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INDEX SL CHAPTER TOPIC PAGE NO NO NO 1. I ROLE OF LOCO INSPECTOR 1-18 Duties of loco inspectors- Inspection- Field work- General- Punctuality-Crew and Loco Link-Speedo Meter 2. II EVALUATION TECHNIQUE- 19-42 Grading booklet-flow diagram-format-Counseling Technique-Items for cross checking of crew- 3. III TRAIN DYNAMICS 43-73 Train Resistance - Tractive Effort- Specific Energy Consumption Adhesion-train parting- Shock Loads/ Jerks- Train Parting Investigation-Driving Skill- Running Time Trials-Load trials Haulage Charts- Annexure-I,II,III- Emergency Braking Distance- Panto entanglement 4. IV PWAY-TRACK GEOMETRY 74-117 Vertical Profile- Track Defects- Ballast- rails and fittings- Check Rails- Fastenings- Gauge- Points and Crossings- Twist- Alignment- Curves- POM-POD-Track Parameters- Cross Levels-Versine- Creep- Buckling-Annexure 5. V CARRIAGE & WAGON 118-150 Vehicle Body- Oscillations- Conicity-Buffers-Bogie- Twist Load Transmission- Fiat Bogie-Springs- Axle boxes- Wheel Gauge- Defects-Thin Flange-Sharp Flange-Deep Flange- Hollow tyre-Thin tyre- Flat tyre- Other Wheel Defects- Rolling Stock Parameters- New Type Of Wagons- Formats 6. VI SIGNAL ENGINEERING 151-181 Introduction- Interlocking-PI,RRI,SSI- Sighting Distance & Visibility Of Signals- Simultaneous reception and dispatch of Trains- Operation Of Points- switches-Track Circuits- Block Instruments- Section Capacity-Data logger- Investigation & Examination-SPAD- Formats 7. VII ACCIDENT INQUIRY 182-212 First Reaching the Site- Loco Inspector- Sr. DEE(TRS-O)- Accident Format- Examination- Pro-forma- Investigation And Inquiries- Inquiry Committee- Forms- Findings 8. LIST OF REFERENCE BOOKS 213



LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL CHAPTER I ROLE OF LOCO INSPECTOR I.1 Introduction: The duties of loco inspector Electric traction are summarized as under: I. CCC : Crew welfare issues – Preparation of pay bills-PR/Leave sanctioning-Trainings- Personal stores for crew- Lobby management- Despatch of trains-Crew booking-PDD-PAD- Over time control-Protocol- Officers inspection II. FOOT PLATE INSPECTION: Counselling of crew-Monitoring-Gradation of crew-Surprise Inspection –Load trials-Time trials-Protocol-Running room inspection-speedometer analysis-Signal sighting-Night inspections- Other inspections. III. DAR :Introduction – Major & Minor charge sheet- Inquiry officer- Conducting inquiry-Report submission-Penalties- IV. ACCIDENT INQUIRY : Observation of clues- recording of observations- Joint report –Conclusion of prima facie-Failure ascertaining i.e. C&W, ENGG, S&T,LOCO , CREW & OTHERS V. Protocol : Accompany of VIPs-MR,CRB , GM,PHOD,HOD VI. Loco failures :Stallings-Partings-loco troubles-Trouble shooting-reporting I.2 Duties of loco inspectors: 1. INSPECTION 2. FIELD WORK 3. GENERAL. I.3 Inspection: 1. Foot plate inspection during day and night to check abnormalities on line and rectification of the same through concerned departments. 2. Inspection of running room allotted to him regarding facilities available for running staff. 3. To conduct ambush checks in automatic signaling territory to see whether the loco pilots are following relevant rules as laid down in general & subsidiary rules. 4. Surprise inspection of out pits, crew booking offices including breath analyzer equipment for proper functioning, proper usage and to check that proper procedure is followed. 5. Inspect locomotives allotted to him particularly in regard to safety items including proper functioning of flasher lights etc. and take necessary action to get the defects attended to by the home or outstation shed as per convenient. 6. Check wastage, spillage, misuse or pilferage of lubricating oil/ grease etc. 7. Joint checking of emergency telephone sets used on electric locos with supervisors of S & T department. 8. Periodical checking of loco pilot‘s personal equipment and stores. I.4 Field work: 1. Field work ( on line ) 2. Field work ( in sheds) I.5 Field work (on line): 1. Plan out in advance and train loco pilots and other running staff to ‗learn the road‘ and become fully familiar with all the signals especially automatic signaling sections and layout of the track, en-route and in yards, test the running staff for their knowledge of road and arrange for issue of competency certificate to them. 1

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL 2. Train the running staff in the correct methods of trouble shooting, correct manner of operation of electric locomotives, inspection of locomotives in accordance with the prescribed instructions and observance of safe working rules. Train the running staff about new modifications carried out in electric locos. 3. Check out load, speed checks, intersectional running time, braking distance and signal visibility checks (joint inspection with S & T department), riding quality checks of locomotives, test staff of other departments as prescribed for their knowledge of rules applicable. If any irregularities are noticed with loco/ crew to be reported to Sr.DEE/TRSO & ADEE/ RSO. 4. Train the new loco pilots regarding how to apply vacuum/ air brake application on loco and on train. 5. To train loco pilots of poor caliber allotted to him by giving intensive training on line and in exceptional cases when a person fails to make the grade, submit reports to Sr. DEE/ TRSO. 6. Conduct trails for energy conservations, wheel flange lubricators of new stock, modifications, and heavy hauled trains with maintenance staff. 7. To improve driving skills of loco pilots by adopting latest methods of energy conservation. 8. Foot plating by mail/express trains to make up lost time (to maximum permissible limits) lost due to loco defects or any other account. 9. Conducting punctuality drives to ensure punctual running of mail/ express and slow passenger trains and counsel loco pilots to make up time without exceeding maximum permissible speed. 10. To arrange issue of competency certificate to running staff for working in automatic signaling sections after giving them one day intensive training and after testing their knowledge. 11. Test and check the accurate working of the speedometers on run and arrange for attention to defective speedometer by shed staff as required. 12. Arrange timely renewal of speedometer charts& chips and sealing of speedometers. 13. Scrutinize speedometers charts removed from locomotives and report to superiors, if any over speeding or other irregularities are noticed. 100% scrutiny of charts from mail/ express and passenger trains and 25% of charts from goods trains should be carried out. 14. Escort VIP and other important/ special trains. 15. Carry out special drives and trails as directed by head quarters/ division. 16. Maintain records in respect of running staff allotted to his control indicating the training imparted, refresher and promotional courses gone through knowledge of safety rules, knowledge of trouble shooting procedures etc. 17. Make a review of troubleshooting carried out by each loco pilot and impart necessary guidance if any incorrect procedure or irregularity is brought to notice. 18. To associate training school and ensure the troubleshooting aspects that are taught in the classes are relevant to the existing problems, education of running staff regarding engineman-ship - loco failures and breakdowns. I.6 Field work (In sheds): 1. To follow up attention to repairs on locomotives subsequently in shed after completing footplate inspection to improve the performance reliability of locomotives. 2. Co-ordinate with maintenance staff to give proper attention to the safety fittings on the locomotive. 2

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL 3. Check and eliminate cases of unnecessary detention to engines and crews in loco sheds and in traffic yards before and after working trains. 4. Checking up records maintained in crew booking office including breath analyzer equipment for proper functioning and usage. 5. Periodic checking of Loco Pilot‘s personal equipments and stores. 6. Checking of relief train arrangements and its equipments 7. To associate with training school and ensure the trouble shooting aspects that are taught in the classes are relevant to existing problems. I.7 General 1. Conducing of DAR enquiries and attending any other enquiries ordered by Officers 2. Ensure Headquarters/Railway Board‘s statements pertaining to engine performance, stalling cases are put up to concerned Officers in time 3. Watch over implementation of 10-Hour Rule to running staff 4. Attending meetings viz. Mechanical, Statistical, Safety, etc. 5. Attend fuel economy meetings in Headquarters office and implement Headquarters directives/instructions 6. Fixing of trip rations 7. To perform any other duties that may be given from time to time by Officers of Diesel/Electric sheds and other officers of the administration. I.8 Punctuality: Punctuality is two kinds 1. Divisional punctuality: Time loss for less than 45 minutes. 2. Zonal punctuality : Time loss for above 45 minutes. I.9 Items to be checked, role of LOCO INSPECTOR in punctuality monitoring To maintain punctuality of train, especially to an important train, Loco Inspector should take the following. 1. The importance of punctual running of said train may be informed to the crew well in advance informing that loco inspector is coming in the Loco, other officials in the coach/ Saloon, if any. 2. Ensure that Loco Pilot came to on duty in time as per the Divisional Instructions. 3. Loco Inspector should collect the fresh caution order of the section. 4. Ensure Loco Pilot has gone through all necessary registers in crew lobby and signed wherever required. 5. Ensure Loco Pilot is not intoxicated positions with the help of breathe analyzer. 6. Ensure Loco Pilot got his personnel and necessary tools for working the train. 7. Ensure Loco Pilot has collected all necessary documents, keys, if any, from in charge of crew lobby. 8. Ensure PT set & walkie-talkie are working and to be kept ready always. 9. As LI, he should ensure that no unauthorized person is allowed in engine. 10. Loco Inspector should ensure that Loco Pilot and Asst. Loco Pilot checked loco thoroughly. LI may also check the loco, to ensure the loco is fit to work the existing formation and required amount of BP Pressure in Engine. (Also to ensure BP continuity test be conducted). 11. Ensure safety items of loco are in good working order such as Horns, wipers, Flasher Light, Head Light, etc. 12. Ensure all necessary documents were received and correct Authority To Proceed is given and starting signal from guard. 13. Don‘t increase the speed of train till platform is cleared. 14. Advice Loco Pilot to reach Maximum Permissible Speed, as early as possible. 15. Ensure Loco Pilot has checked brake power of train and satisfy that brake power is up to the required and also make judgment for further controlling of train. 3

