GE remotely monitors the locos no matter where they are in service, and solves problems before the happen - by the use of sensor.
You might remember Alie from the series "Mythbusters."
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Informative video. Yes, I do remember her from "Mythbusters". Thanks for posting.
Thanks for posting the video. Wish it were longer with more technical details. The host is cute, which helps.
Very cool!
Peter
Cool..... let me drive one!!! cTr...(Choose the Right )
Max, Way COOL! The remote maintenance ability is most impressive. The only thing lacking is the style of the first generation locos!
Simon
Very Cool. We just installed a 2.0 MW (mega-watt) combined heat and power generator on our campus. It has a 12 cylinder GE engine with much of the same technology built in. I can monitor it from anywhere in the world via my phone or computer. It is amazing technology.
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Alie was on a Saturday morning show with Mo Rocca. The Mythbuster cast member you are thinking of is Kari Byron.
See you all at O Scale West!
Chris
Thanks, Chris. They do look a bit similar. 
CONTINUING EDUCATION...
Nobody ever "drives" a locomotive in the United States. That's what they do in Europe. Here in the US of A an engineer "RUNS" a locomotive.
When we are on the road with the 765, no one ever asks, "Who's driving today?" They ask, "Who's RUNNING today?"
INNOVATION NATION is the other show she was on.
https://www.thehenryford.org/e...e/innovation-nation/
This technology originated in the GE aircraft engine business I read a few months ago. The sales pitch was the part and the technician were waiting on the ground for the plane to land. Minimal down time.
Rich:
She's better looking than you. If the lady wants to "drive a locomotive", I can live with that.
Heck; if she wanted to "lash it up" with another locomotive, I'd even be fine with that
Curt
Believe me, if you use the term "drive" you will be immediately branded as someone who doesn't know anything about railroading. No railroader in his right mind would ever use the word "drive" in this context.
As for the word LASHUP...
Heck yes! I am with you Curt, she can drive any locomotive on my layout...under the watchful eye of my wife.
It's a wonder that Dave Gibson didn't pick her up on it.
I must speak to him about that. 
Years ago my older brother lectured me on using the correct terms to communicate with people in certain fields. He likes to climb mountains for example and you have to know the names of the equipment, etc. He did that at an age where it made a lasting impression on me. So when I discuss stuff with anyone, I try to do it using their terms as best as I know. Everyone here knows I struggle with the English language enough but I do try! Really.
Anyways it would be respectful to use the terms that Rail Road people use. Lash-up and "drive" the engine come to mind right here. These people can tell right away on my posts that I'm not a real RR guy. At least I try to respect them as best as I can. So if you post on the "real trains" forum section here, try and use the correct terms, or be prepared to get the lash..ings! 
Now injecting some humor on this section is beyond my skills anyways. I humbly accept this.
Mr Union Pacific posted:Heck yes! I am with you Curt, she can drive any locomotive on my layout...under the watchful eye of my wife.
So...you'd have no problem with me calling your Harley a "bicycle?" It's an accurate descriptive term.
LOL! Well, you got me there.
smd4 posted:So...you'd have no problem with me calling your Harley a "bicycle?" It's an accurate descriptive term.
Great analogy! 
Using the word "drive" in this context is like calling a Harley CVO Pro Street a "scooter." It would reveal that you knew nothing about motorcycles.
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As for the word LASHUP...
I think you can blame MTH for that!!!
Goshawk posted:OGR Webmaster posted:
As for the word LASHUP...
I think you can blame MTH for that!!!
Goes back further than MTH...
