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Re: Genesis Hostler Controls?
Author: Craig Tambo
Date: 06-13-2018 - 22:43

Confused Fan Wrote:
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> Why on earth would Amtrak want them removed (or
> not added to the P42's)? Hostler controls would
> seem to be the safest way to move a single carbody
> locomotive backward.

Probably to eliminate a control device that had to be inspected, tested, and maintained but wasn't really necessary (when a crew member riding the point sufficed nicely). I never once saw anyone use the backup controls, even when the P40s were new.

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  Genesis Hostler Controls? HUTCH 7.62 06-05-2018 - 07:24
  Re: Genesis Hostler Controls? J 06-05-2018 - 09:34
  Re: Genesis Hostler Controls? Craig Tambo 06-05-2018 - 22:43
  Re: Genesis Hostler Controls? Confused Fan 06-13-2018 - 16:18
  Re: Genesis Hostler Controls? Craig Tambo 06-13-2018 - 22:43


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