Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad

64 Train Handling64.4.3 Minimum Continuous Speed and Short TimeRating LimitsDo not exceed the short time ratings or minimum continuous speedswithout authority from the train dispatcher or a railroad manager. Seethe Continuous and Short Time Ratings chart (Table 64-B) to verifythe limitations for locomotives.Continuous and Short Time RatingsContinuous 1 Hr 1/2 Hr 1/4 HrLoco. No. Class MPH Amps Amps Amps Amps1503 GP-9 12.0 900 925 970 1,0651551-1554 MP-15 9.6 920 1,020 1,070 1,1501801-1810 GP-9 12.0 900 925 970 1,0652001-2008 GP38-2 10.7 1,050 1,075 1,100 1,1502501-2502 GP-35 12.0 1,000 1,010 1,050 1,1252504 GP-30 12.0 980 990 1,030 1,1152801-2809 GP49 9.7 1,170 1,200 1,230 1,3153001-3016 GP40-2 11.3 1,050 1,075 1,100 1,1503017-3020 GP-40 13.0 1,050 1,075 1,100 1,1503021 GP40-2 11.3 1,050 1,075 1,100 1,150Table 64-B. Continuous and Short Time Ratings.64.5 Train Handling ConditionsUse the proper operating technique for each train handling condition.Understand and follow the requirements in these rules.June 1, 1996 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual 64-11