49 CFR Part 229 Locomotive Safety Standards. THE REGULATION.

49 CFR Part 22949 CFR Part 229

Locomotive Safety StandardsLocomotive Safety Standards

THE REGULATIONTHE REGULATION

Subpart B Subpart B Sec. 229.21 Sec. 229.21 Daily Locomotive InspectionDaily Locomotive Inspection

Except for MU locomotives, each Except for MU locomotives, each locomotive in use shall be inspected locomotive in use shall be inspected at at least once during each calendar dayleast once during each calendar day. .

A written report of the inspection shall be A written report of the inspection shall be made with the signature of the employee made with the signature of the employee making the inspection. making the inspection.

Sec. 229.21 Daily locomotive Sec. 229.21 Daily locomotive InspectionInspection

Each MU locomotive in use shall be Each MU locomotive in use shall be inspected at least once during each inspected at least once during each calendar day and a written report of the calendar day and a written report of the inspection shall be made. This report inspection shall be made. This report may be part of a single master report may be part of a single master report covering an entire group of MU's. covering an entire group of MU's. If any non-complying conditions are If any non-complying conditions are found, a separate, individual report shall found, a separate, individual report shall be made.be made.

Subpart A Subpart A Sec. 229.9 Sec. 229.9 Movement of Non-Complying Movement of Non-Complying LocomotivesLocomotives

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b)(b), , (c)(c) and and Sec. 229.125(h)Sec. 229.125(h), a locomotive with one or , a locomotive with one or more conditions not in compliance may be more conditions not in compliance may be moved only as a light locomotive or a dead moved only as a light locomotive or a dead locomotive after the carrier has complied with locomotive after the carrier has complied with the following:the following:

Sec. 229.9 Sec. 229.9 Movement of Non-Complying Movement of Non-Complying LocomotivesLocomotives

A qualified person shall determineA qualified person shall determine

• That it is safe to move the locomotive That it is safe to move the locomotive

• The maximum speed and other The maximum speed and other restrictions necessary for safely restrictions necessary for safely conducting the movementconducting the movement


The engineer in charge of the movement of The engineer in charge of the movement of the locomotive shall be notified in writing and the locomotive shall be notified in writing and inform all other crew members in the cab of inform all other crew members in the cab of the presence of the non-complying the presence of the non-complying locomotive and the maximum speed and locomotive and the maximum speed and other restrictions. other restrictions.

A copy of the B/O tag may be used to A copy of the B/O tag may be used to provide this notification. provide this notification.


Tag shall bear the words ``non-complying Tag shall bear the words ``non-complying locomotive'' and contain the prescribed locomotive'' and contain the prescribed details.details.

Shall be securely attached to the control Shall be securely attached to the control stand on each MU or control cab stand on each MU or control cab locomotive and to the isolation switch or locomotive and to the isolation switch or near the engine start switch on every near the engine start switch on every other type of locomotive. other type of locomotive.


Movement restrictions (if any); Movement restrictions (if any); The destination; and The destination; and The signature of the person making the The signature of the person making the

determinations required.determinations required.


b)b) A locomotive that develops a non-complying A locomotive that develops a non-complying condition enroute may continue to utilize its condition enroute may continue to utilize its propelling motors, if the requirements of propelling motors, if the requirements of paragraph (a) are otherwise fully met, until the paragraph (a) are otherwise fully met, until the earlier of– earlier of–

(1) The next calendar day inspection, or (1) The next calendar day inspection, or

(2) The nearest forward point where the repairs (2) The nearest forward point where the repairs necessary to bring it into compliance can be necessary to bring it into compliance can be made. made.


c)c) A non-complying locomotive may be moved A non-complying locomotive may be moved light or dead within a yard, at speeds not in light or dead within a yard, at speeds not in excess of 10 miles per hour, without meeting excess of 10 miles per hour, without meeting these requirements if the movement is solely these requirements if the movement is solely for the purpose of repair and can be made for the purpose of repair and can be made safely. safely.

(d) A dead locomotive may not continue in use (d) A dead locomotive may not continue in use following a calendar day inspection as a following a calendar day inspection as a controlling locomotive or at the head of a train controlling locomotive or at the head of a train or locomotive consist. or locomotive consist.


A locomotive does not cease to be a A locomotive does not cease to be a locomotive because its propelling motor locomotive because its propelling motor or motors are inoperative or because its or motors are inoperative or because its control jumper cables are not connected.control jumper cables are not connected.

Sec. 229.125Sec. 229.125 Headlights and Auxiliary LightsHeadlights and Auxiliary Lights

Each lead locomotive used in road Each lead locomotive used in road service shall have a headlight that service shall have a headlight that produces at least 200,000 candela. It produces at least 200,000 candela. It shall also have on its rear a headlight shall also have on its rear a headlight that produces at least 200,000 candela. that produces at least 200,000 candela.


