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Progressive Railroading 1987 September Diesel locomotives today and tomorrow CP
Progressive Railroading 1987 September
Features
Locomotives and the Future 41
By Donald M. Tutko, vice president-mechanical, CSX Rail Transport. The diesel's superiority has enabled railroads to move more freight with fewer units. CSX VP-M sees further improvements in locomotive technology in the near future
BN and Amtrak Vibrate their Track 50
New three-machine combination tamps track faster and reduces or eliminates the need for slow orders
Roadmasters Lead the Way 55
BN's Electronic Data Entry speeds ordering, ensures accuracy
NS's Hand-Held Computer Link 59
CARS will be working on cars at some 120 Norfolk Southern locations by late this year
Rail Brightens California Transit 62
The Golden State greets APTA's Third International Exposition with evidence of rail-transit rediscovery in five cities
Cabooseless Operation . . . Safer, Money-Saver 67
Technically and operationally, the 25-ton caboose has been replaced by a 35-lb. electronic box that also has shown marked safety features for railroads
CP Advances in Train Control 72
Tryout of on-board display of train-movement authorities after successful testing of remote switch control in Alberta includes automatic enforcement of orders
Transit Tests On-Board Lube 77
Attached to the articulated power trucks of Calgary vehicles, wheel/rail lubrication systems are reducing wear and producing quieter operation
GE Opens Traction-Motor Center 79
A highly-automated St. Louis facility becomes GE's national center for the repair and rebuilding of traction motors
Cleanup Team-Ready for Action 83
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