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64.8 Making Shoving Movements64 Train HandlingDuring shoving movements, a locomotive can generate excessivelateral forces at the head of the train. To avoid jackknifing, wheelclimb, or rail turnover, consider these factors before making a shovingmovement:• Short car/long car combinations and their location in the train• The number of empties near the head end of the train• The tractive effort of powered axles• Track curvature and grade64.9 Making Switching MovementsWhen switching cars, follow these switching movement rules:1. When starting or stopping switching movements, graduallystretch or bunch slack.2. When using multiple locomotives, limit buff and draft forces.3. To determine if cars need air cut in and brakes operative, considerthese factors:• Rail conditions• Weight of the cars• Grade• Distance required to stop• Number and type of locomotives64.10 Temporary Speed RestrictionsWhen moving through an area with a temporary speed restriction:1. If possible, release train air brakes and dynamic brakes beforeentering the restricted area.2. Use the lowest possible throttle position for running or starting.3. Avoid changing train speed or slack condition.4. Do not exceed the locomotive brake cylinder pressure as outlinedin Table 64-A, Locomotive Brake Cylinder Pressure Limitations.June 1, 1996 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual 64-15
64 Train Handling5. Do not exceed the 50 percent limit for dynamic brakes as outlinedin Rule 64.3.2B, Limiting Dynamic BrakeRetarding Force.64.11 Train Handling ScenariosFollow these train handling methods for planned starting, stopping,slowing, and controlling trains.NOTE: These methods are guidelines. Heavy tonnage, heavygrades, or specific locations may require other combinations ofthrottle modulation, dynamic braking, or air braking.The shaded matrix in each train handling scenario identifies theconditions that apply to each train handling method.64-16 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual June 1, 1996
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61 AIR BRAKE TESTS61 Air Brake Test
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IndexTTOX AIR ACTUATOR single wheel
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