Multiple Unit

Multiple Unit This refers to a self powered coach or set of coaches (may also be called motor coaches) that can be operated in multiple, ie. a driver in one unit can control all those so connected. Multiple units can be diesel or electric powered.

MU (Multiple Unit) Cars or locomotives which contain their own power, but which can be controlled from the foremost car or locomotive; commonly used on commuter trains and diesel locomotives. Mule Slang term for brakeman.

All multiple unit air hoses not being used were required to be placed into their holders. The covers on snowplows were supposed to be closed and locked into position.

Multiple unit, a method of controlling several diesel or electric cars or locomotives from one cab. M.U. cars are electric passenger cars for operation on electrified portions of a steam or diesel railroad, as in a suburban district.

Many multiple unit trains consist of cars which are semi-permanently coupled into sets; these sets may be joined together to form larger trains, but generally passengers can only move around between cars within a set.

Diesel multiple unit. Diesel-powered passenger vehicles that replaced steam engines on non-express (suburban, rural, commuter) railway lines.

LDMU (Light Diesel Multiple Unit) See DLRT. Level The condition of the track in which the elevation of the two rails transversely is the same.

MU Multiple Unit. A lead locomotive followed by one or more locomotives. Cables between the MU connectors bring the electrical signals in party line fashion to the trailing units (clarified by Bob Murphy). N ...

Disc Brake See Brakes Page Distributor See Brakes Page DMU Diesel Multiple Unit - the generic term for a diesel powered train where a separate locomotive is not required because the traction system is contained under various cars in the train.

Catenary or catenary structure: The overhead wire system used to send electricity to an electric locomotive or multiple unit, tram or light rail vehicle.[9] Carman (US): A mechanic responsible for maintaining and inspecting the rolling stock.

Motorman - Driver of an electric train, railcar or multiple unit train. Mountain Railway - Specialized form of railway for ascending mountains. MOW - Maintenance-of-way equipment. Used by a railroad to keep track and roadbed in good condition.

Engine Lite Locomotive or multiple units lite of any cars. Engine Whistle Signals * means a short blast of the whistle or horn - means one long blast * apply brakes, stop * * answer to any signal not otherwise provided for * * * ...

EMU Common acronym for Electric Multiple Unit. Escape Road A loop adjacent to a platform track at a terminus station, which enables a locomotive to "escape" from the dead end of the terminus, in which it would otherwise be trapped by its coaches.

Note that while the glue was drying on the nose lights, I have prepped and painted the M.U. (Multiple Unit) hoses and pilot plow - they are at the bottom right of the photo.

Usually has a turntable, loco shed or roundhouse, coaling stage or tower, water crane, etc. Multiple Unit A type of passenger train where the diesel or electric motor is built into the carriages themselves.

All transformers should be mounted in a fully enclosed metal cabinet and properly grounded. Transformers for multiple units could be centrally located and the low voltage AC then routed to each throttle.

This immediately makes operations that are difficult with block control, such as helper districts, multiple switching crews in the same yard, and consisting multiple unit diesel lash-ups, simple and easy.

A unit propelled by any form of energy, or a combination of such units operated from a single control, used in train or yard service. Engine Lite Locomotive or multiple units lite of any cars. Engine Whistle Signals ...

See also: Locomotive, Unit, Engine, Track, Train