49 C.F.R. § 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.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4
cases, 2003–2016 · leading case: Elston v. Union Pac. R.R., 74 P.3d 478 (Colo. Ct. App. 2003).
Elston v. Union Pac. R.R., 74 P.3d 478 (Colo. Ct. App. 2003). “T(a)(1); by moving the train when the remote consists did not respond to commands from the controlling locomotive, 49 C.F.R. § 229.13 ; and by using a locomotive whose systems and components created a condition that endangered the safety of the locomotive and crew, 49 C.”
Nippon Yusen Kaisha v. Burlington & N. Santa Fe Ry. Co., 367 F. Supp. 2d 1292 (C.D. Cal. 2005). “BNSF argues that “[bjreaking [sic] is clearly subsumed by the federal regulations,” citing several regulations setting out requirements for braking/dynamic braking including, 49 C.F.R. §§ 229.13 , 213.57, 222.109, 232.”
Davis v. Burlington N. Santa Fe Ry. Co., 2016 IL App (3d) 150464 (Ill. App. Ct. 2016). “See 49 C.F.R. § 229.13 (2011) (requiring that locomotives that are coupled in remote or multiple control be able to respond to control from the lead locomotive); Elston, 74 P.”
Davis v. Burlington N. Santa Fe Ry. Co., 2016 IL App (3d) 150464 (Ill. App. Ct. 2016). “See 49 C.F.R. § 229.13 (2011) (requiring that locomotives that are coupled in remote or multiple control be able to respond to control from the lead locomotive); Elston, 74 -8- P.”
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