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CHECKLIST FOR LOCOMOTIVES

The following items should be checked carefully at the time of shed-out or taking charge of the
locomotives:-

***BEFORE BOARDING INSPECTION***

1. Check the height of Buffers from Rail level which should be 40.5” to 43”.

2. Check the Buffer coil springs and tightened with nut,check nut with cotter.

3. Check the condition of coil spring.

4. Check the front and rear cattle guard for height from Rail Level (should be 4″ to 6″) and securing with
Buffer beams and observe any breakage or damage.

5. Check the Multiunit air hoses cut out cocks for their correct operation. They should be closed in both
side in case of single unit operation and open for the intermediate in MU and check the pipes are
properly fitted with dummy.

6. Check the Vacuum hose pipes for:- (a) Rubber Washer, (b) Dummy Plug, (c) Condition of the hose
pipes with Spring, (d)clips, (e) Rat catcher.

7. In case of Twin pipe air brake system, check the items:- (a) Angle Cut-Out-Cocks of BP & FP for their
correct operation. (b) Condition of BP & FP with coupling.

8. Examine the following items in both the trucks:-

• Oil level in oil cups (one centre casting and two side bearers)

• Brake cylinder COC in right side of Loco should be in open condition.

• In rear truck (loco left side) the auto drain valve should be in open condition.

• Check the sand pipes for height from rail level (should be 2.5” to 2.75”) and properly secured with
frame for correct alignment with the rail and condition of flexible hose.

• Check the brake gear pull rod and slack adjuster over the truck.

• Check the equalizing beam condition for any crack and damage.

• Check the seat and tie rod and bolt.

• Check the inner and outer coil spring with friction snub bar for any breakage, damage and
displacement.

9. Check the all brake shoes are free and not in brake binding on the wheel.
10. Check the Air Ducts are properly fitted with intact condition or not.

11. Check the all safety brackets total 24 nos.

12. Check that all the Pull Rod brake hangers whether hanging or not.

13. Check the Gear case bolts (5 nos) whether properly fitted or not.

14. Check all the high voltage cables are properly clamped with wooden block with frame or not.

15. Check the all suspension bearing oil level in oil cups and covers should be properly sealed (should be
0.5’’ to 1.75”)

16. Check the all gear boxes oil cups and the position of oil level.

17. Check the supply of HSD oil tank through the both side Glow-Rod-Gauge and calibration scale and
recorded in balance.

***AFTER BOARDING BEFORE STARTING***

(A) GENERATOR ROOM:–

• Inspect and see that the all covers of all the generators are properly latched and no rags or tools are
lying near the rotating parts. Compartment floor should be clean and dry.

(B) ENGINE ROOM:–

• Check that all crank case inspection covers are properly secured.

• Check that Over Speed Trip Handle is correctly positioned and slightly above horizontal with the micro-
switch depressed.

• Check the cooling water system drain cock is closed and no water leakage from the water pump Tell-
tale-hole.

• Check the water level in Expansion tank. It should be full.

(C) EXPRESSOR ROOM:–

• Check that AIR-COMPRESSOR-GOVERNOR COC is open.

• Check that T1, T2, ETS1, ETS2 are properly fitted with expressor wall block.

• Check the intercooler safety valve is properly tight in between inter-cooler tube and high pressure
cylinder pipe.

(D) RADIATOR ROOM:–

• Check for water leakage from radiator cores.

• Manually check whether the radiator fan is moving freely or not.

• Check the RTTMV belts for correct numbers and tightness.

(E) EXPRESSOR ROOM:–

• Check the oil level in expressor in sight glass or bay not gauge. It should be on full mark.

(F) ENGINE ROOM:–

• Check that all crank case inspection covers are properly secured.

• Check the oil level in sump through bay-not gauge.

• Check the governor for following items:–

a) Oil level in sight glass.

b) Low Lube Oil Trip button (in PG Governor) must be set IN.

c) Amphanol Plug must be firmly connected to the governor.

d) Governor drain cock and LCR drain cock must be close.

e) Power Piston bolts, nuts and split pins must be intact.

(G) GENERATOR ROOM:–

• Check that the belts of front traction motor blower are correct numbers.

