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49 CFR 230.116: Oil tanks.

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  1. Title 49—Transportation
  2. Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation
  3. CHAPTER II—FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
  4. PART 230—STEAM LOCOMOTIVE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
  5. Subpart C—Steam Locomotives and Tenders

The oil tanks on oil burning steam locomotives shall be maintained free from leaks. The oil supply pipe shall be equipped with a safety cut-off device that:

(a) Is located adjacent to the fuel supply tank or in another safe location;

(b) Closes automatically when tripped and that can be reset without hazard; and

(c) Can be hand operated from clearly marked locations, one inside the cab and one accessible from the ground on each exterior side of the steam locomotive.

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