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LoC No.: 22025821
Title:
The Invention of the Track Circuit
The history of Dr. William Robinson's invention of the track circuit, the fundamental unit which made possible our present automatic block signaling and interlocking systems
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Summary: "The Invention of the Track Circuit" by the American Railway Association is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the pivotal contributions of Dr. William Robinson, particularly his invention of the closed track circuit which revolutionized railway signaling systems and greatly enhanced safety. The book details the development of automatic electric signaling and its critical role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of train operations. The opening of this work introduces Dr. Robinson's journey from initial experiments with automatic signal systems to the successful demonstration and patenting of the closed track circuit. It begins by outlining the challenges faced in railway safety during the mid-19th century, which inspired Robinson's invention. Key figures such as William A. Baldwin, who played an integral role in the initial implementations of Robinson's system, are also discussed. The text establishes the significance of the closed track circuit within the broader context of railway technology and the industrious innovations stemming from it, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of railway safety advancements developed from Robinson's work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: American Railway Association
EBook No.: 45179
Published: Mar 20, 2014
Downloads: 201
Language: English
Subject: Robinson, William, 1840-1921
Subject: Railroads -- Signaling -- Block system
LoCC: Technology: Railroad engineering and operation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 22025821
Title:
The Invention of the Track Circuit
The history of Dr. William Robinson's invention of the track circuit, the fundamental unit which made possible our present automatic block signaling and interlocking systems
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)
Summary: "The Invention of the Track Circuit" by the American Railway Association is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the pivotal contributions of Dr. William Robinson, particularly his invention of the closed track circuit which revolutionized railway signaling systems and greatly enhanced safety. The book details the development of automatic electric signaling and its critical role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of train operations. The opening of this work introduces Dr. Robinson's journey from initial experiments with automatic signal systems to the successful demonstration and patenting of the closed track circuit. It begins by outlining the challenges faced in railway safety during the mid-19th century, which inspired Robinson's invention. Key figures such as William A. Baldwin, who played an integral role in the initial implementations of Robinson's system, are also discussed. The text establishes the significance of the closed track circuit within the broader context of railway technology and the industrious innovations stemming from it, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of railway safety advancements developed from Robinson's work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: American Railway Association
EBook No.: 45179
Published: Mar 20, 2014
Downloads: 201
Language: English
Subject: Robinson, William, 1840-1921
Subject: Railroads -- Signaling -- Block system
LoCC: Technology: Railroad engineering and operation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.