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL 16. Ensure Loco Pilot is maintaining correct speed at the engineering restricted spots and on points wherever required. 17. Ensure train is controlled correctly i.e. not well in advance. 18. Judicial application of brakes is an important role in punctual running of train. 19. While stopping the train at station ensure train is on platform to enable to entrain or detrain of passengers and loading or unloading of luggage / parcels. 20. Ensure engine crew exchanging all right signals with crew and guard of opposite trains and station staff en-route. 21. Ensure correct visibility of signals in section. 22. If loco is giving any trouble try to attend it on run, if not possible, after stopping the train but it should be rectified in a lesser time. 23. If train is stopped due to any other reasons i.e. ACP, etc. It should be rectified in less time and to be restarted as quickly as possible. 24. Always advice Loco Pilot to run the train at MPS to make up the time and also to overcome the unforeseen detentions. 25. LI to ensure Loco Pilot and Asst. Loco Pilot calling out signals properly. 26. Don‘t allow the Loco Pilot to think about any other things except punctual running of train. 27. If loco/ formation is required to be attended by concerned maintenance staff, it should be informed to TLC/ SCOR well in advance, en-route. 28. Advice Loco Pilot/ Asst. to use appropriate whistle codes at the time of whistling. 29. After reaching the destination loco and other documents to be handed over to the concerned staff promptly. 30. Ensure Loco Pilot had made entries in RS 5 register of C & W and other necessary registers in crew lobby. I.10 Points at a glance: 1. Motivating the staff nominated 2. Leadership 3. Communication skill 4. Method of counseling 5. Analyzing the capability of the staff 6. Failure analysis i.e. SPM,VCD and MICRO processor data down loading 7. Know how the investigation to do i.e. Readings and measurements of track vehicles 8. Protecting the evidence, records and clues i.e. S&T and OPTG 9. Stalling, Parting analysis by referring Gradient, degree of curvature Load & weather condition. 10. Pro-forma filling regarding different parameters at the time of accident. 4

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL Loco Link Joint Procedural Order on HALF-YEARLY REVIEW OF SANCTIONED STRENGTH OF LOCO & TRAFFIC RUNNING STAFF and LOCO INSPECTORS. JPO No.1/2010 DT: 22-02-2010. In the context of increasing trend of traffic, issues of time loss on various accounts being raised repeatedly, the long time being taken in processing the proposal to obtain the sanction of competent authority etc., a need to review the method of working out the requirement of crew for Freight & Coaching trains, modification of certain percentages applied in the process, level of concurrence etc. has been felt. Based on the comprehensive review, in super-session to the joint Procedure Order No. 1/2003-04 dated 12-02-04 issued on the above Subject, the following procedural order is issued. The review of crew shall be done once in six months coinciding with Peak and non-peak seasons of Freight traffic i.e., April-September and October- March respectively every year. Section –LOCO PILOTS and ASSITANTS LOCO PILOTS (ALPs) A. COACHING TRAINS 1. Loco Pilots (LPs) and Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs) : The requirement Should be calculated on the basis of most essential & economical crew Links drawn and certified as per Hours of Employment Regulation (HOER). It shall be ensured that minimum 85 % of their total duty hours are spent On foot-plate as contemplated in Railway Board‘s letter No.E(MPP) 006/1/89 dt.4-10-06. 1.1 Information required to be furnished to Finance: (i) Working time table (ii) Crew links. (iii) Certificate of Controlling Officer certifying that links are most essential and economical. (iv) Certificate of HOER by personnel branch. (v) Existing Sanctioned Strength of Mail /Express/Pass Loco Pilots as per Book of Sanction certified by personnel Branch. 1.2 Method of Calculation of LP/ALP posts:  Bare requirement of Loco pilots and Assistant Loco pilots should be Worked out based on certified crew links  Percentage to be applied on bare requirement for Leave Reserve (LR) and Trainee Reserve (TR) is as under: 5

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL LP/COCHING ALP/COCHING (a) Leave Reserve (LR) 30% 30% (b) Trainee Reserve (TR) 10% 10% Note: 1. 30% Leave Reserve and 10% Trainee Reserve should be provided For LP (Mail)/Exp/Pass) in the category of LP (pass) only. 2. 12.5% Leave Reserve on Loco Inspectors (LIs) discussed separately in Para 8 below has also to be added in the category of LP (pass) only.  Method of proving LR and TR on bare requirement is as follows: LP/COACHING ALP/COACHING (a) Bare requirement P Q (b) LR on (a) P×30% Q×30% (c) Total (a)+(b) R=P+(P×30%) S=Q+ (Q×30%) --------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (c) TR on (c) R × 10% S × 10% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (e) Total Requirement (c) + (d) (c) + (d) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ B. FREIGHT TRAINS 2. The requirement of Loco pilots (LPs) and Assistant Loco pilots (ALPs) shall be calculated based on the average duty hours per fortnight for the Corresponding period of six months i.e. 12 fortnights of preceding year. It Shall be ensured that duty hours are at least 90 hours in a fortnight From signing on to signing off as contemplated in Railway Board‘s letter No.E (MPP) 006/1/89 dt.4-10-06 2.1 Information required to be furnished to Finance:  Power plan and actual workload.  Certificate of the controlling officer that the calculations are as per  the procedure and for the efficient working.  Existing Sanctioned Strength of Goods pilots as certified by Personnel branch.  Action taken by personnel branch to fill up the vacancies. 2.2 Method of calculation of LP/ALP posts  Each Crew Booking Point shall maintain a Register for accounting the details of trains worked and duty hours performed by crew for each trip section wise. The working duty hours shall be reckoned from ―Signing On‖ to Signing Off‖. At the end of each month, the total duty hours performed by each crew, section wise, shall be consolidated.  The bare requirement of LP/ALPs for working freight trains shall be Calculated based on average duty hours per fortnight reckoned from ―Signing On‖ to Signing Off‖ for the corresponding period of six month i.e. 12 fortnights of preceding year and divided by 104. 6

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL  Percentage to be applied on bare requirement for leave Reserve (LR), Trainee Reserve (TR), Allowance in lieu of Rest/Time loss (ALTL) and Traffic Fluctuation (TF) is as under: LP/GOODS ALP/GOODS (a) Leave Reserve (LR) 30% 30% (b) Trainee Reserve (TR) 10% 10% (c) Traffic Fluctuation (TF) 10% 10% (d) Allowance in lieu of Time loss (ALTL) 10% 10% Note: The bare requirement of ALPs shall be equal to the bare requirement of LPs; However care should be taken that no ALP shall be provided for LPs of DHMU/DEMU/EMU/MEMU trains and for LR posts of Supervisors.  Method of providing LR, TF, ALTL and TR on bare requirement is as Follows: LP/GOODS ALP/GOODS (i) Bare requirement RS (ii) LR on (i) R×30% S×30% (iii) Traffic fluctuation on (i) R×10% S×10% (iv) ALTL on (i) R×10% S×10% (v) Total (i)+(ii)+(iii)+(iv) (i)+(ii)+(iii)+(iv) (vi) Trainee Reserve on (v) 10% 10% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (vii) Total requirement (v)+(vi) (v)+(vi) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Section -2 GUARDS A.COACHING TRAINS 3. Information to be furnished: The information required to be furnished for Coaching Guards is on the same lines as required to be furnished in the case of Loco pilots/Coaching mentioned in Section-I at Para-1.I above. 4. Method of Calculation of Guard /Coaching  Bare requirement of guards should be worked out based on Certified crew links.  Percentage to be applied on bare requirement for leave Reserve (LR) and Trainee Reserve (TR) is as under: GUARDS/ COACHING (i) LR 30% (ii) TR 02% 7

