V-h-f radio link was used to control electric locomotive hauling five coach train in demonstration by French National Railways; receiving apparatus and power supplies were installed in overhead line inspection vehicle at rear of train; control signals were transmitted on wavelength of about 1.9 m, and were coded to produce various effects by being modulated at 1000 cycles.


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    Title :

    Radio-controlled train experiment on SNCF


    Additional title:

    Ry Gaz


    Published in:

    Railway Gazette ; 102 , n 19


    Publication date :

    1955


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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