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15 Jun 1998

Technical Bulletins

Load Meter Testing for Locomotives Equipped with AC Traction motors

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Motive Power and Equipment

Bulletin Number
MP&E 98-54
Discipline
Motive Power and Equipment

30 Jan 1997

Safety Advisories

Recommended safety practices for certain locomotives equipped with emergency MU fuel line cut-off devices located inside the locomotive control compartment at a location which enables the cut-off device to be activated unintentionally

Subject Motive Power and Equipment

Keywords: Hazardous Materials

Safety Advisory Number
97-01

9 Feb 1996

Emergency Orders

Emergency Order Requiring Capability to Initiate Emergency Application of Air Brakes from the Head End and Rear of Trains.

Subject Braking Systems, Motive Power and Equipment, Operating Practices

Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 18, Notice No. 1

27 Mar 1995

Emergency Orders

Owners of Railroad Tank Cars; Modification of Emergency Order Requiring Inspection and Repair of Stub Sill Tank Cars.

Subject Motive Power and Equipment

Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 17, Notice No. 3

26 Aug 1993

Technical Bulletins

Protection of Utility Employees

Author
Edward R. English

Subject Motive Power and Equipment, Operating Practices

Abstract: Also MP&E-93-48

Bulletin Number
OP-93-11
Discipline
Operating Practices