"Wagontroler" for use at coal mines, power plants, gas works and factories, patented by Norton-Tividale, Ltd, places complete control of freight cars in hands of single operator at remote control point; movement of cars is effected by haulage trucks running on narrow gage rails fixed to ties of standard gage track; equipment consists of truck with remote controlled car axle engaging gear, winch, and control station.
Remote-controlled marshalling gear for railway wagons
Engineering
Engineering ; 178 , n 4614
1954
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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