TC 55-88-1 — Rail Handbook For Air Brake And Train Handling Rules
TC 55-88-1 governs air brake and train handling rules for locomotive inspection, testing, movement, train equipment, securement, and operation.
- Publication number: TC 55-88-1
- Title: RAIL HANDBOOK FOR AIR BRAKE AND TRAIN HANDLING RULES
- Date: 03/26/2008
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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TC 55-88-1 covers locomotive inspections, air brake tests, train equipment and securement, and train operation. Its rules address subjects including leakage tests, dynamic braking, weather, shoving cars, and brake malfunctions.
Topics covered
- Locomotive inspection
- Locomotive movement
- Air brake tests
- Train equipment securement
- Dynamic braking
- Train operation
- Brake malfunctions