Re: [Ausloco] Smaller locos leading larger locomotives (was X.40)

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

Haby Steven wrote:

> All,
>
> This may seem a odd question but would there be any reason from an
> operational point of view to have a smaller loco leading with larger ones in
> the shaft as it were, or is it just preferential for other reasons.

Normally, the crews prefer larger locos leading due to more room in the cab, A/C, etc.

Sometimes, when a train has to shunt at intermediate sidings with very light rail, the small loco is put on the front, and detached at each intermediate siding to shunt while the big engine stays on the main line.


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