by AmericanSteam » Sat Feb 01, 2025 5:48 pm
I take it that this is a road slug and must be paired with a mother/primary unit? I found this on TrainOrders "Non Powered slugs are set up to pull current generated by the powered engine and apply it over the traction motors of the non powered unit. This increased tractive effort is most effective at low speeds, i.e. switching or starting heavy cuts from a stop, but drops off significantly as speed is increased. CSXT's road slugs are configured with a controlling cab and are frequently paired up long term with their powered mates. Many sets are equipped for fuel transfer to the powered unit as well. The fuel acts as ballast for the non powered unit. Slugs will frequently be ballasted with concrete if, by design, not intended as a fuel tender. The connections required for the current and fuel transfer make separation of the two units, for whatever reason, problematic in the field, hence long term pairings. I am fairly certain that most CSXT road slug pairs are equipped with dynamics, but my exposure to them is limited."
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