Control system for economic operation of multiple locomotive tra

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1978-08-03

1981-05-12

Bertsch, Richard A.

Railway rolling stock

Locomotives

Electric

318 91, H02P 158

Patent

active

042664853

ABSTRACT:
A system for controlling tractive effort in diesel electric locomotives when train hauling requirements are such that multiple locomotives are required. Equipment and method of operation disclosed provides individual control of lead and trailing units, utilizing relatively simple, reliable and inexpensive equipment which operates in conjunction with existing train controls. Operation of multiple locomotive trains at reduced horsepower settings per trailing loads will provide maximum fuel economy for varying track conditions.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3601671 (1971-08-01), Little
patent: 3696758 (1972-10-01), Godinez, Jr.
patent: 3745933 (1973-07-01), Eisele et al.

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