Blue Star
E903759
Blue Star is a standardized multiple working control system used on British diesel and electric locomotives to allow them to operate together in coordinated formation.
Statements (26)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
multiple working control system
ⓘ
railway control system ⓘ |
| allows | locomotives of compatible classes to work in multiple ⓘ |
| appliesTo | multiple-unit operation of locomotives ⓘ |
| benefit |
improved haulage capacity by combining locomotives
ⓘ
increased operational flexibility ⓘ reduced crew requirements for multiple locomotives ⓘ |
| controls |
brake commands across locomotives
ⓘ
traction power of multiple locomotives ⓘ |
| controlType | multiple working ⓘ |
| coordinationMethod | electrical control connections between locomotives ⓘ |
| countryOfUse | United Kingdom NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| domain | railway engineering ⓘ |
| enables | control of multiple locomotives from a single cab ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
standardized control circuits
ⓘ
standardized jumper cable arrangements ⓘ |
| operationalContext | mainline locomotive operation ⓘ |
| purpose | to allow locomotives to operate together in coordinated formation ⓘ |
| safetyRole | coordinated control to prevent conflicting commands ⓘ |
| standardizationStatus | standardized ⓘ |
| symbol | blue star emblem ⓘ |
| usedDuring |
dieselisation era of British Rail
ⓘ
early electric locomotive era of British Rail ⓘ |
| usedInRailwaySystem | British Rail NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedOn |
British diesel locomotives
ⓘ
British electric locomotives ⓘ |
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