Correction - Corrective action is automatic. The throttle should be reduced only if severe lurching threatens to break the train. A unit experiencing repeated and persistent wheel slip action should not be isolated and allowed to remain in the locomotive consist unless inspection reveals that all wheels are capable of rotating freely. Effect - The speed and power of ALL engines in the locomotive consist are reduced to IDLE conditions. No alarm bells will ring.
Air brake is recovered.
This ordinarily takes 6 to 10 seconds. The PCS OPEN light will then go out. Return brake valve handle to running position. In the event of the PCS switch tripping due to an emergency air brake application initiated from the locomotive, the brake valve should be returned to release position after the locomotive stops. After this, place brake valve in running position and the throttle in IDLE to reset PCS switch.