Vehicles, Equipment, Tools RS# 2 Rail Safety Vehicles, Equipment, Tools A Oct 5, 2011 Rev 1

1 Summary Locomotives Wagons, rail cars Miscellaneous equipments Miscellaneous rail cars and wagons

2 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.

3 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

4 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 with headlights and audible devices such as a siren, and both the lights and siren must be activated before moving the locomotive Reflective paint and headlights on a rail vehicle at ArcelorMittal Ostrava (Czech Republic)

5 Visibility Cars and Locomotives FPA Questions : Level 2 Q 8

6 Locomotives Examples

7 Locomotives –Technology Examples Diesel-electric locomotive Diesel-mechanical locomotive

8 Locomotives-Sander box Examples Locomotives always carry sand to assist adhesion in bad rail conditions.

9 Brakes control leverMain Réservoir triple valve Auxiliary Reservoirs Exhaust Basics Most 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 Brakes Examples triple valve

10 Main reservoir Locomotives – Air Brakes Examples Brakes blocks

11 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.

12 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

13 "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

14 "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

15 Locomotives – Air Brakes

16 Locomotives – Air Brakes

17 Locomotives – Air Brakes

18 SW 1500 Locomotive SW 1001 Locomotive Switcher Locomotives in US

19 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 in A B F D C E G H Switcher Locomotives in US

20 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

21 Ditch Lights Switcher Locomotives in US

22 Locomotives Remote control

23 Locomotives Drivers Cabin

24 Locomotives Emergency Stops

25 Wagon, rail cars

26 Wagon, Rail car Terminology Wagon (UK)

27 Wheel on Rail Wagon, rail cars

28 Coupling parts (SNCF Type France) Coupling Haulage hook Buffer Wagon, rail cars

29 Coupling S.N.C.F type ( France) When wagons are in motion coupling must be hooked. Wagon, rail cars

30 Coupling parts ( Railcar Safety Appliance Standards US) Wagon, rail cars Staff Hand Brake E Shelf Couplers Knuckle, Knuckle Pin, Lock, Lock Lifter, Thrower Non-Telescoping Operating Lever Train Line, Angle Cock, Air Hose

31 Coupling: Self coupler US Wagon, rail cars

32 Coupling: Automatic coupler Europe Wagon, rail cars

33 Air brake system Coupled hose Head Wagon, rail cars Angle cock (open= up, close= down)

34 Hand brake Wagon, rail cars Europe North America

35 Braking force lever This lever adapts the breaking force with the load of the wagon Wagon, rail cars

36 This lever activates or deactivates wagon breaks. Horizontal Position = Deactivate Vertical Position = Activate Wagon, rail cars Braking stop cock

37 Brake Release lever A valve which allow the brake to be released manually on railcars. Wagon, rail cars

38 Towing hook Wagon, rail cars

39 Cover locking device Wagon, rail cars

40 Handrail and steps Wagon, rail cars

41 Rail blocks examples Wagon, rail cars Wood rail block in AM South Africa

42 Wagon, rail cars Rail blocks with locks examples

43 Derailing devices Wagon, rail cars

44 Miscellaneous Equipment

45 Loco-tractor : track mobile

46 Car / Wagon mover

47 Car puller and Cable Winch

48 27 Ton Rough Terrain Crane equipped with Hi-Rails

49 Tie Tamper

50 Prentice Loader

51 Tie Changer

52 Backhoe / Front loader

53 Speed-Swing Loader

54 Different types of rail cars and wagons

55 Scrap Car

56 Conventional Scrap Gondola

57 Open Top Hot Car (Slab Flat)

58 Open Top Car / Wagon

59 Company Coil Rack

60 Covered Hot Car (Slow Cool)

61 Open Top Hopper

62 Covered CoilShield Car

63 Covered Coil Car

64 Open Top Coil Car

65 Tank Car

66 Pecor Car (Bottom Dump Ore Car) Headlight Electronic Bell Safety Appliances installed on Pecor Cars Side mounted hand brake

67 Thank you ! Golden Rule n# 7