Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad
Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad
C. Slowing or Controlling Speed—Scenario 364 Train HandlingLevel Grade Slack Bunched Throttle ReductionAscending Grade Slack Stretched Throttle ModulationDescending GradeDirection of Travel0.80% 0.80%When slowing or controlling speed under these conditions:1. Gradually reduce the throttle one notch at a time.2. Maintain a slack stretched condition.3. Allow the ascending grade to slow the train.June 1, 1996 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual 64-31
64 Train HandlingD. Slowing or Controlling Speed—Scenario 4SagCrestThrottle ReductionThrottle ModulationDirection of Travel0.80% -0.90%When slowing or controlling speed on a crest:1. Reduce the throttle before the locomotive crests the grade.2. Continue to reduce the throttle to keep the speed from increasinguntil at least half of the train has crested the grade.64-32 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual June 1, 1996
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C. Slowing or Controlling Speed—Scenario 364 <strong>Train</strong> H<strong>and</strong>lingLevel Grade Slack Bunched Throttle ReductionAscending Grade Slack Stretched Throttle ModulationDescending GradeDirection of Travel0.80% 0.80%When slowing or controlling speed under these conditions:1. Gradually reduce the throttle one notch at a time.2. Maintain a slack stretched condition.3. Allow the ascending grade to slow the train.June 1, 1996 ARRC <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Brakes</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Train</strong> H<strong>and</strong>ling Manual 64-31
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