An electrical automatic block signal system, with a special device or trip for operating the air brake valve of the locomotive, so that the train will be stopped if the danger signal is disregarded. Used on the Intramural R. R. of the Columbian Exposition. Details and description.


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    Title :

    The Rowell-Potter automatic block signal system


    Additional title:

    RR Gaz


    Published in:

    Railroad Gazette ; p 728-729


    Publication date :

    1893


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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