Answers to Know Your Rules

All the question are from General Order #141, Fort Worth Service Unit, be sure to make a notation of the changes in your rule book.

I. C, in designated locomotive servicing and repair areas we are to comply with instructions of local supervisors or local instructions. But never less than ONE.

II. B, we are to leave a trailing unit running.

III. B, Norify the dispatcher or yardmaster before leaving them unattended.

IV. A, Yes a hand brake on each unit.

V. A, yes, we can do this in yards, at designated locomotive servicing and repair areas, and on Locals and Road Switchers when left at the normal tie-up point.

VI. B, No, there is a difference. The following is an excert from General Order #141:

"...On units equipped with underslung brake cylinders (attached to brake levers between the wheels versus mounted on the truck), the brake cylinder must be cut out using the brake cylinder cutout cock, the hand brake fully tightened, and the brake cylinder cut back in. If necessary, place a wooden blocking or other appropiate blocking device under the front and back of one pair of wheels."

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When not teaching rules classes, Michey works the 7:00 A.M. Hump Job in Fort Worth.