49 CFR Part 229. Locomotive Safety Standards THE REGULATION

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1 49 CFR Part 229 Locomotive Safety Standards THE REGULATION 1

2 Subpart B Sec Daily Locomotive Inspection Except for MU locomotives, each locomotive in use shall be inspected at least once during each calendar day. A written report of the inspection shall be made with the signature of the employee making the inspection. Sec Daily locomotive Inspection Each MU locomotive in use shall be inspected at least once during each calendar day and a written report of the inspection shall be made. This report may be part of a single master report covering an entire group of MU's. If any non-complying conditions are found, a separate, individual report shall be made. 2

3 Subpart A Sec Movement of Non-Complying Locomotives (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b), (c) and Sec (h),, a locomotive with one or more conditions not in compliance may be moved only as a light locomotive or a dead locomotive after the carrier has complied with the following: Sec Movement of Non-Complying Locomotives A qualified person shall determine That it is safe to move the locomotive The maximum speed and other restrictions necessary for safely conducting the movement 3

4 Sec Movement of Non-Complying Locomotives The engineer in charge of the movement of the locomotive shall be notified in writing and inform all other crew members in the cab of the presence of the non-complying locomotive and the maximum speed and other restrictions. A copy of the B/O tag may be used to provide this notification. Sec Movement of Non-Complying Locomotives Tag shall bear the words ``non-complying locomotive'' and contain the prescribed details. Shall be securely attached to the control stand on each MU or control cab locomotive and to the isolation switch or near the engine start switch on every other type of locomotive. 4

5 Sec Movement of Non-Complying Locomotives Movement restrictions (if any); The destination; and The signature of the person making the determinations required. Sec Movement of Non-Complying Locomotives b) A locomotive that develops a non-complying condition enroute may continue to utilize its propelling motors, if the requirements of paragraph (a) are otherwise fully met, until the earlier of (1) The next calendar day inspection, or (2) The nearest forward point where the repairs necessary to bring it into compliance can be made. 5

6 Sec Movement of Non-Complying Locomotives c) A non-complying locomotive may be moved light or dead within a yard, at speeds not in excess of 10 miles per hour, without meeting these requirements if the movement is solely for the purpose of repair and can be made safely. (d) A dead locomotive may not continue in use following a calendar day inspection as a controlling locomotive or at the head of a train or locomotive consist. Sec Movement of Non-Complying Locomotives A locomotive does not cease to be a locomotive because its propelling motor or motors are inoperative or because its control jumper cables are not connected. 6

7 Sec Headlights and Auxiliary Lights Each lead locomotive used in road service shall have a headlight that produces at least 200,000 candela. It shall also have on its rear a headlight that produces at least 200,000 candela. Sec Headlights and Auxiliary Lights Each locomotive or locomotive consist used in yard service shall have two headlights, one located on the front of the locomotive or locomotive consist and one on its rear. Headlights shall be provided with a device to dim the light. 7

8 Sec Headlights and Auxiliary Lights Each lead locomotive operated at a speed greater than 20 miles per hour over one or more public highway- rail crossings shall be equipped with operative auxiliary lights (Ditch Lights), in addition to the headlight. Sec Headlights and Auxiliary Lights Auxiliary lights shall be continuously illuminated immediately prior to and during movement of the locomotive, except as provided by railroad operating rules, timetable or special instructions, unless such exception is disapproved by FRA. 8

9 Sec Headlights and Auxiliary Lights Movement of locomotives with defective ditch lights: A lead locomotive with only one failed auxiliary light must be repaired or switched to a trailing position before departure from the place where an initial terminal inspection is required for that train. A locomotive with only one auxiliary light that has failed after departure from an initial terminal, must be repaired not later than the next calendar inspection. Sec Headlights and Auxiliary Lights A lead locomotive with two failed auxiliary lights may only proceed to the next place where repairs can be made. 9

10 What is considered Non-Complying? Checklist Locomotive Top to Bottom Inspections 10

11 Checklist Top Inspection # PERIODIC INSPECTION Examine Form F A (Blue Card) to ensure all inspections & tests prescribed by Part 229 are current. # CABS, FLOORS, PASSAGEWAYS Determine that cab floors and passageways are free of impediments that might cause a tripping/slipping hazard. Cab seats must be properly secured to prevent personal injury. Checklist Top Inspection # AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICE Operate the horn on the leading locomotive to determine that it functions. When equipped, operate the bell. # CAB LIGHTS Cab overhead and instrument lights shall be operative and provide sufficient illumination. Passageways used by the crew shall also be illuminated. 11

12 Checklist Top Inspection # SPEED INDICATORS Inspect the speed indicator on the controlling locomotive to determine that it is not damaged. Tests shall be made to determine accuracy after departure. # /47/49/53/59 BRAKE SYSTEMS Locomotive brakes shall be known that they operate as intended. Test procedures should include the testing of automatic and independent brake valves. Drain water and oil from the main reservoir. Checklist Top Inspection # CONTROL OF LOCOMOTIVE Whenever two or more locomotives are coupled in remote or multiple control, all systems shall respond to control from the cab of the controlling locomotive (i.e. propulsion, sanders, air brakes, etc.) # EVENT RECORDERS Examine event recorder if accessible to crew members, for evidence of tampering. 12

