Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad

62 Operating Locomotive Equipment62.3.1 Defects Found EnrouteA. Reporting Defect That Is Not a Non-Complying ConditionExamples of a defect or problem that is not a non-complying conditioninclude:• Weather stripping is defective.• Windshield wipers are not working.• Crossing lights are burned out.• One headlight bulb is burned out.• Ground relay is tripped.• Safety valve on the air compressor or main reservoir ispopping off.If a defect or problem found enroute is not a non-complying condition:1. Complete a Locomotive Daily Inspection and Trip Report(ARRC Form 22-0105) for each locomotive in the consist with adefect or problem.2. Leave the form in the cab cardholder on the locomotive unit withthe defect.3. Report any locomotive not producing power to the train dispatcheror other proper authority.B. Handling and Reporting Locomotives With Major DefectsIf a locomotive enroute has a major internal defect:1. If possible, isolate the locomotive.2. Shut down the diesel engine immediately if noise indicates aninternal mechanical defect in:• Diesel engine• Turbochargeror• Components related to the above62-14 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual June 1, 1996