SOUTHERN'S APPROACH TO FREIGHT CAR CONTROL

Outline of an operational on-line computer system for control of freight car and train movements is presented. The design concepts place emphasis on utilizing the most straightforward and modular approach possible, specifically aimed at providing only the basic essential information.

• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  P.O. Box 350
  Bristol, CT  United States  06010

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  508 Birch Street
  Bristol, CT  United States  06010
• Publication Date: 1974-4

Media Info

• Serial:
  • Railway System Controls
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Business Press International Limited

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Car distribution (Railroads); Car utilization (Railroads); Freight service; Information systems
• Identifier Terms: Southern Railway
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Freight Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00057408
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 6 1974 12:00AM