Railway dark territory switch automation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8857770
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12291465

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The invention provides a method for a railroad switch for use in un-signalized (dark) territory utilizing multiple audio messages for control and communication purposes to operate the railroad switch and relay its position to incoming trains. The messages are triggered by a programmable logic controller in conjunction with a dual tone multiple frequency signals.

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VOSSLOH SIGNALING USA INC2815 COLISEUM CENTRE DRIVE SUITE 450 CHARLOTTE NC 28217

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Beamon, Donald Coy Thornton, US 4 4
Ruskauff, David J Geneseo, US 1 1

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