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APTA PR-E-RP-019-99

27-Point Jumper and Receptacle Hardware for Locomotives, Locomotive-Hauled Equipment and MUs

Abstract

This document defines the recommended practices for 27-point MU control and communication jumper and receptacle hardware for use on new and rebuilt locomotives, locomotive-hauled vehicles and MUs.

Keywords: 27-point, communication trainline, control command, hardware, trainline, MU trainline

Summary

This recommended practice defines the performance requirements, design features and hardware interface dimensions of the 27-point MU control and communication trainline jumper cables and receptacles.

Document History

Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA PR-E-RP-019-99 Rev. 2 05/13/2026 Published Current
APTA PR-E-RP-019-99 Rev. 1 02/13/2004 Published Superseded

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