vehicles, equipment, tools rs# 2 rail safety vehicles, equipment, tools a oct 5, 2011 rev 1
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Vehicles, Equipment, Tools
RS# 2 Rail Safety Vehicles, Equipment, Tools
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Oct 5, 2011 Rev 1
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Summary
• Locomotives
• Wagons, rail cars
• Miscellaneous equipments
• Miscellaneous rail cars and wagons
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Definition and terms
Bogie (UK) – a four or six-wheeled frame, normally used in pairs under long-bodied railway vehicles and on locomotives or individually in-between two sections of an articulated vehicle. The bogie has a central pivot point, which allows it to turn as the track curves and it thus guides the vehicle into the curve.
Rail car (US) - any non-powered rail vehicle
Trolley (UK) – a four wheeled, hand operated works vehicle for transporting staff and tools.Powered Trolley (UK) - a motor-driven works or inspection vehicle
Sleeper (UK) – in the US known as "ties", short for "crossties". The transverse members of track (-work), made of wood, concrete or steel, or even plastic composite, which are used to secure the rails at the correct gauge. Cast steel chairs fixed to the sleepers hold the rails in place by means of clips or keys.
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FPA Questions• Level 1 Q 7 Have safety rules been written on the basis of a HIRA for loading and
unloading operations on and from wagons? Do those rules take into account the vehicles gross weight, the necessary load sharing out, wedging and stowing in the wagon?
Example of instruction in AMDS France
Rail crews in charge of loading and unloading must be trained as for they can understand wagon information
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FPA Questions
• Level 2 Q 8. Are locomotives fitted with headlights for both directions and audible devices such as a siren? Prior to moving the locomotive, Is the audible alarm sounded and are the headlights tested and then kept on in the direction of movement whilst the locomotive is moving? Is it he audible device used when crossings of roads and pedestrian walkways?
Locomotives must be fitted withheadlights and audible devicessuch as a siren, and both the lightsand siren must be activated beforemoving the locomotive
Reflective paint and headlights on a rail vehicle at ArcelorMittal Ostrava (Czech Republic)
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Visibility Cars and LocomotivesFPA Questions : Level 2 Q 8
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LocomotivesExamples
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Locomotives –TechnologyExamples
Diesel-electric locomotive
Diesel-mechanical locomotive
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Locomotives-Sander box
Examples
Locomotives always carry sand to assist adhesion in bad rail conditions.
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Brakes control leverMain
Réservoir
triple valve
AuxiliaryReservoirs
Exhaust
Exhaust
BasicsMost of the trains are equipped with braking systems which use compressed air as the force to push blocks on to wheels or pads on to discs. These systems are known as "air brakes" or "pneumatic brakes". The compressed air is transmitted along the train through a "brake pipe". Changing the level of air pressure in the pipe causes a change in the state of the brake on each vehicle. It can apply the brake, release it or hold it "on" after a partial application.
Locomotives – Air BrakesExamples
triple valve
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Main reservoir
Locomotives – Air BrakesExamples
Brakes blocks
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Release
Running Neutral/Lap
Application
Locomotives – Air Brakes
Driver's Brake Valve
Driver's Brake Valve is the means by which the driver controls the brake. The brake valve will have (at least) the following positions: "Release", "Running", "Lap" and "Application" . There may also be a "Shut Down" position, which locks the valve out of use; and an “Emergency” position . Its operation is the same as the "Application" position, except that the opening to atmosphere is larger to give a quicker application.
The "Release" position connects the main reservoir to the brake pipe . This raises the air pressure in the brake pipe as quickly as possible to get a rapid release after the driver gets the signal to start the train.
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In the "Running" position, the feed valve is selected. This allows a slow feed to be maintained into the brake pipe to counteract any small leaks or losses in the brake pipe, connections and hoses.
Running
Locomotives – Air Brakes
Driver's Brake Valve
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"Lap" is used to shut off the connection between the main reservoir and the brake pipe and to close off the connection to atmosphere after a brake application has been made. It can only be used to provide a partial application. A partial release is not possible with the common forms of air brake, particularly those used on US freight trains.
