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  • 1938: The Kofler Automatic Train Stop system explained

    1938: The Kofler Automatic Train Stop system explained

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    Mark Lancaster

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    An extract from the April 1938 issue of The Railway Magazine describing the Kofler automatic train stop system. The article outlines its design, operation and trials on European railways. Introduction and Trials The Kofler Automatic Train Stop IT has recently been announced that the automatic train stop invented by the Austrian engineer, Herr George Kofler,…

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  • British Railways trials experimental paved track at Radcliffe-on-Trent in 1969

    British Railways trials experimental paved track at Radcliffe-on-Trent in 1969

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    Mark Lancaster

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    An extract from the September 1969 issue of The Railway Magazine describing experimental paved track constructed by British Railways. The report details the design and investigation work carried out at Radcliffe-on-Trent. Introduction and Purpose MAKING THE WAY PERMANENT Experimental paved track at Radcliffe-on-Trent could substantially reduce maintenance costs IN conjunction with the Office for Research…

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