Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad

63 Train Equipment and Operation63.6.6 Correcting Sticking BrakesSticking brakes occur when brakes on a car(s) remain applied after atrain brake release. When brakes stick:1. Stop the train as soon as possible.2. Determine why the brakes are sticking. Some reasons for stickingbrakes include:• Overcharged air brake system• Hand brakes applied• Retaining valve not in EXHAUST• Leak in the air brake system3. If necessary, cut out the control valve on the affected car.4. Thoroughly inspect the affected wheels before proceeding.63.6.7 Cutting Out Air BrakesCut out air brakes only if they are defective or if the brake rigging isbeing serviced.If brakes must be cut out enroute, notify the train dispatcher of carnumber(s) and any other pertinent information.A. Procedure To Cut Out Air BrakesCut out the air brakes as follows:1. Close the branch pipe cutout cock.2. Drain the air reservoirs completely by operating the brakecylinder release valve.63-8 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual June 1, 1996