Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad

62.11.2 Restoring Operating Controls62 Operating Locomotive EquipmentTo restore operating controls, use the following procedure:1. Insert the independent brake valve handle and move it to FULLAPPLICATION.2. Rotate the MU-2A valve to LEAD or DEAD.3. Insert the automatic brake valve handle and move it to RE-LEASE.4. Wait for the equalizing reservoir pressure to exceed the brakepipe pressure.5. Rotate the automatic brake valve cutout valve to FRT or IN.6. Place the following switches in the ON position:• Generator field switch• Control switch• Fuel pump (engine run) switch7. Conduct a locomotive air brake test (Rule 61.10).62.12 Reducing Locomotive OverchargeTo reduce locomotive overcharge:1. Adjust the regulating valve to the desired setting.2. While actuating brakes, make an automatic brake pipe reductionto at least 20 psi below the regulating valve setting.3. Allow pressure to equalize in the brake system.4. Move the automatic brake to RELEASE.5. Verify that the equalizing reservoir pressure is at the requiredsetting.June 1, 1996 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual 62-25