Max Wyss Wrote:
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> In one point of the waiver request, it says that
> the couplers will couple all lines automatically,
> and uncoupling will be controlled from the cab
> (something which was "wow, cool" some 45 years
> ago).
>
> Conventional knuckle couplers are useless in this
> situation.
>
> Since non-standard couplers have been in use,
> there were adapters. So, if a rescue is needed
> (rather rarely; it would mean that power is out
> and/or catenary dragged down), such an adapter
> will be available.
>
> BTW, the couplers are most likely NOT
> Scharffenberg, but of a related type.

Does not seem like a very good idea to used a non standard coupler. I guess Caltrain can build a conversion car or two