The DPU (Distributive Power Unit) end of a Norfolk Southern loaded coal train waits on track two for a crew to take it north from Madisonville, Kentucky as the early morning sun begins to light up the sky over the Paducah and Louisville Railway yard, on October 17th, 2022. DPU – Stands for Distributed Power Unit, a locomotive set capable of remote-control operation in conjunction with locomotive units at the train's head end. DPUs are placed in the middle or at the rear of heavy trains (such as coal, grain, soda ash and even manifest) usually to help climb steep grades. Tech Info: DJI Mavic Air 2S Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/200, ISO 100, -1stop. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #dronephotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #jimpearsonphotography #indianatrains #indiananortheasternrailroad

he DPU (Distributive Power Unit) end of a Norfolk Southern loaded coal train at Madisonville, KY

The DPU (Distributive Power Unit) end of a Norfolk Southern loaded coal train waits on track two for a crew to take it north from Madisonville, Kentucky as the early morning sun begins to light up the sky over the Paducah and Louisville Railway yard, on October 17th, 2022.

DPU – Stands for Distributed Power Unit, a locomotive set capable of remote-control operation in conjunction with locomotive units at the train’s head end. DPUs are placed in the middle or at the rear of heavy trains (such as coal, grain, soda ash and even manifest) usually to help climb steep grades.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic Air 2S Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/200, ISO 100, -1stop.