Make a visual observation of the locomotive to verify there are no unusual conditions. Press the Trainline Ground Reset button on the control console. The Trainline Ground Reset button is used to set the local ground relay and the ground relay on locomotives not equipped with the automatic ground relay reset feature. Advance the Throttle handle. If the ground relay stays in, continue normal operation.
Limit reset attempts to two, or as directed by railroad rules.
Engine speed is reduced to IDLE and power is removed. If the PCS switch has tripped while in dynamic braking, the selector handle must be returned to OFF to reset the circuit. If the switch has tripped while in dynamic braking, the dynamic braking handle must be returned to OFF to reset the circuit. A reduction in excitation and immediate sanding occurs automatically on the locomotive that is slipping. Excitation continues in reduced state.