Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by kevnbety I use DPUs to get my trains up and over the (albeit not very prototypical) 4% uphill grade on my layout. I have a siding at the bottom of the hill where the 2 DPUs are "stored". When a train comes by and starts up the grade, I couple the DPUs on the rear, and they help pu***he train up the hill. At the top, they are uncoupled, and sent back down the hill to wait for the next train. If you use DPUs with a DCC system, it is MUCH more realistic, but you need to have the speed tables of the DP units set up just right, becuase if they are the least bit too slow or too fast, they can do A LOT more harm, than good.[:(] DCC also lets you have prototypical EOT lighting on you DPUs , which on real railroads, is the headlight (or tail light , which ever end of the unit is facing the end of the train) set to "dim". Just my 2 cents worth. I could be wrong.[;)] Sorry, no pics. Kevin [/quote]And you very correct! Just like last night when a Westbound Hopper Train coming from Cal-juction,Iowa,The rear DPU's Head light is set to dim with out no EOTD. Oh and one more thing about the DPU.....DPU's work very well with Train Breaking too. BNSFrailfan.
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag

Update Reply

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!