EFFECTS OF NEW FREIGHT CAR TECHNOLOGY ON THE SWITCHING PROCESS

New developments, such as remote uncoupling, automatic coupling of air and electric circuits, electric braking systems, braking by wayside systems, etc., are reviewed. Projected advantages are improved yard classification of trains, easier switching, simplified brake bleeding, quicker coupling and uncoupling and improved track usage.

• Corporate Authors:

  Railway Systems and Management Association

  181 East Lake Shore Drive
  Chicago, IL  United States  60611
• Authors:
  • Ditmeyer, S R
  • Lang, A S
• Publication Date: 1972

Media Info

• Pagination: p. A59-A71
• Serial:
  • Railway Management Review
  • Volume: 72
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Railway Systems and Management Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Brakes; Couplers; Freight cars; Technological innovations
• Old TRIS Terms: Braking systems
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00047929
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 13 1976 12:00AM