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Remote control system for a locomotive

  • US 5,511,749 A
  • Filed: 04/01/1994
  • Issued: 04/30/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/01/1994
  • Status: Expired
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1. A remote control system in connection with a locomotive including a main tank with compressed air under pressure, a pneumatic brake line in which compressed air flows, and a member applying tractive power, said remote control system comprising:

  • a) a transmitter for generating an RF signal; and

    b) a slave controller mounted on-board the locomotive, said slave controller having a first sensor responsive to the pressure of the compressed air in the main tank of the locomotive and a second sensor responsive to the flow of compressed air in the pneumatic brake line, said slave controller being responsive to outputs of said sensors to enable application of tractive power to the locomotive only when the pressure in the main tank is above a predetermined level and the flow of air in the pneumatic brake line is below a predetermined level.

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