Removing reverser - Trains Magazine

Think of the reverser handle as an automobile ignition key.
Whem you go into a neighborhood store, you take your car key with you.
In fact, in TROLLEY CAR terminolgy, they refer to the reverse handle as the Revreer KEY.
Removing the reverser handle also LOCKS up the throttle handle.
You CANNOT develop traction power when teh reverser handle is removed