Communication between head end and caboose on fast through freights prevents delays and thus improves service to shippers; equipment is in service on five Diesel road locomotives and six road switcher Diesel locomotives, as well as on cabooses; portable walkie-talkie sets, rated 1/2-w, are used on cabooses; battery charging. (see also Ry Signaling and Communications v 44 n 10 Oct 1951 p 721-3)
Radio expedites freight on Green Bay and Western
Ry Age
Railway Age ; 131 , n 10
1951
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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