13 Checklist Top Inspection # PROTECTION PERSONAL INJURY Exposed moving mechanical parts, relays, switches and high voltage equipment (inside cab & engine room compartment) shall not present undue safety hazards to crew members. # EXHAUST & BATTERY GASES Inspect for signs of diesel exhaust, battery gases or other noxious fumes are vented to the outside and not in the cab of the controlling locomotive. Checklist Top Inspection # ENGINES Temperature and pressure alarms shall be observed to determine that the engine functions properly. A shut down engine shall be tagged with a warning notice. # GENERAL CONDITION Inspect to determine that no defects exists that would endanger the safety of the crew, such as insecure or improper function of components, safety appliances, structural defects, etc. 13

14 Checklist Bottom Inspection # PILOTS, SNOWPLOWS, ENDPLATES The end in the direction of travel of each lead locomotive must have a pilot plate or snow plow properly secured and be not less than 3 inches nor more than 6 inches from rail. # DRAFT SYSTEM Couplers & uncoupling levers must function properly. Visually inspect the exposed components or the draft system for defects. Checklist Bottom Inspection # JUMPER CABLES Jumper cables may not be broken, chafed, or left hanging with one end free. Jumper receptacles may not have broken terminals or retainer caps. # SANDERS Sanders must operate on each locomotive in front of the first powered wheel set in the direction of travel and must be aligned to deposit sand on the rail. 14

15 Checklist Bottom Inspection # /133 HEADLIGHTS, AUX. LIGHTS Headlights and dimmer switch must be operative for the lead end of road locomotives & both ends of locomotive in switching service. Aux. Lights may not be used in lieu of headlight. # PISTON TRAVEL Piston travel must not exceed 1 ½ inches less than the maximum total travel. Total possible piston travel can be acquired from the Blue Card (F A). Released brakes shall provide brake shoe clearance. Checklist Bottom Inspection # FOUNDATION BRAKE GEAR Inspect brake rigging to ensure that all parts are secured. Brake shoes must align correctly with the wheel and not be overlapped and grooved. 15

16 Checklist Bottom Inspection # WHEELS Inspect wheels for the following conditions: Flat spot(s) High flange Shelled Spot(s) Thin flange Thin rim Gouge or chip in flange Cracks or breaks in flange, rim, plate or hub. Checklist Bottom Inspection # /69/71 TRUCKS Trucks may not be cracked or broken. Conduct walk-around around inspection of exposed truck components for cracked, broken or hazardous conditions. Inspect the underside from outside gauge of rail for defective components. No part except wheels and non- metallic sand hoses may be less than 2 ½ inches from rail. 16

17 Checklist Bottom Inspection # SPRING RIGGINGS Truck springs and rigging must not be broken and be in proper position; and spring safety hangers to be in correct position. Shock absorbers may not be broken or leaking clearly formed droplets of oil or fluid. # MOTORS & GENERATORS No traction motor may be cut out. All traction motor cables and cable connections should be damage free, and free from accumulation of oil that may be a hazard. Checklist Bottom Inspection # PLAIN BEARING Inspect plain bearing boxes for cracks or damage that might cause loss or contamination of lubricant. 17

18 Who is Responsible? Sec (c) (c) Each carrier shall designate qualified persons to make the inspections required by this section. Locomotive Engineers Locomotive Mechanics 18

19 Failure to Comply? Sec Prohibited Acts (a) The Locomotive Inspection Act (45 U.S.C ) makes it unlawful for any carrier to use or permit to be used on its line any locomotive unless the entire locomotive and its appurtenances (1) Are in proper condition and safe to operate in the service to which they are put, without unnecessary peril to life or limb; and (2) Have been inspected and tested as required by this part. 19

20 Sec Prohibited Acts (b) Any person (an entity of any type covered under 1 U.S.C. 1, including but not limited to the following: a railroad; a manager, supervisor, official, or other employee or agent of a railroad; any owner, manufacturer, lessor, or lessee of railroad equipment, track, or facilities; any independent contractor providing goods or services to a railroad; Sec Prohibited Acts and any employee of such owner, manufacturer, lessor, lessee, or independent contractor) who violates any requirement of this part or of the Locomotive Inspection Act or causes the violation of any such requirement is subject to a civil penalty of at least $500 and not more than $11,000 per violation, except that: 20

21 Sec Prohibited Acts Penalties may be assessed against individuals only for willful violations, and, where a grossly negligent violation or a pattern of repeated violations has created an imminent hazard of death or injury to persons, or has caused death or injury, a penalty not to exceed $22,000 per violation may be assessed. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. See appendix B to this part for a statement of agency civil penalty policy. Questions? 21