THE AUTOMATION OF MEDIUM-CAPACITY MARSHALLING YARDS

Speed control of humped cars using the method of distance braking from the secondary retarder is a suitable concept for the automation of medium-size marshalling yards. The DB is at present testing various methods. Experience so far gained indicates that by using this concept it is possible to achieve greater economy, efficiency and quality in marshalling yard work compared with the traditional procedure using switchmen.

• Corporate Authors:

  Hestra Verlag

  Holzhofallee 33, Postfach 4244
  6100 Darmstadt 1,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • MEYER, H-J
• Publication Date: 1979-12

Language

• German

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 883-886
• Serial:
  • Eisenbahntechnische Rundschau
  • Volume: 28
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: Hestra Verlag

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Hump yards; Productivity; Retarder control; Speed control; Yard operations
• Identifier Terms: Deutsche Bahn; Deutsche Bundesbahn
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00310632
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 21 1980 12:00AM