No need to power down and/or disconnect locomotive power, or transport the locomotive to a stationary sand replacement site
Can be made to be self-sufficient with its own power and compressed air source, eliminating the need to connect to the locomotion and/or the tow vehicle
Six-inch, high-pressure, tool-less hatch for sand loading
Rugged, vibratory-type level control for automatic sensing of low levels in convey tank • Sand flow rate 1 ft3 (100 lbs)/min