines needs a ? eld modi? cation,

Chris Reinauer will say, ‘Just send us the part and instructions, we’ll install it. We know what we’re doing.’”

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