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OUTER SWITCH TIME RECORDER [2 records]

Record 1 1987-10-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shunting Operations (Railroads)
  • Rail Transport Operations
CONT

The outer switch time recorder (OSTR) is a micro-computer-based system developed by CN Technical Research to record and report the arrival and departure of trains as they pass over a predefined point called the outer switch limit. This point is where the pay rate changes from a mileage basis to a time basis or vice-versa depending on train direction. The OSTR records the time of arrival, direction, speed, and the number of axles of every train that goes by.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Triage (Chemins de fer)
  • Exploitation (Transport par rail)
OBS

Ce dispositif est installé dans les triages.

OBS

Les gens de la formation - S et C préfèrent parler de l'OSTR plutôt que d'utiliser l'expression enregistreur d'heure d'entrée-sortie de triage parce que OSTR est plus connu des employés et, surtout, plus court.

Spanish

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Record 2 1985-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Switchgear (Rail Transport)
CONT

The Outer Switch Time Recorder gives the time of the passage of a train at the outer switch of a yard.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
OBS

Selon M. Thérien, chef concepteur de circuits, 7-5678 au CN, Montréal, cet appareil enregistre aussi la direction, la vitesse, le nombre de roues. Même s'il est souvent installé à l'aiguillage de sortie, il peut être installé ailleurs. Fiche provisoire.

Spanish

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