Top/Cab Inspection
1. §229.23 Periodic Inspection
Examine Form F6180.49A (Blue Card) to ensure all
inspections & tests prescribed by Part 229 are current.
2. §229.119 Cabs, Floors, Passageways
Determine that cab floors and passageways are free of impediments
that might cause a tripping/slipping hazard. Cab
seats must be properly secured to prevent personal injury.
3. §229.129 Audible Warning Device
Operate the horn on the leading locomotive to determine
that it functions. Operate the bell.
4. §229.127 Cab Lights
Cab overhead and instrument lights shall be operative and
provide sufficient illumination
5. §229.117 Speed Indicators
Inspect the speed indicator on the controlling locomotive to
determine that it is not damaged.
6. §229.46/47/49/53/59 Brake Systems
Locomotive brakes shall be known that they operate as intended.
Test procedures should include the testing of automatic
and independent brake valves. Drain water and oil
from the main reservoir.
7. §229.13 Control of Locomotive
Whenever two or more locomotives are coupled in remote
or multiple control, all systems shall respond to control from
the cab of the controlling locomotive (i.e., propulsion
sanders, air brakes, etc.).
8. §229.135 Event Recorders
Examine event recorder if accessible to crew members for
evidence of tampering.
9. §229.41 Protection - Personal injury
Exposed moving or mechanical parts, relays, switches, and
high voltage equipment (inside cab & engine room compartment)
shall not present undue safety hazards to crew
members.
10. §229.43 Exhaust & Battery Gases
Inspect for signs of diesel exhaust, battery gases, or other
noxious fumes are vented to the outside and not in the cab
of the controlling locomotive.
11. §229.101 Engines
Temperature and pressure alarms shall be observed to determine
that the engine functions properly. A shut down
engine shall be tagged with a warning notice.
of components, safety appliances, structural defects, etc.
Ground/Bottom Inspection
13. §229.123 Pilots, Snowplows, Endplates
The end in the direction of travel of each lead locomotive
must have a pilot plate or snow plow properly secured and
be not less than 3 inches nor more than 6 inches from rail.
14. §229.61 Draft System
Couplers and uncoupling levers must function properly.
If operation of the cut lever handle does not open the knuckle,
the lever is not functioning properly.
15. §229.89 Jumper Cables
Jumper cables may not be broken, chafed, or left hanging
with one end free. Jumper receptacles may not have broken
terminals or retainer caps.
16. §229.131 Sanders
Sanders must operate on each locomotive in front of the
first powered wheel set in the direction of travel and must
be aligned to deposit sand on the rail.
17. §229.125/133 Headlights, Aux. Lights
Headlights and dimmer switch must be operative for the lead
end of road locomotives. Ditch lights may not be used in lieu of headlight.
18. §229.55 Piston Travel
Piston travel must not exceed 6-1/2 inches if the Blue Card (F6180.49A)
indicates 8 inches maximum travel.
19. §229.57 Foundation Brake Gear
Inspect brake rigging to ensure that all parts are secured.
Brake shoes must align correctly with the wheel and not
be overlapped and/or coved.
20. §229.75 Wheels
Inspect wheel for the following conditions:
Flat spot(s), Gouge, Cracks or breaks in flange.
21. §229.67/69/71 Trucks
Trucks may not be cracked or broken. Conduct walk-around
inspection of exposed truck components for cracked, broken,
or hazardous conditions. Inspect the underside from
outside gauge of rail for defective components. No part except
wheel and non-metallic sand hoses may be less than
2-1/2 inches from rail
22. §229.65 Spring Riggings
Truck springs and rigging must not be broken and be in
proper position. Shock absorbers may not be broken or leaking
clearly formed droplets of oil or fluid.
23. §229.91 Motors & Generators
No traction motor may be cut out. All traction motor cables
and cable connections should be damage free, and free from
accumulation of oil that may be a hazard.