Program a 'Lash-Up' or, a mind is a terrible thing to waste!

Is “lash-up” a term for “double-heading”? 

Rockershovel posted:

Is “lash-up” a term for “double-heading”? 

Oh, boy. (There has been much discussion and ribbing on this forum about the term, is why I say that.)

"Lash-up" is not a proper railroad term; diesels and straight electrics are "MU'd" ("multiple-unit") when run under the control of a single engineer.

Steamers, of course, were never "MU'd" or "lashed"(!), as each loco requires its own crew.

"Lashed-up" has become a common term in model railroading, and I think that it may even have gotten off the reservation and crept out into the real world.

Oh, ok. 

In British English, “lash-up” denotes a temporary, jury-rig set-up; mostly using mismatched components. 

Rockershovel posted:

Oh, ok. 

In British English, “lash-up” denotes a temporary, jury-rig set-up; mostly using mismatched components. 

CSAM,

    Setting up a MU (Lash Up) in Legacy using the CAB2 is relatively simple. Here are the steps from memory as I do not have a CAB2 in my hand.

        1. Program each A unit with engine numbers (18 and 16)

        2. Select a Train Number 1-10, say 5.

        3. Press Train 5, hit info screen, select Build.

        4. Enter engine # 18, add engine # 16, reverse direction on engine # 16 so the picture has engines back to back.

        5. Enter set button screen will say programming. When the MU is ready horns on both engines will sound.

        6. Run Train by hitting TR button # 5. Turn red knob to accelerate lash up. Lash up will only run in Train configuration. If you want to run engines separately press Engine # 18 or 16.

    I don’t think you were using Wi Fi to run these engines as 3rd rail engine do not have Blue Tooth.

 Good Luck

JohnB