(H) NOSE ROOM:–

• Check the fire extinguishers having not expired.

• Check horn cocks, combined coc, MU-2b Valve for correct position etc.

• Check the Batteries for loose or broken terminals and open vent electrolyte.

AFTER BOARDING AFTER STARTING

(A) GENERATOR ROOM:–

• Observe for any unusual sound from generator compartment.

• Check that Control Air Pressure Cut Out Cock is open and control air pressure is 5.0 kg/cm2

(B) ENGINE ROOM:–

• Observe for any unusual sound from engine compartment.

• Check for leakage in piping of lube, water and air systems.

• Check the water level in expansion tank.

(C) EXPRESSOR ROOM:–

• Observe for any unusual sound from expressor compartment.

• Check and observe that no air leakage from intercooler safety valve.

(D) RADIATOR ROOM:–

• Observe for any unusual sound from radiator compartment when radiator fan is moving.

• Check for any water leakage from radiator core.

• Check for lube oil leakage from lube oil filter drum.

(E) EXPRESSOR ROOM:–

• Observe for any unusual sound from expressor compartment.

• Check the expressor oil level and pressure needle is projecting up.

• Check cooling water temperature for minimum of 49 degree centigrade.

(F) ENGINE ROOM:–

• Observe for any unusual sound from engine compartment.

• Observe for any leakage of fuel, lube oil or water.

• Measure the lube oil level in sump after putting off the CCB.

• Check the Governor oil level in sight glass which should be between two black marks at all engine
speed.

(G) GENERATOR ROOM:–

• Observe for any unusual sound from generator compartment

CONCEPT OF SPECIFIC FUEL CONSUMPTION

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ENGINE KILOMETER (EKM) :-

EKM=FUEL CONSUMPTION ÷ KILOMETERS EARNED

SPECIFIC FUEL CONSUMPTION (SFC):–

SFC is a relative term is outcome of fundamental units. It denotes the quantity of fuel consumed for
transporting one unit of 1000 GTKM in case of passenger & goods services and per engine kilometers for
shunting and departmental services.

SFC= NET FUEL CONSUMPTION ÷ GTKM

Here, NET FUEL CONSUMPTION= (GROSS FUEL CONSUMPTION) — (FUEL CONSUMED IN IDLE HOURS)

GTKM= (LOCO WEIGHT+TRAIN LOAD)× KMS EARNED/1000

Thus, SFC is the amount of fuel consumed for carriage of 1000 Tons of load to one kilometers.

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SAFETY DEVICES OF DIESEL ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES

March 8, 2015

SAFETY DEVICES OF DIESEL ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES: —

A. SAFETY DEVICES OF ENGINE: –

1. LWS (Low Water Switch) located in water expansion tank.

2. ETS-1 & ETS-2 located in expressor wall

3. LOW LUBE OIL TRIP BUTTON in engine governor (woodward type)

4. OST (Over Speed Trip Plunger) located below Turbo Super Charger

5. Explosion Cover located in Lube Oil Sump (Loco Right Side)

B. SAFETY DEVICES OF ELECTRICAL SIDE: –

1. GR (Ground Relay)-located in electric front panel

2. WSR (Wheel Slip Relay)-located in electric front panel

3. All Circuit Breakers- Located in control panel and control stand

4. VRR Fuse- Located in electric front panel (unavailable in MEP loco)

5. Flasher Light- located to the left of Head Light

6. OPS (Oil Pressure Switch)

7. GFOLR (Generator Field Over loading Relay)-

C. MISC.: –

1. MR Safety Valve- with MR-1 Loco left side

2. Inter Cooler safety Valve-in Expressor room

3. PCS (Power Cut Out Switch)-

4. Fire Extinguishers-

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LUBE OIL SYSTEM

LUBE OIL SYSTEM Purpose of Lubricating oil system:- 1) Lube oil provides lubrication between two
moving parts or components to prevent wear and tear. 2) Cooling of piston and bearings. 3) Cleaning of
components. 4) Prevention of components from rusting.

LUBE OIL SYSTEM HAS FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:-

1) Lube oil sump:- RR 606 MG is used as lubricating oil in the sump. Capacity of sump is 910 lts.in case of
WDM2 and 1270 lts. in case of WDM3/WDG3. A measuring stick namely BAY NOT GAUGE is provided in
Loco left side/Engine right side to measure lube oil level of sump.

