Re: Driver only operation (was: 4D (again))

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

Christopher_Martin GORDON wrote:

> : How hard is it to make a T/G set driver only though? It'd be hard doing it with V/S/K/C sets since
> : the driver is "enclosed" in their own compartment, but with the T and G sets the driver "shares" the
> : area with the guard. All he/she has to do is to "park" the train and stand up and open close doors
> : then would even be able to forget about ringing the bell and just dash out of the station
> : him/herself!
>
> : I'll assume 4D is bascially the same as T/G sets with the driver and guard's compartments.
>
> Basically the same.
>
> For DOO in Melbourne extra mirrors were added to help the driver see, controls
> to release (since our door do not open expect the 4D) doors, and close doors.
> At some stations TV moniters were added or Mirrors to help the driver see
> (mainly curved platforms)
>
> As for the V/S/K/C sets, our Hitachi and Comeng trains had enclosed drivers,
> most were opened up with the removal of the door between the guards area and
> the drivers area and some of the wall was also removed.

That wall holds all of our 120V and 240V circuit breakers.


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