> Bob wrote in message <3524FCB0.A858BC0C@fastlink.com.au>...
> >
> >
> >ratso_101@hotmail.com wrote:
> >
> >> In article <1998040208365601.DAA12127@ladder01.news.aol.com>,
> >> markbau1@aol.com (MarkBau1) wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Please explain why the 26L equiped loco would have to be manned
> regardless
> >> of
> >> > where it was placed on the train?
> >> >
> >> > It could be made to operate just like a freight car!
> >> >
> >> True- It would only take the MU-2A valve to be put in the "LEAD OR
> DEAD"
> >> position in both cabs.
> >
> >As the loco was at the rear of the train and not running, what about
> the
> >position of the dead engine device on the brake rack?
> >Bob
>
> It would have to be opened as the main res hoses can't be coupled.
Good boy! Its good to see that you are on the ball. I wasn't asking the
question but sugesting that someone other than I should tell us about
opening the dead engine device.
Bob