Locomotive Controls
The ISOLATION Switch has 2 positions.
What are start, stop , isolate and Run?
Applying the air brakes causes the brake pipe pressure to do this.
What is decrease?
A 1.5 psi increase or decrease in brake pipe pressure is detected by the _________________ on the railcars and it initiates a releases or application of airbrakes.
What is the car control valve?
Speed, weight, grade and rail conditions effect the trains ability to do this.
What is stop?
This light indicates there is a penalty or emergency brake application?
What is the PCS light?
The load meter or amp gage tells the operator.
What is tractive effort?
The only automatic brake handle position where the brake pipe drops faster than the equalizing reservoir?
What is Emergency?
You prime the engine for this long.
What is 15-30 seconds.
The preferred method of initiating train movement.
What is throttle modulation?
The Fuel prime position is used to prime the engine with fuel. In this position the ______________ is energized with battery power but the diesel engine will not crank.
What is the fuel pump?
Three switches commonly found on the engine control panel.
What are the headlight control, traction motor cut out and isolation switches?
An emergency brake application may not occur if the ___________________ pressure is allowed to drop below ____ psi.
What is brake pipe and 40 psi?
If the engine RUN switch is in the __________ position, the engine will run at idle speed even if the throttle handle is in notch 4.
What is off?
Do this to correct wheel slip.
What is throttle down and apply sand?
Minimum brake shoe thickness.
What is 3/8"?
The majority of controls and indicating devices used by the operator are located here.
What is the cab?
Do this to keep the loco wheels from skidding when applying the automatic brake.
What is actuate / bail off?
During normal braking operators will primarily be using the __________ brake.
What is the automatic?
When the weight of a train is doubled, the stopping distance is increased by
What is 2 times?
The generator will not develop power if this switch is off.
What is the generator field switch?
Centering and removing this locks the throttle in idle.
What is the reverser handle?
Two braking systems used while switching.
What are the automatic and independent?
The Lead locomotive controls the trailing unit by this 27 pin cable?
What is the MU Cable?
Place your empty cars _____ loaded cars.
What is after?
Operating handles used by the operator are located here.
What is the control stand?