UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY FORT WORTH SERVICE UNIT GENERAL ORDER NO: 105 M/W GENERAL ORDER NO: 111 April 30, 1997 ______________________________________________ When: Effective 0001 Thursday, May 1, 1997. ______________________________________________ Reference Refer to UPRR System Timetable #2, effective Documents: Oct. 29, 1995, Special Instructions Item 13. ______________________________________________ Cancella- General Order GO34-MW44 is cancelled, tions: effective May 1, 1997. ______________________________________________ Purpose of The purpose of this order is to make changes to this Order: Special Instructions Item 13 as part of theª UP/SP consolidation. A copy of this order must be available for reference by all train and ª engine employees while on duty.ª These changes are contained in pamphletª "Revised Southern Pacific Lines System Specialª Instructions" and are not changes to thatª document.ª ______________________________________________ª Specific ITEM 13. TRAIN DEFECT DETECTORS: Changed to ª Wording: ******************************* read: ª 13.1 TRAIN DEFECT DETECTOR SYMBOLS AND TYPES ª (reserved for future use) ª ª 13.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL DETECTORS ª (a) To determine required action at a train defect detector, comply with these gener- al instructions and instructions gover- ª ning the specific type detector. Some ª locations have more than one type defectª detector in service.ª (b) When possible, avoid braking, stopping or reducing train speed below 10 MPH when ª approaching or passing detectors. Exces- sive braking may cause false indicationsª on hot box detectors.ª (c) When a detector gives an axle count for a defect location, a crew member must:ª * Physically count axles from the head ª end, including locomotive axles, to the indicated axle.ª * Inspect indicated axle. If no defect ª is found, inspect 20 axles ahead and 20 axles behind, on both sides of train, ª from the axle indicated. The inspec- ª tion must ensure that:ª - Retaining valve is in exhaust posi- ª tion.ª - Hand brake is fully released.ª - Brakes are not sticking.ª - Truck bolster is not broken.ª - Brake rigging is not down or dragging Page 1 of 6 (SW USE GO105-MW111 TT2FW)ª - Lading is not down or dragging ª between cars.ª - Wheels are not broken.ª ORª - Lading has not dropped down through ª container floors or cross members ofª double stack cars.ª * When a defect is found that cannot beª corrected, set the car out and notifyª the train dispatcher. Mechanical per-ª sonnel may inspect and/or repair theª car and approve it for movement.ª (d) Notify the train dispatcher any time a ª train defect detector requires the trainª to stop and inspect for defects.ª (e) When detector transmits "No AC Power" ª message, notify the dispatcher. This isª not to be considered a detector failure.ª (f) Hot Box Detectors: Inspect a car or ª platform for a hot journal identified byª axle count as follows:ª * Inspect the journal identified by axleª count using a 200 degree F. Tempilstikª to determine if the journal is over- ª heated. Set the car out if the over-ª heated journal bearing melts the mark ª made with the tempilstik. (Refer to ª roller bearing diagram). If the jour-ª nal is not overheated, use the bare ª hand as follows to inspect all remain-ª ing journals on both sides of the carsª or platforms.ª - If there are no obvious signs of ª overheating, cautiously place your ª bare hand on the truck side frame.ª - Move your hand toward the roller ª bearing cap, keeping in mind that ª any part of this equipment may be ª extremely hot.ª - If you cannot hold your bare hand onª the side frame or the roller bearingª cap for a few seconds, verify with aª Tempilstik and if it melts, set out ª the car.ª * When a defect is found:ª - Note the type of defect on proper tag and attach near defect.ª - Notify the train dispatcher.ª * If a bridge or other physical charac- ª teristic prevents the required inspec-ª tion, move the train not exceeding ª 5 MPH, but no further than necessary ª to make the inspection.ª * Set out any car identified below that ª experiences a hot box detector actua- ª tion even if the overheated journal ª cannot be found on that car. However,ª do not set that car out if an over- ª Page 2 of 6 (SW USE GO105-MW111 TT2FW)ª heated journal is found within 20 axles ahead of or behind that car.ª - Any car in a Key train.ª - Any car identified by initials UPFE ª or SPFE.ª - Any car in series WC 10100-10199, ª SFLC 1718-2761 or BNFE 11000-12999.ª * Set out any car that experiences twoª consecutive hot box detector actua-ª tions, even if the inspection revealsª no hot journal. However, passengerª equipment and business cars do not need to be set out if the inspection reveals no hot journal.