Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad

64 Train Handling64.11.2 Starting a Reverse or Shoving MovementFollow these steps when starting a reverse or shoving movement:Level GradeAscending GradeDescending GradeDirection of Travel0.50% 0.50%A. Starting a Reverse or Shoving Movement—Scenario 1When starting a reverse or shoving movement on a level or ascendinggrade:1. Release the automatic brake and wait for all brakes to releaseand slack to adjust.2. Reduce the independent brake and use the lowest possiblethrottle position to start the movement.3. As speed increases, continue to reduce the independent brakeuntil it is fully released.4. If you notice a significant increase in the load meter or trainspeed slows without a change in throttle position, stop immediatelyand determine the cause.5. Refer to Rule 64.8, Making Shoving Movements, and determinewhich of the listed conditions apply.64-20 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual June 1, 1996