CAB CHANGING PROCEDURE

Following step by step procedure to be adopted by crew for cab changing in Locomotives

A. CONVENTIONAL LOCOS (WAG-5/ WAG-7):-

i) Single Unit (SU):

1. Stop the loco by SA-9 and ensure the physical application of brakes and 3.5 Kgs/sq.cm in BC
gauge and A-9 in Release & ensure BP pressure 5 kg/cm 2. Build up MR Pressure to 9.5 kg/cm².
2. Open DJ and ensure glowing of LSDJ and other pilot lamps.
3. Lower pantograph and physically ensure it is lowered. Bring MPJ to neutral. Remove BL, ZPT and
MPJ key.
4. For changing the cab, ensure closing of A-9 inlet and outlet cocks and SA-9 inlet and outlet cocks
in the working cab.
5. After going to other cab, keep SA-9 in application position, open SA-9 inlet and outlet cocks and
A-9 inlet/outlet cocks without fail.
6. Unlock BL, raise pantograph and close DJ and switch ON BLCP. Ensure MR, BP and BC pressures.
7. Release SA9 and ensure locomotive brakes are releasing.
8. Apply A9 and observe dropping of BP pressure and conjunction brakes are applied.
9. Keep A9 in release and recharge BP pressure and ensure conjunction brakes are released.
10. If conjunction brakes are not releasing pull QRV (Quick Release Valve) of C3W DV.
11. Apply SA9 and ensure BC 3.5kg/cm2.
12. Conduct loco brake power test & loco brake feel test before starting the loco.

ii) Multiple Unit (MU):

1. In Leading Loco:-
2. Stop the loco by SA-9 and Ensure the physical application of brakes and 3.5 Kgs/sq.cm in BC
gauge and A-9 in Release & ensure BP pressure 5 kg/cm 2. Build up MR Pressure to 9.5 kg/cm².
3. Open DJ and ensure glowing of LSDJ and other pilot lamps
4. Lower pantograph and physically ensure it is lowered. Bring MPJ to neutral. Remove BL, ZPT and
MPJ key.
5. For changing the cab, ensure closing of A-9 inlet and outlet cocks and SA-9 inlet and outlet cocks
in the working cab.
6. Close L&T Cock (A-8) i.e. BP COCK
7. Change MU2B Valve to “TRAIL” Position.
8. Close IP Cock.

In Trailing Loco (Which Is To Be Changed As Leading Loco):-

9. After going to Trailing Loco’s End cab, Keep SA-9 in application position, open SA-9 inlet and
outlet cocks and A-9 inlet/outlet cocks.
10. Open L&T Cock (A-8) i.e. BP COCK.
11. Change MU2B Valve to “LEAD” Position.
12. Open IP Cock.
13. Unlock BL, raise pantograph and close DJ and switch ON BLCP. Ensure MR, BP and BC
pressures.
14. Release SA9 and ensure Both locomotive brakes are releasing. If not releasing, pull QRV
(Quick Release Valve) of C3W DV.
 15. Apply A9 and observe dropping of BP pressure and conjunction brakes are applied.
16. Keep A9 in release and recharge BP pressure and ensure conjunction brakes are released.
17. If conjunction brakes are not releasing pull QRV (Quick Release Valve) of C3W DV.
18. Apply SA9 and ensure BC 3.5kg/cm 2.
19. Conduct loco brake power test & loco brake feel test before starting the loco.

Suggestion:
1. Correct procedure of cab changing in Conventional MU loco.
2. First apply SA-9 in leading loco, then proceed to other loco with BL, ZPT, MPJ keys.
3. Do not change any pneumatic COC position.
4. Proceed to trailing loco, first apply SA-9, open inlet/outlet COC of A9, SA9, L&T (A-8) & IP COC
and change MU2B to “LEAD”.
5. Proceed to earlier leading loco (now trailing) & close inlet/outlet COC of A9, SA9, L&T (A-8) &
IP COC and change MU2B to “TRAIL”.

B. THREE PHASE LOCOS:-

I) SINGLE UNIT (SU) FOR E-70 BRAKE SYSTEM:

FROM CURRENTLY OPERATIVE CAB:

1. Stop the train/loco.
2. Apply direct brake (SA-9)and ensure loco BC gauge is showing 3.5 kg/cm2.
3. Build up maximum MR pressure i.e. 10Kg/cm2 (BLCP in “MAN” position).
4. Open “VCB” (Main Circuit Breaker) and ensure LSDJ is glowing.
5. Lower the pantograph. Physically ensure it and “U” meter should show “0”.
6. Move automatic brake (A-9) handle to Emergency and ensure BP dropped to “0”.
7. Lift locking spindle, move automatic brake (A-9) handle to “Neutral”position.
8. Release locking spindle, remove the automatic brake (A-9) handle form “Neutral” position.
9. Operate BL key from“D” to “OFF” and remove it.
a) CE will remain “ON” for 10 mins (Self hold mode).
b) Parking brakes will apply if provided.
GO TO THE OTHER CAB:
10. Apply direct brake (SA-9).
11. Insert the automatic brake (A-9) handle and keep in “Run” position.
12. Operate BL key from “OFF” to “D”.
13. Raise pantograph and close VCB as per procedure.
14. Conduct loco brake power test & loco brake feel test before starting.
II) Single Unit (SU) For CCB-2.0 Brake System:

FROM CURRENTLY OPERATIVE CAB:

