Control system and method of monitoring a work train

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2005-08-02

2005-08-02

Camby, Richard M. (Department: 3661)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

Railway vehicle

C701S036000, C701S050000, C246S16900S, C340S439000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06925366

ABSTRACT:
A control system for monitoring a work train for performing track maintenance operations has a computer connected to receive information from a multitude of work vehicles constituting the work train. A respective vehicle identifying device is associated with each work vehicle, the vehicle identifying device being connected communicate with the computer (e.g., via a control line) and configured for storing vehicle characteristics defining the respective work vehicle. The computer connected to the control line includes a display for visually indicating, in the case of a malfunction report concerning a particular work vehicle, the respective vehicle characteristics in connection with the position of the respective vehicle within the work train.

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