Patent ID: 8522690
Filing Date: 2013-09-03
Classification: B61L

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: wirelessly monitoring a sensed operating condition of a remote locomotive in a train, wherein the train also includes a lead locomotive, the sensed operating condition including a first direction of movement of the remote locomotive; and determining when the sensed operating condition of the remote locomotive indicates that the remote locomotive is operating contrary to an operating condition of the lead locomotive, the operating condition of the lead locomotive including a second direction of movement of the lead locomotive, the sensed operating condition of the remote locomotive being contrary to the operating condition of the lead locomotive when the first direction of movement of the remote locomotive is different from the second direction of movement of the lead locomotive, wherein determining when the sensed operating condition of the remote locomotive indicates that the remote locomotive is operating contrary to the operating condition of the lead locomotive occurs when the first direction of movement of the remote locomotive is opposite of a direction of movement that is commanded by the lead locomotive.