Lashup with only the Power unit of a MTH PS2 ABA set

Joe KOGR Forum Member

Is it OK to use only the single powered unit of an ABA set (one powered, 2 dummy) in a lashup? the idea is to add pulling power, without undue length to the train. The powered unit (MTH PS2) has a non-operating coupler that will be coupled to the other powered engine, and a plug that will not be used.

Alternatively, can I lashup the two powered units of two different ABA sets (back to back), to get an AA arrangement, with both engines powered?

Has anyone ever tried something like this.

Thanks: Joe K

12/16/131:08 PM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I can't imagine why this would be an issue. The dummy units are not needed to run the single A unit. AFAIK, it's yes to both questions.

12/16/131:43 PM

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BLTOGR Forum Member

If the a units are from different sets and both lead powered units, no not back to back. If they are facing the same way then you could run them .

12/16/131:55 PM

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Boilermaker1OGR Forum Member

The master A unit is a full blown PS2 unit. You can do anything with it that you can do with a single unit PS2 diesel. When you setup the lashup, you would just tell the remote that the 2nd unit is running reverse (its in the prompts as you set it up).

12/16/132:01 PM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

That was my reading, I can't imagine why this would be an issue.

12/16/132:04 PM

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BLTOGR Forum Member

so you can start in reverse?

12/16/132:34 PM

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GreggOGR Forum Member

Originally Posted by BLT:

so you can start in reverse?

Yep. The trailing A would start in reverse. Not a problem. Don't forget we're talking a lash-ups in command mode.

12/16/132:52 PM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Yep Brad, command mode allows a lot more flexibility in running this stuff.

12/16/133:58 PM

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tackindyOGR Forum Member

I've run my Santa Fe AA with just the one powered A many times. The connection/wire to the other engines is just light controls/power. If it isn't attached you wouldn't know it except for the missing lights on the dummy locomotive.

12/16/134:02 PM

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AMCDaveOGR Forum Member

LASH UP!!!!!