An operator control unit (OCU) (12) for a locomotive remote control system (10) for displaying information to an operator of the OCU for use in controlling operation of a locomotive (16) from a location off-board of the locomotive. The OCU includes a receiver (e.g., 22) receiving data indicative of a fault condition of a locomotive and a processor (24) processing the data to generate locomotive operational recommendation information responsive to the fault condition of locomotive. The OCU also includes an operator display (20) on the OCU showing information indicative of the locomotive operational recommendation information to allow an OCU operator to respond to the fault condition.