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Re: 1 TRAIN 4 STEAM LOCO'S
<<<<In VR, the policy arose because the larger loco would be the one with
dynamic brakes.
Hence the breaking of the rule by the then Apex train: the need for dynamic
braking was not as great in the empty direction.>>>>>>
It is worth pointing out that this was not a hard and fast rule but rather a
"when practicable" There were many examples of lower hp loco's leading
regularly, usually because the higher horespower loco was single ended and
there were no turning facilities.
Mark.
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