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Re: length of train
Author: theconductor
Date: 01-14-2015 - 09:08
Shortline Sammie Wrote:
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> As stated by other posters, length would be
> limited by the tensile strength of the draft gear
> (enter mid-train helpers into the equation) and
> the ability of the UHF low power end of train
> device and remote control signals to communicate
> with the rear end (more reason for mid-train
> helpers).
>
> So long as it is running on flat terrain without
> the need to clear up in a siding I guess most
> anything is possible...just wouldn't want to walk
> a UDE on one of these monsters and find the
> problem on the other side of a bridge with no way
> around!
>
> Dick Samuels
> O P R
That would 10,000' on the UP, the max length without an EOT repeater. 18,000' is the max length between head and rear consists (meaning the total train length can be significantly longer) with a repeater. There are no length restrictions based on drawbar strength. Only weight restrictions.
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> As stated by other posters, length would be
> limited by the tensile strength of the draft gear
> (enter mid-train helpers into the equation) and
> the ability of the UHF low power end of train
> device and remote control signals to communicate
> with the rear end (more reason for mid-train
> helpers).
>
> So long as it is running on flat terrain without
> the need to clear up in a siding I guess most
> anything is possible...just wouldn't want to walk
> a UDE on one of these monsters and find the
> problem on the other side of a bridge with no way
> around!
>
> Dick Samuels
> O P R
That would 10,000' on the UP, the max length without an EOT repeater. 18,000' is the max length between head and rear consists (meaning the total train length can be significantly longer) with a repeater. There are no length restrictions based on drawbar strength. Only weight restrictions.
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