DutchRailnut wrote:MUing a diesel with an electric can only be done if all locomotive functions can be controlled from lead locomotive.Which you should be happy to hear that those modifications were made.........so you can put the CFR away for the night Dutch
In case of the ACES train NJT had to add switches to the P40 diesel so pantograph can be raised lowered on ALP-44 from the P40 and the Line circuit breaker can be reset.
Operating from the Electric the diesel can only MU if the electric has a engine shutdown funtion, to shut the diesel down in case of fire or technical malfunction.
TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PART 229_RAILROAD LOCOMOTIVE SAFETY STANDARDS--Table of Contents
Subpart A_General
Sec. 229.13 Control of locomotives.
Except when a locomotive is moved in accordance with Sec. 229.9, whenever two or more locomotives are coupled in remote or multiple control, the propulsion system, the sanders, and the power brake system of each locomotive shall respond to control from the cab of the controlling locomotive. If a dynamic brake or regenerative brake system is in use, that portion of the system in use shall respond to control from the cab of the controlling locomotive.
Edited by a moderator (clearing a typo) 8-4-09 944PM CDT
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