Leo-
You are correct, but....
.....technically, the Q did have HEP.... at least for the car lighting.... the
unit was in a Power Car and not the locomotive (except one or two car trains
using field taps on the generator (on certain units??).
.....and the CB&Q was WAY ahead of the C&NW or anybody else, at least in
testing Push-Pull operation with internal combustion / electric units. They
ran MU cables from two Gas-Electrics on either end of a string of commuter
coaches and sucessfully controlled both units from either end. The units
already controlled multiple prime movers from one set of controls and it was a
simple matter to extend that system to M/U another entire unit. Somebody had
photos of the tests conducted in Chicago during the 1920s.
Charlie Vlk
Scott,
Here's my speculation as to the later adoption of HEP and push pull by the
Q.
By the time of development of these technologies the Q had concentrated all
commuter operations at Aurora where facilities were readily available for
turning equipment. The reverse move at CUS to 14th St was relatively short
compared to going to Western Ave on other roads so less time savings. With
only one terminal and one line this most likely made the cost/benefit
analysis for the upgrade to these technologies less beneficial than on other
roads with multiple lines and terminals where costs savings would be greater.
Leo Phillipp.
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