GroundRules
49 CFR 230.76: Piston travel.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 49—Transportation
- Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation
- CHAPTER II—FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- PART 230—STEAM LOCOMOTIVE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
- Subpart C—Steam Locomotives and Tenders
(a) Minimum piston travel. The minimum piston travel shall be sufficient to provide proper brake shoe clearance when the brakes are released.
(b) Maximum piston travel. The maximum piston travel when steam locomotive is standing shall be as follows:
Type of wheel brake Maximum piston travel (in inches)
Cam Type Driving Wheel Brake 31⁄2
Other forms of Driving Wheel Brake 6
Engine Truck Brake 8
Tender Brake 9
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