Amtrack Sw1000 Yello (!)

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  1. clawson11565

    clawson11565 New Member

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    So on every job with this engine everytime i make a hook to any car when trying to put a train together this light comes on and i cant move the train please help!
     
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    Matto140 Well-Known Member

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    You have to reset PCS.
    Put train brake to EMERGENCY, wait till brake pipe pressure drop to zero. Than set it to RELEASE and continue driving.
    You should approach to the cars slower to avoid this, max. 2mph!
     
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    clawson11565 New Member

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    Hmmm i dont think i was going faster than this i definentily will pay close attention to speed and also do what you said to with the brake thank you very much111
     
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    Matto140 Well-Known Member

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    I perform coupling usually at 0,7-1,2 mph and get no PCS applyed.
    Once I was little late on brakes and hit the car at 2,5 mph I get this so I suppose that you drive a bit faster when you write:
     
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