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Reply to "Expeditiously moving a passenger car"

rattler21 posted:

The couplers and service air would be the easy part.  I was thinking about the reservoir air,

When in a train consist, the "reservoir air" is maintained by the brake pipe, normally set at 110psi for passenger service.

the electrical lines, 

No "electrical lines" would be needed for a "business car", as most are all self contained. Any other normal passenger car would need 480volt 3 phase HEP for lights, heat, or air condition, which might not be required for a "dead move". All the air brake functions would still work.

and I think passenger car brakes either apply or release differently than freight car brakes

No. Passenger cars work the same as any/all freight cars.

to minimize the jerking when leaving a station. 

THAT would be up to the skill of the Engineer.

Not sure of any of this. 

Glad you clarified that.

John in Lansing, Ill

 

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