Control stand
A control stand is a diesel-electric locomotive subsystem which integrates engine functional controls and brake functional controls, whereby all functional controls are "at hand".
Normally, a control stand is oriented in the direction labeled "F". Although front is usually the "short hood," a seldom-used alternate designates the "long hood" as front. Where operations in both directions are required, two control stands may be provided.
-designed Series 8 Cab Control Car
The early control stands were designed to Association of American Railroads standards. The traditional AAR control stand is still preferred by some railroads. Current control stands may employ multiple displays and electronic actuation of operational controls from an all-electronic desktop.