ª * When an overheated journal is identi- ª fied on a steam locomotive or tender, ª it is not necessary to stop and inspect However, the assigned manager in charge may instruct otherwise.ª (g) Trains may not pass two consecutive de- ª fective or inoperable or out of service ª detectors without immediately stopping ª for an inspection or receiving a roll-byª inspection.ª (h) Detector Failure: When a train defect ª detector fails for any reason, refer to ª Item 13.7 (Detector Failure).ª (Refer to Roller Bearing Diagram in Timetable) 13.3 HOT BOX AND DRAGGING EQUIPMENT DETECTOR ª STATIONS EQUIPPED WITH RADIO TRANSMITTED ª VERBAL DEFECT INDICATORS:ª * The detector may announce to the crew thatª the system is operational when movement ª begins over the detector.ª * When a defect is detected:ª - Stop the train at once and inspect the ª train for the indicated defect.ª - Follow instructions that apply in Item ª 13.2 (General Instructions for All Detec- tors).ª The detector will transmit a tone or message. After the entire train passes over the detec- tor it will announce each defect by axle ª count, giving the type of defect. The mes- ª sage transmits twice.ª * The detector transmits a "No Defect" mes- ª sage if no defects are detected after the ª train passes the detector.ª 13.4 HOT BOX AND DRAGGING EQUIPMENT DETECTOR ª STATIONS EQUIPPED WITH RADIO TRANSMITTED ª VERBAL DEFECT INDICATORS -- TALK ON DEFECT ONLYª * When a defect is detected:ª - Stop the train at once and inspect the ª train for the indicated defect.ª Page 3 of 6 (SW USE GO105-MW111 TT2FW)ª - Follow instructions that apply in Item ª 13.2 (General Instructions for All Detec- tors).ª The detector will transmit a tone or message. After the entire train passes over the detec- tor it will announce each defect by axle ª count, giving the type of defect. The mes- ª sage transmits twice followed by "Detector ª Out" message. ª * The Hold or Stop signal ahead shows Stop ª until the entire train passes the detectorª and it identifies no defect.ª * The detector will normally not transmit a ª "No Defect" message. When detector does ª transmit this message, report the transmis- sion to the train dispatcher so the Stop ª signal may be cleared. This is not con- ª sidered a detector failure.ª 13.5 HIGH WIDE SHIFTED LOAD DETECTOR AND DRAG-ª GING EQUIPMENT DETECTOR STATIONS EQUIPPEDª WITH RADIO TRANSMITTED VERBAL DEFECT ª INDICATORS:ª * The detector may announce to the crew thatª the system is operational when movement ª begins over the detector.ª * When a defect is detected:ª - Stop the train at once and inspect the ª train for the indicated defect.ª - Follow instructions that apply in Item ª 13.2 (General Instructions for All ª Detectors).ª * A crew that receives a high wide shifted ª load message must inspect the train for ª any load that has excessive width or ª height, or any load that has shifted. ª Train may be moved not to exceed 5 MPH toª assist making inspection. If necessary, ª set the car out. In addition, notify theª train dispatcher, who will call the signalª maintainer to reset the detector.ª * The detector transmits a "No Defect" mes-ª sage if no defects are detected after theª train passes the detector.ª 13.6 DRAGGING EQUIPMENT DETECTORS EQUIPPED WITH RADIO TRANSMITTED VERBAL DEFECT INDICATORS -- TALK ON DEFECT ONLY.ª * The detector announces only when it detects a defect.ª * If a defect is detected, an alarm tone or ª message is transmitted. Stop the train atª once and inspect for dragging equipment. ª If no axle count is given, inspect the ª entire train.ª Page 4 of 6 (SW USE GO105-MW111 TT2FW)ª 13.7 DETECTOR FAILURES.ª When a detector fails to operate properly,ª refer to Item 13.7.1 (Failed Detector Situa-ª tion Table) to identify the specific detector failure situation. Note the action number ª MESSAGE TEXT * listed on the right side of the table for ª that type failure situation directly under ª the type detector that has failed. Refer toª the table in Item 13.7.2 (Detector Failure -- Action Table) and comply with the instruc- ª tions for that action number.