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?

  1. Wheel slip on the locomotive driving wheels
  2. String-lining or jackknifing of the train
  3. Loss of radio communication in the valley
  4. Automatic PTC intervention to increase speed

Answer: B — String-lining or jackknifing of the train

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