ITEM FOR CROSS CHECKING OF CREW

I: TECHNICAL

1. Location of equipments
2. Complete preparation of loco.
3. Inspection of loco on arrival.
4. Traction failure.
5. Auxiliary failure.
6. Rheostatic braking failure.
7. Air brake system.
8. How to fill loco log- book.
9. Checking of traction motor.
10. Mechanical parts of under gear.
11. Functioning of Airflow indicator. (LSAF, LPAR & Buzzer.)
12. Auto flasher unit.
13. How to give information in case of failure with in 20 Minutes.
14. Information about OHE/NS
15. Knowledge of DJ Control Circuit.
16. Knowledge of Traction Power Circuit
17. Knowledge of Auxiliary Power and Auxiliary Control Circuit.
18. Knowledge of Progression & Regression Circuit
19. Use and availability of Fire extinguishers.
20. Modifications.
21. MU Operation.
22. MR/BP Pressure not maintaining.
23. H/L operation and circuit.
24. Various Test of loco.
a. BP/FP/Vacuum leak test (Light Engine / Load).
b. MR leak test with auxiliary and without auxiliary.
c. Compressor capability test.
d. BP/FP/Vacuum leak hole test
e. ACP test.
f. Loco brake power test (SA-9 & A-9)
g. Traction test.
h. Sanding test.
i. LT test.
j. DBR test.

II: DRIVING TECHNIQUE:

1. Notching Up
2. Notching down
3. Braking
4. Road Knowledge/ Knowledge of WTT load table.
5. Precautions to avoid Wheel skidding.
6. Precautions to avoid train stalling.
7. Precautions to avoid sticking up in N/S.
8. Energy saving (Coasting).
9. Precautions to avoid Panto entanglement.
10. Running of train at MPS.
11. Observance of speed restriction.
12. Reaction at the time of UUO.
13. Brake Test/Continuity Test
14. Looking back.
15. Calling out signal aspect.
16. Whistling at W/WL boards.
17. Exchange of signals.
18. Watching safe passage of trains.
19. Filling of lobby registers.
III: SAFETY

1. Signals Failures.
2. IBH Signal Failures.
3. Protection of train.
4. Authorities.
5. Single line working on Double line.
6. Parting of train.
7. Speed of different types of wagons/locos.
8. Total interruption of communication on single & double line.
9. How to read working timetable.
10. Different System of working.
11. Different places for exchanging of Signals.
12. Clearing Stable load/ Preparation of GDR.
13. Precaution in the event of a train coming to a stand on gradient.
14. Working Precautions during Summer, Winter and Monsoon.
15. Banking of train.
16. Checking of BPC/GDR.
17. Correct procedure of Shunting.
18. G & SR correction Slip.
19. Accident Manual.
20. ABS Working rules.
21. Knowledge of WTT.

IV: MISCELLANEOUS CHECKING

1. Presentation /General Upkeep/Behavior/Discipline.

2. Attitude/ Sincerity towards duty.
3. Uniform wearing.
4. Spectacles.
5. Cab and look out glass cleaning.
6. Working of Portable Telephone and last check.
7. Drivers personal store.
8. Up keep of Memo Book.
9. Spare vacuum / BP/ FP hosepipe.
10. Fire Extinguishers on loco and condition.
11. Signals locations and their aspects.

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 PROFORMA FOR FOOT PLATE INSPECTION REPORT

A) General Information
1. Train No. Date:
2. Loco No. With base
SCH Details:
3. Driver's name /HQ
4. Asstt Driver's name/HQ
5. Section
6. Departure time
7. Arrival time
8. Load
9. BPC
10 Amount of Vacuum/Pressure
11 Punctuality T/O H/O
Details:

B) Drivers Bio-Data:
SrNo. Item Driver Asst. Driver
1. Date of last PME
Next due date
2. Date of last Ref
Next due date
3. Date of Psycho Test
4. Last monitoring date by nominated
LI Shri
5. Date of renewal of ABS
Competency
6. Date of Safety Camp

C) Personal Store:
Sr.No. Items Available/Not available
1. Detonators
2. Fusee.
3. G&SR Book with C/S
4. Accident Manual
5. TSD
6. Tri/color torch
7. Red and green flag.
8. Toolbox (standard)
9. Spare H/L bulb.
10. E.F.T.
11. Spare set of Spectacles ( if applicable)

D) Locomotive Safety Items

Sr.No. Items Available/Not available
Working/Not working
1. SPM
2. FLS
3. H/L
4. Marker lights with red marker
5. AFI
6. ACP Unit
7. Horns
8. Spare screw coupling
9. Spare hose pipe.
10. Safety U clamps.
11. Fire Extinguishers.
 12. Wooden wedges (2 in each cab)
13. Ladder
14. Earthing Poles.
15. Spare fuses.

E) Crew Performance

Sr.No. Items Yes/No

1. Whether the Driver conducted feel test and checked brake power at first
opportunity?
2. Whether Driver and Asst Driver exchanged all right signal with Guard/Station staff
and passing trains?
3. Whether Driver and Asst Driver whistled freely at W/WL board and running through
station.?
4. Whether Driver and Asst Driver looked back frequently on curves and manned L/C
gates?
5. Whether the Driver observed permanent/temporary caution orders and speed
restriction of loop lines and turn outs correctly?
6. Whether the Driver run the train with maximum permissible speed where ever
possible.?
7. Whether the Calling of signal aspects between Driver and Asst Driver was correct,
clear and loud.?
8. Whether crew watched safe passage of trains on adjacent line and checking its tail
lamp/board and Guard’s hand signal?
9. Whether the Driver and Asst Driver followed the correct procedure of negotiating
Neutral Section.
10. Whether the Driver did the coasting wherever possible.
11. Whether the Driver and Asst Driver filled up the loco log book correctly.?
12. Observation on Driver’s braking technique and train controlling/Technique of
Progression-regression.

