Re: Flat locomotive batteries question

[krel4203@netconnect.com.au (Krel )]

>I can not comment on the frequency of flat batteries occurring in
>foreign railway systems but is fairly common for Freightcorp in NSW.
>If a Locomotive is shut down for more than a few mins the Battery
>knife switch is opened to stop the possibility of lights etc. flattening
>the batteries.
>If a Loco does need a jump start then it necessary to have another
>Loco brought along side it to hook up jumper leads.
>Newer Locos such as 82,90 and NR classes have a plug in charging point
>but I don't think it can be used for jump starting.
>
NR class carry a cable that is used to jump charge a flat loco. The
cable is connected between the to locos and then charging knife switch
closed. After about 15-20 minutes there is normally enough charge in
the previously dead loco to start. 

Cheers

Krel

Just another eccentric crank.