Railroad Accident Report: Report no. NTSB-RAR.National Transportation Safety Board, 1977 - Railroad accidents |
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... emergency application of the train brakes occurred about 11:00 p.m. as the caboose passed signal 880 at Stemmers Run ... emergency . The engineer of train WA - 6 radioed the operator at Bay that his train was in emergency , but that he ...
... emergency application of the train brakes occurred about 11:00 p.m. as the caboose passed signal 880 at Stemmers Run ... emergency . The engineer of train WA - 6 radioed the operator at Bay that his train was in emergency , but that he ...
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... emergency reservoir are at equal pressures . A service application initiated by the engineer reduces pressure in the brake pipe by means of the locomotive brake valve which , in turn , causes the brake valve on each car to allow air ...
... emergency reservoir are at equal pressures . A service application initiated by the engineer reduces pressure in the brake pipe by means of the locomotive brake valve which , in turn , causes the brake valve on each car to allow air ...
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... emergency reservoir pressure . As a result , the brake system was not fully effective when it became necessary to make an emergency stop approaching signal 880. The stopping distance required may have been substantially increased . The ...
... emergency reservoir pressure . As a result , the brake system was not fully effective when it became necessary to make an emergency stop approaching signal 880. The stopping distance required may have been substantially increased . The ...
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... emergency brake valve . This and previous cases investigated by the Safety Board suggests that Rule 34 , which depends upon an employee of another craft who generally has less experience and training , to overrule the judgment of an ...
... emergency brake valve . This and previous cases investigated by the Safety Board suggests that Rule 34 , which depends upon an employee of another craft who generally has less experience and training , to overrule the judgment of an ...
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... emergency valve . An employee controlling the movement of a train from a location other than the operating cab of an engine must , when practicable , communicate to other employes involved the in- dication by name of each signal ...
... emergency valve . An employee controlling the movement of a train from a location other than the operating cab of an engine must , when practicable , communicate to other employes involved the in- dication by name of each signal ...
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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".