2) Lube oil pump:- Lube oil pump is a positive displacement pump, driven by Extension shaft gear. Its
delivery capacity is 1200 lts/minute at 8th notch.

3) Relief valve:- A relief valve has been provided just after the lube oil pump set at a pressure of 7.5
Kg/cm2. This pump has been provided to save the lube oil pump from overloading. A leak off pipe has
been provided to return the excessive lube oil to sump.
4) Lube oil filter:- There are 8 lube oil filters kept in a single drum located at Radiator compartment in BG
locomotives for filtration of Lube oil.

5) By Pass Valve:- This valve is set at a differential pressure of 1.4 Kg/cm2 in case of BG locomotives. This
valve normally operates at the time of starting when lube oil is essential to lubricate the different moving
parts, since it may be delayed to reach the lube oil in the system through lube oil filter.

6) Lube oil cooler: – Filtered lube oil is then sent to lube oil cooler to cool the lube oil. Cooling of lube oil
is carried out by passing water through brass tubes.

7) Regulating Valve: – A regulating valve has been provided to maintain the pressure of the system.

8) Lube oil strainer:- This is a filter to clean the lube oil. This filter cleans the bigger dirt particles of the
lube oil when it comes without filtration through By-pass valve.

DISTRIBUTION OF LUBE OIL

Now the lube oil is ready to be distributed to the different parts of the diesel engine wherever necessary
for the purpose of lubrication. Filtered lube oil is then distributed to:-

i. Lube oil pressure gauge:-

ii. Oil Pressure Switch(OPS) in case of GE governor:-

iii. Turbo Super Charger through micro filter:-

iv. Lube Oil Main Header:- From Lube oil main header it is further supplied to:-

a) Engine Crank Shaft Main bearing through S-pipe and for lubrication of vibration damper,

b) Big End Bearing OR Crank pin bearing ,

c) Small End Bearing OR Piston pin bearing through rifle hole,

d) Piston Crown for cooling of piston,

e) When Lube oil drops in sump some oil splashing by crank pin lubricates the liner wall.

v. Cam Shaft Bearing (Left and right side):- Lube oil flows through centralized drill hole to lubricate the
bush bearing of cam shaft. At right side lube oil also lubricates the OST assembly.

vi. Lube oil secondary header:-

(A) Left side:-

>Valve Levers:-

> Cam Roller and Fuel Cam Lobe:-

> Cam gear spray nozzle (shooting pipe):-

> FIPS:-

> Vibration Damper:-

(B) Right side:-

> Valve Levers:-

> Cam Roller and Fuel Cam Lobe:-

> Cam gear spray nozzle (shooting pipe):-

> FIPS

> Connection to Woodward governor (Low lube oil trip button)

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FUEL OIL SYSTEM

SIX SYSTEMS OF DIESEL ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE

1) Fuel oil system

2) Lube oil systemml3) Cooling water system

4) Charge air system

5) Compressed air system

6) Brake system

Now we will discuss these systems separately in brief.

FUEL OIL SYSTEM

The purpose of fuel oil system is to supply fuel oil from fuel tank to combustion chamber at requisite
pressure and at proper timing in atomic form for power development. The system may be further
subdivided as

** Fuel feed system

** Fuel injection system

Fuel system has following components: –

1. Fuel oil tank:- (a) Glow Rod Gauge

(b) Oil filling cap and strainer assembly

2. Trap valve:-

3. Fuel oil primary filter:-

4. Fuel oil booster pump and motor assembly:-

5. Fuel oil relief valve:-

6. Return pipe to fuel oil tank from relief valve:-

7. Fuel oil secondary filter:-

8. Fuel oil header (Right side):-

9. Cross over pipe:-

10. Fuel oil header (Left side)

11. Fuel Jumper

12. Benzo bolt:-

13. Leak off pipe:-

14. Fuel injection pump (FIP):-

15. High pressure tube (HP tube):-

16. Nozzle:-

17. Fuel oil pressure gauge:-

18. Fuel oil regulating valve:-

19. Return pipe to fuel oil tank from regulating valve:-