{"data":{"id":"us/49-cfr-230.102","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"49 CFR 230.102","heading":"Tender plain bearing journal boxes.","body":"Plain bearing journal boxes with the following defects shall be removed from service immediately and repaired:\n(a) A box that does not contain visible free oil;\n(b) A box lid that is missing, broken, or open except to receive servicing;\n(c) A box containing foreign matter, such as dirt, sand, or coal dust that can reasonably be expected to damage the bearing; or have a detrimental effect on the lubrication of the journal and bearing;\n(d) A lubricating pad that:\n(1) Is missing;\n(2) Is not in contact with the journal;\n(3) Has a tear extending half the length or width of the pad, or more, except by design;\n(4) Shows evidence of having been scorched, burned, or glazed;\n(5) Contains decaying or deteriorated fabric that impairs proper lubrication of the pad;\n(6) Has an exposed center core (except by design); or\n(7) Has metal parts contacting the journal;\n(e) A plain bearing that:\n(1) Is missing, cracked, broken;\n(2) Has a bearing liner loose;\n(3) Has a broken out piece; or\n(4) Has indications of having been overheated, as evidenced by:\n(i) Melted babbitt:\n(ii) Smoke from hot oil; or\n(iii) Journal surface damage; or\n(f) A plain bearing wedge that:\n(1) Is missing, cracked or broken; or\n(2) Is not located in its design position.","path":["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"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-49.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:34Z","sha256":"bf216cd1dd605580d6c4f1a6954498b7a84c4ac239b4dd0989c0785bc1dbca87","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/49-cfr-230.101","next":"us/49-cfr-230.103"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}