no idea but im curious
860 btw

Moving a locomotive by operating it as a multiple unit is cheaper than deadheading.

It makes the train faster, of course. JK.

>>951799
This. Equipment moves are easier to do when you just add stuff to an already scheduled train, instead of trying to find a slot to fit a deadheaded equipment in.

>>951799
>operating it
It'll be isolated or dead in tow.

>>951987
Why? Won't be useing any extra fuel.

>>952048
But would log miles on the odometer, thus hasten the necessary service interval.

>>951987
Wouldn't the arm be down then?

>>952048
>Implying Amtrak doesn't pay for the not-insignificant amounts of energy its locomotives use.
>>952065
Locomotive inspections and maintenance are not based on hours or miles, but calendar days. There are several intervals for which progressively more demanding inspections must be performed.

>>952087
Ok - I get that in the US that might be the practice. Over here inspections and rebuilds are based on mileage. But yea, disregard what I said earlier.

>>952074
I think you mean pantograph

>>951987
>>952048
This guy here >>951809
is actually correct.

Since two locos have twice the traction rating it means the conductor can use less throttle, drawing less energy though each individual pantograph