LOCALIZED FEEDBACK CONTROLS FOR MULTI-LOCOMOTIVE POWERED TRAINS

A model for the longitudinal dynamics of a multi-locomotive-powered train is developed. Using this model, the problem of minimizing coupler forces in the train while maintaining a practical schedule is examined. Controllers developed are easily realized and in one form allow commands for throttle setting changes of remote units. For a trial consisting of remote units, the controllers were found to meet system specifications.

• Corporate Authors:

  Canadian Institute of Guided Ground Transport

  Queen's University
  Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6,   Canada 
• Authors:
  • Peppard, L E
  • McLane, P J
  • Sundareswaran, K K
• Publication Date: 1974-4-30

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 27 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Couplers; Force; Mathematical models; Slave locomotives; Train operations
• Uncontrolled Terms: Longitudinal forces
• Old TRIS Terms: Pushers; Slack action; Slave locomotive control; Train performance
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00158211
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Canadian Institute of Guided Ground Transport
• Report/Paper Numbers: CIGGT-73-12
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1977 12:00AM