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Head End Power
A power system installed on diesel-electric passenger locomotives, used to generate "hotel load" power to the passenger train, including train heating and air conditioning. A head end power system may use either the locomotive's prime mover, or it may use a separate HEP engine generator set installed at the #2 end of the locomotive.
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