Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad

61 Air Brake Tests7. Cut the automatic brake back in and move the automatic brakevalve handle to MINIMUM REDUCTION. Verify that theequalizing reservoir pressure does not increase.8. Actuate the independent brake and observe that the brakesrelease on all locomotives.9. With the independent brake in RELEASE (not actuated), placelocomotives in FULL dynamics.10. Put locomotives in EMERGENCY by opening the angle cock onthe rear unit of the consist.CAUTION: Do not perform this part of theair brake test over a fuel spill containmentarea, since the locomotive will deposit sandwhile the consist is in EMERGENCY.11. Verify that the brakes apply as indicated by the brake cylinderpressure gauge.12. Verify that:• Brake pipe pressure reduces to 0 psi.• The PCS opens.• Dynamic braking remains operable.61.10.2 Changing Operating EndsWhen operating ends have been changed but the consist otherwiseremains unchanged, perform the following air brake test:1. Release the independent brake and verify that the brakes release.2. Make a full service brake application and verify that the brakesapply.3. Actuate the independent brake and verify that the brakes release.June 1, 1996 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual 61-13