In which arrangement may a locomotive with a non-complying condition be moved when isolated or shut down and attached to cars?

In which arrangement may a locomotive with a non-complying condition be moved when isolated or shut down and attached to cars?

• A. Isolated or shut down when attached to cars
• B. Under power in a locomotive consist attached to cars
• C. Detached from cars and moved separately
• D. Only with a escort locomotive

Answer: (A)

When a locomotive has a non-complying condition, it isn’t allowed to be operated under its own power. The safe way to move it is as a non-powered unit that stays attached to cars in a train. Isolating or shutting it down but keeping it connected to the consist lets the rest of the train provide movement, while its own systems aren’t used. This keeps braking and control hazards minimized and allows the locomotive to be transported to a repair location without risking propulsion or control failures. Movement under power is not allowed for a non-complying locomotive, and detaching it to move separately would remove the protective context of the train. An escort locomotive isn’t required in this arrangement since the unit is being moved as part of the train with its power off.

When a locomotive has a non-complying condition, it isn’t allowed to be operated under its own power. The safe way to move it is as a non-powered unit that stays attached to cars in a train. Isolating or shutting it down but keeping it connected to the consist lets the rest of the train provide movement, while its own systems aren’t used. This keeps braking and control hazards minimized and allows the locomotive to be transported to a repair location without risking propulsion or control failures.

Movement under power is not allowed for a non-complying locomotive, and detaching it to move separately would remove the protective context of the train. An escort locomotive isn’t required in this arrangement since the unit is being moved as part of the train with its power off.