Here is Canadian Brother Greg Gordon's classic report on the introduction of RCLs in the Kamloops Yard:
Switching by Wire:
A report on the implementation of
Locomotive Control Systems (Belt Pack)
technology in Kamloops Yard, British
Columbia
by Greg Gordon
Introduction:
Reliable computer assisted technologies are a fact of everyday life. Radio, communication, food preparation,
entertainment, personal transport and medical life support systems all require the successful involvement of
computers. Some applications of computer technology, like air and space flight, require a high degree of
effective and reliable computer support without which such endeavours would not be possible.
In December, 1995, C.N. Rail introduced computer assisted, remote controlled locomotive control system (LCS)
to its rail yard operations in Kamloops, British Columbia. The introduction of this technology has allowed the
railway to further reduce the yard crew from three members (locomotive engineer, yard conductor and assistant
yard conductor) to two (yard conductor and assistant yard conductor) allowing the railway savings in labour and
other expenses.
This report attempts to summarize operating shortfalls, dangers and employee concerns filed with the United
Transportation Union (UTU) in regards to the implementation and operation of LCS technology in Kamloops
Yard.
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