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL Note: 30% Leave Reserve and 02% Trainee Reserve should be provided for Guard (Mail/Exp/Pass) in the category of Guard (pass) only.  Method of providing LR and TR on bare requirement is as follows: GUARDS/COACHING (a) Bare requirement G (b) LR on (a) G ×30% (c) Total (a) + (b) H=G+ (G×30%) (d) TR on (c) H×02% (e) Total requirement (c) + (d) B. FREIGHT TRAINS 5. Information to be furnished: The information required to be furnished for Freight Guards is on the same lines as required to be furnished in the case of Loco Pilots/Freight mentioned in Section -1 at Para 2.1 above. 6 .Method of Calculation of Guard /Freight:  The bare requirement of crew for working freight trains shall be Calculated based on average duty hours per fortnight reckoned from ―Signing On‖ to ―Signing Off‖ for the corresponding period of six Months i.e. 12 fortnights of previous year and divided by 104  Percentage to be applied on bare requirement for Leave Reserve (LR), Trainee Reserve (TR), Allowance in lieu of Rest /Time loss (ALTL) and Traffic Fluctuation (TF) is as under: Guards/Freight (a) LR 30% (b) TF 10% (c) Allowance in lieu of Time Loss 05% (d) Total (a)+(b)+(c) (e) Trainee Reserve 02%  Method of Providing LR, TF and TR on bare requirement is as Follows: Guards/Freight (i) Bare requirement M (ii) LR on (i) M ×30% (iii) TF on (i) M× 10% (iv) ALTL on (i) M× 5% (v) Total (i)+(ii)+(iii)+(iv) (vi) Trainee Reserve on (v) 2% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (vii) Total (v)+(vi) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL Section-3 LP/ Shunting (SHUNTERS) and LOCO INSPECTORS (LIs) Common for coaching and freight trains 7. Requirement of Shunters O The bare requirement of Shunters should be worked out based on the activity wise workload in eight hours shift. O 30% Leave Reserve only should be provided on bare requirement of Shunters. O Detailed Justification together with activity wise, shift wise. Calculations should form part of the proposal. 8. Requirement of Loco Inspectors (LIs) O The requirement of Loco Inspectors should be worked out as per the norms mentioned below: (i) 01 Loco Inspector for every 25 Loco pilots (ii) 01 Loco Inspector for every 50 Shunters. Note: 12.5% Leave Reserve on Loco Inspectors (LIs) to be added in the Category of LP (Pass) only. PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN DIVISIONS 9.1 No posts other than those mentioned in the JPO shall be included in the running Staffs review. 9.2 Creation of posts in Running Staff Category mentioned in the JPO does not require release of matching money value from Hqrs Surplus bank , on the same lines, the surrender of Running posts do not result in crediting the money value to Hqrs, Surplus bank. 9.3 Requirement of crew for Coaching /Freight services shall be calculated by the concerned Branch officers of the Division and Consolidated proposal shall be submitted to COM with the Concurrence of Sr.DFM and the administrative approval of DRM. PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN HEADQUATRES 10.1 There is no need for any further concurrence of FA&CAO. 10.2 The Loco running staff review proposal shall be scrutinized at HQrs in the COM‘s office by Dy.CME/R&L. After due scrutiny and obtaining the administrative approval of COM, the proposal shall be submitted to AGM for sanction, 10.3 The revised sanctions shall be communicated for necessary action to the concerned Division (Executive, Sr.DPO & Sr.DFM) by DY.CME/ R&L, with a copy to FA&CAO and CPO for record). 9

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL 10.4 Similar action shall be taken by CTM/G in the case of traffic Running Staff (Guards) at Hqrs. in the COM‘s office. TIME FRAME 11.1 The entire process of review both at Division and HQrs level shall Be finalized as per the time schedule given below: (a) Divisional Branch officers - To be completed by 05th Mar for April –Sept. Review & 05 th Sep. for Oct. To Mar, Review (b) Sr. DFM - 10 days (c) HQrs - 15 days for scrutiny Administrative approval of COM & Sanction of AGM. The JPO comes into effect immediately including review of earlier Period under finalization. POWER REQUIREMENT (POWER PLAN) (A) 1. To be prepared once in six months 2. Avg. No. of trains run on each section per day and Avg. Hours on road for last six months duly sign by Sr. DME(P) and Sr.DOM to be prepared. 3. Formula: Section wise average freight POL for the last six months to be calculated as under: Bare POL = PDD + HOR + PAD (POL=Power on Line: POD= Pre departure detention: HOR= Hours on Road PAD= Post Arrival Detention). 4. 3.5% further growth and 10% Bunching allowance to be demanded on Bare POL. 5. Locos requirement, for DMT, ART, and other locos which remain in outage but not added in POL for the purpose of calculation of average kilometres to be added in the bare requirement. 6. To arrive total POL, last six months average POL of shunting loco link WDS-4, WDS-5 Pilots and Mail lie over to be added in the POL calculated above. 7. MAIL/EXP/PASS. Loco requirement to be worked out on the basis of loco link. Add 10% for major repair allowance. 8. For shunting services, work out number of points for 8 hours shunting, demand 0.33 POL,add 1 loco as overlap against 5 locos. Add 10% for major repairs. 9. Kms Formula: Total kms earned on the Avg. Per day during last six months divided by average loco utilization. 10

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL POINTS TO BE KEPT IN VIEW WHILE PREPARING LOCO PILOTS LINKS: 1. Loco Pilot/Crew links are prepared by CPRC/CTLC and got verified from Personnel Branch. Objective of crew links is to ensure optimum utilization of crews. 2. Train Timings to be checked from the latest timetable. 3. Links to be prepared before promulgation of new time table 4. Max. Duty hours in anyone trip should not exceed 10 hours 5. Avg. Duty hours in a fortnight should not exceed 104 hours 6. Min. No. of rests in a month should be 5 of 22 hrs, or 4 of 30 hours including night in bed from 22-00 hrs. to 06.00 hrs, from sign off to sign on. 7. Efforts should be made to include all the sections in the link to avoid giving learning road again and again. 8. Min. Out of station rest in case less than 8 hrs, duty in the previous trip should be 6 hrs, from sign off to sign on. In case duty is 8 hrs, or more than 8 hrs, then 8 hrs. rest to be given. In case of short trips of less than or equal to 5 hours then duty performed plus 1 hrs, will be sufficient. 9. Min. Home station rest should be (a) If duty performed in the last trip is less than 8 hrs then 12 hrs. (b) If duty is 8 hrs, or more, then 16 hrs. (c) If staff is required to work train less than stipulated rest then breach of rest Allowance is payable to running staff. 10. Link having the maximum earning kilometerage should be worked by senior most loco pilots and so on. 11. Separate links should be prepared for superfast trains such as Rajdhani/Shatabdi Express Chronic late running trains should be kept in view to avoid link failures. POINTS TO BE KEPT IN VIEW WHILE PREPARING LOCOMOTIVE LINKS 1. Loco/Power links are prepared by Hqrs office and circulated to the divisions. The objective of power links is to ensure optimum utilization of powers. 2. Train timings should be checked from latest time table. 3. Links to be prepared before commencement of new time table. 4. Efforts should be made to send the loco to home shed for servicing within the stipulated schedule time. 5. Minimum possible out station halt should be provided. 6. Ensure loco is permitted to run on the sections at the max. Permissible speed of the train. 11

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL ROLE OF LOCO INSPECTOR IN EXTRACTING THE SPM MODULARS AT ACCIDENT SITE There are 4 types of Speedo Meters using in the Electric Locomotives, they are Medha, AAL (also called as Telpro), Laxven, and Stesalite. Extracting or inserting the Modular / CF card should be done only when Battery in off condition in all types of Speedometers. Precautions to be taken while extracting the SPM Modular / CF (Compact Flash) Card: It should be extracted only in the presence of all other department‘s supervisors as witness and record the following in a Joint Memo in duplicate: 1. Note the time in the SPM Recorder and compare with the actual time and both should be recorded in the Joint Memo. 2. Check the Memory Freeze Switch in the SPM Recorder is in ON or OFF position and record it. 3. Switch OFF the Battery, and ensure digital display in the SPM gets off 4. Insert concerned SPM key properly and turn ¼ th round in clock-wise if Laxven, Stesalite and AAL in anti-clock wise. If it is Medha turn half round in clock wise, then open the door. 5. Press the Eject Button gently (or) move the slider from right to left in case Medha. 6. Modular / CF card will move out slightly, hold it carefully and extract it. 7. Note down the type of the SPM and Modular, Serial No, Home shed etc,.. if available on the Modular and record them in the joint memo. 8. Seal it in a cover along with a copy of Joint Memo (required to locate the time of incident and difference of time if any while analyzing the SPM Data) and handover it to Safety Department / Sr.DSO. 9. Switch Off the Memory Freeze Switch. 10. Switch on the Battery and ensure Memory Freeze switch ON indication goes off. 11. Make a remark in the Loco Log book duly informing the TLC to replace the SPM Modular immediately. Precautions to be taken while inserting the Modular / CF Card in the SPM: 1. The Modular should be a fresh one or if it is old one, ensure that Modular / CF Card was formatted as per the Rules. 2. Set the Control time in the SPM. Switch off the Battery and ensure digital display gets off in the SPM. Open the SPM door with a proper Key 3. Hold the modular in horizontal position, arrow mark upwards in case Medha or Face on top in case AAL, Laxven or Stesalite. 4. Insert modular / CF Card smoothly and after ensuring it was seated properly, press it gently and ensure Eject button projects out. 5. Close the door gently ensure Eject button not to press (if it was pressed Modular/CF card projects out from its seat) and lock the door properly. 6. Switch ON the Battery. Some SPMs, it takes time for 100+100 seconds to read and format on its own, allow it till it displays time. 7. After displaying the time, check all the parameters in the SPM by pressing DISPLAY button and feed the fresh LP Id and check it. 12