1. Move Direct Brake handle (SA-9) to FULL position.
2. Move the Auto Brake handle to FS (full service) position and lock it with the locking pin.
3. Change the position of Mode selector switch from “LEAD” to “TRAIL”.
4. Switch OFF ‘VCB’ & Lower Pantograph.
5. Move BL Key “D” to ‘OFF’ position.
6. Move Direct Brake handle (SA-9) to REL position.
FROM SECOND CAB WHICH NEED TO BE USED FOR OPERATION
AFTER CAB CHANGE:
7. Move Direct Brake handle (SA-9) to FULL position.
8. Operate BL key from “OFF” to “D”. Wait for 5 Sec. for EBV(Electronic Brake Valve) initialization.
then, Change the position of Mode selector switch from “TRAIL” to “LEAD” position.
9. Unlock the Auto Brake handle (A-9).
10. After seeing EBV(Electronic Brake Valve) DDS Message, bring Auto Brake handle from FS (full
service) to RUN position & charge the BP.
11. Raise Pantograph & Close ‘VCB’.
12. Conduct loco brake power test & loco brake feel test.
13. Move Direct Brake handle (SA-9) to REL to release loco brakes before Loco movement.

III) Multiple Unit (MU) for E-70 Brake System:

1. Stop the train/loco.
2. Apply direct brake (SA-9)and ensure loco BC gauge is showing 3.5 kg/cm2.
3. Build up maximum MR pressure i.e. 10Kg/cm2 (BLCP in “MAN”position).
4. Open “VCB” (Main Circuit Breaker) and ensure LSDJ is glowing.
5. Lower the pantograph. Physically ensure it and “U” meter should show “0”.
6. Move automatic brake (A-9) handle to Emergency and ensure BP dropped to “0”.
7. Lift locking spindle, move automatic brake (A-9) handle to “Neutral” position.
8. Release locking spindle, remove the automatic brake (A-9) handle form “Neutral” position.
9. Operate BL key from“D” to “OFF” and remove it.
a) CE will remain “ON” for 10mins (Self hold mode).
b) Parking brakes will apply if provided.
10. Release the direct brake handle (SA-9).
11. Set the Brake Feed Pipe Cock 136 to the 'CLOSE' position.
12. Close the doors and window shutters.
GO TO THE OTHER CAB: Operative Cab
(Second cab/cab which needs to be used for operation):
13. Apply direct brake (SA-9).
14. Set the Brake Feed Pipe Cock 136 to the "OPEN" position on this slave loco.
15. Insert the automatic brake (A-9) handle and keep in “Run” position.
16. Operate BL key from “OFF” to “D”.
17. Raise pantograph and close VCB as per procedure.
17. Conduct loco brake power test & loco brake feel test before starting.
NOTE: After moving the key BL switch “D” to position “OFF”, the MCE remains active for 10 minutes.
The cab changing should be done within 10 minutes.
IV) Multiple Unit (MU) for CCB-2.0 Brake System:

FROM CURRENTLY OPERATIVE CAB:

1. Move Direct Brake handle (SA-9) to FULL position.
2. Move the Auto Brake handle to FS (full service) position and lock it with the locking pin.
3. Change the position of Mode selector switch from “LEAD” to “TRAIL”.
4. Switch OFF ‘VCB’ & Lower Pantograph.
5. Move BL Key “D” to ‘OFF’ position.
6. Move Direct Brake handle (SA-9) to REL position.
7. Set the Brake Feed pipe cock 136 of this Loco to the “Close”position. (Turn to VERTICAL position
to close. Normal position is HORIZONTAL to Open).
FROM SECOND CAB WHICH NEED TO BE USED FOR OPERATION
AFTER CAB CHANGE:
8. Move Direct Brake handle (SA-9) to FULL position.
9. Set the Brake Feed pipe cock 136 to the “Open” position(Normal position is HORIZONTAL to
Open)in the Loco being made Lead loco now, before BL Key put in ‘D’ Position.
10. Operate BL key from “OFF” to “D”. Wait for 5 Sec. for EBV (Electronic Brake Valve) initialization.
then,Change the position of Mode selector switch from “TRAIL” to “LEAD” position.
11. Unlock the Auto Brake handle (A-9).
12. After seeing EBV(Electronic Brake Valve) DDS Message, bring Auto Brake handle from FS (full
service) to RUN position & charge the BP.
13. Raise Pantograph & Close ‘VCB’.
14. Conduct loco brake power test & loco brake feel test before Loco movement.

C. WAG12 LOCOS:-

I) Single Unit (SU):

1. Put A-9 at FS & Lock with Pin, Mode Selector at “Trail” & SA-9 at REL Position.
2. Put Direction Selector Switch (Reverser) at “OFF” Position.
3. Open VCB, Ensure VCB is Open.
4. Lower the Pantograph, Ensure Pantograph is lowered.
5. Parking Brake can applied through toggle switch before turning OFF the BL Key.
6. De-activate the cab by turning BL Key to OFF Position & take out Key.

GO TO THE OTHER CAB:

7. Insert the BL Key & activate the Cab by turning to O N Position.
8. Raised the Pantograph, Ensure Pantograph is Raised.
9. Check the line voltage value is within range from Line.
10. Close VCB, Ensure VCB is Closed.
11. Put Mode selector at LEAD,SA9 at FULL position, after message “OKAY” to “RUN” on EBV
screen put A9 to run position and charge BP 5kg/cm 2.