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Fuel efficient control of multiple unit locomotive consists

  • US 4,602,335 A
  • Filed: 08/10/1983
  • Issued: 07/22/1986
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/10/1983
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In a fuel conserving control apparatus for a multiple unit locomotive consist having air brakes for slowing the consist when applied and a plurality of locomotives controlled by the apparatus in a manner to maintain at least one locomotive at a minimal output power level while at least one other locomotive operates at a higher power level to provide motive power for propelling the consist at the desired speed, the improvement comprising:

  • means for sensing application of the air brakes; and

    means for reducing to the minimal power level locomotives which are operating at a power level higher than the minimal power level at the time of application of the air brakes.

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