Each locomotive or locomotive consist Each locomotive or locomotive consist used in yard service shall have two used in yard service shall have two headlights, one located on the front of the headlights, one located on the front of the locomotive or locomotive consist and one locomotive or locomotive consist and one on its rear. on its rear.

Headlights shall be provided with a Headlights shall be provided with a device to dim the light.device to dim the light.


Each lead locomotive operated at a Each lead locomotive operated at a speed greater than 20 miles per hour speed greater than 20 miles per hour over one or more public highway- rail over one or more public highway- rail crossings shall be equipped with crossings shall be equipped with operative auxiliary lights (Ditch Lights), in operative auxiliary lights (Ditch Lights), in addition to the headlight. addition to the headlight.


• Auxiliary lights shall be continuously Auxiliary lights shall be continuously illuminated immediately prior to and illuminated immediately prior to and during movement of the locomotive, during movement of the locomotive, except as provided by railroad operating except as provided by railroad operating rules, timetable or special instructions, rules, timetable or special instructions, unless such exception is disapproved by unless such exception is disapproved by FRA. FRA.


Movement of locomotives with defective ditch Movement of locomotives with defective ditch lights: lights:

• A lead locomotive with only one failed auxiliary A lead locomotive with only one failed auxiliary light must be repaired or switched to a trailing light must be repaired or switched to a trailing position before departure from the place where position before departure from the place where an initial terminal inspection is required for that an initial terminal inspection is required for that train. train.

• A locomotive with only one auxiliary light that A locomotive with only one auxiliary light that has failed after departure from an initial terminal, has failed after departure from an initial terminal, must be repaired not later than the next must be repaired not later than the next calendar inspection. calendar inspection.


• A lead locomotive with two failed A lead locomotive with two failed auxiliary lights may only proceed to the auxiliary lights may only proceed to the next place where repairs can be made. next place where repairs can be made.

What is consideredWhat is considered

Non-Complying?Non-Complying?

ChecklistChecklist

Locomotive…Locomotive…

Top to Bottom InspectionsTop to Bottom Inspections

Checklist Checklist

Top InspectionTop Inspection

#1#1 229.23 PERIODIC INSPECTION 229.23 PERIODIC INSPECTION Examine Form F6180.49A (Blue Card) to Examine Form F6180.49A (Blue Card) to

ensure all inspections & tests prescribed by ensure all inspections & tests prescribed by Part 229 are current.Part 229 are current.

#2#2 229.119 CABS, FLOORS, PASSAGEWAYS 229.119 CABS, FLOORS, PASSAGEWAYS Determine that cab floors and passageways Determine that cab floors and passageways

are free of impediments that might cause a are free of impediments that might cause a tripping/slipping hazard. Cab seats must be tripping/slipping hazard. Cab seats must be properly secured to prevent personal injury.properly secured to prevent personal injury.

Checklist Checklist Top InspectionTop Inspection

#3 229.129 AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICE#3 229.129 AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICE Operate the horn on the leading locomotive to Operate the horn on the leading locomotive to

determine that it functions. When equipped, determine that it functions. When equipped, operate the bell.operate the bell.

#4 229.127 CAB LIGHTS#4 229.127 CAB LIGHTS Cab overhead and instrument lights shall be Cab overhead and instrument lights shall be

operative and provide sufficient illumination. operative and provide sufficient illumination. Passageways used by the crew shall also be Passageways used by the crew shall also be illuminated.illuminated.


#5 229.117 SPEED INDICATORS#5 229.117 SPEED INDICATORS Inspect the speed indicator on the controlling Inspect the speed indicator on the controlling

locomotive to determine that it is not damaged. locomotive to determine that it is not damaged. Tests shall be made to determine accuracy Tests shall be made to determine accuracy after departure.after departure.

#6 229.46/47/49/53/59 BRAKE SYSTEMS#6 229.46/47/49/53/59 BRAKE SYSTEMS Locomotive brakes shall be known that they Locomotive brakes shall be known that they

operate as intended. Test procedures should operate as intended. Test procedures should include the testing of automatic and include the testing of automatic and independent brake valves. Drain water and oil independent brake valves. Drain water and oil from the main reservoir.from the main reservoir.


#7 229.13 CONTROL OF LOCOMOTIVE#7 229.13 CONTROL OF LOCOMOTIVE Whenever two or more locomotives are Whenever two or more locomotives are

coupled in remote or multiple control, all coupled in remote or multiple control, all systems shall respond to control from the cab systems shall respond to control from the cab of the controlling locomotive (i.e. propulsion, of the controlling locomotive (i.e. propulsion, sanders, air brakes, etc.)sanders, air brakes, etc.)

