Re: 8001

tezza (tezza@atinet.com.au)
Sat, 4 Apr 1998 22:22:14 +1000

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.