RailcarWatch

Know every railcar temperature. In real time. From anywhere.

RailcarWatch gives you full-yard visibility with live temperature data from every monitored tank car. Eliminate manual checks, improve safety and prevent product damage from your desktop or phone. No more guesswork. No more surprises.

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What is RailcarWatch

A rugged wireless monitoring system purpose-built for rail terminals.

A heavy-duty stainless steel probe, typically 8 to 10 feet long, installs into the tank car's process connection or manway. Up to 3 sensors staggered along the stem send live temperatures straight to the cloud.

See what is heating, what is ready to unload and what still needs time, for food grade products, industrial chemicals and asphalt.

Glucose and corn syrupCitric acidTallowPeroxideAsphalt
RailcarWatch probe installed through a tank car manway
Why wireless

Safer crews, protected loads, faster unloads.

Stay off the top of the car

Climbing tank cars to check temperature is dangerous. With RailcarWatch, operators climb once to install the probe and once to remove it. That removes roughly 100 climbs per car, per year. Preventing one serious fall pays for the system many times over.

Stop human error in its tracks

A continuous temperature log from loading to delivery proves a shipment stayed in spec. Avoid disputes and rejected loads, and share live data with customers to strengthen relationships and reduce liability.

Avoid costly product loss

Corn syrup, fats and chemicals can be destroyed if they get too hot. Set thresholds and get text or email alerts before limits are reached, with time to reduce or shut off steam. Fewer rejected loads, lower replacement costs.

Cut the wait, cut the waste

Prioritize cooling loads, arrange reheats and schedule unloads with precision. Fewer railcar visits, fewer delays, lower demurrage and less unnecessary heating. The savings quickly cover the system's cost.

Monitor from anywhere

Every car in the yard, on any phone, tablet or computer.

  • Terminal overview with live temperature for every railcar
  • Per-car detail with temperature history and the active batch
  • Material library with target and alarm temperatures
  • Instant text and email alerts on high and low temperature
  • Batch reports as PDF plus a CSV of every reading when a batch ends
  • Dynamic data transmission: reporting speeds up as you approach target temperature

Take the software tour or view a sample report.

RailcarWatch dashboard on a laptop and phone

Railcar detail view with live graph, current temperature and batch status.

RailcarWatch wireless temperature probe
Retrofit ready

Quick install. Works out of the box.

No complicated setup, no system overhaul. Probes are rail-tested and battery powered. Reotemp provides installation and implementation support to get you running fast.

ConstructionRugged stainless steel with industrial-grade wireless
SensorsUp to 3 per probe for a top, middle and bottom view
Length8 ft standard, custom lengths available
StemStandard 1/2 inch pipe (0.840 in OD) or slim 1/4 inch pipe (0.540 in OD)
Connection1 inch NPT standard, C-clamp, 3/4 inch and 2 inch adapters, AirBoss fitting
Temperature rangeStandard to 257 F, high temperature to 311 F
AccuracyPlus or minus 2 F
BatteryTwo year life, replacement batteries included
MediaNon-explosive food grade, industrial chemical and asphalt products. Not suitable for hazardous (classified) locations.
DesignModular: stems, radio and batteries replace on site
Emilio Cervantes, Business Development Manager

Talk to an expert today

Schedule a convenient consultation with our Business Development manager Emilio Cervantes. We will walk through your data and reporting needs to generate a quote customized to your site.

Or call 888-457-2001 or email ecervantes@reotemp.com