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL TYPES OF SPM : 1. AAL (TELPRO) 2. STEASALITE 3. MEDHA 4. LAXVEEN Downloading procedure 1. Remove CF card from SPM recorder 2. Insert CF card in card reader and connect to system 3. Open my computer and recognize removable disk 1. AAL make SPM Model name is TELPRO. They have three versions a) EL b) ELC c) Z  Open Telpro multiple analyzing software.  The following are the steps to extraction of SPM particulars  Select CF card drive, Click ” OK” 13

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL  Then select required option from the page displayed as  Error Log On, Long Term Bin, Short Term Bin  then click “Extract”  Then data extraction has been completed appears on screen, Click ” OK”  Then the following appears on screen as and select O Long term O Short term O Error log  Then select required option from the page displayed under column Processed as ” NO”  Then Click ” Process”  Then the following appears on screen with Loco No. select  Then select required option from the screen with Loco No.  Click ” Open”  Then SPM report will appear on screen with LP ID,Loco.No,Tr.No  Then print copy can be taken 14

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL STESALITE:  Open my computer and recognize removable disk  Open SPM data retrieving software.  The following are the steps to extraction of SPM particulars  Select CF card drive, Click ”open”  Then the following appears on screen as and select Down load from Engine type Electric type Loco type O External O Electrical O Loco O Conventional O Internal O Diesel O EMU O 3 Phase  Then Click ” Down load”  Then choose and select required options on the left side of the screen displayed as Start date Start time Train No. report type Events End date End time LP ID O External O Internal O Speed O Distance(km)  Then Click ” Analysis”  Then Click ”Tabular report”  Then Click ”Graphical report”  Then SPM report will appear on screen with LP ID,Loco.No,Tr.No  Then print copy can be taken 15

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL Medha:  Open my computer and recognize removable disk  Open SPM data retrieving software.  The following are the steps to extraction of SPM particulars  Select CF card drive, Click ”open”  down load memory from COM port  Then the following appears on screen as and select O Long term Memory O Short term Memory O Configuration Memory O Error log Memory  Then select required option from the page displayed as O Memory Card O Recorder Memory  Then Click ” OK”  Then select Data on the top left side of the screen displayed  Then the following appears on screen as and select O Long term Memory O Short term Memory O Configuration Memory O Error log Memory 16

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL  Then the following appears on screen with Loco No. select  Then select required option from the screen with Loco No.  Click ” Open”  Then SPM report will appear on screen with LP ID, Loco No, Tr. No  Then print copy can be taken LAXVEEN  Open my computer and recognize removable disk  Open SPM data retrieving software.  The following are the steps to extraction of SPM particulars  Select CF card drive, Click ”open”  Click ”Down button” to acquire Data  Click ”Open button” to open a file for analysis  Then Click ”Graphical report”  Then the following appears on screen as O Long O Short O Internal O PCMCIA O FLASH O Props O Exit O USB  Then select required option on screen displayed as O Long O Short O USB  Then Click ” flash button” 17

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL  Then Click ” USB button”  Then select Data on the top left side of the screen displayed  Then the following appears on screen as and select O Long term External O Short term External O Long term internal O Short term internal Sort by O File O Date  Then the following appears on screen with Loco No. select  Then Click ” OK”  Then SPM report will appear on screen with LP ID, Loco No, Tr. No  Then print copy can be taken ********** 18

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL CHAPTER II EVALUATION TECHNIQUE GRADING BOOKLET-Revision - I Instructions to LI and Loco pilots 1. A revised policy for categorisation of Loco Pilots into ‗A‘, ‗B‘ ‗C‘ and ‗D‘ grades has been formulated by the Railway Board. This ‗Grading Booklet‘ gives the instructions for Carrying out the grading of Loco pilots and for the usage of this booklet, attached with the booklet is a flow chart giving the complete logic of Loco pilot categorisation and procedure thereof. LIs to keep monitoring their allocated Loco Pilots as per periodicity and schedules laid down by the individual railways. Every Loco Pilot will be categorised by his LI at the end of period prescribed in this grading book for the purpose of categorising him as ‗A‘,‘B‘ ‗C‘ and ‗D‘. 2. Revised policy for categorisation of Loco pilots:  For evaluating LPs overall performance, attributes which a LP is Expected to posses have been listed out under different heads.  The LI is required to carry out the grading of the LP as per these attributes only and should not use his own discretion for assessment.  The various attributes for this categorisation have been quantified and norms for these are as under: 1. Driving Technique -25 marks 2. Knowledge of Safety and Operating Rules -30 marks 3. Technical Knowledge and Trouble Shooting -15 marks 4. Personal Habits -10 marks 5. Accident Record (During the last 5 years) -20 marks ------------------- Total 100 marks ---------------------  A total of hundred attributes have been listed which are common for both Diesel and Electrical LPs.  Each attribute will carry 1 mark, LI is required to allot ‗1‘ mark if LP‘s performance is adequate and ‗O‘ if inadequate.  Actual attributes/performance that are required to be evaluated can vary from one division to another. For example in case a division does not have automatic signalling section, then LPs performance regarding the same will not be evaluated.  Actual attributes/performance that are required to be evaluated would depend on the grade of the LP.For example, performance of a goods LP will not be evaluated regarding recovery time available in WTT in case of late running. 19

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL  There will be negative marks, as under, which would be awarded to LP in case he is addicted to alcoholism: (a) Chronic 15 marks (b) Habitual 10 marks  After marks are awarded attribute wise and deduction of negative marks, if any, the final grades would be awarded as follows:  80 and above - ‗A‘ Category  60 and above but less than 80 - ‗B‘ Category  50 and above but less than 60 - ‗C‘ Category  Below 50 - ‗D‘ Category  This grading booklet has provision for entry of five consecutive gradations  This grading booklet will be kept with LI but LP has to acknowledge this booklet after each grading so that he knows his weak areas, where there is scope for improvement.  Summary of the grading in difference attributes will kept in the divisional Office with Sr.DME/ Sr.DEE (Opt.)  The division should maintain a database on gradation of Loco Pilots to enable the administration to identify those areas where majority of LPs are weak or where their knowledge is less than adequate. On the basis of this Information, Additional emphasis should be given to those areas during training of LPs in ZTCs/STCs. 3. Periodicity of review / revising grading:  ‗A‘ Category LPs will be graded once every 3 years, ‗B‘ category LPs once every 2 years and ‗C‘ category LP as per the procedure/periodicity given in Para 4 below.  ‗D‘ category Loco Pilots will be dealt as per the procedure in Para 5 below.  Staff on promotion to goods LPs and also new entrants will initially be assigned ‗C‘ category notionally. 4. Procedure/Periodicity for ‗C‘ category LPs:  New entrants as also those promoted as goods LPs will initially be put in ‗C‘ category.  A new entrant as Asst. LP and also newly promoted LP will be allowed to perform footplate duties and would be re-evaluated by the nominated LI after one Year. Subsequent to the evaluation, unless he has improved to at least ‗B‘ category, He would be sent for an out of turn refresher course.After completing this out of turn refresher course, he will again be put on footplate duties for yet another 6 months and again re-evaluated. If he still does not improve to at least ‗B‘‘ category he shall be taken off from footplate duties and compulsorily be de-categorised as ‗D‘. 20

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL  Those Loco Pilots already in category ‗B‘‘or above but found to have fallen to‗C‘‘ would be sent for an out of turn Refresher course followed by 6 months of active footplate duties. They would be further re-evaluated by their nominated LI and in case they don‘t improve to at least ‗‘B‘‘ they would also be compulsorily de-categorised as ‗D‘ 5. Procedure/Periodicity for ‗D‘‘ category Loco Pilots:  As soon as a Loco Pilot falls in ‗‘D‘‘ category he shall not be allowed footplate duties and instead sent for out of turn refresher course. Those found addicted to alcoholism as habitual / chronic will also be sent for rehabilitation camp in terms of Board‘s policy No.2001/Safety-I/23/4 Dated 27.11.2001  On completion of out of turn refresher and / or rehabilitation he would be tested on a simulator followed by an interview and a grading by a panel of 3 LIs appointed by the concerned Sr.DEE/Sr.DME.The evaluation by LIs will not only be based on the marks grading criteria but an overall realistic evaluation of the Loco Pilot under question .In case he is not able to improve to at least ‗‘B‘‘ category he would be reassigned to an alternate category, which would not be Non- technical popular Category(NTPC). Reassignment to an alternate category would be done on recommendations of the LIs panel to the concerned branch officer (Sr.DEE/Sr.DME).  LPs refusing to attend rehabilitation camps or found drunk on duty, etc will continue to be dealt with as per alcoholism policy No.2001/Safety-I/4 dated 27.11.2001. 6. General instructions  Safety grading of Loco Pilots would not be linked to promotion. However, Should a promotion become due ‗C‘‘ or ‗‘D‘‘ category Loco Pilot, it would be processed on a provisional basis under a sealed cover , with the stipulation that it would be effective from the date of acquiring the superior grading of at least ‘B‘ Proforma fixation would be allowed.  Those who return to active driving after a spell of stationary duty/absence of more than 90 days, will be evaluated after completing active driving for a period of one month and further dealt with according to the category thus assigned. 21

