§230.70. Safe condition.
49 C.F.R. § 230.70
Pre-departure inspection. At the beginning of each day the locomotive is used, the steam locomotive operator shall ensure that:
The brakes on the steam locomotive and tender are in safe and suitable condition for service;
The air compressor or compressors are in condition to provide an ample supply of air for the locomotive service intended;
The devices for regulating all pressures are properly performing their functions;
The brake valves work properly in all positions; and
The water has been drained from the air-brake system.
Brake pipe valve required. Each steam locomotive shall have a brake pipe valve attached to the front of the tender, the rear of the back cab wall, or adjacent to the exit of a vestibuled cab. The words “Emergency Brake Valve” shall be clearly displayed near the valve.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103, 20107, 20702; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89.
Source
Source: 64 FR 62865, Nov. 17, 1999, unless otherwise noted.