Double heading is a term used by loco builders, it is where you have an engine on each end of the locomotive, so each end is a ‘head’, hence double heading.
For double heading, you ideally need to drive both locos at the same speed from a common set of controls. The Pro-120 and VTX series controllers have (optional) expansion connectors which can be used to interconnect them for double heading.
The new DNO controller is supplied as standard with a double-heading connector.
The Pro-150 and 4QD can be used in double heading applications by setting all controls to a similar setting.
See also
- ‘Double heading’ a loco in our FAQ pages.
- Switching for double heading
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