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL LPs Categorization LPs Evaluation by Nominated LI Marks Scored Category B A: 80 & Above 2 Years to run trains3 B: Between 80 & 60 C: Between 50 & 60 D: Below 50 Category A Category C Category D 3Years to run train Goods & New Entrant Run train for 3 or 2 Run trains for one year Years according Fresh Evaluation by LI Taken off from foot plate & Run train for 3 or 2 Y Improved Sent for out of turn Refresher Years accordingly To A or B Course/Rehabilitation Camp N Simulator testing/ evaluation Followed by 3 LI panel assessment Out of Turn Refresher Course Improve Y Run trains for 6 month to A or B Fresh Evaluation by LI Y N N Improved Alternative job To A or B 22

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL Performance Assessment Parameters for Grading of Loco Pilots into ‗A‘‘B‘and‘ C‘category LP Name Gradation No Designation: Hqrs 12 3 4 5 Date of Grading Marks obtained in each Grading Gradation No SNo Performance Parameters Max Marks obtained in each Marks Grading 1 Driving Technique a Performance before starting 6 b Performance after starting 4 C Engineman ship 11 D Whistles under different conditions 4 Marks on driving technique 25 2 Knowledge of Safety & Operating Rules a Road learning knowledge & location of following 5 b location of signals& their sighting points 4 C Knowledge of Safety Rules & Regulations 8 D Knowledge of Rule Books & latest correction slips 7 E Knowledge of working under abnormal condition 6 Marks on Safety & Operating Performance 30 3 Technical Knowledge & Trouble Shooting a Technical Knowledge 5 B Knowledge with regard to C&W fitments 6 C Trouble shooting capabilities 4 Marks on Technical Knowledge & Trouble shooting 15 4 Personal Habits 2 a Discipline 5 b General attributes 2 C Record keeping & paper work 1 D Hygiene 10 Marks on Personal Habits 5 Accident Record Marks on Accident Record 20 Grand Total 100 Signature of Loco Pilot Signature of Loco Inspector 23

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL Performance Assessment Parameters for Grading of Loco Pilots into ‗A‘‘B‘and‗C‘category Subject Performance Parameters Max Gradation No (Adequate/ Inadequate) Marks 2345 1 Date of Grading 1.Driving Technique Marks obtained in each Grading (a)Performance before Starting 1 1.Personally Checks Loco before starting 1 2.Personally checks his train at road side station 1 3.Sign brake power certificate after guard signs 1 4.Personally checks caution order before signing 1 5.Personally checks authority to proceed 1 6.Exchanges signals with guard 6 Total 1 (b) Performance after Starting 1 1.Doesn‘t start with a jerk 1 2.Conducts brake feel test 1 3.Accelerates smoothly for attaining booked speed 4 4.Whistles/exchange signals with guard after leaving station 1 Total 2 (C) Engineman ship 1 1.Driving & Costing Technique 1 2.Use of Dynamic/ Rheostatic brakes 1 3.Starting/stopping of train on up gradient 1 4.Keeps control over train in down gradient 1 5.Stopped a train down gradient 1 6.Working of double headed & multiple locos 7.Observing all speed restrictions 1 8.No over shooting of platform during stopping drawing train up 1 to starter/stop board and clearance of fouling mark 1 9.Calling out signal aspects, line nominations 11 10.Exchanges all right signal on run 11.Enters loop lines at nominated speeds 1 Total 1 (d) Whistles under Different conditions 1.Whistles before starting after leaving the station and 1 while running through a station 1 4 2. At all ‗W‘ & W/L boards, at cattle roaming on track and 25 trespassers crossing the track. 3.While approaching a bridge, tunnel cutting and Blind curve 4. In case of ACP or HPD Total Grand total 24

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL Performance Assessment Parameters for Grading of Loco Pilots into ‗A‘‘B‘and ‗C‘category Subject Performance Parameters Max. Gradation No (Adequate/Inadequate) marks 234 1 Date of Grading 5 2.Knowledge of Safety & Operating Rules Marks obtained in each Grading (a) Road learning Knowledge & Location of following 1.Manned level crossings, blind curves, steep Gradients etc 1 2.Permanent speed restrictions, spring points etc 1 3.Yard layouts, sidings etc 1 4.Vulnerable locations where track is bad or trespassing occurs 1 5.Station approaches on gradients, loop length, Yard layouts, and sidings 1 5 Total (b)Location of signals & their sighting points 1 1.Type of signalling systems in different section 1 2.Meaning of each aspect of signal 1 3.Signals on RHS of tracks, on curves etc 1 4.Calling on signals, signalling arrangement at Junction stations etc 4 Total 1 (c) Knowledge of Safety Rules & Regulations 1 1.Different authorities and documents given 1 2.Rules for ghat section 1 3.Speed restriction indicators & boards 1 4.Knowledge of working the train in foggy weather 1 5.Reception/ Departure from non-signaled line 1 6.Departure from common departure signaled line 7.Flasher light observed on opposite direction train,fusee observed 1 8 on track 8.Failure of IBH, Automatic & Semi automatic signals Total (d) Knowledge of Rule Books and latest Correction slips 1.System of working in different sections 1 2.Bell codes between Loco Pilot & guards 1 3.Latest correction slip of G & SR 1 4.Latest correction slip of Operating Manual 1 5.Latest Safety Circulars 1 6.knowledge of rules for TSL working 1 7.Knowledge of working under different Conditions like poor brake 1 power, train parting etc Total 7 (e) Knowledge of working under abnormal conditions 1.Piloting in case of signal point failure 1 2.Action to be taken in case of extinguished Color light signal, 1 extinguished gate signal, Red signal in Automatic territory etc 3.Action to be taken in case of signal going back to danger on approach 1 conflicting signals ,etc 4.Action to be taken in case OHE hanging, headlight failure, whistle 1 failure etc. 5.Action to be taken in case of engine failure in block section 1 6.Working in case of wheel slipping, cattle run over when lurch is 1 experienced etc 6 Total 30 Mark on Safety & Operating Rule 25

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL Performance Assessment Parameters for Grading of Loco Pilots into ‗A‘‘B‘and ‗C‘category Subject Performance Parameters Max Gradation No (Adequate/Inadequate) Marks 2345 1 Date of Grading Marks obtained in each Grading 3.Technical Knowledge & Trouble Shooting (a) Technical Knowledge 1 1.Examination of locomotive 1 2.Normal ratings of current & voltage, limits of Major equipments w.r.t. current & voltage 1 3.Use of safety appliances & relays 1 4.Knowledge about circuit, traction motors, Pneumatic circuit, 1 axle boxes, under frame etc 5 5.Recent modifications on locos Total (b) Knowledge with Regard to C & W elements 1 1.Required amount of vacuum/ air pressure, procedure for brake continuity test, BPC & continuity certificate 1 2.Conducting of leakage test and locating leakage in vacuum /air pressure 1 3.Brake binding in vacuum/air-braked train 1 1 4.Knowledge of brake gear & other under gear fitment 1 5. Hanging parts, flat tyre. Hot axle detachments 6 6.ODC in train 1 Total (c) Trouble Shooting Capabilities 1 1.Noticing correct abnormal sign & logical Stage wise trouble 1 shooting 2.Action to be taken case of fire in loco 1 3.Isolation of Traction Motors, auxiliaries, wedging of relays /contactors 4 4.Panto trouble SMGR manual control in Electric locos and 15 Transition not working or picking up in case of Diesel locos Total Remarks on Technical Knowledge & trouble shooting 26

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL Performance Assessment Parameters for grading of Loco Pilots into ‗A‘,‘B‘,& ‗C‘ Category Subject Performance Parameters Max Gradation No (Adequate/Inadequate) Marks Date of Grading 4.Personal Habits Marks obtained in (a) Discipline each Grading 1.Not carrying unauthorized persons\\materials in Cab\\loco, 1 Leaving loco unmanned etc. 2.Punctuality / Attitude towards work 1 2 Total 1 (b) General attributes 1 1 1.Duty consciousness, Sincerity & hard working 1 2.Takes proper rest before coming on duty, Ability to concentrate 1 5 3.Exercising proper control over working of assistant 1 4.Reports irregularities on line 1 5.Performance during training courses 2 Total c) Record keeping & Paper work 1 1.Perusal of shed notices, Reads all memos carefully 1 2.Maintenance of memo book, Entry in log book and engine 10 repair book, Filling up of Loco Pilots Ticket etc 20 Total (d) Hygienic 1. Overall health and alertness Total Marks on Personal Habits 5.Accident Record Marks on Accident Record Signature of Loco pilot Signature of Loco Inspector 27