F) Energy Consumption Report:

Halt Station KMS Travelled Energy Meter Reading Consumption (in KWH) SEC

G) En-route Observations:
 LOBBY INSPECTION REPORT

Date: Time: Name of lobby:

1 Staff on duty:
CRC: T/Lag:
TIC: W/T:
2 Sign ON register: AVL/Not AVL
3 Sign OFF register AVL/Not AVL
4 BA Machine: (i) Main: WKG/N-WKG
(ii) Stand Bye: WKG/N-WKG
5 Safety Circular AVL/Not AVL
6 Safety Bulletin AVL/Not AVL
7 Safety Drive AVL/Not AVL
8 Chalak Patra AVL/Not AVL
9 General Instruction AVL/Not AVL
10 Caution Order register: AVL/Not AVL
11 Caution Board AVL/Not AVL
12 Detail Book AVL/Not AVL
13 Bio-data register AVL/Not AVL
14 Road learning register: AVL/Not AVL
15 Safety Category Register AVL/Not AVL
16 Safety meeting register: AVL/Not AVL
17 List of alcoholic staff. AVL/Not AVL
18 List of screened Sr. Gds. Driver for Pass. Train AVL/Not AVL
19 G&SR Accident manual with correction slip AVL/Not AVL
20 Signal Defect Register Maintained/Not Maintained
21 Track Defect Register Maintained/Not Maintained
22 Engine Defect Register Maintained/Not Maintained
23 OHE Defect register Maintained/Not Maintained
24 Coasting Register AVL/Not AVL
25 Unusual incidence register AVL/Not AVL
26 First Aid Box with adequate medicine. AVL/Not AVL
27 Emergency Line Box AVL/Not AVL
28 General upkeeps of lobby Good/Average/Satisfactory
28 Whether staff coming on duty in proper uniform Yes / No
29 Safety posters & slogans AVL/Not AVL
30 Board of staff having spectacles AVL/Not AVL
31 Board of PME / Refresher/Safety Camp due staff AVL/Not AVL
32 Board of only AC/DSL trained staff AVL/Not AVL
33 Crew Unusual display board AVL/Not AVL
34 Good work done board AVL/Not AVL
35 Detail board AVL/Not AVL
36 Status of Self Learning System & Audio tape Working / Not working.
37 TLC Message Board AVL/Not AVL
38 Any suggestions to improve the lobby

Signature :__________________

Name :__________________
 RUNNING ROOM INSPECTION REPORT

Date: Time Name of Running Room:

Janitor: Shri
Cook a) Shri b) Shri
1 Asst. Cook a) Shri b) Shri
Bearer a) Shri b) Shri
2 General cleanliness Good / Bad / Satisfactory
3 Accommodation Adequate / Congestion / Short
4 Garden Good / Bad / Satisfactory
5 Sufficient number & condition of Bed sheets/Covers Yes / No & Torn / Good
6 Sufficient number & condition of blankets covers AVL/Not AVL & Torn / Good
7 Sufficient number & condition of mosquito net AVL/Not AVL & Torn / Good
8 Adequacy & condition of Bed sheets Adequate/Inadequate & Torn / Good
9 Adequacy & condition of pillow Adequate/Inadequate & Torn / Good
10 Adequacy & condition of pillow covers Adequate/Inadequate & Torn / Good
11 Adequacy & condition of Mattress Adequate/Inadequate & Torn / Good
12 Frequency of changing the linen Per occupant/Daily/Twice in a week
13 Availability of crockery cutlery, cooking Adequate / Inadequate.
14 Adequate provision of i) Fan_____ ii) Lights_____ iii) N/lamp_____ iv) Geyser_____ v) Water
cooler______ vi) Air coolers______ vii) Insect killer______ viii) Exhaust fan______ ix) Aqua guard:
15 Sufficient number of tables and chairs AVL/Not AVL
16 First Aid box with adequate medicines. AVL/Not AVL
17 Water tank cleaning date _______ Due /Not due for cleaning
18 Condition of bathrooms cleaning Good /Satisfactory / Bad
19 Are newspapers/ magazine being supplied Yes / No
20 Is there any nuisance from outsiders? Yes / No
21 Are the cook and bearer clean and hygiene? Yes / No
Complaint book available & action taken against last
22
complaints
23 PME over due staff if any
24 Availability of safety posters Yes / No
25 No. of fire extinguishers ___ & Due date of refilling
27 Any suggestions to improve the condition of Running room: -

Signature _______________

Name :
 PROCEDURE OF LEAK HOLE TEST OF AIR BRAKE LOCO AND LOAD
(REF-ACTM VOL-III.Annex:6.01)

OBJECT OF THE TEST

Ensuring fitness of locomotive to work air braked train by testing permissible leakage in BP and FP
circuit of locomotive. (REF-MP GUIDE NO.11, APPENDIX -2 PARA -3.)

LEAK TEST OF LOCO MUST INVARIABLY BE PERFORMED

 While taking over charge of loco from shed

 Before attaching loco with load
 In case of brake binding on train due to less pressure
 After train parting if required
 After stalling of train if required
 In case of flat tyre in load if required.
 MR and BP pressure not building up

PROCEDURE OF LOCO LEAK HOLE TEST (REF-ACTM VOL-III.Annex:6.01)

1. Place the driver’s automatic brake valve (A9) handle in emergency position.
2. Start the compressor for building up of MR pressure 8.5 kg/cm2 to 10 kg/cm2.
3. Couple 7.5 mm diameter leak hole special test coupling fabricated to RDSO design SK.DP-2691
(annexure i) with the BP coupling of loco.
4. Move the a-9 handle from emergency to release position to charge BP up to 5 kg/cm2.
5. Open the angle cock of BP; BP pressure should not fall below 4 kg/cm2 within 60 seconds.
6. Generally the number of CPs used shall be governed by the number of wagons. A general
guideline is given below.

NOS. OF WAGONS LESS THAN 50 50-80 80-90 90-100 MORE THAN 100
COMPRESSED AIR
REQUIREMENT IN 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
LITERS/MINUTE

LEAK TEST OF LOAD (REF: -MP GUIDE NO.11, APPENDIX 2, PARA 3.)

