diff --git a/Source/Orts.Simulation/Simulation/RollingStocks/SubSystems/Brakes/MSTS/AirSinglePipe.cs b/Source/Orts.Simulation/Simulation/RollingStocks/SubSystems/Brakes/MSTS/AirSinglePipe.cs
index e128a1e7a3..7eaa3f4779 100644
--- a/Source/Orts.Simulation/Simulation/RollingStocks/SubSystems/Brakes/MSTS/AirSinglePipe.cs
+++ b/Source/Orts.Simulation/Simulation/RollingStocks/SubSystems/Brakes/MSTS/AirSinglePipe.cs
@@ -1471,9 +1471,9 @@ protected static void PropagateBrakeLinePressures(float elapsedClockSeconds, Tra
                         {
                             // Only sync application/release on DP units if both the lead unit AND the DP lead unit are set to synchronize
                             // Lead locomotive will always be allowed to apply/release
-                            bool syncApplication = loco == lead ? true : loco.DPSyncTrainApplication && lead.DPSyncTrainApplication;
-                            bool syncRelease = loco == lead ? true : loco.DPSyncTrainRelease && lead.DPSyncTrainRelease;
-                            bool syncEmergency = loco == lead ? true : loco.DPSyncEmergency && lead.DPSyncEmergency;
+                            bool syncApplication = loco == lead || loco.DPSyncTrainApplication && lead.DPSyncTrainApplication;
+                            bool syncRelease = loco == lead || loco.DPSyncTrainRelease && lead.DPSyncTrainRelease;
+                            bool syncEmergency = loco == lead || loco.DPSyncEmergency && lead.DPSyncEmergency;
 
                         tempBrakePipeFlow = 0.0f;
 
@@ -1699,7 +1699,7 @@ protected static void PropagateBrakeLinePressures(float elapsedClockSeconds, Tra
                 MSTSLocomotive leadLoco = train.DPLeadUnits[i] as MSTSLocomotive;
                 BrakeSystem locoBrakeSystem = train.DPLeadUnits[i].BrakeSystem;
 
-                bool syncIndependent = leadLoco == lead ? true : leadLoco.DPSyncIndependent && lead.DPSyncIndependent;
+                bool syncIndependent = lead != null && (leadLoco == lead || (leadLoco.DPSyncIndependent && lead.DPSyncIndependent));
 
                 // Set loco brake pressure on all units with brakes cut in
                 // Only set loco brake pressure on DP units if lead loco AND DP loco are equipped to synchronize braking