How Loco Pilot can minimize coupler forces
1. Progression should be notch by notch. Keep watch on ammeters. Before taking next notch ammeter needle should slightly come down.
2. Avoid fast & heavy Braking. Braking should be as per brake management.
3. Couplers should be in stretch condition while negotiating dip.
4. While negotiating camel hump regress notch by notch, from where down gradient starts to avoid high draft force at the top of camel hump.
5. Stop your train possibly in stretch condition.
