Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad

64 Train Handling5. When slowing or stopping at a speed between 5 and 10 MPH,apply the locomotive brakes as necessary to prevent the locomotivefrom running out.6. If the wheel slip light or brake warning light comes on, reducethe brake handle position until the light goes out. If the lightdoes not go out, stop the train and inspect the locomotive.NOTE: Dynamic braking will remain operational during anemergency brake application, whether initiated from thetrain or from the controlling locomotive.7. If an emergency brake application occurs while the throttle is inposition 1 through 8, place the throttle in IDLE.NOTE: Dynamic braking is immediately available withoutresetting the PCS.When approaching and operating throughturnouts or disturbed track areas, use thedynamic brake handle position to limitretarding force to 50 percent of maximum asindicated by amperage or braking effort.64.3.3 Independent Brake (Locomotive Brake)When using the independent brake, follow these rules:EXCEPTION: When emergency braking is necessary to protectlife or property, these rules do not apply. Use the maximumbraking effort.1. Do not use the independent brake to control or slow a trainoperating at speeds more than 10 MPH.2. Do not use the independent brake alone to slow, control, or stopa train unless specific train handling procedures allow.June 1, 1996 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual 64-7