49 CFR 230.70
§ 230.70 Safe condition.
United States · 49 CFR — Transportation · Status: effective
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- 49 CFR 230.70, § 230.70 Safe condition, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/258682
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(a) Pre-departure inspection. At the beginning of each day the locomotive is used, the steam locomotive operator shall ensure that:
(1) The brakes on the steam locomotive and tender are in safe and suitable condition for service;
(2) The air compressor or compressors are in condition to provide an ample supply of air for the locomotive service intended;
(3) The devices for regulating all pressures are properly performing their functions;
(4) The brake valves work properly in all positions; and
(5) The water has been drained from the air-brake system.
(b) Brake pipe valve required. Each steam locomotive shall have a brake pipe valve attached to the front of the tender, the rear of the back cab wall, or adjacent to the exit of a vestibuled cab. The words “Emergency Brake Valve” shall be clearly displayed near the valve.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.