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Posted: Apr 11 2010 (16:25)
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Last Response: Apr 11 2010 (19:24)
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Last Response: Apr 11 2010 (19:24)
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A push-pull train, especially a long one, may have a locomotive on both ends so that there is always one locomotive pushing and one locomotive pulling
In a push-pull train, locomotives at both ends of a train are used at the same time, being controlled by the same driver.
Source : Wikipedia
Source : Wikipedia
The term 'Push-Pull' is used to refer to trains comprising unpowered train sets with a propulsive unit (which may be a locomotive or multiple unit) at one end only. The unpowered units have multiple unit control equipment so that they can control the propulsive unit which pushes them in one direction of travel and pulls them in the other.
Most EMUs are, to some extent, push-pull, because often the motored vehicle is in the middle of the unit, not at the ends. Thus in any EMU train, some cars are being pulled and some pushed.
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Most EMUs are, to some extent, push-pull, because often the motored vehicle is in the middle of the unit, not at the ends. Thus in any EMU train, some cars are being pulled and some pushed.
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May be, but when i see the railway timetables, trains which have an engine in middle are named as Push-pull.
Not May Be, It is
I have given you the source of info
Also your definition is right for the trains which is having engine in middle.
Check my posting @ Today (07:18PM)
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I have given you the source of info
Also your definition is right for the trains which is having engine in middle.
Check my posting @ Today (07:18PM)
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