LEAK TEST OF LOAD MUST INVARIABLY BE PERFORMED

 In yard (by C&W staff while intensive testing)

 In yard or road side station during joint check for train parting /stalling /brake binding-flat tyre)

PROCEDURE OF LEAK TEST OF LOAD

1. Attach the locomotive to the load and couple brake pipe and feed pipe. Ensure correct
coupling with BP&FP in a manner that there is no leakage of the air from coupled joint.
2. The coupling should be done with angle cocks in close position.
3. Open angle cock of loco after coupling BP&FP.
4. Open the angle cocks of the BP & FP on all wagons. Check for continuity of BP & FP
pressure.
5. After the BP pressure has stabilized in the loco and rear most vehicle to the level indicated in
table, move A-9 handle toward application position to reduce the BP pressure from 5.0
kg/cm2 to 4.0 kg/cm2.

LENGTH OF TRAIN LOCOMOTIVE LAST VEHICLE

UPTO 56 BOX’N WAGONS 5.0 KG/CM2 4.8 KG/CM2
MORE THAN 56 BOX’N 5.0 KG/CM2 4.7 KG/CM2
WAGONS.

6. After the BP pressure has been stabilized on 4 kg /cm2 close ¾”coc \L&T cock.
7. Wait for 60 sec. For gauge settlement than notice the drop in pressure in BP gauge in loco for 5
min.
8. The dropage in BP gauge shall not be more than 1.25 kg/cm2.
PROCEDURE OF LOCO LEAK TEST(REF:MPMI-138/88 Item NO. 7.6)

 Adjust BP pressure 5.0 kg/cm2 by A9 adjusting knob.

 Drop BP pressure by 0.6 kg/cm2 by moving A9 handle toward application.
 Close the L&T cock.
 Wait for 5 minutes.
 Additional leakage in BP should not be more than 0.7 kg/cm2.
 Open L&T cock and move A9 to release position.

LEAK OFF TEST OF LOCOMOTIVE FOR FP PRESSURE

 Check FP pressure 6.0 kg /cm2 in gauge.

 Close FP isolating cock (A 21).
 Wait for 5 minutes.
 Dropage in FP gauge should not be more than 0.7 kg/cm2.

TESTING OF LOCO IN CASE OF VACUUM TROUBLE

(Ref: G&S.R.C/S No 5)

A. BLOCKAGE TEST
With one exhauster in service remove hose pipe on one side of the loco from dummy. Vacuum
should drop to zero but if it is more than 8 cm, it indicates blockage in the system. Repeat the
procedure from the other end of the loco

B. EFFICIENCY TEST

Loco should be tested to ascertain that on 8 mm leak hole in 3 mm plate, with single exhauster the
vacuum level of 53 cm is achieved

LOCO VACUUM LOCO DUAL BRAKE LOCO

DIESEL DUMMY-56cm DUMMY-58 cm
DISC-53 cm DISC-53 cm
ELECTRIC DUMMY-56 cm DUMMY-58 cm
DISC-53 cm DISC-53 cm

Only newly manufactured, rebuilt and POHed locomotives, the difference between and 8 mm leak
hole disc should not be more than 3 cms.

C. LEAKAGE TEST:

The leakage test should be carried out in the shed only to ensure that maximum leakage rate on
diesel and electric loco is not more than 7 cm/min.
The blockage and efficiency tests should be carried out before turning out the loco from shed and
in yard when the train is held up for creation of vacuum.

TESTING OF TRAIN IN CASE OF VACUUM TROUBLE

(REFER W.T.T.86 GREEN PAGE NO.4)

A. COACHING TRAIN:

On passenger carrying train maximum leakage rate should not be more than 5 cm/minutes on one
vehicle and 13 cm/minutes for full rake as per IRCA part IV appendix d Para 2.2(d)

B. FREIGHT TRAIN:

On goods train maximum leakage rate should not be more than 5 cm/minutes on one vehicle as
per IRCA part III, Appendix E, clause E-54

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 WHEEL SKIDDING
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID WHEEL SKIDDING:

I. Before Starting
i) Ensure hand brake and loco brake are in fully released condition.
ii) Ensure P/G cock should be in correct position (For G handle towards cab No.2)
iii) Brake cylinder pressure should not be more than 2.5 kg/cm2 in A-9 full application position.
iv) SA-9 pressure should not be more than 3.5 kg/cm2 in application position.
v) Loco should not move up to 600 Amps for WAG5 loco and 800 Amps for WAM4 loco but
should move on 800 Amps for WAG-5 loco and 1000 Amps for WAM4 loco.
vi) If releasing time is more of loco brake, it should be inform to TLC.
vii) Brake block should be provided in correct manner, not twisted.
viii) If dead loco is attached in trailing its DV to be isolated, MU2B to be kept on DEAD and MR
pressure to be drained.
ix) Ensure the good condition of wheels.
x) Ensure adequate amount of vacuum and pressure in loco and brake van.
xi) If brake cylinder and MR equalizing pipe are available same to be connected while clearing
dead loco.

II. While On Run

i) SA-9 to be applied only when train is likely to stop.
ii) If the train brake power is poor while controlling the train PVEF to be pressed.
iii) While working LE on higher speed sudden loco brake should not be applied, first reduce the
speed by DBR.
iv) While shunting or on run do not operate MPJ.
v) Do not control the train in short distance.
vi) Always keep your train under control.

III. Precaution while using DBR

i) While using DBR do not apply SA-9.
ii) During DBR PVEF should be pressed. If loco brake are not releasing DBR should not be
used.
iii) Before using DBR train should be controlled by A-9 for bunching of load.

PRECAUTIONS ON DETECTION OF WHEEL SKIDDING:

Detection of wheel skidding

Wheel skidding can be detected while taking over charge of Loco by visually examination of the
wheels or while on run by hearing thumping noise from under frame.

If remark of skidding in log book

While taking over charge if there is booking in log book the driver will check under gear fitting and
measure the wheel skidding and repeat to TLC.

