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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by cspmo</i> <br /><br />I think he means distribute power. If it's what he means yes I do, but I don't have a digital camera to take photos of it. <br />[/quote]Yes you are very correct! DPU stands for Distributed Power Unit. In other words.....It's an un-maned Locomotive that is controled by Radio signals from the lead Locomotive. The DPU is like an extra Pusher to help shove some of the extra load around so the Locomotive up front don't do all of the Pulling. Nowadays,Coal Trains are getting Heaver & much Longer which tend to put alot of stress on the Couplers and the Locomotives. <br />In other words, If you try to pull a Coal Train with 150 cars (Fully Loaded) more than likely you are gona have a Nuckle break on you Somewhere along the line. it's even worse if you are pulling a hill. No matter what! I have seen it,There are some Trains that are very very long and very heavy. I hope this Helps. <br />And one thing,The UP&BNSF use alot of DPU Units. <br />BNSFrailfan.
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