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ABTH 103.6.1A

When starting movement on level grade, use the lowest possible throttle position to minimize in-train forces. If the train moves too rapidly in RUN 1, control surge with the __________.


  1. Dynamic brake
  2. Automatic brake
  3. Independent brake
  4. Hand brake
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ABTH 103.6.1A


Answer: Independent brake
Feedback:
Sometimes, throttle Run 1 produces too much power and the engines tend to surge forward. Advance the throttle to Run 1, and then slowly release the independent brake. If the engines still feel like they are going to surge forward, apply more independent brake.