How can the train and engine crew determine the scheduled horsepower per ton (HPT) for their train?

The scheduled horsepower per ton (HPT) for a train is typically indicated on the train list or profile. This document contains crucial information about the train's composition, including the horsepower of the locomotive(s) and the total weight of the train. By examining this list or profile, the crew can easily determine HPT, which is essential for understanding the train's performance capabilities and for ensuring safe and efficient operation.

Consulting the locomotive manufacturer or calculating the distance to be traveled might provide related information, but neither directly gives the specific HPT for the train. Similarly, while assessing the weight of the train is important, it does not alone provide the horsepower data necessary to compute the HPT. Therefore, the most straightforward and direct method to determine the scheduled HPT is through the train list or profile.