Neutral/Lap
Locomotives – Air Brakes
Driver's Brake Valve
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"Application" closes off the connection from the main reservoir and opens the brake pipe to atmosphere. The brake pipe pressure is reduced as air escapes. The driver (and any observer in the know) can often hear the air escaping .
Application
Locomotives – Air Brakes
Driver's Brake Valve
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Locomotives – Air Brakes
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Locomotives – Air Brakes
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Locomotives – Air Brakes
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SW 1500 Locomotive
SW 1001 Locomotive
Switcher Locomotives in US
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A. Height of switching step above rail - 15 in.
B. Minimum width of switching step - 18 in. on existing units
C. Minimum depth of switching step - 8 in. on existing units
D. Minimum height of backstop - 6 in.
E. Minimum distance from front edge of switching step to front edge of first step above - 7 in.
F. Distance above switching step to start of vertical handholds:Minimum 5 in.; maximum 32 in.
G. Clear height above switching step - 84 in.
H. Vertical handhold clearance - 2 ½ inA
B
FD
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G
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Switcher Locomotives in US
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Top operated lock lifter
Each locomotive used in Switching Service must have
means of operating the uncoupling mechanism safely from the Switching Step
Uncoupling Mechanism(Operating Lever)
Switcher Locomotives in US
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Ditch Lights
Switcher Locomotives in US
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LocomotivesRemote control
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Locomotives Drivers Cabin
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LocomotivesEmergency Stops
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Wagon, rail cars
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Wagon, Rail carTerminology
Wagon (UK)
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Wheel on Rail
Wagon, rail cars
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Coupling parts (SNCF Type France)
Coupling
Haulage hookBuffer
Wagon, rail cars
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Coupling S.N.C.F type ( France)
When wagons are in motion coupling must be hooked.
Wagon, rail cars
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Coupling parts (Railcar Safety Appliance Standards US)
Wagon, rail cars
Staff Hand Brake
E Shelf CouplersKnuckle, Knuckle Pin, Lock, Lock Lifter, Thrower
Non-Telescoping Operating Lever
Train Line, Angle Cock, Air Hose
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Coupling: Self coupler US
Wagon, rail cars
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Coupling: Automatic coupler Europe
Wagon, rail cars
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Air brake system
Coupled hose Head
Wagon, rail cars
Angle cock (open= up,
close= down)
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Hand brake
Wagon, rail cars
Europe
North America
North America
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Braking force lever
This lever adapts the breaking force with the load of the wagon
Wagon, rail cars
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This lever activates or deactivates wagon breaks.
Horizontal Position = Deactivate
Vertical Position = Activate
Wagon, rail cars
Braking stop cock
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Brake Release lever
A valve which allow the brake to be released manually on railcars .
Wagon, rail cars
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Towing hook
Wagon, rail cars
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Cover locking device
Wagon, rail cars
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Handrail and steps
Wagon, rail cars
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Rail blocks examples
Wagon, rail cars
Wood rail block in AM South Africa
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Wagon, rail carsRail blocks with locks examples
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Derailing devices
Wagon, rail cars
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Miscellaneous Equipment
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Loco-tractor : track mobile
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Car / Wagon mover
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Car puller and Cable Winch
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27 Ton Rough Terrain Crane equipped with Hi-Rails
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Tie Tamper
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Prentice Loader
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Tie Changer
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Backhoe / Front loader
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Speed-Swing Loader
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Different types of rail cars and wagons
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Scrap Car
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Conventional Scrap Gondola
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Open Top Hot Car (Slab Flat)
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Open Top Car / Wagon
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Company Coil Rack
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Covered Hot Car (Slow Cool)
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Open Top Hopper
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Covered CoilShield Car
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Covered Coil Car
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Open Top Coil Car
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Tank Car
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Pecor Car (Bottom Dump Ore Car)
Headlight
Electronic Bell
Safety Appliances installed on Pecor Cars
Side mounted hand brake
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Thank you !
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