On Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 2:24:24 PM UTC-4, houn...@yahoo.co.uk wrote:   
      
   > How exactly does the Encon control work, however? Did it route the power   
   > through either one more or less set of resistors, depending on the   
   > switch setting?   
      
   That sounds like something that's been on electric trains forever.   
      
   One of my automobiles also had it on the tranmssion; though later models   
   disocntinued it.   
      
   Basically, the faster the acceleration, the more power is consumed.  A local   
   subway needs fast acceleration due to many station stops; it's not quite as   
   important on an express train.   
      
   Personally, I feel today's subway acceleration and braking are so strong to be   
   almost uncomfortable, especially with a sloppy motorman who brakes hard,   
   releases, brakes hard again, etc.  With longitudinal seats, you slide into the   
   person next to you.   
      
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