Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad

62 Operating Locomotive Equipment62.7 Using Speed IndicatorsA locomotive used as a controlling unit at speeds above 20 MPHmust be equipped with an operative speed indicator. Follow thesespeed indicator requirements:1. Locomotive speed indicators must be accurate within:a. ± 3 MPH at speeds between 10 and 30 MPHb. ± 5 MPH speeds above 30 MPH2. If a speed indicator on a controlling locomotive fails enroute, thelocomotive may continue as a controlling locomotive at normaltrack speed only to the next repair facility.62.7.1 Verify Speed Indicator AccuracyWhen leaving the terminal, the engineer must test the speed indicatorof the controlling locomotive as follows:1. Verify the accuracy of the speed indicator at the first opportunity.2. Conduct the speed check in the 10 to 30 MPH range.3. Conduct the speed check as near maximum speed as conditionspermit.4. Report inaccurate speed indicators as follows:a. Complete the Locomotive Daily Inspection and Trip Report.b. Report verbally to the dispatcher.62.8 Moving Locomotives62.8.1 Moving Locomotives—GeneralFollow these steps to move a locomotive safely:A. Before Moving Locomotive1. Verify that hand brakes are released on all locomotives.62-20 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual June 1, 1996