@BillYo414 posted:Ohh boy haha
Noted! I didn't actually know there was a difference in a lash-up vs double heading. I don't actually know where I picked up these phrases.
The term "lash-up" is a toy train/hobbyist term apparently started by Lionel. In the real railroad word, the term "lash-up" is not used. Steam locomotives are double headed, while diesels or electrics are MU'ed together into an "MU consist".
I'll remember double heading. I definitely feel like I should have realized the speed vs power control given the way locomotives work. Off topic but serious question, but do you turn up the power or the amperage in an electric locomotive?
Advance the throttle.
Anyway, back on topic! That's interesting! I would not have expected that to be the case. I would have expected there to be some sort of communication between engineers to get the efforts close.
Remember, back in the days of regular steam, the engine crews, i.e. Engineers and Firemen plus Conductors and Brakemen, were all very, VERY familiar with their operating territory (they ran over the same tracks, day in and day out), thus they KNEW what to do and when to do it.
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