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kcsivils

May 18, 2019 09:35AM

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Having both locomotives on the head end seems like the easiest way to double head. Bridge weight limitations are also a reason to not double head this way or to stop and cut the lead locomotive off and have it run ahead over the bridge.

What reasons are there to insert a helper mid-train versus both on the head? How does this change operational practice?

Why have a pusher on the rear instead of a double header? How does this change operational practice?

If the helper is inserted mid-train, why this approach instead of running two separate trains?

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Questions about double heading procedure and variations	kcsivils	May 18, 2019 09:35AM
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