The position of LEWIS Operator is conducive to remote operations, as are Main Line Crews #1, #2, #3, and #4.
Several technologies are available to facilitate these operations, as follows:
For the Operator role:
Testing pending...
Zoom is used to provide a remote view of the tower panel and provide remote communications.
| Superintendent Tasks: | Operator Tasks: |
| Schedule Zoom call. | |
| Join Zoom call from Operator's workstation and share screen. | Join Zoom call. |
| Delegate Zoom control of Operator's workstation to remote Operator. | Confirm control of Operator's workstation. |
For the Main Line Crew roles:
Testing pending...
Crews will use WiThrottle (iOS) or EngineDriver (Android) on a smart phone or tablet to control their train.
| Superintendent Tasks: | Operator Tasks: |
| Join Zoom call and pin Operator's workstation screen to full size so you can see the entire panel. | |
| more to come | more to come |