Helper

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002812",
  "term": "Helper",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An additional locomotive attached to a train to provide extra power, particularly on steep grades or for exceptionally heavy loads. These locomotives are coupled either at the front, middle, or rear of the train. Helper locomotives are often used temporarily for specific sections of a route and then detached.",
  "synonyms": [
    "banker"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "banker",
    "helper grade",
    "helper-up"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Schiebelok",
    "es": "locomotora de ayuda",
    "fr": "locomotive d'appoint"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/helper/"
}