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  • Brake System Safety Standards- 49 CFR 232. Regulations and general requirements for all train brake systems, inspection and testing, periodic maintenance and training requirements, and end-of-train devices for Class I, II, and III railroads. Plus the introduction of new brake system technology. Softcover. (Added: 2001-08-22 Rating: 5.50) Rate It
  • Drug and Alcohol Regulations- 49 CFR 40 and 219. "Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs" and "Control of Alcohol and Drug Use." Both regulations are in one book. Spiral bound. (Added: 2002-03-06 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
  • Guide to Understanding FRA Motive Power & Equipment Inspection Reports- The Guide to Understanding FRA Motive Power & Equipment Inspection Reports tells it all.
    Its essential to understand what violations you face. Knowing those violations starts with being able to quickly identify and understand the defect code the FRA inspector is citing on the Inspection Report. Guide to Understanding FRA Motive Power & Equipment Inspection Reports will give you the facts you need to deal with motive power and equipment violations.
    This book breaks down the Inspection Report by explaining each box on the report. It also includes the CFR Part rule, Sub-rule, and defect descriptions vital to motive power & equipment concerns. defect codes covered include 49 CFR Parts 215, 218, 223, 229, 231, and 232. Of course, we aren’t wishing violations upon you, but this book will prove itself indispensible when they occur ... and they will. Spiral bound.
    (Added: 2002-09-17 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
  • Hours of Service of Railroad Employees- 49 CFR 228 for records and reporting of hours of duty of a railroad employee. Also covers the construction of employee sleeping quarters. Spiral bound. (Added: 2002-03-27 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
  • Locomotive Safety Standards- 49 CFR 229 The Locomotive Safety Standards cover the laws governing inspections and tests, brake system, draft system, suspension, electrical, cabs and cab equipment plus more! Good for both steam- and internal combustion-powered locomotives. Also included are the defect codes for Part 229. Softcover. Spiral bound. (Added: 2006-03-24 Rating: 10.00) Rate It
  • Passenger Equipment Safety Standards and Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness- 49 CFR 238 - 239 Part 238 covers: • Safety planning/General Requirements • Tier I & II Passenger Equipment • Specific safety planning requirements for Tier II passenger equipment Part 239 covers: • Specific requirements • Review, approval, and retention of emergency preparedness plans • Operational (efficiency) tests; inspection of records and recordkeeping Spiral bound. 212 pages. 5" x 7.5".
    Due to ever-changing government regulations, you will receive the latest version of the regulations included in this book. Softcover. Spiral bound.
    (Added: 2000-08-10 Rating: 6.00) Rate It
  • Qualifications and Certification of Locomotive Engineers- 49 CFR 240. This book affects locomotive engineers, trainers and supervisors. The rule is largely based on recommendations made by an advisory committee comprised of rail industry and labor representatives. This final rule will clarify the decertification process; clarify when certified locomotive engineers are required to operate service vehicles; and address the concern that some designated supervisors of locomotive engineers are insufficiently qualified to properly supervise, train, or test locomotive engineers. Softcover. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 10.00) Rate It
  • Railroad Communications- 49 CFR 220. Prescibes minimum requirements governing the use of wireless communications in connection with railroad operations. Softcover. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
  • Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards- 49 CFR 215. Prescribes the minimum safety standards for freight cars allowed by the FRA. Includes safety standards for Freight car components, car bodies, draft system, restricted equipment and stenciling. Softcover. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
  • Railroad Operating Rules & Practices- 49 CFR 217 to 218. Part 217: Purpose, Application, Definitions, Penalty, Operating Rules, Program of Operation Tests and Inspections; Program of Instruction on Operating Rules, Information Collection. Part 218: General Blue Signal Collection of Workers Protection of Trains and Locomotives, Prohibition against tampering with safety services, Protection of occupied camp cars. Spiral bound. Softcover. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 1.00) Rate It
  • Railroad Safety Appliance Standards- 49 CFR 231. General requirements for safety appliances including: handbrakes, brake step, running boards, sill steps, ladders, end ladder clearance, roof handholds, side handholds, horizontal end handholds, vertical end handholds, and uncoupling levers. Standards are for flat cars, tank cars, caboose cars, passenger-train cars and locomotives. Softcover. (Added: 2001-06-08 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
  • Railroad Safety Enforcment Procedures and Rules of Practice- 49 CFR 209. Safety enforcement of Hazardous materials, criminal and civil penalties, compliance orders, disqualification procedures and reporting of remedial actions.
