Railroad Accident Report: Report no. NTSB-RAR.National Transportation Safety Board, 1977 - Railroad accidents |
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... of the lead unit . The front brakeman was seated on the left side of the lead unit and the conductor and the flagman were in the caboose . Only the locomotive was equipped with an operable radio . SYNOPSIS INVESTIGATION The Accident.
... of the lead unit . The front brakeman was seated on the left side of the lead unit and the conductor and the flagman were in the caboose . Only the locomotive was equipped with an operable radio . SYNOPSIS INVESTIGATION The Accident.
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... conductor on the caboose and the engineer on the locomotive noticed on their separate gauges that the trainline air was being restored to normal pressure . This indicated that the brakes would release in a few moments and the train ...
... conductor on the caboose and the engineer on the locomotive noticed on their separate gauges that the trainline air was being restored to normal pressure . This indicated that the brakes would release in a few moments and the train ...
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... conductor and flagman of train WA - 6 were platform of the caboose as train WA - 4 approached . that train WA - 4 was on the same track , they jumped standing on the rear When they realized to the ground . Train WA - 4 , was moving ...
... conductor and flagman of train WA - 6 were platform of the caboose as train WA - 4 approached . that train WA - 4 was on the same track , they jumped standing on the rear When they realized to the ground . Train WA - 4 , was moving ...
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... conductor of WA - 6 had 8 years service as a trainman and was promoted about 1973. The flagman had worked as a brakeman on the territory involved since February 1977 . All of these employees had received physical examinations and had 7 ...
... conductor of WA - 6 had 8 years service as a trainman and was promoted about 1973. The flagman had worked as a brakeman on the territory involved since February 1977 . All of these employees had received physical examinations and had 7 ...
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... conductor by radio of the emergency stop , the crew of WA - 4 may have heard the radio transmission and been aware of the stopped train . Communication between the engineer and conductor is necessary if the joint responsibility for safe ...
... conductor by radio of the emergency stop , the crew of WA - 4 may have heard the radio transmission and been aware of the stopped train . Communication between the engineer and conductor is necessary if the joint responsibility for safe ...
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Page 14 - Probable Cause The National Transportation Safety Board determines that the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the...
Page 21 - ... injured. The National Transportation Safety Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was...
Page 5 - Major disaster" means any hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, winddriven water, tidal wave, earthquake, drought, fire, or other catastrophe in any part of the United States, which, in the determination of the President, is or threatens to be of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant disaster assistance by the Federal Government to supplement the efforts and available resources of States, local governments, and relief organizations in alleviating the damage, loss, hardship, or suffering...
Page 5 - For the purpose of this section, the term — (1) 'oil' means oil of any kind or in any form, including, but not limited to, petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse, and oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spoil; (2) 'discharge...
Page 18 - Both conductors and enginemen are responsible for the safety of their trains and, under conditions not provided for by the rules, must take every precaution for their protection.
Page 5 - Major disaster" means any flood, drought, fire, hurricane, earthquake, Storm, or other catastrophe in any part of the United States which, in the determination of the President, is or threatens to be of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant disaster assistance by the Federal Government to supplement the efforts and available resources of States and local governments in alleviating the damage...
Page 3 - ... (A) assignment of duties and responsibilities among Federal departments and agencies in coordination with State and local agencies...
Page 19 - All trains must be given inspection and test as specified by paragraphs (a) to (h) of this section at points: (1) Where a train is originally made up (Initial Terminal) ; (2) Where train consist is changed other than by adding or removing a solid block of cars and train brake system remains charged; (3) Where train is received in interchange.
Page 8 - ... brake and air signal equipment on motive power and cars to the extent that it is possible to detect defective equipment by required air tests. (b) Communicating signal system on passenger equipment trains must be tested and known to be in a suitable condition for service before leaving terminal. (c) Each train must have the air brakes in effective operating condition...
Page 22 - Definitions. As used in this part — "Administrator" means the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration of the Department of Transportation or any person to whom he has delegated authority in the matter concerned. "Barrel" means a unit of measurement equal to 42 US gallons at 60".