Re: Cajon Pass grade vs Horseshoe Curve grade
Author: theconductor
Date: 06-22-2017 - 22:52
HollySugarSW1 Wrote:
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> My definition of "Helper" are engines that are
> attached to the train at the bottom and removed at
> the top. Or vise-versa if used for braking. I
> don't consider DPUs "helpers", because they are
> made up as part of the train and stay with the
> train well before and after going up the Cajon
> Pass.
Well, your definition needs some fine tuning. Take Donner Pass for example. DPU's on many trains are put on in Roseville and removed at Sparks. So by your definition, they are helpers.