Patent ID: 6195600
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: B60L

Abstract:
A method of coordinating operation of a two-way end-of-train (EOT) system of a train with brake equipment on a locomotive of said train to control application of brakes on said train in an emergency, said method comprising the steps of:(a) monitoring said train for signs of an emergency by using said brake equipment of said locomotive;(b) determining, if said emergency has occurred, whether said emergency is due to disjoining of said train;(c) waiting a preset time period, if said emergency was caused by disjoining of said train, before causing said brake equipment of said locomotive, to command said two-way EOT system to initiate an emergency application of said brakes from a rear part of said train; and(d) waiting an alternative time period, if said emergency was caused other than by disjoining of said train, before causing said brake equipment of said locomotive to command said two-way EOT system to initiate said emergency application of said brakes from said rear part of said train.