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Modern Locomotive Handbook 1972 1977 operation todays l
The Modern Locomotive Handbook
Copyright 1972 REVISED 1994
256 pages
CONTENTS
SECTION I-INTRODUCTION
Locomotive Classification10
Guide for Using Sections II, and III14
Glossary of Locomotive Terms16
SECTION II-EMD LOCOMOTIVES
General Arrangements23
General Information25
Locomotive Cab Controls
Engineer's Control Stand33
Engine Control Panel50
Circuit Breaker Panel64
Switch and Fuse Panel69
Computer Display Panel72
Locomotive Systems
Fuel Oil System74
Lubricating Oil System74
Cooling Water System75
Diesel Engine Governor76
Starting and Stopping the Diesel Engine78
Diesel Engine Protective Devices80
Automatic Ground Relay System86
Trainlined Ground Relay Reset87
Sanding System87
Wheel Slip System89
Transition System92
Alignment Control Couplers93
Air Compressor Control Panel93
Performance Control System94
Circuit Modules95
Engine Low Idle System96
Permanent Jumper Cables97
SECTION III-GE LOCOMOTIVES
General Arrangements101
General Information103
Locomotive Cab Controls
Engineer's Control Stand112
Engine Control Panel129
Locomotive Systems
Fuel Oil System151
Lubricating Oil System151
Cooling Water System152
Diesel Engine Governor154
Control Air System 154
Starting and Stopping the Diesel Engine154
Diesel Engine Protective Devices158
Automatic Ground Relay System159
Trainlined Ground Relay Reset160
Sanding System160
Wheel Slip System164
Transition System167
Alignment Control Couplers171
Electrical and Air Brake Compartments171
Rectifier Over-temperature System171
Power Matching System172
Traction Motor Thermal Simulator173
Annunciator Panel173
Engine Low Idle174
Handbrake174
SECTION IV-Air Brake System
Air Compressor179
Main Reservoir System179
Air Brake Compartments180
Air Gauges180
26L Equipment180
EPIC Equipment192
Emergency Brake Valve194
Power Cut-Off (PC) Switch194
Changing Ends195
Proper Position of Air Brake Controls196
Position of Cut Out Cocks 197
MU Air Hose Connections197
Air Brake and Dynamic Brake Operation198
Brake Pipe Flow Indicator198
Automatic Drain Valves198
SECTION V Locomotive Operation
AAR Locomotive Standards205
Resetting Protective Devices206
Engine Shutdown and Startup208
Locomotive Brake Test210
Sanding Practice211
Throttle Position - Power Output214
Tractive Effort - Low Speed216
Stringlining219
Buff Loading 221
Lead Unit Power Reduction224
Trainlined Power Reduction226
Loadmeter Readings - High Speed228
Dynamic Brake Control Systems230
Extended Range Dynamic Brake232
Dynamic Brake Operation233
Adding Units to Consist237
Fuel Conservation239
End of Train Equipment241
Locomotive Inspection Report243
SECTION VI - Trouble Shooting
EMD Locomotives247
GE Locomotives252
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
INTRODUCTION - Section 1
Model SD-70M Locomotive (Fig.1)12
Model Dash 8 40 CW (Fig.2)13
EMD - Section II
Model GP40-2 Locomotive (Fig. 3)22
General Arrangements (SD60M)(Fig.4)23
General Arrangements (SD40-2)(Fig.5)24
Console Control Stand (Fig. 6)38
AAR Engineer's Control Stand (Fig.7)40
ICE Control Stand (Fig.8)41
EMD Engineer's Control Stand (Fig.9)42
Indicating Light Panel (Fig.10)46
Dual Scale Loadmeter (Fig. 11)47
Engine Control Panel Dash 2 Loco. (Fig. 12)53
Engine Control Panel (Fig. 13)54
Computer Display Panel (Fig.14)57
Engine Overspeed Trip Device & Low Oil Pressure Trip Button (Fig.15)58
Low Water-Crankcase Pressure Detector (Fig.16)61
Switch & Fuse-Circuit Breaker Panels (Fig.17)65
Switch & Fuse-Circuit Breaker Panels (Fig.18)66
Fuel Oil Sight Glasses (Fig.19)77
Cooling System Filler Arrangement (Fig.20)79
Engine Starting Controls (Fig.21)81
Engine Room Equipment (Fig.22)91
GENERAL ELECTRIC - Section III
