New System of Train Operation.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 11 September 1914, Page 2

New System of Train Operation.

Edward Rowe, a resident, of Indiana, Pennsylvania, has invented a new system of train operation by

means of a telephone working

such a way as to keep the train in touch with the "block" office and through that office with the division dispatcher. In addition to this, the electric connection operates an "indicator" which shows the position of the train as it completes each one-fourth mile of its trip over the block.

As the engine passes each contact rail the contact is recorded on an indicator in the operator's oflice and shows how- far the'•train has progressed. If the operator desires to talk to the engine-driver all that is needful is for him to switch on a stronger current, which will ring the bell of the telephone instrument in the cab. The engine-driver will stop his train and back up to the contact-rail, when he can talk to the operator.