identify car locations: where damage occurs for preparation of inspections and billing reviewing...
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Identify car locations:
Where damage occurs
For preparation of inspections and billingReviewing billing repaircards
Composition Brake Shoe
Worn to 3/8” or less
Wheels and Roller Bearing
Wheel Defect Gage
Standard Steel Wheel Gage With Moveable Finger
Thin Flange, Vertical Flange,Slid Flat, Broken Rim, Flange cracked or broken
High flange, Thin rim, Tread grooved,Built-up tread, Scrape, Dent or Gouge,Used to give rim and flange readingfor billing repair card
Roller Bearing
Cut Away View of Roller Bearing
Tread Shelled
Continuous Tread Shelled
Wheel shelling is the result of wheel rail interface that can also cause high KIP wheels
High Flange1 1/2” or more
Thin Flange 15/16” or less9 + reading
Full Flange Contour Wheel 0- Reading
Wheels can be an expensive maintenance item
If not inspected and maintained the defects can be catastrophic
Hatch Cover Broken
Bent Hatch Cover Frame
Center Partition Broken
Common damage to outlets and gates
End Ladder Stile
Corner Post
Corner Post
End Hand Hold BentMust Have 2” Clearance
For a Bonus PrizeLocation of bent hand hold?
Lever Operational and Locked
Caps and Valves Operational
Chains Secured
Tank Shell
Top covers and man way
Trucks and Braking Systems
Basic Brake Systems
Basic Truck Systems
TRUCKS
Ride Control Truck Good Friction Shoe Height
Friction Shoes High over 1 13/16”Repairs needed
Barber Truck Good Shoe Height
Friction shoes high 1/2” ormore Repairs needed
Bolster Pocket Repaired
Bolster Gibs Repaired
Friction Casting Wear Plate Repairs to Column Guide
Brake Beam Wear Liner
Draft System
Yoke Pin Retainer
Yoke
Follower Block
Draft Gear
Draft Gear Wear Plate
Bonus Prize: What end of the car is this?
Coupler
Bottom Lock Lifter
Knuckle Pin and Cotter Key
Uncoupling Lever
Coupler Shank Wear Plate
Training Material
The Railway Educational Bureau1809 Capital AvenueOmaha, NE 68102(402) 346-4300
Recommended Courses:AAR Interchange RulesAAR Billing Repair Cards ForInterchange RulesFederal Freight Car Safety StandardsFreight Car Nomenclature
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