Model C36-7 Locomotive (Fig.30) 100
General Arrangements-Dash 8 (Fig.31)101
General Arrangements-Dash 7 (Fig.32)102
Console Control Stand (Fig.33)108
AAR Engineer's Control Stand (Fig.34)111
IFC Control Stand (Fig.35) 113
GE Engineer's Control Stand (Fig.36)117
Engine Control Panel (Fig.37)126
Dash 8 Engine Control Panel (Fig.38)142
Diagnostic Display Panel (Fig.39)143
Engine Overspeed Device (Fig.40)155
Dash 8 Engine Overspeed Device (Fig.41)156
Crankcase Pressure Detector (Fig.42)161
Diesel Engine Governor (Fig.43) 162
Engine Start Station (Fig.44) 163
Control Compartments (Fig.45)168
AIR BRAKE - Section IV
Air Compressor (Fig.50)178
Air System (Fig.51) 182
Air Brake Compartment (Fig.52) 184
26L Brake Equipment (Fig.53)185
26C Automatic Brake Valve Positions (Fig.54)186
30A Automatic Brake Positions (Fig.55)187
Independent Brake Handle Positions (Fig.56)190
EPIC Brake Equipment (Fig.35 & 57)191
Air Flow Indicators (Fig.58)200
Automatic Drain Valve (Fig.59)201
LOCOMOTIVE OPERATION - Section V
AAR Clean Locomotive Cab (Fig.60)207
Power Reduction Panel (Fig.61) 223
Receiver Display Panel (Fig.62)242
INTRODUCTION
LOCOMOTIVE CLASSIFICATION
Electro-Motive Division, General Motors Corp.:
The Electro-Motive Division (EMD) of General Motors calls its four-traction motor, hood-type locomotives General Purpose models and uses the letters GP to designate them. EMD calls its six-traction-motor, hood-type locomotives Special Duty models and SD to designate them.
The numbers that follow the letters GP or SD indicate the series of the model and the horsepower. When the model designation ends with the letter "M", this indicates the car body has a full width short hood.
Example: SD70M
SD (six motor, hood type carbody)
70 (4000 hp., series of the model)
M (full width, short hood)
General Electric Company:
The General Electric Co. (GE) present production locomotives all called Dash 8 Locomotives. These models are designated by Dash 8 followed by the numerals which represent the horsepower, followed by the letter B or C to indicate the number of motors per truck. A last letter "W" when used indicates unit has a full width short hood.
Example: Dash 8 40 CW
Dash 8 (series of model)
40 (4000 h.p.)
C (3 axle, 3 motor truck)
W (full width, short hood)
GE called its previous model locomotives Dash 7 Locomotives. These models are designated by the letter B or C to indicate the number of motors per truck (B for 2 or C for 3). This is followed by two (2) numerals which represent horsepower. The last number indicates the series of the model.
Example: B39-7
B (2 axle 2 motor trucks)
39 (3900 hp.)
7 (series of the model)
GE calls its earlier model locomotives the Universal Models and used the letter U to designate them. The horsepower of each model is given by two numbers following the letter U. For example, 25 means 2,500; 30 means 3,000. The number of traction motors per unit is designated by letter B for four motors, C for six motors. This letter follows the numbers that indicate the horsepower.
Example: U33C
U (Universal or hood-type carbody)
33 (3300 hp.)
C (six traction motors)
The Modern Locomotive Handbook - a textbook on the operation of todays locomotives by HC Eck , The Railway fuel and operating officers Association. Copyright 1972, 10th printing 1977. 188 pages. This handbook has been compiled as an aid in the operation and proper management if intermediate and high horsepower locomotives. EMD GP30, GP35, GP39, GP40m SD35, SD38, SD39, SD40, SD45. GE B&C models of the U23, U25, U28, U30, U33, U36. ALCO C420, C424, C425, C430, C628, C630, C636. Locomotive cab controls, locomotive systems, list of illustrations, more.
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