Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad
Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad
63 Train Equipment and OperationBefore making the final stop, engineers must ensure that brake shoeson the cars and locomotives in their train are sufficiently warmed upto prevent possible movement after the locomotives are cut off andthe hand brakes are applied.63.10.1 Applying Hand Brakes On CarsWhen securing cars or a portion of a train, apply enough hand brakesto prevent movement.1. When determining the number of hand brakes to be fully appliedor the blocking needed to hold cars without air brakes, considerthe following factors:• Grade and adhesion• Loaded or empty equipment• Weather, wind, and temperature2. When applying hand brakes:a. Use proper body mechanics to prevent injury.b. Do not use a device for additional leverage, such as a bar,brake club, or your foot.c. Fully apply hand brakes by operating the mechanism untilthe slack is out of the chain and the brake shoes are snugagainst the wheels.d. Drain the auxiliary reservoir to ensure that the hand brakechain does not break or the hand brake “dog” does not slipand release the brake.3. When removing locomotives from a consist, apply enough handbrakes to prevent movement of the unattended locomotives.4. When setting out cars on a grade:a. Make sure the slack is bunched.b. Apply the hand brakes on the low end of the cut of cars.5. When necessary, apply all hand brakes on multiple platform cars.June 1, 1996 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual 63-13
63 Train Equipment and Operation63.10.2 Securing a Train or Portion Of Train With LocomotiveAttachedWhen securing a train or portion of a train with a locomotive attached:1. Fully apply the independent brake.2. Make a 20 psi brake pipe reduction.3. Immediately apply a sufficient number of hand brakes directlybehind the locomotives.4. Increase the brake pipe reduction to 40 psi and leave the automaticbrake cut in.NOTE: It is not necessary to secure the hand brakes further.63.10.3 Securing a Train or Portion Of Train WithoutLocomotive AttachedWhen securing a train or portion of a train without a locomotiveattached:1. Place the automatic brake valve handle in the CONTINUOUSSERVICE (handle off) position until:• The air is completely exhaustedor• The brake pipe pressure is below 10 psi2. Close the angle cock on the locomotive(s) or equipment that willremain with the locomotive(s).3. After cutting away, leave the angle cock on the equipment leftstanding in the fully open or closed position as required.4. Apply a sufficient number of hand brakes on the equipment leftstanding according to Rule 63.10.1.63-14 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual June 1, 1996
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63 <strong>Train</strong> Equipment <strong>and</strong> Operation63.10.2 Securing a <strong>Train</strong> or Portion Of <strong>Train</strong> With LocomotiveAttachedWhen securing a train or portion of a train with a locomotive attached:1. Fully apply the independent brake.2. Make a 20 psi brake pipe reduction.3. Immediately apply a sufficient number of h<strong>and</strong> brakes directlybehind the locomotives.4. Increase the brake pipe reduction to 40 psi <strong>and</strong> leave the automaticbrake cut in.NOTE: It is not necessary to secure the h<strong>and</strong> brakes further.63.10.3 Securing a <strong>Train</strong> or Portion Of <strong>Train</strong> WithoutLocomotive AttachedWhen securing a train or portion of a train without a locomotiveattached:1. Place the automatic brake valve h<strong>and</strong>le in the CONTINUOUSSERVICE (h<strong>and</strong>le off) position until:• The air is completely exhaustedor• The brake pipe pressure is below 10 psi2. Close the angle cock on the locomotive(s) or equipment that willremain with the locomotive(s).3. After cutting away, leave the angle cock on the equipment leftst<strong>and</strong>ing in the fully open or closed position as required.4. Apply a sufficient number of h<strong>and</strong> brakes on the equipment leftst<strong>and</strong>ing according to Rule 63.10.1.63-14 ARRC <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Brakes</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Train</strong> H<strong>and</strong>ling Manual June 1, 1996
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