Where can I get software to download a 170?

Question

Ok, I'll explain. A 170 is a diesel multiple unit, and is fitted with a data recorder. I would like to know where I might obtain suitable software to download the data.

Answer 1

Hmm, sounds like you should try the Eastern Bloc countries or ex-Soviet Union military surplus.

Answer 2

Explain.

Answer 3

The rail company wont be impressed you want to download data. If you're a driver goto your manager and ask a download be done but can't imagine why you would need to ask for this. If you're an extreme trainspotter who thinks these data recorders hold wonderful mysterious information then you are wrong. They work on the same principal as black box recorders on planes. Perhaps you should get on a plane and try to download from their data recorder, I think you might find yourself doing time.

On a final note if you have never seen a print out from a download I can assure you that it is nothing to get excited about.