If there is no remark in log book

i) Driver will stop his train on first station and check the condition of wheel and under gear
fitting and inform TLC through written memo.
ii) Ensure that loco brake and hand brake are in fully released condition.
iii) If wheel skidding is not more than 40 mm in coaching loco work the train with normal speed,
if up to 50 mm work the train with 100 Kmph max speed and if flat tyre is more than 50 mm
observe 20 KMPH speed, if permitted by the TLC in the same condition.

INVESTIGATION

1 Brake power of load.

2 Whether loco has worked vacuum train or air brake train when skidding has taken place.
Detail to be taken out from logbook.
3 Also check if loco was involved in yard shunting any time during run.
4 Driver to be interrogated regarding condition like banner flag, sudden raising of signal etc.
 5 Whether bogie of loco is isolated or not.
6 SPM graph roll to be checked for sudden application of brakes if available.
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Wheel Skidding Investigation Proforma
(Ref-1 RDSO’s SMI No.197 – 2001, Rev. ‘1’)
(Ref-2 RDSO’s L.No. EL/3.2.19 dated 21/22-06-2001)
(Ref-3 RDSO’s L.No. EL/3.2.19 dated 26/30-06-2001)

1 Date: Place:
Date Loco No Base Load AIR/VAC Station/ Section Name of Driver/H.Q.

2. Skid Size (in mm)

Wheel No. Wheel No. Wheel No.

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
7. 8. 9.
10. 11. 12.

3 To 5 Items:
Item No Description Standard Actual
3 Loco brake application / release time (through SA-9 / DAB) CAB-1 CAB-2
a) Application time (for 95% of Br. Cylinder built up) 4-8 Sec.
b) Release time ( Br. Cylinder pressure reduction up to 0.4
8-12 Sec.
kg/cm2)
c) BC Pressure 3.5 Kg/cm2
4 I. Loco brakes through MPF/A-9 (with distributor valve in
Mail/Exp./Pass. Trains position)
a) Application time (for 95% of max. Br. Cylinder built up) 6-9 Sec.
b) Release time (Br. Cylinder pressure reduction up to 0.4
10-15 Sec.
kg/cm2)
c) BC Pressure 2.5 Kg/cm2
II. With distributor valve in Goods position.
a) Application time (for 95% of max.Br. Cylinder built up) 20-25 Sec.
b) Release time (Br. Cylinder pressure reduction up to 0.4
25-30 Sec.
kg/cm2)
c) BC Pressure 2.5 Kg/cm2
NOTE: Above test to be carried out from both the cabs of locomotive
5 PVEF paddle switch in working condition Working

6. The brake power of the locomotives should be checked in the following manner. Apply full brakes
use SA-9, The brake cylinder pressure gauge should indicate a reading of 3.5 Kg/Cm2 under
such conditions. Take notches through MP and record the observations as per table given below.

Sr.No. Type of Gear Traction motor current at Traction motor current at

Loco Ratio which loco should not which loco should move
move
1. WAM-4 15:62 600 800
2. WAM-4 21:58 800 1000
3. WAG-5 15:62 600 800
4. WAG-5 18:64 600 800
 5. WAP-1 21:58 800 1000
6. WAP-4 23:58 800 1000
7. WAG-7 16:65 600 800
8. WAG-7 18:64 600 800
NOTE: The above values have been calculated theoretically from the loco characteristics.
During practical working there may a variation of + 50 Amps.
 7. Check operation of Brake Cylinders along with piston travel

Sr. Type of Type of Brake Shoe release for Specified References

No. Loco Bogie which piston stroke has Piston
been specified Stroke
1. WAM-4/ Co-Co 10 mm 95-105 mm i) RDSO’s Instruction Bulletin
WAG-5/ Trimount No.MP.IB.VL.01.04.01, (Rev. 0.00)
WCAM-1/ ii) Para 3.1.2 & 3.6.3.1 of MP.MI –
WCG-2 36/73, alt.’1’ APR. 1979.
2. WAP-1/ Flexi Coil 10 mm 68-78 mm Para 3.1.2.2/3.6.4.6 of MP.MI 90/80
WAP-4 Mark I revised July 1993.
3. WAG-7 High 10 mm 107-117 Para 4.1.2.2/4.6.2.1/1.4.5 (d) of
Adhesion mm VL.MI 01/96 of Nov. 1996.
Bogie
4. WAP-3 Fabricate 10 mm 102-112 Para 3.1.2.2/3.6.3.3 of MP.MI-
d mark-II mm 139/88, June 1988.
NOTE: 1. The measurement of piston stroke length should be done only after placing distance
pieces of specified thickness between wheel tread and brake block.
2. The piston stroke length is a function of brake shoe release and total leverage of
brake rigging. The increase of 1 mm brake shoe release will increase piston stroke
length by 10 mm, 6 mm and 1 mm in WAM-4/ WAG-5, WAP-1/ WAP-4 & WAG7
class of locomotive approximately.7.1
Brake Shoe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
No.
Brake Shoe
Release

7.2
Brake cylinder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Piston travel

1. Additional C-2 relay valve (A-31) should have 6 mm chock on its exhaust port.

2. Check the position of C3W distributor valve - Freight / Passenger.

3. A-9 auto brake valve be set to regulate the brake pipe pressure of 5+ 0.1 Kg/cm2 in the
release position of brake valve.

4. HS-4 control valve setting to be checked. It should regulate the control air pressure between
1.4 to 1.7 Kg/cm2 to get vacuum in train pipe with 5/16” dia leak hole of 530 + 10 mm HG.

