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Re: ATP


bub123@hotmail.com wrote in message <36F4BEC0.3019@hotmail.com>...
>> With the QR ATC system, the driver is required to enter a set of figures
>> into the ATC console before the journey commences. The figures are
included
>> on the bottom of the train sheet and tells the computer the length,
weight
>> and maximum permissible speed of the train. A bank of thumbwheels are
used
>> to enter the information.
>
>Just to correct this the information on the Train Wire does not include
>weight.
>
>That information is done by the Rics system that knows what vehicles are
>in the train and how well they brake etc, this is then calculated to a
>deceleration figure which is entered in the thumb wheels.
>
>Brian

Hi Brian. You and I both know what retardation figures are but for someone
who doesn't work for QR, chances are they probably wouldn't know what the
hell they were. I always post to this group using terms that everyone will
understand. Don't forget, the Mexicans read this too!!!

Regards

Matt Smith
Brisbane, Queensland
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