It's bloody ironic, there was a old Thomas episode JUST about this problem.
George Carlin, train covered in mud (tomato sauce), train slipping on a hill, called a pushing engine...Workmen cleaning the engine got soap in his eye...
Aww man, the narrator sounds like a cross between Alec Baldwin and George Carlin. With the smooth jazz, I feel like I'm watching a strange cross between an informational video from the late 80s and Thomas the Tank Engine. You guys need to get this guy to narrate more videos!
What poor software!!! It doesn't or can't check the wheel speed of the rest or at least some of the other wheels? Now this causes how much money to be spent to service something that could have been easily prevented? sheesh. I am glad I don't live in their service areas.
Granted they are working on the problem, but only half of it.
@WetChicken It's not a software issue. Speed sensing is usually only performed at one axle. Some freight locomotives do sense it at multiple wheels, but passenger equipment usually doesn't. I suppose a software compensation MIGHT be possible by filtering out rapid slip events from the safety code, but it's not nice to have to mess with your safety systems.
The sanding gear is a more conventional method of dealing with wheel slip. It's worth a try. Remember, don't sand over switches!
Switch to overhead electrical and eliminate the problem for good. 3rd rail is a nightmare for outdoors operations!
PatrickTomaszewski10 3 months ago
It's bloody ironic, there was a old Thomas episode JUST about this problem.
George Carlin, train covered in mud (tomato sauce), train slipping on a hill, called a pushing engine...Workmen cleaning the engine got soap in his eye...
super58173 3 months ago
i love metro north
mrgar588 1 year ago
Aww man, the narrator sounds like a cross between Alec Baldwin and George Carlin. With the smooth jazz, I feel like I'm watching a strange cross between an informational video from the late 80s and Thomas the Tank Engine. You guys need to get this guy to narrate more videos!
Roboboy 1 year ago 5
What poor software!!! It doesn't or can't check the wheel speed of the rest or at least some of the other wheels? Now this causes how much money to be spent to service something that could have been easily prevented? sheesh. I am glad I don't live in their service areas.
Granted they are working on the problem, but only half of it.
WetChicken 1 year ago
@WetChicken It's not a software issue. Speed sensing is usually only performed at one axle. Some freight locomotives do sense it at multiple wheels, but passenger equipment usually doesn't. I suppose a software compensation MIGHT be possible by filtering out rapid slip events from the safety code, but it's not nice to have to mess with your safety systems.
The sanding gear is a more conventional method of dealing with wheel slip. It's worth a try. Remember, don't sand over switches!
hyvahyva 1 year ago
but is the alkaline solution environmentally friendly when it runs off?
herenthere 1 year ago