5. History of loco along with schedule / un-schedule attention to the brake system.

6. Last working of locomotive

Date Train No Load From To Name of Driver Crew remarks

7. Test of C3W on test bed ( if any erratic behavior of brake cylinder pressure noticed due to A-9
application and release)
Sr. No Air Pressure C.R. Pressure BC Pressure BP Pressure

8. Cause of skidding and reasons

9. Responsibility
10. Recommendation

( ) ( )
TRO Representative TRS Representative
 PROFORMA FOR LOCO FAILURE REPORT

1 Date of occurrence: Loco No.: Base Shed/RLY:

Train No.: Load: Section:
Block Sec./ Location: Gradient:
LP Name / HQ: ALP Name/HQ:
Guard’s Name/ HQ: Nominated LI:
Last Schedule/ done: on at Next Schedule due:
Last TI/ done: on at

2 Brief History:
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

3 Any previous booking mentioned in loco log book:

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

4 Investigation Report (Including cause of failure, responsibility etc.)

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

5 Written statements of Driver, Guard taken (If any attach)

6 Knowledge of Driver:

7 Detention:

8. Recommendation:

Name: _________________________

Sign. of SLI/LI: _________________

 PANTO ENTANGLEMENT

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID PANTO ENTANGLEMENT

I) In shed

(i) Before taking out loco from shed ensure that both PT’s are in service.
(ii) The pantograph is raising in three steps from both cabs.
(iii) ER pressure is not dropping on raising the pantograph.
(iv) Check the pantograph visually without climbing on roof.
(v) Do not raise the Panto and close DJ at low pressure.

II) On run

(i) Check the Panto in curves for lateral oscillation and other abnormality.
(Refer ACTM Volume - III Para 30604)
(ii) Check the Panto of loco of the train coming from opposite side and inform to the
driver on Walkie Talkie if any abnormality noticed and also inform to TLC/TPC.
(Refer ACTM volume - III Para 30604)
(iii) Negotiation of PT caution order with correct procedure.
(iv) If OHE is tripping or Panto flashing change the Panto and if both Panto flashing keep
the Panto lowered and inform to TPC/TLC through EFT and ask for assisting engine.
(v) Keep sharp watch on OHE without interfering with their primary duties. (SR: 17.3.3).
(vi) If any defect in OHE is seen, lower the Panto immediately and if damages are minor,
stop at next station without clearing the section and inform to TPC/TLC and if
damages are more, stop the train immediately and inform to TPC/ TLC (Refer
S.R.17.03.3).
(vii) If damages are noticed on opposite track stop the train protect the spot and inform to
TPC on EFT or at next station (refer ACTM VOL.II (Part-I) para-20816).
(viii) If DJ is tripped and ALP went in rear cab to check relay target don’t instruct him to
close the DJ from rear cab if reaching to the N/S and if he has closed the DJ in N/S
zone put OFF the BLDJ switch.

III) Action to be taken in case of OHE break down (PT entangled)

i) If the pantograph is entangled stop the train immediately. Do not try to raise the other
Panto and inform the TPC from the section for tower wagon and other instruction.
ii) Try to preserve the clues such as hitting of foreign body, kite string, bird hitting etc.
iii) Keep the Panto pan in self- custody till the LI comes to site.
iv) Record following details:
(a) OHE voltage
(b) OHE tripping time
(c) Time at which train stopped
(d) Time at which information given to control
(e) Tower wagon arrival time
(f) Time at which power block taken
(g) Time at which work completed
(h) Time at, which section cleared
v) If any Panto is isolated close its isolating cock
vi) Ensure the securing of the pantograph

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 DATA OF AC LOCO PANTOGRAPH DURING JOINT EXAMINATION

1 Date:
2 Loco No: Type:
3 Base:
4 Name OF Loco Pilot/ALP: H.Q.
5 Section:
6 Nearest location Mast No. where PT entangled
Schedule Done Date Place Due Date
Last Major Sch. Home Shed
Last Minor Sch. Home Shed
Last Trip Sch. ____________ __________

VALUE AT SITE
ITEM STANDARD VALUE
PT-1 PT-2
Thickness of metalised strip New 24+1 mm
Condemn 3.5 mm
Width of strip 33+0.6 mm
Groove on strip No groove
Edge of strip Sharp / chamfered
Varying strip joints Smooth / rough
Copper deposit on strip Yes / no
Loose / missing screw on panto pan Yes / no
Main spring breakage No damage / no crack / availability of
fastener
Articulation system No bent or damage
Raising time 6 - 10 sec.
Lowering time 10 sec.
Min. Working pressure 4.5 kg/cm2
Pressure at which panto start to 3.5 kg/cm2
lower
Static pressure 07 kg/cm2
Raising of panto in steps 03 steps
Plunger movement Transverse Flexibility Of Pantopan
36 + 5 mm.
Bow plunger Free movement and properly lubricated
Cross member of span Should not have any bend
Horizontality of Panto pan Pan must remain horizontal when it is
raised to full height of 1.5 meter.
Thickness difference of strips Should not be more than 01 mm.
between two ends
Copper shunts No Damages / Loose Connections /
Deficiencies
Insulator No Flash Mark / No Crack

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 DATA OF ACDC LOCOMOTIVE (AM18B1/B2/AM12 B)

Loco No: Type: Base: Date:

Item Standard Value Value at Site

PT Pressure DC AC
12.5 TO 13.02 Kg 7.5 TO 8.0 Kg
Size of copper strip For new 07 mm Condemning limit: 4 mm
Vertical end play transfer flexibility 36+5 mm
Free height of PT 2M
Foundation bolts. These are to be No loose nuts are permitted
without excess washer.
Condition of buffers/plungers and Safety pin should be available
buffer pins
Foundation insulators No crack/ rusty.
Condition of shunts Should not be broken/missing
Condition of balancing rod No damage/bent
Condition of upper frame/top frame No crack, bent
Condition of flase roof No rust, plain surface
Condition of operating rod insulators No crack, broken, chipped
Dimensions of pan
(ACTM fig. No.8.02 Vol. II Part: I) AC Panto DC Panto
Dimension in mm
A 520 632
B 1800 2032
C 300 306
D 380 384

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 DATA OF OHE DURING JOINT EXAMINATION