#8 229.135 EVENT RECORDERS#8 229.135 EVENT RECORDERS Examine event recorder if accessible to crew Examine event recorder if accessible to crew

members, for evidence of tampering.members, for evidence of tampering.


#9 229.41 PROTECTION – PERSONAL INJURY#9 229.41 PROTECTION – PERSONAL INJURY Exposed moving mechanical parts, relays, Exposed moving mechanical parts, relays,

switches and high voltage equipment (inside switches and high voltage equipment (inside cab & engine room compartment) shall not cab & engine room compartment) shall not present undue safety hazards to crew present undue safety hazards to crew members.members.

#10 229.43 EXHAUST & BATTERY GASES#10 229.43 EXHAUST & BATTERY GASES Inspect for signs of diesel exhaust, battery Inspect for signs of diesel exhaust, battery

gases or other noxious fumes are vented to the gases or other noxious fumes are vented to the outside and not in the cab of the controlling outside and not in the cab of the controlling locomotive. locomotive.


#11 229.101 ENGINES#11 229.101 ENGINES Temperature and pressure alarms shall be Temperature and pressure alarms shall be

observed to determine that the engine observed to determine that the engine functions properly. A shut down engine shall functions properly. A shut down engine shall be tagged with a warning notice.be tagged with a warning notice.

#12 229.45 GENERAL CONDITION#12 229.45 GENERAL CONDITION Inspect to determine that no defects exists that Inspect to determine that no defects exists that

would endanger the safety of the crew, such as would endanger the safety of the crew, such as insecure or improper function of components, insecure or improper function of components, safety appliances, structural defects, etc.safety appliances, structural defects, etc.

Checklist Checklist Bottom InspectionBottom Inspection

#13 229.123 PILOTS, SNOWPLOWS, #13 229.123 PILOTS, SNOWPLOWS, ENDPLATESENDPLATES

The end in the direction of travel of each lead The end in the direction of travel of each lead locomotive must have a pilot plate or snow plow locomotive must have a pilot plate or snow plow properly secured and be not less than 3 inches nor properly secured and be not less than 3 inches nor more than 6 inches from rail.more than 6 inches from rail.

#14 229.6 DRAFT SYSTEM#14 229.6 DRAFT SYSTEM Couplers & uncoupling levers must function properly. Couplers & uncoupling levers must function properly.

Visually inspect the exposed components or the draft Visually inspect the exposed components or the draft system for defects. system for defects.


#15 229.89 JUMPER CABLES#15 229.89 JUMPER CABLES Jumper cables may not be broken, chafed, or Jumper cables may not be broken, chafed, or

left hanging with one end free. Jumper left hanging with one end free. Jumper receptacles may not have broken terminals or receptacles may not have broken terminals or retainer caps.retainer caps.

#16 229.131 SANDERS#16 229.131 SANDERS Sanders must operate on each locomotive in Sanders must operate on each locomotive in

front of the first powered wheel set in the front of the first powered wheel set in the direction of travel and must be aligned to direction of travel and must be aligned to deposit sand on the rail.deposit sand on the rail.


#17 229.125/133 HEADLIGHTS, AUX. LIGHTS#17 229.125/133 HEADLIGHTS, AUX. LIGHTS Headlights and dimmer switch must be operative for Headlights and dimmer switch must be operative for

the lead end of road locomotives & both ends of the lead end of road locomotives & both ends of locomotive in switching service. Aux. Lights may locomotive in switching service. Aux. Lights may not be used in lieu of headlight.not be used in lieu of headlight.

#18 229.61 PISTON TRAVEL#18 229.61 PISTON TRAVEL Piston travel must not exceed 1 ½ inches less than Piston travel must not exceed 1 ½ inches less than

the maximum total travel. Total possible piston the maximum total travel. Total possible piston travel can be acquired from the Blue Card travel can be acquired from the Blue Card (F6180.49A). Released brakes shall provide brake (F6180.49A). Released brakes shall provide brake shoe clearance.shoe clearance.


#19 229.57 FOUNDATION BRAKE GEAR#19 229.57 FOUNDATION BRAKE GEAR Inspect brake rigging to ensure that all Inspect brake rigging to ensure that all

parts are secured. Brake shoes must parts are secured. Brake shoes must align correctly with the wheel and not be align correctly with the wheel and not be overlapped and grooved.overlapped and grooved.


#20 229.75 WHEELS#20 229.75 WHEELS Inspect wheels for the following conditions:Inspect wheels for the following conditions: Flat spot(s)Flat spot(s) High flange High flange Shelled Spot(s)Shelled Spot(s) Thin flangeThin flange Thin rimThin rim Gouge or chip in flangeGouge or chip in flange Cracks or breaks in flange, rim, plate or hub.Cracks or breaks in flange, rim, plate or hub.