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL II.1 Counseling Technique LI Diary PERSONAL BIO-DATA OF LI Name : Due Date of PME : Date of Birth : Due Date of refresher : Date of Appt. (As) : Due Date of safety camp : Qualification : Blood Group : P.F. A/C No : Residence Address & : Grade : Phone TRAINING /SAFETY-CAMP/SEMINAR ATTENDED BY LI Duration Place Name of Training / Topics Remarks INSTRUCTION FROM OFFICERS Date Instructions Action taken II.2 Important items to be demonstrated 1. Manual operation of SMGR. 2. Checking whether OHE is having power supply or not. 3. Wedging of three phase contractors. 4. Wedging of Q-118 relay. 5. Manual operation of Q-44 relay. 6. Manual operation of REVERSERS & CTF by opening HT compartment. 7. Checking whether loco train pipe is free of obstruction. 8. Proper fixing of HRC fuses. 9. Repercussion over shooting of master controller‘s wheel. 10. Checking of batteries. 11. Manual operation and wedging of VEPT . 12. Isolation of QOP / QOA / HOBA. 13. Isolation of loco brakes with the help of Pedal switch. 14. Application of emergency brakes by Loco Pilot and Asst Loco Pilots. 15. Isolation of TM in various locos. 16. Checking of CBC. 17. How to dummy compressor safety valve. 18. How to attend brake-binding cases. 19. How to measure flat tyre. 28

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL II.3 Items for cross checking of crew TECHNICAL 12. Clearing of stable load. 1. Location of equipment 13. Precaution in the event of a train 2. Complete preparation of loco. 3. Inspection of loco on arrival. coming to a stand on gradient. 4. Traction failure. 14. Working precaution during Summer, 5. Auxiliary failure. 6. Rheostatic braking failure. Winter & Monsoon. 7. Air brake system. 15. Ghat working knowledge. 8. How to enter loco logbook. 16. Look back on curvature. 17. Awareness of Energy conservation. 9. Checking of traction motor. 18. Checking of BPC. 10. Mechanical parts of under gear. 19. Correct procedure of shunting. 11. Driving techniques. 20. G & SR correction slip. 12. Functioning of Airflow indicator, LSAF, 21. Accident manual. LPAR & Buzzer. DRIVING TECHNIQUE 1. Notching up 13. Auto flasher light. 2. Notching down 14. How to give information in case of 3. Braking 1. Notching down 4. Road knowledge/knowledge of WTT load failure / Accident (with in 20 minutes). 5. Ptarbelceautions to avoid wheel skidding 15. Information about OHE. 6. Precautions to avoid train stalling 16. Knowledge of DJ control circuit. 7. Precautions to avoid stucking up in N/S 17. Knowledge of Traction Power Circuit. 18. Knowledge of Progression & regression 8. Energy saving (coasting) circuit. 19. Use and availability of Fire Extinguishers. 20. Modifications. 9. Precautions to avoid Panto entanglement 21. Various Tests of Loco. 10 Running of train at MPS 11 Observance of speed restriction a. BP/FP/ leak test (LE/Load) 12 Reaction at the time of UUO b. MR leak test with & without auxiliary. 13 Brake test/continuity test c. Compressor capability test. 14 Looking back d. BP/FP/Vacuum leak hole test. 15 Calling out signal aspect e. ACP test. 16 Whistling at W/WL boards f. Loco brake power test (SA-9 & A-9). 17 Exchange of signals g. Traction test. 18 Watching safe passage of trains h. Sanding test. 19 Filling of lobby registers. i. LT test. MISCELLANEOUS CHECKING j. DBR test. SAFETY 1. Presentation/General Upkeep/Behavior 1. Signals failures. 2. Discipline/ Attitude/Sincerity towards duty 2. IBH signal failures. 3. Uniform wearing. 3. Protection of trains. 4. Spectacles. 4. Authorities. 5. Cab & look out glass cleaning. 5. Single line working on double line. 6. Working of PT phone & last check. 6. Parting on train. 7. Loco Pilot‘s personal store. 7. Speed of different types of wagons. 8. Detonators & fusee. 8. Total interruption on SL & DL. 9. Spare BP / FP hosepipe. 9. How to read WTT 10. Fire extinguishers on loco and condition. 10. Different system of working. 11. Signals location and their aspects. 11. Different places exchanging of signals. 12. Up keep of Loco Pilot‘s memo book. 29

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL II.4 QUIZ FOR LOCO PILOTS Locomotives, Traffic / C & W / OHE, TRAIN OPERATIONS,TECHNICAL,3-Ø Locomotives, EMU/MEMU, G& SR and Others II.5 SAFETY CIRCULAR No Date Issued By Contents II.6 TECHNICAL CIRCULAR No Date Issued By Contents No Date II.7 SOBs for the Year SUBJECT No Date Issued by II.8 SAFETY DRIVE Subject II.9 COMPLETE BIO-DATA OF NOMINATED LOCO PILOTS Loco Pilot Name Deg Qualificati on DOB DOA DOP LP (G) DOP LP(P) DOP LP(M/E) Pay Scale DOR Grade G& SR Att G&SR Due Tech Due Tech Att. PME Attn PME Due Automatic Validity Psychological trg Simulator Blood Gr. Family Details Address Phone No S. No II.1O PERSONAL EQUIPMENT OF NOMINATED LOCO PILOTS Loco Pilot Name Designa tion Detonat or Fusee G&SR A/M TSD WTT Tri-color torch light No. of Flags IR washers Dummy Plugs No. of spanners Hammer Screw LP Tape Contactor Wedges Relay Wedges CBC Optg. Key 30

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL II.11 SURPRISE / AMBUSH CHECKS (Including mock drill) Place & time Type of check Remark Action Taken Date Name T. No. L. No. II.12 LIST OF ALCOHOLIC LOCO PILOTS SNo Name of LP (Sri) Designation Depot II.13 SUMMARY OF THE GRADING IN DIFFERENT ATTRIBUTES OF NOMINATED LOCO PILOTS Negative Marks Designation SL. Name of Depot No. the LP Date of Grading Driving Technique Knowledge of Safety & Operating Rules Technical Knowledge & Trouble Showing Personal Habits Accident Record Alcoholism Chronic or Habitual Primary or Secondary Responsible for Accident Total Marks Gradation awarded. 25 30 15 10 20 II.14 MONITORING PROGRESS OF OWN LOCO PILOT AT A GLANCE Name Cat Pg No Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun from to Name Cat Pg No Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec from to II.15 MONITORING DETAILS OF LOCO PILOT Name: Designation: Cat: Date Weak areas of LP Counseling imparted in regard to overcome S.No the weakness S.No II.16 Counseling of SOBs Loco Pilot‘s Name SOBs 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 II.17 Counseling of Circulars Loco Pilot‘s Name II.18 DAILY MOVEMENT REPORT Date Loco Train From To Departure Arrival LP ALP Reason for No. No. Name Name movement 31

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL II.19 PROFORMA FOR FOOT PLATE INSPECTION A.GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Train No. Date 2. Loco No. with base T/O H/O Sch. Details 3. Loco Pilot’s Name/ HQ 4. Asst. Loco Pilot’s Name/ HQ 5. Section 6. Departure time 7. Arrival time 8. Load 9. BPC 10. Amount of Vacuum/pressure 11. Punctuality Details B.CREW’S BIO-DATA S.No. Item Loco Pilot Asst. Loco Pilot 1. Date of Last PME Next due date 2. Date of last Ref Next due date 3. Date of psycho Test 4. Name of Nominated LI Last monitored date by NLI 5. Date of renewal of ABS competency 6. Date of safety camp 7. Whether crew prone to alcoholic? If yes, Whether breathalyzer test conducted?& Result (+/-) C.PERSONAL STORE S. No. Items Available/Not available 1. Detonators 2. Fusee 3. G &SR Book with Correction slip 4. Accident Manual 5. TSD 6. Tri-color torch 7. Red & Green flag 8. Tool box (standard) 9. Portable Tele phone 10. Spare set of spectacles (if applicable ) D.LOCOMOTIVE SAFETY ITEMS 32

S. No. Items LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL 1. SPM Available/Not available 2. FLS Working/Not working 3. H/L 4. Marker lights with red marker 5. AFI 6. ACP unit 7. Horns 8. Spare screw coupling 9. Spare hose pipes 10. Safety U clamps 11. Fire extinguishers 12. Wooden wedges (2 in each cab) 13. Spare fuses E. CREW PERFORMANCE S. No. Items Yes/No 1. Whether loco pilot conducted feel test and checked brake power at first opportunity? 2. Whether loco pilot and asst. loco pilot exchanged all right signal with Guard/station staff and passing trains? 3. Whether loco pilot and asst. loco pilot Whistled freely at W/WL board and running through trains? 4. Whether loco pilot and asst. loco pilot looked back frequently on curves and manned L/C gates? 5. Whether the loco pilot observed permanent/temporary caution orders and speed restrictions of loop line and turn outs correctly? 6. Whether loco pilot run the train with maximum permissible speed where ever possible? 7. Whether the calling of signal aspects between loco pilot and asst. loco pilot was correct,clear and loud? 8. Whether Crew watched safe passage of trains on adjacent line and checking its tail lamp/board and Guard’s hand signal? 9. Whether loco pilot and asst. loco pilot followed the correct procedure of negotiating neutral section? 10. Whether loco pilot did the coasting where ever possible. 11. Whether loco pilot and asst. loco pilot filled up the Loco log book correctly? 12. Observation on loco pilot’s braking technique and train controlling/ technique of Progression-Regression? F. ENERGY CONSUMPTION REPORT Halt station Kms. Travelled Energy Meter Consumption (in KWH) SEC Reading G.GOOD WORK/LAPSES BY CREW: H. EN.ROUTE OBSERVATIONS: RUNNING ROOM INSPECTION REPORT 33

