Machinery Remote Control

Remote Control · 11:05 AM

Taken @ 78mm

This locomotive fascinated me, so I took this photo despite the busy background.

Normally switching in a yard requires two people - a switchman on the ground to throw switches and uncouple cars, and an engineer to operate the locomotive. If you look carefully, this locomotive doesn't have a cab .... instead it has extra lights and antennae - because it can be controlled remotely by the switchman on the ground using a hand control, sort of like a model. That way, the railroad doesn't have to pay an engineer also.

GinaC · 08-30-2018, 11:31 AM

Ummm, that sounds kinda scary! Neat, but scary.

reh321 · 08-30-2018, 11:34 AM

Yes, they have signs around the place warning people what is going on because the switchman can't necessarily see what someone on the locomotive can see.

GinaC · 08-30-2018, 11:38 AM

Ha, that is even scarier!

ChristianRock · 08-30-2018, 07:10 PM

Scary indeed. All to save a few bucks...

reh321 · 08-30-2018, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Scary indeed. All to save a few bucks...

Well, that keeps some trucks off the roads and makes the goods we purchase slightly less costly .....

ChristianRock · 08-30-2018, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by reh321

Well, that keeps some trucks off the roads and makes the goods we purchase slightly less costly .....

Well the trains keep the trucks off the road, yes, it's not the control mode

But I agree that it keeps costs down a little, and every little helps in this competitive industry.

**TedH42** · 08-30-2018, 08:16 PM

As long as I don't have to travel by rail, I won't worry about this getting out of control and doing serious damage. Thank you for alerting us to this menace. Nice capture, by the way.

reh321 · 08-30-2018, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Well the trains keep the trucks off the road, yes, it's not the control mode

But I agree that it keeps costs down a little, and every little helps in this competitive industry.

Originally posted by TedH42

As long as I don't have to travel by rail, I won't worry about this getting out of control and doing serious damage. Thank you for alerting us to this menace. Nice capture, by the way.

Thank both of you for your comments. I don't think I have anything to add at the moment.

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08-30-2018, 11:31 AM	#2
GinaC Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Brunswick, GA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 440	Ummm, that sounds kinda scary! Neat, but scary.

08-30-2018, 11:34 AM	#3
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177 Original Poster	Yes, they have signs around the place warning people what is going on because the switchman can't necessarily see what someone on the locomotive can see.

08-30-2018, 11:38 AM	#4
GinaC Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Brunswick, GA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 440	Ha, that is even scarier!

08-30-2018, 07:10 PM	#5
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Scary indeed. All to save a few bucks...

08-30-2018, 07:51 PM	#6
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock Scary indeed. All to save a few bucks... Well, that keeps some trucks off the roads and makes the goods we purchase slightly less costly .....

08-30-2018, 08:01 PM	#7
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by reh321 Well, that keeps some trucks off the roads and makes the goods we purchase slightly less costly ..... Well the trains keep the trucks off the road, yes, it's not the control mode But I agree that it keeps costs down a little, and every little helps in this competitive industry.

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TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	As long as I don't have to travel by rail, I won't worry about this getting out of control and doing serious damage. Thank you for alerting us to this menace. Nice capture, by the way.

08-30-2018, 08:30 PM	#9
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock Well the trains keep the trucks off the road, yes, it's not the control mode But I agree that it keeps costs down a little, and every little helps in this competitive industry. Originally posted by TedH42 As long as I don't have to travel by rail, I won't worry about this getting out of control and doing serious damage. Thank you for alerting us to this menace. Nice capture, by the way. Thank both of you for your comments. I don't think I have anything to add at the moment.

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