Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad

64 Train Handling64.11.1 StartingFollow these steps to start the train:A. Starting—Scenario 1Level GradeAscending GradeDescending GradeDirection of Travel0.0% 0.0%When starting the train on a level grade:1. Release the automatic brake.2. After the brakes have released on the entire train, move thethrottle to RUN 1 and release the independent brake.a. If the locomotive moves too rapidly in RUN 1, control surgewith the independent brake.b. If the train does not move, slowly advance the throttle.3. Use the lowest possible throttle position to minimize in-trainforces.NOTE: If the train does not move in RUN 4, return thethrottle to IDLE, apply the independent brake, and determinethe cause.4. After the train starts to move, check to see if the amperage ortractive effort levels are decreasing.5. If these levels are decreasing, you may advance the throttle to thenext higher position.June 1, 1996 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual 64-17