Description:

This course is the fourth in a series of four courses in Locomotive Mechanics. This course is designed to introduce the student to the Federal Railway Administration and Department of Transportation Code of Federal Regulations Title 49, Parts 209, 218, 229, 231, and 232. 40 hrs. integrated lecture lab/total

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. List the Part 209 Railroad Safety Enforcement Procedures.
2. Identify the Part 218 Railroad Operating Procedures.
3. List the Part 229 Railroad Safety Standards, Parts A, B, and C.
4. Explain the Parts 231 & 232 Railroad Safety Appliances Review.
5. Define a Blue Signal.
6. Evaluate and classify locomotives according to FRA standards.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Part 209 Railroad Safety Enforcement Procedures
   A. List the Part 209 safety procedures.
   B. Explain Part 209 safety procedures.

II. Part 218 Railroad Operating Procedures
   A. Define "rolling equipment".
   B. Define "effective locking device".

III. Part 229 Railroad Safety Standards, Parts A, B, and C
   A. Identify proper safety rules from given scenarios.
   B. List minimum safety tolerances for coupler knuckles.
   C. List minimum safety tolerances for side bearings.
   D. List minimum safety tolerances for flat spots on wheels.
   E. Identify locomotive defects by sight.

IV. Parts 231 & 232 Railroad Safety Appliances Review
   A. Identify correct tolerances for handrails and steps.
   B. List required inspection times for locomotives.
   C. Define safety terms for brakes.
   D. List required brake pressures.

V. Blue Signals
   A. Define acceptable blue signals.
   B. List regulations for main track and other than main track.

VI. Locomotive Inspections
   A. List the steps in the daily locomotive inspections.
   B. Identify defects from given inspection scenarios.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Examinations		 40-60% of grade
Projects/Assignments	 40-60% of grade
  Total      	           	100%

Grade Criteria:	   A = 90 – 100%  	 
  	           B = 80 –  89%		
  	           C = 70 –  79%		
  		   D = 60 -  69%		
  		   F =  0 –  59%		  

Caveats:

1. This course will meet eight hours per day for five days of lecture and lab.
2. All JCCC students are issued a college e-mail account that is accessed through MyJCCC. This account is used by the college to communicate course, grade, financial aid, enrollment and other important college information. It is your responsibility to check your JCCC e-mail account regularly for important information.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.