Sr. NO ITEM STANDARD VALUE

1 Location
2 Height of contact wire of main line above rail level 4.8 to 5.6 + 0.02 meters
3 Height of contact wire of turnout/ cross-over 50 mm above main line
above rail level
4 Stagger of contact wire of main-line 200 mm
5 Stagger of contact wire of turnout /crossover 300 mm

6 Length of steady arm holding main line contact i) 0.75 M ii) 0.95 M iii) 1.15M
wire
Length of steady arm holding turnout and 1.35 M
Crossover contact wire
7 Position of registration tube Horizontal
and register arm dropper clip and no displacement
8 Track separation at obligatory point 150 mm to 700 mm
9 Position at which horn of pantograph jumped Should not jump.
above contact wire
10 Vertical height of steady arm clamp from register 250 mm to 300 mm
arm
11 Hitting marks on the steady/registration arm tube,
PG clamps dropper, contact wire, dropper clip,
splices, and jumpers if any.
12 Condition of cracked or broken OHE fitting, check
whether the crack is old or fresh.
13 Check free vertical movement of the steady arm Free movement.
14 Dia. of contact wire 12.24 mm: New
8.25 mm: Cond (on M/L)
8.0 mm in siding
Cross sectional area 74 mm2
15 Out of plumb mast 3 to 5 mm (keep under observation)

Note: Above observation will be made on every mast within at least 500 meters in the rear of
location of the PT entanglement

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 TRAIN PARTING INVESTIGATION

1. Date Train No. Loco No: Direction_____

2. LP/HQ:___________________Guard/HQ:_________________________ALP/HQ_____
3. BPC_________________Date_____________No.____________________________
4. Section:_____________ Location Gradient______________Load:_______________
5. Train speed at the time of parting: ________Sec. Blocked (Time)_______to _______
6. Train parted while starting/on normal run/ Braking/ Coasting/ Notching
7. Vacuum /Air level on Engine:___________ In Brake Van:____________
8. Caution Order if any:________

WAGON
S.No. DETAILS
AFFECTED ADJACENT
1. Wagon No./Rly/Type
2. Loaded/Empty
3. Position from engine
4. Date of POH
5. Date of ROH
6. Date of NPOH repair
7. Inspection/Oiling
8. Return Date
9. Built Year
10. Tare Weightt
11. Carrying capacity
12. Sick line-Last attended
13. Affected End
14. Buffer Height from RL
15. Condition of Brakes
16. Condition of Tyre Flat places/ Spots
17. Condition of Headstock
CBC Type (AAR/Alliance-II)
1. Stamping mark on CBC
2. Knuckle Condition (Open/Closed)
3. Condition of Yoke
4. Condition of wearing plate
5. Condition of Yoke Pin
6. Condition of Knuckle Pin
7. Condition of Optg Handle
8. Condition of Anti rotation lug
9. Condition of Lock piece
10. Condition of Locking Assly.
11. Condition of Optg. Handle bracket.
12. CBC drooping or not
13. Condition of CBC housing
14. Make of draft
15. Stamping of knuckle
16. Condition of knuckle (worn)
 WAGON
S.No. DETAILS
AFFECTED ADJACENT
Conventional stock
Condition of screw coupling whether
1
worked out from hook.
2 Screw rod broken
3 Worn out threads
4 Bent/jam screw
5 Trunion nut loose/ jam in shackle.
6 Screw coupling pin broken/ worked out.
7 Shackle broken/expanded/worked out.
8 Draw bar broken/ excessively worn out
9 Improper/ missing weight handle
10 Draw bar(securing draft key)
11 Rubber pads (worn/ perished)
12 Condition of head stock
13 Condition of central seal housing

Brief History:

Observations:

Reason for Train Parting:

Investigation & Responsibility:

Details of C&M Analysis: (Enclosed/ Awaited)

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 INVESTIGATION OF FIRE ON AC LOCO

Observations about the loco (Annexure 9.04 of ACTM Vol. III)

Sr. Item Observation

No.
1 Position of: -
a) Master Controller
b) SMGR Drum
c) Tap changer
d) Notch repeater
2 Condition of DJ, whether locked or in open condition?
3 Whether relays particularly QLM, QRSI, QOP, QOA are in tripped condition
or normal?
4 Condition of HOBA, HQOP and HQOA knife switches
5 Condition of fuses
6 Condition of CGR1, CGR2, CGR3 and RGR
7 Arc-chute of CGRs, line and shunting contactors, auxiliary circuit
contactors
8 Condition of contactor whether found in wedged or welded condition?
9 Possibility of loose connection at terminal point
10 Possibility of overheating due to poor thimbling
11 Identify the location of the cable where globules are found formed?
12 Identify the area/zone where damage to locomotive is extensive due to
fire?
13 Condition of 25 KV bushings of the transformers, whether burnt or simply
burnt or not damaged?
14 Possibility of transformer oil flashing with special attention to any sign of oil
to conservator
15 Condition of tap changer with particular attention to splashing of oil and
flash over of taps
16 Condition of other Elect. Equipment like rectifier block, inductive shunt,
aux. machines and traction motors for any abnormality entailing fire in the
locomotive
17 Polarity of smoothing reactor, if not damaged fully
18 Condition of brake blocks, wheel disc for overheating and melting of brake
blocks. Search out molten pieces of brake blocks, if any on SL
19 Whether the fire took place when dynamic brake was in applied condition.
If so, whether thermal relay of DBR was in working order. Examine the
condition of DBR resistance.
20 Presence of any inflammable material like jute, rubber etc
21 Abnormality if any already indicated in the log book by the Driver, which
could lead to fire.
22 Take the statement of crew and other persons traveling in the locomotive
about how the fire originated.
23 Whether specified fire extinguishers available and used by the Driver and
how many of them were found effective?
Other Observations/ Damages:
 STATUS OF FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES ON LOCO
AS RECOMMENDED BY RDSO

1.0 Status of modifications on the loco as recommended in 1993 report by RDSO:

1.1 Circuit and Cables

Sr.No Modification details Present status on the loco

i) Recabling after 18 yrs.
ii) Use of Elastomeric cables
iii) Use of Neoprine rubber insulated rubberized sheet for cable
protection.
iv) Provision of 10-sq.mm cable from HBA to HOBA middle.
v) Separation of phases in TK panel.
vi) Provision of surge suppression arrangement (gapless lightening
arrester).
vii) Modification to prevent burning of RGR in Gds. Loco to remove
wire No.C16(wire No.215 from the Drivers desks) from all MU
jumper connections.
viii) Replacement of 5 sq.mm cable by 150 sq.mm of RPS during POH
& recabling.
ix) Separation of Q-20 terminal on BA3 panel.
x) Ensuring cables dressing, bunching lug checking during every
schedule inspection.