    49 CFR 211. Prescribes rules of practice that apply to to rulemaking and waiver proceedings, review of emergency orders, miscellaneous safety-related proceedings and informal safety inquiries. Spiral bound.
    (Added: 2003-02-07 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
  • Railroad Workplace Safety- 49 CFR 214. The Railroad Workplace Safety Part 214 requires railroads and railroad contractors to provide, and employees to use, fall protection and personal protective equipment, including head, foot, eye and face equipment when employees work on railroad bridges, and to protect employees from the hazards of moving trains and other railroad equipment. The purpose of this rule is to prevent accidents and casualties to employees involved in railroad construction and maintenance activities. Softcover. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 9.00) Rate It
  • Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock- 49 CFR 224 The much anticipated Final Rule for reflectorization on rolling stock is here! The FRA released this new rule, effective March 4, 2005, in an effort to reduce the number of highway-rail grade crossing accidents and deaths, injuries, and property damage resulting from those accidents, by enhancing the conspicuity of rail freight rolling stock so as to increase its detectability by motor vehicle operators at night and under conditions of poor visibility. This rule establishes a schedule for application of retroreflective material to rail freight rolling stock and prescribes standards for the application, inspection, and maintenance of the retroreflective material. (Added: 2005-05-12 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
  • Rules & Regulations Governing Railroad Signal and Train Control Systems- 49 CFR 233, 234, 235, and 236. Requirements for signal system reporting; maintenance standards; grade crossing signal system safety. Includes material modification of a signal system or relief from requirements plus instructions, standards, and rules governing the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of signal and train control systems. Spiral-bound. Softcover. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 7.00) Rate It
  • Steam Locomotive Inspection- 49 CFR 230. This part prescribes minimum Federal Safety Standards for all steam-propelled locomotives operated on railroads. This part does not restrict a railroad from adopting and enforcing additional or more stringent requirements not inconsistent with part 230. Softcover, spiral bound. (Added: 2001-08-22 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
  • The Track Safety Standards Calculator- A slide rule type calculator giving gage tolerances, train speeds and other FRA specifications for classes of track 1 through 5. Standards set by the Federal Railroad Administration. Paper Calculator. (Added: 0000-00-00 Rating: 4.75) Rate It
  • Track Safety Standards Subpart G- 49 CFR 213, Subpart G. Classes of Track 6 and Higher: Applies to track required to support the passage of passenger and freight equipment in specific, higher speed ranges. Includes Defect Codes and Appendix C to Part 213 - Statement of Agency Policy on the Safety of Railroad Bridges. 96 pages. Softcover. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 1.00) Rate It
  • Track Safety Standards Subparts A-F- 49 CFR 213, Subparts A-F. Classes of Track 1-5: General Track Information; Track Geometry; Track Structure; Track Appliances and Track Related Devices; and Track Inspection; Defect codes included. Includes Gauge Restraint Measuring System (GRMS). Softcover. (Added: 0000-00-00 Rating: 4.00) Rate It
  • Use of Locomotive Horns at Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings- 49 CFR 222 This regulation provides for safety at public highway-rail grade crossings by requiring locomotive horn use at public highway-rail grade crossings except in quiet zones established and maintained in accordance with this part. Softcover. Spiral bound. (Added: 2006-03-24 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
  • Combination of Mechanical Department FRA Regulations- 49 CFR 210, 215, 216, 217, 218, 221, 223, 225, 229 231, & 232. Mechanical Departments of the rail industry have requested a combined reprint of the Federal Regulations that apply specifically to the work of those departments. We have included the Operating Regulations Parts 217 & 218 which cover Blue Flag use for your benefit. We hope this combination fits your needs and appreciate any comments/ suggestions you have. Contains eleven of the FRA regulations commonly used by Mechanical Department Personnel. Spiral bound. pop (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 8.30) Rate It

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