2.1.9 Car Inspection (Road)

 Prototype Information

General. Railroads constantly do car inspections to insure safe operations. Car inspections take place four different ways.

The Roll by inspection (human) is one of the different ways. When a train stops to let another train meet or pass it, trainmen on the head end of the stopped train must inspect the passing train from the ground. If safe to do so, a crew member must cross the track and inspect the side of the passing train opposite the stopped train.

Employees must inspect passing trains. If they detect any of the following conditions, they must notify crew members on the passing train by any available means:

• Overheated journals
• Sticking brakes
• Sliding wheels
• Wheels not properly positioned on the rail
• Dragging equipment
• Insecure contents
• Signs of smoke or fire
• Headlight or marker improperly displayed
• Any other dangerous condition

When possible, a crew member on the engine of the train being inspected must notify a crew member on the rear of the train when the train is being inspected by other employees.

When possible, employees inspecting the passing train must advise crew members of the condition of their train.

The WWSL

General. 

• WWSL trainmen are responsible for the inspection of their train whenever carrying logs, poles, and lumber etc., in AAR Type F and G.cars.
• All trains will stop and inspect car loads prior to passing through tunnels and Through Truss bridges.

Specific.

• A freight car with three bad order tags indicating that the car is safe to move may be moved to the nearest car repair point. The conductor will remove one bad order tag from the side with two tags. The conductor will use this written information from the tag to inform other crew members of the restrictions. 
• A freight car that is not safe to move will require a traveling team to go to its location and effect repairs. The conductor will use this written information from the tag to inform the repair team of the restrictions.