Locomotive Rules and Inspection Flashcards
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According to GCOR, what is required before a locomotive is moved in a yard or terminal where it has been set out?
Answer: The locomotive must be inspected and the brakes released by a qualified employee
Before moving a locomotive that has been set out, a qualified employee must inspect it and ensure the brakes are properly released.
Under GCOR, what must the engineer do when the locomotive alerter (vigilance device) sounds its warning?
Answer: Acknowledge the device by pressing the designated button or pedal
The engineer must acknowledge the alerter by pressing the designated acknowledgment button or pedal to confirm they are alert and in control.
When operating a locomotive with a defective sand system, what restriction applies under GCOR?
Answer: Speed must be reduced to account for potentially reduced adhesion
A defective sand system reduces wheel-rail adhesion capability, requiring a speed reduction to account for the increased risk of wheel slip or slide.
According to GCOR, when must a locomotive's number plates or identification be legible?
Answer: At all times while the locomotive is in service
Locomotive identification must be legible at all times while the unit is in service to allow proper identification for operational and safety purposes.
What action is required when a locomotive's dynamic brakes become inoperative during a descending grade operation?
Answer: Notify the dispatcher and use train brakes to control speed
When dynamic brakes fail on a descending grade, the engineer must notify the dispatcher and rely on the train's air brakes to control speed.
Under GCOR, what is the purpose of the independent (straight air) brake on a locomotive?
Answer: To apply braking force to the locomotive independent of the train brake pipe
The independent brake applies braking force to the locomotive(s) separately from the train air brake system, without affecting the train brake pipe pressure.
When a locomotive must be operated cab-forward (long hood forward), what additional precaution does GCOR require?
Answer: The headlight on the leading end must be illuminated
When a locomotive is operated long hood or cab forward, the headlight on the leading end must be illuminated to provide visibility and warning to others.