Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad

0.50% 0.50%64 Train HandlingB. Stopping a Reverse or Shoving Movement—Scenario 2Level GradeAscending GradeDescending GradeSlack BunchedSlack StretchedDirection of TravelWhen stopping a reverse or shoving movement under these conditions:1. If in power, gradually reduce the throttle to IDLE and allow theslack to adjust.2. Wait 10 seconds.3. Activate the dynamic brake.4. Gradually stretch the slack and increase braking to the desiredlevel.5. At a sufficient distance from the stop, make a minimum brakepipe reduction and actuate.6. Make further split reduction(s) as needed and actuate.7. As speed drops below the dynamic brake range, supplement withthe independent brake.8. Make a final brake pipe reduction and allow the locomotivebrakes to apply.NOTE: If the dynamic brake is unavailable or ineffective,use the independent brake to maintain a slack-stretchedcondition.64-28 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual June 1, 1996