GroundRules
49 CFR 230.77: Foundation brake gear.
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) Maintenance. Foundation brake gear shall be maintained in a safe and suitable condition for service. Levers, rods, brake beams, hangers, and pins shall be of ample strength, and shall not be fouled in any way which will affect the proper operation of the brake. All pins shall be properly secured in place with cotter pine, split keys, or nuts. Brake shoes must be properly applied and kept approximately in line with the tread of the wheel.
(b) Distance above the rails. No part of the foundation brake gear of the steam locomotive or tender shall be less than 2 1/2 inches above the rails.
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