Here is another view of the front of the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Northern showing the "Automatic Train Control" sign on the front. Developed by Union Switch & Signal for the PRR, it was an early attempt at in-cab signals along the simplistic idea of the modern Postive Train Control. No date or photographer was listed for this photo. |
Date:
6/1/1950 |
Location:
Alexandria, VA Map ![Show Alexandria on a rail map](/images/map_us.gif) |
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![RFP 4-8-4 #613 - "Automatic Train Control"](http://s3.amazonaws.com/rrpa_photos/135122/RFP%204_8_4%20613%20b%20ngfrbw.jpg) |
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This picture is part of album: RFP "Pulse Code Cab Signal" |