1.2 Relays:

Sr.No Modification details Present status on the loco

i) Modification for Mechanical locking of QLM relays.
ii) Provision of QLA relays.
iii) Rating for CCPT fuse of 6 Amps.

1.3 Transformer, Tap Changer, CGR & RGR

Sr.No Modification details Present status on the loco

i) DGA should be carried out on transformer oil.
ii) Adoption of canopy.
iii) Flexible connection in place of solid connection between CGR &
GR.
iv) Clamping of PHGR and CGR.
v) Struts(support)between RGR & CGR.
vi) Modified catch assembly for CGR Arc chutes.
vii) Staggering of RGR grids
viii) Cement asbestos sheet below RGR to be provided.
IX) Checking of oil circulating pipe lines of GR, TFP for oil leakage
during every schedule inspection and attention
x) Replacement of GI RGR with stainless steel RGR on all locos.

1.4 Compressors and Exhauster:

Sr.No Modification details Present status on the loco

i) To shift PV1 to the present location of compressor.
ii) Modification of PV and CP tray.
iii) Provision of removable type CP tray.
iv) Extra partition wall of 50 sq.mm. under the PV1.
v) Use of oil and heat resistance hoses for compressor delivery and
exhauster.
vi) Oil leakage from the joints of PV & CP to be checked during every
 schedule inspection and attended
vii) Use of funnel for the filling up of the oil.
1.5 Smoothing reactor:

Sr.No Modification details Present status on the loco

i) Modification on terminals of SL and checking of polarity.

1.6 BA Panel:

Sr.No Modification details Present status on the loco

i) Cement asbestos sheet to be provided under RPS and RS.

1.7 Programming switches:

Sr.No Modification details Present status on the loco

i) Use of Siemens make rotary switches.

1.8 Loco body:

Sr.No Modification details Present status on the loco

i) Blocking of Cab corridor apertures under the floor in WAM4
loco.

1.9 General:

Sr.No Modification details Present status on the loco

i) Locos with air flow relays isolated should not be allowed in
service for long.
ii) Loco running with QOP isolated should be taken up to the
nearest shed.

2.0 New recommendations of RDSO Guidelines for fire prevention measures :

Sr.No Modification details Present status on the loco

i) Protection for battery positive cable.
ii) Provision of HRC fuses in RPS.
iii) Modification to prevent burning of RGR/blowing of GR
safety valve while working in multiple.
iv) Isolation of QPDJ bypass arrangement.
v) Replacement of 50 sq.mm RPS cables by 150 mm 2
vi) Separation of Q20 terminals.
vii) Maintenance of separators between phases going to EM
contactor in TK panel.
viii) Attention to Q45 relay base.
ix) Improvement measures for SL. SMI.

4.0 Status of special maintenance practice and modification No.

WAM4 /1147 and WAG5/15

Sr.No Modification details Present status on the loco

i) Thorough cleaning of locomotive during minor and major
schedule.
ii) Periodical checking of oil leaks from joints of CP and PVs.
iii) Use of proper funnel to fill up oil in CP.
iv) Periodical checking of PHGR oil circulating pipe line.
v) Regular cleaning of exhauster.
vi) Proper setting and operation of protection relay.
vii) Attention of water leakage.
viii) Thorough investigation of the cases having QLM drop.
ix) Checking of cable conditions of critical locations during
major failure.
x) TAN delta testing of TFP auto winding during POH.
xi) Proper size of fuses.
 5.0 New recommendation in maintenance practice to prevent fire cases in Electric locomotive.

Sr. Modification details Present status on the loco

i) Removal of oil in A-33 bushing in IC0.
ii) Checking of CT ratio of current transformer TFILM.
iii) Checking continuity of control cable from TFILM to QLM.
iv) Checking of direction of MVSL. MVSI and MPH.
v) Checking of safety valve of tap changer whenever GR cover is
opened.
vi) Checking of transformer safety valve whenever center roof hood is
lifted or TFP is taken out.
vii) Maintenance of TAP changer as prescribed by M/s ABB in their
maintenance manual 3EDU02001-YN, 1995-03-A.
viii) Availability of DGA plant in the shed.
ix) Availability of TAN DELTA instrument in the shed.
x) Strict quality control on material like:
Inner and outer segment of GR.
Contact roller.
CGR contacts.
Gun metal bushes of contact roller.
Inner and outer copper rings or GR.
Inner and outer insulated rings of GR.
Contact plate.
Transformer oil.
CGR archute.
xi) Loco not provided with mechanical locking of QLM should not be used
in multiple.
xii) Compliance of RDSO guidelines and norms by the firm while finalizing
works contract order for transformer rehabilitation and repairs.
xiii) Incorporation of modification issued by RDSO in the rehabilitation work
scope of the transformer.
xiv) Follow up of all SMIs issued by RDSO for TFP and Tap changer
maintenance.
xv) Taking of brake down value of tap changer and transformer oil during
IC inspection as per IS6792-1992.
xvi) Arrangement of oil replacement and filling up oil directly into the GR
from centrifuging plant.
xvii) Prohibition of patch repairs on GR contact plate.
xviii) Inter mixing of GR inside component with other GR should not be done.
xix) Blowing of SL with compressed air and tightening of terminals during
IC inspection.
xx) Incorporation of improvement measures as suggested by RDSO in
mod sheet no.WAG5/15 during rehabilitation or procurement of SL.
xxi) Provision of switzer type relays on the locomotive for axillaries like
MVSL, MVSI, MPH, MVRH.
xxii) Cleaning of side body filter and measurement of air depression in IC
inspection.
xxiii) Ensuring of power cable without tension or sharp bents during routine
inspection at the following critical location.
a) Terminal connection at transformer bushing.
b) Connection between CGR and RGR.
c) Power connections in RSI panel and BA panel.
d) Terminal connection at SL.
e) Traction motor cable connection.
xxiv) Presence of positive gap in full tight condition on cable cleats.
xxv) Checking of cut out control/auxiliary/power cables for bus and sharp
edges and availability of grommets of proper size in AOH/IOH/POH.
xxvi) Provision of outlet pipe for draining of accumulated oil from CP /PV trays
xxvii)Testing of function of Q46 relay in shed and trip shed.
xxviii) Commissioning of QVLSOL in multiple unit formation.
xxix) Checking of earth fault connection of A0 with locomotive in case of
TFP lifting and refitting.
Fire fighting arrangement:

