I already know that the distinguishing feature of GenSets is that instead of having one big engine that is good for the maximum total horsepower of the locomotive, it has three engines that are each good for up to 1/3. During a run, engines will start and stop as necessary to have one engine working when the power demand is low, two engines working for moderate power demand, and all three for high power demand.
With that background restated for clarity, my question is: When several GenSet locomotives are lashed togethier for MU operation, does each locomotive have at least one engine going at all times, or do all of the engines become one big series with one or more whole locomotives shutting down when peak power is not needed?
Moderator's note: Topic moved to the "General Discussion: Locomotives, Rolling Stock & Equipment" forum. Aa3rt
With that background restated for clarity, my question is: When several GenSet locomotives are lashed togethier for MU operation, does each locomotive have at least one engine going at all times, or do all of the engines become one big series with one or more whole locomotives shutting down when peak power is not needed?
Moderator's note: Topic moved to the "General Discussion: Locomotives, Rolling Stock & Equipment" forum. Aa3rt