Prototype Information
Initial Brake Test: to be performed when any crew takes control of a new train or if the train line has been significantly modified.
- Set brakes. Hold pressure for 1 minute. Confirm pressure at the end of the train line.
- Visually inspect all brakes for application.
- Release Brakes. Visually inspect all brakes for release.
Intermediate Brake Test: to be performed enroute when cars are added to or removed from the train line.
- Fully Charge the train line. (3 seconds per car.) Indicate the number of new cars added.
- Set brakes and hold pressure for 1 minute.
- Confirm pressure at the end of the train line.
- Visually inspect brakes on newly added cars for application.
- Release brakes.
- Visually inspect brakes on newly added cars for release.
Continuity Test: to be performed if the train line has been uncoupled and re-coupled but no other changes have been made. IE: breaking a train over a crossing or changing out motive power.
- Confirm pressure at the end of the train line.
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