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NERW Radio Control Caboose
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Fri Jun 05, 2015 10:12 pmby harryadkins
This model is a reskin of the default Kuju Extended Vision caboose by Harry R. Adkins. It represents a former caboose fitted with the latest remote control technology allowing a single trainman to operate a MU’d switching locomotive and serve as brakeman. They have been in use for many years in the railroad industry, including industrial applications such as bulk material load-out, manufacturing, process and industrial switching. The systems are designed to be fail-safe so that if communication is lost the locomotive is brought to a stop automatically.
Re: NERW Radio Control Caboose
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Mon Jun 08, 2015 4:22 amby OldProf
Looks like a well-done model. I hadn't heard of these cabooses before.
Re: NERW Radio Control Caboose
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Mon Jun 08, 2015 11:03 amby KPryor
Great work on this caboose! I've seen pictures of similar ones, but haven't seen one in person.
Re: NERW Radio Control Caboose
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Mon Jun 08, 2015 3:35 pmby harryadkins
CSX uses home built flatcars with the receiving equipment built in to the big box here in South Carolina. These units have lights, bells, and a horn.
Re: NERW Radio Control Caboose
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Mon Jun 08, 2015 4:38 pmby KPryor
I've seen the flat car style on the Indiana RR in Robinson, IL.