ª 13.7.1 FAILED DETECTOR SITUATION TABLEª ___________________________________________________________________________ª | | TYPE DETECTOR |ª | FAILED DETECTOR SITUATION | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.5 | 13.6 |ª |-------------------------------------|--------|--------|--------|--------|ª | a. Track bulletin or verbal infor- | | | | |ª | mation from the train dispatcher | 6 | 6 | 1 or 5 | 6 |ª | instructs crew that the detector | | | | |ª | is out of service. | | | | |ª |-------------------------------------|--------|--------|--------|--------|ª | b. Detector announces "Integrity | | | | |ª | Failure" or "Detector Malfunc- | 2, 3, | 2, 3, | 2 & | 1 & 2 |ª | tion" message and no defect | & 4 | & 4 |(1 or 5)| |ª | message or tone was received. | | | | |ª |-------------------------------------|--------|--------|--------|--------|ª | c. Detector announces "Integrity | | | | |ª | Failure" or "Detector Malfunc- | 1 & 2 | 1 & 2 | 2 & | 1 & 2 |ª | tion" message and a defect | | |(1 or 5)| |ª | message or tone was received. | | | | |ª |-------------------------------------|--------|--------|--------|--------|ª | d. Crew members receive no exit | 2, 3, | nar | 2 & | nar |ª | message from detector. | & 4 | |(1 or 5)| |ª |-------------------------------------|--------|--------|--------|--------|ª | e. Crew members do not understand | | | | |ª | the exit message from the detec- | 2, 3, | nar | 2 & | nar |ª | tor and no defect message or | & 4 | |(1 or 5)| |ª | tone was received. | | | | |ª |-------------------------------------|--------|--------|--------|--------|ª | f. Crew members do not understand | | | | |ª | the exit message from the detec- | 1 & 2 | 1 & 2 | 2 & | 1 & 2 |ª | tor and a defect message or | | |(1 or 5)| |ª | tone was received. | | | | |ª |_________________________________________________________________________|ª NOTE: "nar" in the action number column means "no action required."ª Page 5 of 6 (SW USE GO105-MW111 TT2FW)ª 13.7.2 DETECTOR FAILURE -- ACTION TABLEª ___________________________________________________________________________ª | ACTION | |ª | NO. | DETECTOR FAILURE -- ACTION REQUIRED |ª |--------|----------------------------------------------------------------|ª | 1. | Stop the train at once and inspect train on both sides for |ª | | defects. |ª |--------|----------------------------------------------------------------|ª | 2. | Report condition to the train dispatcher. |ª |--------|----------------------------------------------------------------|ª | 3. | Stop and inspect all key trains when any hot box detector fail-|ª | | ure occurs unless both of the following conditions are met: |ª | | 1. The key train stops or moves at less than 10 MPH over the |ª | | detector. |ª | | 2. The detector announces "Integrity Failure" or "Detector |ª | | Malfunction." |ª | | When both conditions listed above are met, crews will be |ª | | governed by Action #4 of this table. |ª | | Exception: If the train dispatcher has access to a remote read-|ª | | out that shows there is no defect, he may allow the train to |ª | | continue at normal speed. |ª |--------|----------------------------------------------------------------|ª | 4. | Proceed not exceeding 35 MPH. Within 30 miles of the failed de-|ª | | tector, one of the following conditions must be complied with: |ª | | 1. Train passes another detector that checks for the same |ª | | defects. |ª | | 2. Crew may establish roll-by inspection of the train by quali-|ª | | fied employees located on both sides of the train. Speed |ª | | must not exceed 10 MPH during this inspection. |ª | | 3. Stop the train and make a roll-by inspection of the train by|ª | | crew members located on the ground. Speed must not exceed |ª | | 10 MPH during this inspection. If only one crew member is |ª | | available, roll-by inspection may be made on one side and a |ª | | walking inspection made on the other side. |ª | | 4. The train dispatcher may choose to stop the train and have |ª | | the crew make an inspection of the entire train. |ª | | 5. Stop and inspect the entire train when the next consecutive |ª | | detector that checks for any of the same defects fails. |ª | | Exception: If the train dispatcher has access to a remote read-|ª | | out that shows there is no defect, he may allow the train to |ª | | continue at normal speed. |ª |--------|----------------------------------------------------------------|ª | 5. | When it is known that the structure being protected has been |ª | | passed, proceed at maximum authorized speed. |ª |--------|----------------------------------------------------------------|ª | 6. | Key Trains: Comply with Action #4 of this table. |ª | | Other Than Key Trains: Proceed at maximum authorized speed |ª | | unless otherwise instructed by the train dispatcher. |ª |_________________________________________________________________________|ª ______________________________________________ª Issued by: Joe Whalen ª . Superintendent Transportation Services ª ______________________________________________ª Post in: Post in all General Order Books and ª Maintenance of Way General Order Books. ª ______________________________________________ª . Page 6 of 6 (SW USE GO105-MW111 TT2FW)ª 6-97