Source: http://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/231.17
Timestamp: 2013-12-21 13:08:02
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49 CFR 231.17 - Specifications common to all steam locomotives. | Title 49 - Transportation | Code of Federal Regulations | LII / Legal Information Institute
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49 CFR 231.17 - Specifications common to all steam locomotives.
§ 231.17
Specifications common to all steam locomotives.
(a) Hand brakes.
(1) Hand brakes will not be required on locomotives nor on tenders when attached to locomotives.
(b) Running boards—
Not less than 10 inches wide. If of wood, not less than 1 1/2 inches in thickness; if of metal, not less than three-sixteenths of an inch, properly supported.
One on each side of boiler extending from cab to front end near pilot-beam. (Running boards may be in sections. Flat-top steamchests may form section of running board.)
(4) Manner of application.
(i) Running boards shall be securely fastened with bolts, rivets, or studs.
(c) Handrails—
Not less than 1 inch in diameter, wrought iron or steel.
One on each side of boiler extending from near cab to near front end of boiler, and extending across front end of boiler, not less than 24 nor more than 66 inches above running board.
Handrails shall be securely fastened to boiler.
(d) Tenders of Vanderbilt type.
(1) Tenders known as the Vanderbilt type shall be equipped with running boards; one on each side of tender not less than 10 inches in width and one on top of tender not less than 48 inches in width, extending from coal space to rear of tender.
(e) Handrails and steps for headlights.
(1) Locomotives having headlights which can not be safely and conveniently reached from pilot-beam or steam chests shall be equipped with secure handrails and steps suitable for the use of men in getting to and from such headlights.
(f) Couplers.
Locomotives shall be equipped with automatic couplers at rear of tender and front of locomotive.
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