Railbus question and a suggestion

[Hamish K]

Dear Bachmann

Now that it is official I have a question concerning the railbus - photos have shown an electrical plug in connection between the railbus and the trailer, with the two couplesd by an ordinary knuckle coupler. What funtions are served by the plug in connection? Are there any issues with running the railbus without the trailer, or for that matter the trailer separately (hauled by another loco)?

My suggestion - Bachmann consider making a 4 wheeled open gondola or work car that was suitable as a freight trailer for the railbus. This was quite common in many parts of the world. Of course such a car could have many other uses (eg. work cars for mines etc.) apart from as a trailer for the railbus.

Hamish

[the Bach-man]

Dear Hamish,
I believe it's for lighting, but I'll know more in Anaheim.
Thanks!
the Bach-man