Rule 109 — Locomotive Engineer Precautions

1. (i)the gauges do not indicate a possible release of the air brakes; and
2. (a)fully apply the independent brake;
3. (b)apply the automatic brake, if required;
4. (ii)the independent and automatic brake valve handles remain in the selected positions; and
5. (c)remove the reverser, unless the locomotive is not equipped with a high idle feature;
6. (d)immediately after stepping away from the control stand, visually verify that:
7. (e)verbally confirm with another employee the measures taken above.

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