Practice question
When operating on a steep descending grade, what phenomenon can occur if the slack in a long train runs in (compresses) too rapidly?
- Wheel slip on the locomotive driving wheels
- String-lining or jackknifing of the train
- Loss of radio communication in the valley
- Automatic PTC intervention to increase speed
Answer: B — String-lining or jackknifing of the train
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