Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad

62 Operating Locomotive Equipment62 OPERATING LOCOMOTIVEEQUIPMENT62.1 General RequirementsEngineers are responsible for the following:1. If possible, position yourself so you can conduct a roll-byinspection of an incoming locomotive consist.2. Keep the side and end doors of the locomotive closed when thedoors are not being used.3. Keep cab windows and doors of unoccupied, trailing locomotivesclosed.4. Keep the locomotive’s high voltage cabinets closed duringoperation.5. Isolate locomotives before opening any electrical cabinet doormarked “Danger.”6. During cold weather, make sure that cab heaters are on andworking.7. Check for sliding wheels at frequent intervals if:• The locomotive is dead.• The locomotive is isolated.or• The locomotive’s traction motors are isolated.8. Verify that brake pipe exhaust ports are not plugged or obstructed.9. Verify that the independent brake valve handle is not blocked inthe actuate position.10. Verify that the reverser is centered when the locomotive is notmoving.11. Verify that the brake shoes are thick enough to last until the nextmaintenance or through the shift in yard service.June 1, 1996 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual 62-1