[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR231.25]



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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

       CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 

                             TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 231_RAILROAD SAFETY APPLIANCE STANDARDS--Table of Contents

 

Sec. 231.25  Track motorcars (self-propelled 4-wheel cars which can 

be removed from the rails by men).



    (a) Handbrakes (includes foot operated brake). Each track motorcar 

shall be equipped with an efficient handbrake so located that it can be 

safely operated while the car is in motion. Each handbrake shall be 

equipped with a ratchet or other suitable device which



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will provide a means of keeping the brake applied when car is not in 

motion.



    Note: The requirements of this rule will be satisfied if the ratchet 

or other suitable device operates in connection with at least one 

handbrake on track motorcars that may be equipped with more than one 

such brake.



    (b) Handholds. One or more safe and suitable handholds conveniently 

located shall be provided. Each handhold shall be securely fastened to 

car.

    (c) Sill steps or footboards. Each track motorcar shall be equipped 

with safe and suitable sill steps or footboards conveniently located and 

securely fastened to car when bed or deck of track motorcar is more than 

24 inches above top of rail.

    (d) Couplers. When used to haul other cars, each track motorcar 

shall be equipped with a coupler at each end where such cars are coupled 

(1) which provides a safe and secure attachment, (2) which can be 

coupled or uncoupled without the necessity of men going between the ends 

of the cars.