#21 229.67/69/71 TRUCKS#21 229.67/69/71 TRUCKS Trucks may not be cracked or broken. Trucks may not be cracked or broken.

Conduct walk-around inspection of exposed Conduct walk-around inspection of exposed truck components for cracked, broken or truck components for cracked, broken or hazardous conditions. Inspect the underside hazardous conditions. Inspect the underside from outside gauge of rail for defective from outside gauge of rail for defective components. No part except wheels and non-components. No part except wheels and non-metallic sand hoses may be less than 2 ½ metallic sand hoses may be less than 2 ½ inches from rail.inches from rail.


#22 229.65 SPRING RIGGINGS#22 229.65 SPRING RIGGINGS Truck springs and rigging must not be broken Truck springs and rigging must not be broken

and be in proper position; and spring safety and be in proper position; and spring safety hangers to be in correct position. Shock hangers to be in correct position. Shock absorbers may not be broken or leaking clearly absorbers may not be broken or leaking clearly formed droplets of oil or fluid.formed droplets of oil or fluid.

#23 229.91 MOTORS & GENERATORS#23 229.91 MOTORS & GENERATORS No traction motor may be cut out. All traction No traction motor may be cut out. All traction

motor cables and cable connections should be motor cables and cable connections should be damage free, and free from accumulation of oil damage free, and free from accumulation of oil that may be a hazard.that may be a hazard.


#24 229.64 PLAIN BEARING#24 229.64 PLAIN BEARING Inspect plain bearing boxes for cracks or Inspect plain bearing boxes for cracks or

damage that might cause loss or contamination damage that might cause loss or contamination of lubricant. of lubricant.

Who is Responsible?Who is Responsible?

Sec. 229.21 (c)Sec. 229.21 (c)

(c) Each carrier shall designate qualified (c) Each carrier shall designate qualified persons to make the inspections required persons to make the inspections required by this section. by this section.

Locomotive EngineersLocomotive Engineers Locomotive MechanicsLocomotive Mechanics

Failure to Comply?Failure to Comply?

Sec. 229.7 Prohibited ActsSec. 229.7 Prohibited Acts

(a)(a) The Locomotive Inspection Act (45 U.S.C. The Locomotive Inspection Act (45 U.S.C. 22-34) makes it unlawful for any carrier to 22-34) makes it unlawful for any carrier to use or permit to be used on its line any use or permit to be used on its line any locomotive unless the entire locomotive and locomotive unless the entire locomotive and its appurtenances– its appurtenances–

(1) Are in proper condition and safe to operate in (1) Are in proper condition and safe to operate in the service to which they are put, without the service to which they are put, without unnecessary peril to life or limb; and unnecessary peril to life or limb; and

(2) Have been inspected and tested as required (2) Have been inspected and tested as required by this part. by this part.


(b) Any person (an entity of any type (b) Any person (an entity of any type covered under 1 U.S.C. 1, including but covered under 1 U.S.C. 1, including but not limited to the following: a railroad; a not limited to the following: a railroad; a manager, supervisor, official, or other manager, supervisor, official, or other employee or agent of a railroad; any employee or agent of a railroad; any owner, manufacturer, lessor, or lessee of owner, manufacturer, lessor, or lessee of railroad equipment, track, or facilities; railroad equipment, track, or facilities; any independent contractor providing any independent contractor providing goods or services to a railroad; goods or services to a railroad;


and any employee of such owner, and any employee of such owner, manufacturer, lessor, lessee, or manufacturer, lessor, lessee, or independent contractor) who violates any independent contractor) who violates any requirement of this part or of the requirement of this part or of the Locomotive Inspection Act or causes the Locomotive Inspection Act or causes the violation of any such requirement is violation of any such requirement is subject to a civil penalty of at least $500 subject to a civil penalty of at least $500 and not more than $11,000 per violation, and not more than $11,000 per violation, except that: except that:


Penalties may be assessed against individuals Penalties may be assessed against individuals only for willful violations, and, where a grossly only for willful violations, and, where a grossly negligent violation or a pattern of repeated negligent violation or a pattern of repeated violations has created an imminent hazard of violations has created an imminent hazard of death or injury to persons, or has caused death death or injury to persons, or has caused death or injury, a penalty not to exceed $22,000 per or injury, a penalty not to exceed $22,000 per violation may be assessed. Each day a violation may be assessed. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. See appendix B to this part for a offense. See appendix B to this part for a statement of agency civil penalty policy. statement of agency civil penalty policy.

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