Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad

0.50% 0.50%64 Train HandlingC. Stopping—Scenario 3Level Grade Slack Bunched Normal SpeedAscending GradeDescending GradeSlack StretchedSpeed Below15 MPHDirection of TravelWhen stopping under these conditions:1. If in power, gradually reduce the throttle to IDLE and allow theslack to bunch.2. Gradually apply the independent brake to bunch slack further.3. At a sufficient distance from the stop, make a brake pipe reductionand use the locomotive brake to keep the slack bunched.4. As the train comes to a stop, make a final brake pipe reductionand allow the locomotive brakes to apply.NOTE: You may use the dynamic brake to bunch slack ifavailable. However, as speed drops below the dynamic brakerange, supplement with the independent brake.June 1, 1996 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual 64-25