Re: Eastbound manifest on Donner
Author: OPRRMS
Date: 02-18-2010 - 11:10
Steve Sloan Wrote:
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> Does the engineer control each set independently?
He or she can elect to control each DPU set separately or concurrently. It's a method referred to as "putting up the fence" or "taking down the fence."
> Must be fun with two sets!
From the engineer's standpoint, DPU's can make train operation easier. Response time is much faster and the risk of a break-in-two is reduced. The down side is what happens when there's a loss of communication or an improper command response.