Re: (erielack) Operating U34CH's

[Steven Kay <s.kay4_@_verizon.net>]

Show off! Don't you have any work to do that would add to your company's
bottom line...8>)???

And I had to dig into my meager memory.

Steve

On 8/2/05 11:23 AM, "Tupaczewski, Paul R (Paul)" <paultup_@_lucent.com> wrote:


> 
> From the U34CH Operators Manual:
> 
> 
> ENGINE CONTROL SWITCH (EC)
> 
> The engine control switch (EC) has four positions, START-STANDBY-PASSENGER
> RUN-FREIGHT RUN. Functions of the positions are as follows:
> 
> START - The switch is in this position for engine starting by depressing the
> engine start button. When the engine is running and the EC switch is in START
> position, engine speed is held at idle and power cannot be applied to the
> locomotive. The power plant is said to be "off the line."
> 
> NOTE : The engine start button is effective only when the EC switch is in the
> START position. When the engine is idling and the locomotive is to be
> operated, the EC switch must be moved to the desired mode of operation.
> 
> STANDBY - This position is used to supply electrical power to the passenger
> cars when a train is sitting at standstill for longer than a normal time
> interval. The engine speed increases from idle to an intermediate speed. The
> locomotive operating controls are ineffective and no power is available for
> traction.
> 
> PASSENGER RUN - This position is used to haul and supply power to the
> passenger cars. Engine speed automatically increases from idle to full speed.
> Locomotive controls are operative and power is available for traction.
> 
> FREIGHT RUN - This position is used when operating the locomotive in freight
> service. The auxilary power system to the passenger cars is isolated. Engine
> speeds can be held at idle or at full speed in notches 1 through 8.
> 
> WARNING : IF CHANGING FROM STANDBY TO A RUNNING MODE OF OPERATION, BE SURE
> THAT AUXILIARY POWER IS OFF, THE THROTTLE HANDLE IS IN IDLE, AND THE REVERSE
> HANDLE IS IN OFF POSITION BEFORE CHANGING POSITION OF THE ENGINE CONTROL
> SWITCH.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> That last paragraph seems to imply the throttle needs to be in idle and the
> HEP generator is switched off.
> 
> - Paul
> 
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