Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/04/19/2011-9384/petition-for-waiver-of-compliance
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Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA-2011-0011
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2011-9384 https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2011-9384
Mr. David Kloke, a private individual, has constructed a newly built (2009) replica of a steam locomotive originally built in the 1800's. The Leviathan #63 represents one of the four locomotives constructed by the Schenectady Locomotive Works for the Central Pacific Railroad in 1869; and is a sister to the Jupiter #60, of which a replica constructed in 1979, from the same blueprints and tooling is owned and operated by the National Park Service at Promontory Summit, Utah.
The Leviathan is constructed to educate the public concerning early American railroad history and simultaneously convey knowledge about the design, capabilities, operation, and history of this type of locomotive. Mr. Kloke states that Leviathan is not to be put into regular commerce as either a passenger or freight locomotive. Nevertheless, it will occasionally pull some cars appropriate for its historic and educational mission, and will be used only for special events.
As a newly constructed locomotive, Leviathan cannot avail itself of several provisions of Title 49 CFR that are grandfathered for antiquated equipment, such as Leviathan represents. By letter of February 4, 2011, and supplemental letter of March 31, 2011, Mr. Kloke petitions that due to the unique purpose, nature, and use of this locomotive, certain regulations under 49 CFR part 223, 231.15(b) and (d), and 231.17(c) should be determined to be inapplicable to the Leviathan. In the event FRA does not determine the inapplicability of these regulations, Mr. Kloke requests relief from 49 CFR part 223, Safety Glazing Standards (§ 223.9 Requirements for new or existing equipment) and 49 CFR part 231, Railroad Safety Appliance Standards (§ 231.15 (b) and (d), Steam locomotives used in road service—Pilot sill-steps and Side handholds and (§ 231.17(c), Specifications common to all steam locomotives—Handrails).
All communications concerning these proceedings should identify the appropriate docket number (e.g., Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA-2011-0011) and may be submitted by any of the following methods:
[FR Doc. 2011-9384 Filed 4-18-11; 8:45 am]