Re: 8001

Bob (gioia@fastlink.com.au)
Sat, 04 Apr 1998 01:13:52 +1000

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