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Electric Propulsion And Braking For Vehicles
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A connection unit 2 is adapted to be connected to the train line and brake line connectors of a locomotive as part of a remote control system for the locomotive. The connection unit comprises: a) receiver means for receiving remote control instructions; b) interface means for connection to the train line and brake line connectors and c) microprocessor means arranged to determine the locomotive's configuration, interpret the received remote control instructions, modify the instructions dependent on the locomotive's configuration, and operate the interface means such that the locomotive is controlled according to the locomotive configuration and the remote control instructions.
NZ502018A1997-07-221998-07-22Locomotive remote control system
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