i) Provision of four nos. fire extinguishers of 5 kg each of DCP type. Two nos. in each
locomotive cab
ii) Arrangement of automatic fire detection and fire fighting.
iii) Preparation of rail fire unit comprising of water tender wagon equipped with fire engine/pump
with ART in the division.
iv) Weightment and refilling of CO2 gas to be included in AOH schedule.

6. Guidelines for cabling / recabling in Electric loco for fire prevention plan.

i) Use of Elastomeric cable as per RDSO specification No.E-14/01 Part I&II revision-1 on 1992.
ii) Use of 240sq.mm size cable in power circuit.
iii) Use of insulation lugs for 2.5sq.mm /3sq.mm size control cable as per mod sheet
No.WAM4/79 of June 1979.
iv) Use of heat shrinkable sleeves at the cable lug points for a) Insulating the bare portion of
the conductor. b) Securing the cable markers and cable insulations at the crimping locations.
v) Provision of insulating separator in TK panel for phase segregation.
vi) Separation of power, auxiliary and control cable to minimize chances of short-circuiting.
vii) Avoid using sharp corner edge cleats. Wrapping of cable around the cleats with insulated
rubberized sheets.
viii) Use of Neoprence coated fibre glass rubberized sheet for separating the different grades
cables by grouping each voltage grade cables and wrapping them completely through out
cable length in corridor trenches.
ix) Prohibiting the provision of rubber /nylon flexible grommets on cable entry locations.
x) Provision of rubber packing under cables over the channel and or sharp edges.
xi) Use of nylon cable bunching ties for securing the control/auxiliary cables.
xii) Replacement of cleats with epoxy molded fibre glass cleats.
xiii) Re-routing 240sq.mm power cable from RSI to SL under BA2/BA3 panel as underRSI1 & 2 ,
BA2/BA3 panel (underneath) ,corridor no.2 : MVSL side.
xiv) Removal of cables (except 110V control system) from coupler and separate connection to SB.
xv) Re-routing of power cable for TM4 from BA1 panel through corridor No.2 to underneath BA2.
xvi) Periodical checking of crimping tools.
xvii) Use of proper size cable socket.
xviii) Use of Moulded fiber glass cleats
xix) Power cable to TM4 coming from BA1 panel through underneath tap changer shall be re-
routed.
xx) Rubber sheet on checker plate to be used.
xxi) Support cables at regular interval in trays.

7.0 Provision of trap chamber in drain pipe of conservator tank of loco transformer:

As per RDSO Modification sheet No.ELRS/MS/0324 Provision of trap chamber in drain pipe
of conservator tank of loco transformer

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 LOCOMOTIVE PARAMETERS

Sr. Description WAM-4 WAG-5 WAG-7 WAP-1

1. Axle Load 18.8 T 19.8 T 20.5 T 18.25 T
2. Length over Buffer 19974 mm 19974 mm 20394 mm 18794 mm
3. Height of buffer from rail 1105-1030 mm 1105-1030 mm 1105-1030 mm 1105-1030mm
4. Max. wheel dia. 1092 mm 1092 mm 1092 mm 1092 mm
5. Min. wheel dia. 1016 mm 1016 mm 1016 mm 1016 mm
6. Root wear 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
7. Flange wear 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm
8. Wheel gauge in mm 1596 +1.5 1596 +1.5 1596 +1.5 1596 +1.5
-0.5 -0.5 -0.5 -0.5

9.
Tread dia. in mm 1092-1016 1092-1016 1092-1016 1092-1016
Variation in wheel dia Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max
A. On same axle 0.6 2.5 0.6 2.5 0.6 2.5 0.6 2.5
B. On same Bogie 2.0 8.0 2.0 8.0 2.0 8.0 2.0 8.0
C. Between Bogie 15.0 25.0 15.0 25.0 15.0 25.0 15.0 25.0
10. Pedestal Lateral clearance
A. End Axle 6-12mm 6 - 12mm 2.0 – 9.5mm 1.8 – 9.5 mm

B. Middle Axle 25 -31mm 25 - 31mm 2.4 - 11.5mm

11. Longitudinal clearance 1.9 – 5.0 1.9 – 5.0 0.6 – 4.0 0.35-3.5 mm
2.0-6.0
(RDSO Mod.)
12. Piston travel in mm 95-105 95-105 107-117 68-78
13. HP 3640 3850 5000 3800
14. Max. Tractive Effort 33.84 33.5 T 42.0 T 32.49 T
15. TFWR rating 3460 KVA 3900 KVA 5400 KVA 3900 KVA
16. Weight in tones 112.8 118.8 123.0 112.8
17. Wheel base 3810 mm 3810 mm 3800 mm 3895 mm
18. Helical Spring Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
Free Height
(i) Outer 464 445 464 445
(ii) Inner 429 411 429 411
(iii) Snub 439 421 439 421
ber
Working Height
(iv) Outer 363 349 356 343
(v) Inner 361 352 355 343
(vi) Snub 332 323 325 316
ber