Why Trolley Wire Locomotives Are Ideal For Effective Mining Operations
By Jessica Salt on January 1, 2025
One of the primary challenges in any mining operation is efficiently transporting excavated materials. With harsh conditions, limited space, and the need for reliability, traditional diesel locomotives often fall short. This is where trolley wire locomotives shine as a go-to solution …
Improve Locomotive Maintenance And Operational Efficiency With LocoWatch
By Jessica Salt on June 28, 2024
Clayton Equipment has been a pioneer of locomotive manufacturing for over 93 years and shows no signs of slowing down, as you can see by the introduction of their LocoWatch system. This new feature, fitted as standard to all of their new locomotives, brings the benefits of internet of …
Clayton Equipment is proud to assist & support the National Coal Mining Restoration Programme
By Jessica Salt on June 27, 2023
Nearly 30 years ago, a Clayton Free Steer (FSV) Manrider was sold to British Coal for use underground in the Point of Ayr colliery (which closed in 1996). Now the National Coal Mining, NCM, is in the process of restoring this unique vehicle to its former glory.
Clayton Equipment to supply Twelve Hybrid Locomotives to Macheng Mine in China
By Jessica Salt on November 7, 2022
Clayton Equipment has secured a contract to supply a fleet of twelve hybrid locomotives to the Shougang Group, the parent company for an iron ore mining operation at Macheng Mine in China.
Future of Mining - The Electric Mine Conference
By Jessica Salt on January 29, 2020
Steve Gretton, Executive Chairman at Clayton Equipment, will present the next generation of battery rail haulage underground at the Electric Mine Conference in Stockholm, November 16 – 17th, at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, in Stockholm, Sweden.
Exhibiting - 66th Annual National Mine & Safety Conference, Philippines
By Jessica Salt on November 1, 2019
