in the Blues, a westbound DPU could be in the train from the
crew change point at Nampa, Idaho, all the way to Hinkle, Ore.
It could even be added farther east, near Pocatello, Idaho, to
help cope with adverse grades near Hammett and Glenns Ferry
in Idaho.
Having locomotives running at the same speed but distributed
throughout the train reduces the physical forces working on
the cars and coupler drawbars. In effect, fewer cars are being
pushed and pulled by each set of locomotives. Having loco-
motives mid-train, at the tail end, or both, also reduces the
amount of time needed to set and release brakes because cars
will be closer to the engine-borne compressors that maintain
the train line. UP cites a four to six percent fuel saving in trains
with power arranged as DPUs.
– MRH, UPRR.com
Paint bottle labels
Have you run into a problem with printed information
rubbing off your paint bottles? Useful information like the
paint color's name and stock number?
Some manufacturers are now using a stock label with the
basic information preprinted. When the bottle is filled, it
is labeled using an ink that smears or rubs off after the first
use or two.
TIPS