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL Date Time Name of the Running Room Name of Running Room In charge: 1. Cook a) Sri. b) Sri. Asst. Cook a) Sri. b) Sri. Bearer a) Sri. b) Sri. 2. General cleanliness Good/Bad/Satisfactory 3. Accommodation Adequate/Congestion/short 4. Garden Good/Bad/Satisfactory 5. Sufficient number & condition of Bed sheets/covers Yes/No & Torn/Good 6. Sufficient number & condition of Blanket covers AVL/not AVL & Torn/Good 7. Sufficient number & condition of mosquito net AVL/not AVL & Torn/Good 8. Adequacy & condition of Bed sheets Adequate/ In adequate& Torn/Good 9. Adequacy & condition of pillow Adequate/ In adequate& Torn/Good 10. Adequacy & condition of pillow covers Adequate/ In adequate& Torn/Good 11. Adequacy & condition of Mattress Adequate/ In adequate& Torn/Good 12. Frequency of changing Linen Per occupant/Daily/Twice in a week 13. Availability of crockery, cutlery, cooking Adequate/ In adequate 14. Adequate provision of i) Fan____ ii) Lights_____iii) N/Lamp_____iv) Geyser______v) Water cooler_____ vi) Air coolers_____ vii) Insect killer_____ viii) Exhaust fan_____ix) Aqua guard______ 15. Sufficient number of tables and chairs AVL/not AVL 16. First Aid box with adequate Medicine AVL/not AVL 17. Water tank cleaning date Due/Not due for cleaning 18. Condition of Bath rooms cleaning Good /Satisfactory/Bad 19. Are news papers/ Magazine being supplied Yes/No 20. Is there any nuisance from outsiders Yes/No 21. Are the Cook and bearer clean and hygiene Yes/No 22. Complaint Book available & action taken against last complaints 23. PME overdue staff if any 24. Availability of safety posters Yes/No 25. No. of Fire extinguishers_________ 26. Due date of refilling_____________ 27. Any suggestions to improve the condition of Running room :- Signature___________________ Name _____________________ LOBBY INSPECTION REPORT 34

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL DATE TIME NAME OF LOBBY 1. Sign on duty/crew controllers: AVL/Not AVL 2. Sign ON register AVL/Not AVL 3. Sign OFF register WKG/Not WKG 4. BA Machine (i) Main: WKG/Not WKG AVL/Not AVL 5. (ii) Stand Bye: AVL/Not AVL 6. Safety Circular AVL/Not AVL 7. Safety Bulletin AVL/Not AVL 8. Safety drive AVL/Not AVL 9. SOB AVL/Not AVL 10. Caution Order register AVL/Not AVL 11. Caution Order Board AVL/Not AVL 12. Bio-data register AVL/Not AVL 13. Road learning register AVL/Not AVL 14. Safety category register AVL/Not AVL 15. Safety meeting register AVL/Not AVL 16. List of alcoholic staff AVL/Not AVL 17. List of screened Sr. Gds LPs for pass. Train Maintained/Not Maintained 18. G&SR accident manual with correction slip Maintained/Not Maintained 19. Signal Defect register Maintained/Not Maintained 20. Track defect register Maintained/Not Maintained 21. OHE defect register AVL/Not AVL 22. Engine defect register AVL/Not AVL 23. Coasting register AVL/Not AVL 24. Unusual incidence register Good/Average/Satisfactory 25. First Aid Box with adequate medicine AVL/Not AVL 26. General upkeeps of lobby AVL/Not AVL 27. Whether staff coming on duty in proper uniform AVL/Not AVL 28. Safety v posters& slogans AVL/Not AVL 29. Board of staff having spectacles AVL/Not AVL 30. Board of PME/Refresher/Safety camp due staff AVL/Not AVL 31. Board of only AC/DSL trained staff AVL/Not AVL 32. Crew unusual display board Working/Not working 33. Good work done board AVL/Not AVL 34. Status of self learning system (Gyan Kasauti, etc.,) 35. TLC message Board Any suggestions to improve the lobby Signature: ________________ Name:___________________ TRIP SHED INSPECTION REPORT 35

SSE:…………… ` LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL Shift:…………… 1.GENERAL Date: Loco No: Base: Schedule : Last T/I or V/C: Incoming train: 2.SAFETY ITEMS ON LOCO Wooden wedges: Coupling: Hose pipe: Fire extinguishers: Ladder : Discharge rod: 3.ROOF INSPECTION: ET-1 gap(210 mm) & ET-2 gap(75 mm) Both Pantos grease plate: All Split pins : Flash mark on roof: Raising time (6-10 seconds) – PT-1………………..sec. PT-2………………..sec Lowering time (9-10 seconds)- PT-1…………………sec. PT-2………………….sec 4. UNDER FRAME Leakage under GC : Caps found on GC : S/B off cap: 5. Cab F/L working: M/L: CAB/L: Both H/L: Both side heater: Key position: Both side shutter closing: ZPT & Reverser: SMGR Handle: Position of switches: No. of spare fuses: 6. BA INSPECTION Connection of BA: BA voltage:- Battery make: After CPA starts:- 7. RAIL GUARD (Min 105 mm, max 120 mm) Loco Pilot’s side Asst. Loco Pilot Side Cab-1 Cab-2 8. Loco Pilot’s Booking : 9. Condition of Pits : 10. Condition of pit lights & Roof lights: 11. Other remarks : STANDARDIZATION OF TIME ALLOWED AND ITEMS TO BE CHECKED BY CREWS DURING CHARGE TAKE OVER: 36

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL Ref:- Minutes of CELEs conference held at NDLS on 2nd AUG 2007 (Rly.Bd’s lr.No.2007/Elect(TRS)/138/4,dt.16.08.07) There exist a variation over different Railways in the timings allowed to the Loco pilots for Charge takes over .In order to have uniform timings and to bring clarity to the LP regarding Items to be checked during charge take over; the group decided the following standard timings and identified the following items: Timings: Originating station Wayside station Passenger Freight passenger Freight 15 mins 30 mins 5 mins 10 mins Items to be checked while taking over charge at originating station I. Booking in the loco log book. II. Working of Headlight, Flasher light & Marker light. III. Gauges for adequacy of pressure. IV. Working of leading sanders. V. Working of horns & wipers of the leading cab. VI. Switch position on BD Board (SB&HB panels In 3 phase loco). VII. Auxiliary Machines for abnormal sound and bad smell. VIII. HT Compartment ( machine room) for bad smell, oil spread and leakages, oil level of TFP and GR(SR 1&2 in case of 3 phase locos) IX. SMGR pressure for adequacy(for conventional loco only) X. Availability of MC and GR of ‘0’(for conventional loco). XI. Relay targets. XII. Availability of sand in sander boxes. XIII. Intactness of buffer for any track/damage. XIV. Availability of rail guards. XV. Working of CBC,’U’ clamp fitting XVI. Draining of reserve oils(for conventional locos only). XVII. Under frame for any loose hanging parts and oil leakages. XVIII. Working of Air Dryers. XIX. Axle boxes for high temperatures. XX. Availability of loco tools and safety items. XXI. Ensuring working of parking brake.(for three phase loco only) XXII. Ensuring working loco brake throughSA-9 (direct loco brake controller).Ensuring working loco brake through A-9 (Automatic train brake controller).Continuity test with Guard on walkie talkie. XXIII. Testing train brake power in stationery condition as stipulated. XXIV. Scrutiny of BPC. XXV. Caution order paper T/409. XXVI. Check first eight wagons from loco and ensure minimum six wagons are active. Preparation of Guard and Loco pilot report(GLP) at freight train un loading point for permitting the train to run up to first train examination point. XXVII. Shall couple/uncouple of engine hoses with train hose pipe. In case engine is manned by ET/Loco pilot and no Asst. Loco pilot is provided, the hose pipe will be coupled /uncoupled by TXR. ITEMS TO BE CHECKED WHILE TAKING OVER CHARGE AT WAYSIDE STATIONS: 37

