Y2Julio Posted April 29, 2009 Share #26 Posted April 29, 2009 I guess the train don't know it got to break early because the wheels slip when the rail is wet. A reg T/O knows to brake early. Don't know why they don't add it. If you're going to do something, you should do it right the first time. Freight locomotives have wheel slip indicators that let the Locomotive Engineer know that the train is slipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTrainExp Posted April 29, 2009 Share #27 Posted April 29, 2009 Don't know why they don't add it. If you're going to do something, you should do it right the first time. Freight locomotives have wheel slip indicators that let the Locomotive Engineer know that the train is slipping. If did equip the R143s or any CBTC type of train, would it require an additional part or just a computer update? The brakes are already there with a substantial amount of technology, which is why I should see it simple to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Posted April 30, 2009 Share #28 Posted April 30, 2009 If did equip the R143s or any CBTC type of train, would it require an additional part or just a computer update? The brakes are already there with a substantial amount of technology, which is why I should see it simple to upgrade. There is no such thing as a "simple" upgrade invloving the MTA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted April 30, 2009 Share #29 Posted April 30, 2009 I guess the train don't know it got to break early because the wheels slip when the rail is wet. A reg T/O knows to brake early. If the trains are slipping in the rain, fault the T/os operating on the line. They are supposed to inform the RCC of the inclement weather conditions, so that they (the RCC) can activate the "Wet Rail" braking to compensate for the slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted April 30, 2009 Share #30 Posted April 30, 2009 I imagine it would be easier if the T/Os could enable wet rail braking... When there's a station overrun due to ATO does the computer get taken out back and spanked, or is it just a nonevent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Posted April 30, 2009 Share #31 Posted April 30, 2009 When there's a station overrun due to ATO does the computer get taken out back and spanked, or is it just a nonevent? My guess would be if there was a station overrun in ATO the T/O still gets taken out of service. The T/O is held responsible for EVERYTHING down here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelham Bay Dave Posted May 1, 2009 Share #32 Posted May 1, 2009 If the trains are slipping in the rain, fault the T/os operating on the line. They are supposed to inform the RCC of the inclement weather conditions, so that they (the RCC) can activate the "Wet Rail" braking to compensate for the slip. That Wet rail is a joke. The train still slides with it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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