I've always wondered WHY double-ended locomotives are so much more popular overseas than they have ever ( with rare exception) been in the US. In contrast, it seems MOST electric locomotives are double-ended. Curious.
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| Posted by Kibu on November 10, 2017 | |
That dash 8 looks odd for some reason.
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If a single locomotive pulls a train (which is the most common situation in Europe), then having two cabs means you don't have to keep turning the locomotive.
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Rich, if I had to hazard a guess, it would be that most overseas trains are handled with one loco. To not have to turn the engine around, they use the double cabs. Over here in the US, where even locals are usually handled with 2+ engines, it makes sense to have one cab and situate the engine set to be reversible.
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