49 CFR 229.13 - Control of locomotives.

Regulations last checked for updates: Oct 17, 2024

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: Oct 15, 2024

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§ 229.13 - Control of locomotives.

Except when a locomotive is moved in accordance with § 229.9, whenever two or more locomotives are coupled in remote or multiple control, the propulsion system, the sanders, and the power brake system of each locomotive shall respond to control from the cab of the controlling locomotive. If a dynamic brake or regenerative brake system is in use, that portion of the system in use shall respond to control from the cab of the controlling locomotive.

authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103,20107,20133,20137,20143,20168,20701,21301,21304,28.S.C. 2461, note; and 49 CFR 1.89

source: 45 FR 21109, Mar. 31, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 49 CFR 229.13