Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad

61.7 Application and Release Test61 Air Brake TestsAt a point other than an initial terminal, conduct an application andrelease test when:• Any locomotive in the locomotive consist is changed (includingchanging operating ends).• A caboose is changed.• Helper locomotives are added or removed anywhere in the train.• One or more consecutive cars are set out from the head or rearof the train.61.7.1 Procedure For Application and Release TestTo conduct an application and release test:1. Verify that the brake system is charged to within 15 psi of theregulating valve setting.2. Make a 20 psi brake pipe reduction.3. Verify that brakes on the rear car apply and release.61.8 Running Air Brake TestConduct a running air brake test of all passenger trains when:• The train leaves the initial terminal.• Locomotive, engine or train crew, or operating ends have beenchanged.• Any angle cocks or cutout cocks have been closed. However, therunning test is not required when cars are cut off from the rearend of the train only.• The train has struck debris on the track.In addition, conduct a running air brake test of all passenger trainsbefore:June 1, 1996 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual 61-9