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26 Jul 2001

Technical Bulletins

Power Brake Regulation, 49 CFR Part 232, Subpart D

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Motive Power and Equipment

Keywords: brake systems ; rulemaking ;

Bulletin Number
MP&E 01-03
Discipline
Motive Power and Equipment

21 Jun 2001

Technical Bulletins

Guidance for Inspection for Locomotive Draft Gear Pocket Center Sill

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Motive Power and Equipment

Keywords: cracks; draft gear pocket ; draft pocket

Bulletin Number
MP&E 01-02
Discipline
Motive Power and Equipment

31 May 2001

Technical Bulletins

Effective Date of New Power Brake Regulation 49 CFR 232

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Motive Power and Equipment

Keywords: use or haul ;

Bulletin Number
MP&E 01-01
Discipline
Motive Power and Equipment

26 Apr 2001

Safety Advisories

In-service failures of railroad airbrake system trainline angle cocks manufactured by Ellcon-National

Subject Motive Power and Equipment

Keywords: lock tang ; friction disc ; assembly torque kit ;

Safety Advisory Number
2001-03

12 Mar 2001

Safety Advisories

Structural integrity of cast steel draft sills, manufactured by American Steel Foundries, and installed in certain covered hopper cars

Subject Motive Power and Equipment

Keywords: Type C-114 covered hopper car ; derailment ;

Safety Advisory Number
2001-02