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Snippets I removed from Multiple unit in an effort to condense all discussion of MU Train Control here:

More commonly used in North America, the term can also refer to multiple locomotive operation. The driver's cab on a MU is usually truncated to a short room at each end of the train. Before his successful invention, differences in the speed and response of motors on different cars of the train caused binding on the couplings between the train cars, wheel slippage and excess wear on motors due to operating gear running at speeds faster or slower than the overall speed of the train, or even derailment, as well as an uncomfortable ride.

Skabat169 04:51, 9 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Multiple working also exists - Multiple-unit train control deals with the technology, that page deals with the British system more specific. Any thoughts Wongm (talk) 00:00, 15 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Suggest merge, also see below.

Suggesting merge of Diesel_locomotive#Multiple_unit_operation see Talk:Diesel_locomotive#Merge

as well as Multiple working into one "uber article".

What the best title would be?FengRail (talk) 20:44, 8 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

YMerge: I agree that this article and Multiple working should be merged since they are both on similar topics. Slender (talk) 20:00, 26 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

There are a numerous related articles including Control Car Remote Control Locomotive, consist, Slug (railroad)

I think there is an error in the table at Railway Technical Web Pages. There is no numbered wire for "E" Governor Solenoid. Biscuittin (talk) 08:46, 28 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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