Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad

62 Operating Locomotive Equipment2. If multiple locomotives will be operating from a single control:a. Couple hoses.b. Position cutout cocks and valves for MU operation.B. When Starting Out1. At a speed of 1 to 3 MPH, allow the locomotive to drift with thethrottle in IDLE (if conditions permit).2. Check that brakes or other conditions do not restrict thelocomotive’s movement.3. Make an automatic brake pipe reduction to make sure the brakesapply.4. Actuate to make sure the brakes release.C. Hostling LocomotiveMultiple locomotive consists may be moved within a terminal areawith only the brake pipe connected under these conditions:• Distance traveled does not exceed 2 miles.• Speed does not exceed 10 MPH.When starting movement with only the brake pipe connected:1. At a speed of 1 to 3 MPH, apply the automatic brake by makinga 10 psi brake pipe reduction. Make sure the brakes apply.2. After stopping, release the automatic brake and make sure allbrakes release.62.8.2 Moving Locomotives Within MechanicalDepartment LimitsWhen moving locomotives within mechanical department limits:1. Charge and properly position brake equipment before movingthe locomotive.2. Apply and release locomotive brakes to verify brake cylinderpistons are operating, and brake cylinder lines to trucks are notcut out.June 1, 1996 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual 62-21