Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad

62 Operating Locomotive Equipment62.5 Using Locomotive Safety Devices62.5.1 Report Safety Device FunctionIf a safety device becomes defective enroute, inform the train dispatcheras soon as possible.62.5.2 Avoid Tampering With Safety DevicesDo not cut out, tamper with, or defeat a safety device without properauthorization. When a locomotive is enroute, this authorization maycome from the train dispatcher, mechanical supervisor, or othermanager.62.6 Positioning Locomotive Air BrakeEquipmentPlace air brake valves in the proper position on freight and helperlocomotives. Position brake valves and cutout cocks as indicated inTable 62-B.26 and 30 CDW Brake Equipment PositionsAutomaticBrake ValveIndependentBrake ValveAutomaticBrake ValveCutout ValveMU-2A ValveFreightHelperLead Trail Lead TrailReleaseAppliedFullFrt orIn PassLead orDeadContinuousServiceReleaseContinuousServiceRelease Release ReleaseOut Out OutTrailLead orDeadTrailTable 62-B. 26 and 30 CDW Brake Equipment Positions.62-18 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual June 1, 1996