Distance Tracker: Difference between revisions

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Distance tracker is a gadget that allows measuring travel distance of the vehicle it’s installed on. It is mostly used to determine when the end of the train has passed a certain point. This can be useful when traversing speed limit signs , but also switches , especially when shunting .

The gadget features a distance setting that you can put in. Pushing the activation button will then make the tracker measure the distance traveled. When the distance reaches zero, the gadget will provide an alert sound.

Beware that any traction loss that occurs on the vehicle doing the measuring can impair the result.

This gadget requires electrical connections to function.

it can be purchased in one of the shops .

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-Distance tracker is a gadget that allows measuring travel distance of the {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|vehicle}} it’s installed on. It is mostly used to determine when the end of the train has passed a certain point. This can be useful when traversing {{pll|Speed Limit Signs|speed limit signs}}, or when {{pll|Shunting|shunting}}.
+Distance tracker is a {{pll|Gadget Installation|gadget}} that allows measuring travel distance of the {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|vehicle}} it’s installed on. It is mostly used to determine when the end of the train has passed a certain point. This can be useful when traversing {{pll|Speed Limit Signs|speed limit signs}}, but also {{pll|Switches & Switch Signs|switches}}, especially when {{pll|Shunting|shunting}}.
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-The gadget features a distance setting that the driver can put in. They can then push the activation button, and the tracker will measure the distance traveled. When the distance reaches zero, the gadget will provide an alert sound.
+The gadget features a distance setting that you can put in. Pushing the activation button will then make the tracker measure the distance traveled. When the distance reaches zero, the gadget will provide an alert sound.
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-Beware that any {{pll|Wheelslip|traction loss}} that occurs on the vehicle doing the measuring can impair the result.
+Beware that any {{pll|Traction Overview|traction loss}} that occurs on the vehicle doing the measuring can impair the result.
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 This gadget requires {{pll|Soldering Gun & Wire|electrical connections}} to function.
+it can be purchased in one of the {{pll|Shops|shops}}.
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-{{See also|Speed Limit Signs|Shunting|Wheelslip|Wheelslide|Gadgets}}
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