Broke Down: What Should I Do : Ready Reference and Key for Locomotive Engineers and Firemen ... by Solomon A. Alexander

Author:Solomon A. Alexander
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: York Daily Print
Published: 1890-03-25T05:00:00+00:00

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TRAIN.

After the engine , is attached to the ; train, see that all the hand brakes are off, then connect all couplings and turn to a vertical position the handles (point-big down) of all train pipe cocks (C C in diagram,) except that (K in diagram) at the rear end of last car,—the handle of this cock must be horizontal. The handle of the cock connected with the triple valve should be horizontal and the release cock F (whether it be in the auxiliary reservoir or cylinder head D, or in both places) should be closed. The brakes should tbeu be tested under every car. This test should not be made until a pressure of at least forty pounds in the auxiliary reservoirs has been attained. In making the;test the engineer should lock_the air in. jOoa \xb1vq. ^v^"^

placing the handle of the three-way cock in a fore and aft position and then notice by the air gauge that the same pressure is retained in the pipe. During this test the inspector or train hand should ascertain from the engineer whether there is any indication of leakage. If there are no leaks the engineer will apply the brakes and release them, noting the result. Then apply the brakes, after which the person who assists in the test should pass along the whole train and see that every brake is well applied. The brakes should then be released, when they should be again examined to see that every brake is free, These tests should be made every time ears are attached to a train.

TO CUT OFF CABS.

First see that all the brakes in the train are fully released, then turn to a horizontal position the handles of the train pipe cocks (C C in diagram,) each side of the couplings to be separated, then disconnect the hose by hand.

SPECIAL TO CAR INSPECTORS.

The brake gear under cars should be so adjusted that when the brakes are fully applied that the travel of the pistons in the brake cylinders will not exceed 8 or 9 inches. The pipes and joints must be kept tight. The valve for the application of brakes from inside the cars should he examined regularly and kept air tight, and when leaks are discovered they should be corrected, if serious, before the car is again used. The triple valves should be oiled and cleaned once a month; they should also be kept clear of water by slacking the bottom nut one half turn; let the water escape and screw it up again—this should be \one often. The brake cylinder should be kept cvjued and oiled every three months. In taking up i slack in brake connections, nusU the levers back

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' PROTECT YOURSELF FROM APPROACHING TRAINS.

to their proper places and take up the slack by the under-connections or dead levers.

THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED.

The brakes may be applied from- Hie train in either of three ways :

First —By raising the lever of the valve in the saloon and keeping it raised until the train is stopped.

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