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ETD
End-of-train device. A box-like apparatus equipped with a flashing warning beacon, and often train status detectors, which is mounted on the end of the last car in a freight train. On most contemporary railroads, an ETD replaces the caboose.
(ETD) A system of components that determines the rear car brake pipe pressure and transmits that information to the display on the head-of-train telemetry device (HTD).
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ETD - End of train device. This is a device placed on the last car of a freight train with a flashing light. This device has replaced the caboose in most situations due to the increased use of computers and other electronic equipment.
RAILWAYS. The designation code used by the Australian Ghan service for a type of crew car.
ETD
RAILWAYS. End Of Train Device. Same as ETM and FRED.
With increasing use of computer controls, cabooses are being replaced with ETD (End of Train Device) Also known as bobber, brain box, bouncer, buggy, cabin, cage, chariot, crummy, hack, palace, van, brake van (UK), and way car.
 See also: Truck, Freight train, Track, Rail, Train
  
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