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL a) Booking in the loco log book. b) Working of Head light, Flasher light & Marker light. c) Gauges for adequacy of pressure. d) Working of leading sanders. e) Availability of sand in the sander boxes. f) HT Compartment ( machine room) for bad smell, oil spread and leakages, oil level of TFP and GR(SR 1&2 in case of 3 phase locos) g) Availability of MC and GR of ‘0’(for conventional loco). h) Draining of reserve oils (for conventional locos only). i) Under frame for any loose hanging parts and oil leakages. j) Axle boxes for high temperatures. k) Availability of loco tools and safety items. PROCEDURE OF LEAK TEST OF AIR BRAKE LOCO AND LOAD (Ref:-ACTM Vol -III Annexure – 6.01) OBJECT OF THE TEST Ensuring of locomotive to work air brake train by testing permissible leakage in BP and FP circuit of locomotive. (REF-MP GUIDE NO.11, APPENDIX-2 PARA-3) LEAK TEST OF LOCO MUST INVARIABLY BE PERFORMED  While taking over charge of loco from shed  Before attaching loco with load  In case of brake blinding on train due to less pressure  After train parting if required  After stalling of train if required  In case of flat tyre in load if required  MR and BP pressure not building up PROCEDURE OF LOCO LEAK HOLE TEST (REF-ACTM VOL-III-Annex: 6.01) 1. Place the LP’s automatic brake valve (A9) handle in emergency position. 2. Start the compressor for building up of MR pressure 8.5 kg/cm2 to 10 kg/cm2. 3. Couple 7.5 mm diameter leak hole special test coupling fabricated to RDSO design SK.DP- 2691 (annexure I with the BP coupling of loco. 4. Move the A-9 handle from emergency to release position to charge BP up to 5kg/cm2. 5. Open the angle cook of BP pipe, BP pressure should not fall below 4 kg/cm2 within 60seconds. 6. Generally the number of CPs used shall be governed by the number of wagons. A general guidance is given below. NO. OF WAGONS LESS THAN 50 50-80 80-90 90- 100 MORE THAN 100 COMPRESSED AIR REQUIREMENT IN 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 LITRES/MINUTE 38

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL LEAK TEST OF LOAD (REF:-MP GUIDE NO.11, APPENDIX 2, PARA 3.) LEAK TEST OF LOAD MUST INVARIABLY BE PERFORMED  In yard (by C&W staff while intensive testing.  In yard or road side station during joint check for train parting/stalling/brake binding flat tyre) PROCEDURE OF LEAK TEST OF LOAD 1. Attach the locomotive to the load and couple brake pipe and feed pipe. Ensure correct coupling with BP&FP in a manner that there is no leakage of the air coupled joint. 2. The coupling should be done with angle cocks in close position. 3. Open angle cock of loco after coupling BP&FP. 4. Open the angle cocks of the BP & FP on all wagons. Check for continuity of BP &FP pressure. 5. After the BP pressure has stabilized in the loco and rear most vehicles to the level indicated in table, move A-9 handle towards application position to reduce the BP pressure from 5.0 kg/cm2 to 4.0 kg/cm2. LENGTH OFTRAIN LOCOMOTIVE LOCOMOTIVE UPTO 56 BOX’N WAGONS 5.0 KG/CM2 4.8 KG/CM2 MORE THAN 56 BOX’N WAGONS 5.0 KG/CM2 4.7 KG/CM2 6. After the BP pressure has been stabilized on 4 kg/cm2 close A-8 cock. 7. Wait for 60 sec. for gauge settlement then notice the drop in BP gauge in loco for 5 min. 8. The droppage in BP gauge shall not be more than 1.25 kg/cm2 PROCEDURE OF LOCO LEAK TEST (REF: MPMI-138/88 Item NO. 7.6)  Adjust BP pressure 5.0 Kg/cm2 by A9 adjusting knob.  Drop BP pressure by 0.6 kg/cm2 by moving A9 handle toward application.  Close the A-8 cock.  Wait for 5 minutes.  Additional leakage in BP should not be more than 0.7 kg/cm2  Open A-8 cock and move A9 to release position. LEAK OFF TEST OF LOCOMOTIVE FOR FP PRESSURE  Check FP pressure 6.0 kg/cm2 in gauge.  Close FP isolating cock (A21).  Wait for 5 minutes.  Droppage in FP gauge should not be more than 0.7 kg/cm2 39

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL LOCO FAILURE REPORT Date of occurrence: on Loco no. Base shed / Rly: Train No: Load: Section: Block Sec/ Location Gradient: LP Name /HQ: at ALP Name /HQ: Guard’s Name /HQ Last Sch/ Done Nominated LI: Next Sch.Due: I. Brief History _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ____________ II. Any previous booking mentioned in loco log book: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _________ III. Investigation Report (Including cause of failure, responsibility etc.) ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ IV. Written statements of Loco pilot, Guard taken (if any attach) V. Knowledge of loco pilot: VI. Detention: VII. Recommendation: Name:_______________ Sign of SLI/LI__________ 40

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL INVESTIGATION OF FIRE ON AC LOCO Observation about the Loco (Annexure 9.04 of ACTM Vol.III) SL.No Item Observation 1. Position of: 2. 1) Master Controller 3. 2) SMGR Drum 3) Tap changer 4. 4) Notch repeater 5. 6. Condition of DJ whether locked or open condition? 7. Whether relays particularly QLM, QRSI, QOP, QOA are in tripped condition or 8. normal? 9. Condition of HOBA,HQOP and HQOA a knife switches 10. Condition of fuses 11. Condition of CGR1,CGR2,CGR3 and RGR 12. Are-chute of CGR s line and shunting contactors, auxiliary circuit contactors 13. Condition of contactor whether found in wedged or welded condition? Possibility of loose connection a terminal point 14. Possibility of overheating due to poor thumbing Identify the location of the cable where globules are found formed 15 Identify the area/Zone where damage to locomotive is extensive due to first? Condition of 25 KV bushings of the transformers, whether burnt or simply 16. burnt Or not damaged? Possibility of transformer oil flashing with special attention to any sign of oil 17. to Conservator 18. Condition of tap changer with particular attention to splashing of oil and flash Over of taps Condition of other Elect. Equipment like rectifier block, inductive shunt, aux. Machines and traction motors any abnormality entailing fire in the locomotive Polarity of smoothing reactor ,if not damaged fully Condition of brake block, wheel disc for overheating and melting of brake blocks Search out molten pieces of brakes, if any on SL 19. Whether the fire took place when dynamic brake was in applied condition .If so, Whether thermal relay of DBR was in working order, Examine the condition of DBR resistance. 20. Presence of any inflammable material like jute ,rubber etc 21. Abnormality if any already indicated in the log book by the LP, which could, How the fire originated. 22. Take the statement of crew and other persons traveling in the locomotive about, How the fire originated 23. Whether specified fire extinguishers available and used by the LP and how Many of them were found effective? Other Observations/Damages: 41

LOCO INSPECTORS COURSE MATERIAL GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION OF FIRE ON 25KVELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE (Ref RDSO Report No: ELRS/PR/)0113(Rev.’0’)August’06) A Transformer, Tap changer, CGR/RGR 6.1 The working of PHGR should be ensure during every inspection, trip inspection or Testing of locomotive. The same should be recorded in log book if it stops working all the operating staff should be counseled. H. Important instruction to the crew 1.0 Wedging of Q44 relay should be strictly prohibited 2.0 Wedging of Q118 relay should also be prohibited or can be permitted under LP’s Observation to work up to nearest loco shed or trip shed. 3.0 During every testing of locomotive proper working Q46 relay and its circuit must be Ensured. 4.0 In case of QOP dropping following instructions must be followed Locomotive should be taken for thorough investigation and checking to the nearest loco sheds a) if any traction motor is isolated by the LP on line The working of locomotive with HQOP at off position should be restricted to the nearest TP b) checking point or loco changing point preferably the working of train for one or two block sections only be permitted During working with HQOP at OFF position should be restricted to the nearest c) Trip checking point or loco changing point, preferably the working of train for one or two Block section should only be permitted 5.0 LP should be advised to check the relay panel for tripping of any relay in case of DJ Tripping, even when the tripping was happened due to no tension. 6.0 LP should check the relay targets of trailing locomotive, physically in case the tripping of trailing loco whatever may be the reasons. 7.0 The working of locomotive with MVRH isolated should be prohibited or restricted to clear maximum one or two block sections. 8.0 LP should closely monitor all the blower motors If corresponding air flow relay is Isolated. The same should be attended at the nearest trip inspection point or Electric Loco shed. 9.0 LP should not bypass/isolate any control circuits by carrying out tampering or Shorting of control fuses 10.0 LPs, Loco Inspectors and maintenance staff should b given training for swift and Correct operation of fire extinguishers. A planned active to this effect must be included in refresher courses with the help of the demonstration and allowing the running staff to physically handle the fire extinguisher. 11.0 All LPs should be thoroughly and specifically trained for correct and precise operation of manual drive of GR. The LPs understanding of its functions should e frequently checked. DOS i) All protective (DI/DU) relays should be in service with proper calibration ii) The fire prevention guidelines should be an integral of the training/refresher course ii) Crew should be practically trained for proper use of fire extinguishers DONTs i) Don’ts allow any locomotive even for testing in sheds with any protective circuit isolated ii) Don’ts advise any short cut methods to the crew iii) Don’ts allow any locomotive with less than 4 fire extinguishers in perfect condition I Rectifier: 5.0 The working of locomotive by passing the QVSI must be prohibited J. Auxiliary Motors: 7.0 All auxiliary machines including ARNO should be closely watched maintenance and Running staff against any abnormal sound which may lead to generation of heat ,sparking or smoke emission. 42