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<p>[quote user="BaltACD"]Reading of the 2nd link brings the operation of the device into closer focus.[/quote]</p> <p>I understand in general how the system works. I haven't found anything that shows what Overmod stated. In wanswheel's second link I found the following on page 1011:</p> <p><em>The ramps, when not electrified, causes an application of the air brakes; when electrified it energizes an electro-magnet on the engine, which prevents the operation of the brake-applying apperatus.</em></p> <p><em>There is no visual or audible signal, and no speed recorder.</em></p> <p>The last sentence somehow doesn't fit with Overmod's statement.</p> <p>I have followed the "links" in the linked article:</p> <p><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 21 false false false DE X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--></p> <p><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <![endif]--></p> <div><a href="https://archive.org/stream/railwayage56newy#page/1246/mode/2up">https://archive.org/stream/railwayage56newy#page/1246/mode/2up</a></div> <p><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://archive.org/stream/railwayage53newy#page/372/mode/2up">https://archive.org/stream/railwayage53newy#page/372/mode/2up</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In the links I didn't find information about any advisory action of the Miller system, but they are from the same source.<br />Regards, Volker</span></p> <p> </p>
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