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OPERATING PROCEDURES
MOVING A TRAIN
Close the Generator Field circuit breaker on the control console.
Move the reverse handle to FORWARD or REVERSE position, depending on direction of movement desired.
Place foot on the safety control foot pedal and release the brakes completely. In freight service, several minutes may be required to release the brakes, depending on the length of the train.
Advance the throttle handle.
The throttle handle has eight notches (IDLE up to NOTCH 8), with each successive notch representing an increase in power, or locomotive tractive effort.
Starting a train depends on the type, length, weight, grade, condition of rail, and amount of slack in train. The engineman can easily control the amount of tractive effort required to start and accelerate a particular train. Speed can be controlled as desired by reducing or increasing the throttle position.
STOPPING A TRAIN
Move the throttle handle to IDLE and apply the air brakes according to railroad regulations. If leaving the operator's position after the train has stopped, move the selector handle to OFF and open the Generator Field circuit breaker.
REVERSING LOCOMOTIVE
Bring the locomotive to a full stop.
Move the reverser handle to the opposite direction.
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