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ABTH 103.6.3D

When using throttle reduction to slow/control train speed while cresting grade, continue to reduce throttle to keep the speed from increasing until _______.

  1. The rear wheels have crested the grade
  2. The lead locomotive consist has crested the grade
  3. At least half the train has crested the grade
  4. The leading wheels have crested the grade
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ABTH 103.6.3D


Answer: At least half the train has crested the grade
Feedback:
A distance counter is useful in this scenario in the event a visual is not on the screen. If increasing speed when going over a steep hill, the chances of breaking the train in two greatly increases. A good resource for determining when half the train is over the peak of the grade is using the distance counter.