Working with Loco

in various occasions

 Multiple Unit
 Double Head
 Banker
 Precautions-
while changing cab/control stand
Proper procedure – to avoid any unusual /
accident.
Mistakes which results in problems like
 Brake failure,
 Non application of brakes,
 BP pressure not building up etc.

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 Changing the control stand
in WDM2, WDG3A, WDM3A
Changes to be done on
Working control Stand to be
made as non-working
1. Apply SA9 & remove handle
2. Apply A9 & remove handle
3. RH to neutral & remove
handle
4. Close A9 COC (In control
stand)
Go to the New Control Stand
9. Release A9 & SA9 on this
Control stand.
Changes to be done on Non-
Working control Stand to be
made as working.
5. Insert SA9 & move handle
to full application.
6. Ensure BC pressure is
3.0kg/cm2 on full
application of SA9.
7. Insert A9 & RH
8. Open A9 COC
 Procedure of changing the control stand
For WDM2, WDG3A, WDM3A and WDP1 locos
Changes are to be done on the Changes are to be done on the
Control Stand, which is in Working. Ctrl Stand, which is Non-Wkg

• Step No.1 Apply SA9 and • Step No.5 Go to the New Ctrl/S
remove the handle • Step No.6 Insert the SA9 and move
• Step No.2 Apply A9 and remove the SA9 handle to full
the handle application position.
• Step No.3 Move the reverser to • Step No.7 Insert the A9 and
neutral and remove reverser handles
the handle • Step No.8 Open the A9 COC (In the
• Step No.4 Close the A9 COC (In control stand)
the control stand) • Step No.9 Ensure the brake cylinder
• Step No.10 Release A9 and SA9 pressure is 3.0 kg/cm2 on
on this Ctrl /stand. full application of SA9
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 Making of Multiple Unit in diesel locos
When two or more locos are connected electrically as well as
pneumatically and they are operated and controlled by a Single
Loco Pilot only.

Coupling procedure :

1. Before coupling, engine to be cranked individually and adjust the

required amount of air pressure/vacuum on test plate. And conduct the
Ten Test.

2. Couple the locos CBC to CBC.

3. Couple BP/FP pressure pipes , Vacuum hose pipes,MR equalising

pipes, and brake cylinder equalising pipes.

4. Couple the electrical jumper cable.

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 Making Multiple Unit of diesel locos

5. Open the COC of BP/FP pressure pipes , Vacuum hose pipes, MR

equalising pipes, and brake cylinder equalising pipes.

6. Place MU2B valve in LEAD position on the leading locomotive and

TRAIL position on trailing locomotive.

7. Open B.P COC in lead loco and close in Trail Loco

8. Open A9 COC in working control and Close in non-working

control stands

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 Making Multiple Unit of diesel locos
LEAD LOCO TRAIL LOCO
MU Jumper Cable

OPEN
Closed × × Brake Cylinder EQ
×OPEN × Closed
OPEN
× MR Pressure EQ × OPEN

Closed × Vacuum Pipe × Closed

OPEN OPEN Open
Closed Feed Pipe

OPEN OPEN Open

Closed Brake Pipe
To
wagon
Free End Couple End Free End or
coach
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 Making Multiple Unit of diesel locos
10. Check MU Operation by placing selector handle to braking position. The
speed of the both engines should come to 4th Notch rpm.

11.Setting of equipment in MU operation as follows.

Position of Equipment Leading Loco Trailing loco
A9 Handle Release Release
SA9 Handle Application Release
Reverser handle Required direction Neutral
A9 COC Open in Working Closed on both control
control stand and stands
Close in Non Working
Control stand
MU2B valve Lead Trail or dead
1” COC of BP Open Closed
1 ¼” FP COC Open Open
Banking COC Open Open
A1 differential valve Open Open
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 Making Multiple Unit of diesel locos
7. Ensure the position of circuit breakers as follows.

Circuit breaker/switch Leading Loco Trailing loco

Battery knife switch(BS) ON ON
ECS Run Run
MB1 ON ON
MB2 ON ON
MFPB1 & 2 ON OFF
FPB ON ON
CCEB ON ON
AGFB ON OFF
MCB 1 & 2 ON OFF

GFCO OFF
ON
(for WDG3, m P locos ON )
EPG ON OFF
Reverser handle Required direction Neutral

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Changing Procedure of Multiple Unit of diesel locos From Lead to
Trail Loco and Trail to Lead Loco
Position of Leading loco Trailing loco
Equipment
STEP NO.1 1” COC of BP Closed
STEP NO.2 MU2B valve Lead
1” COC of BP Open
A9 COC Open in working control stand
Close in Non Working
Control stand
SA9 Handle Application
Breakers MFPB1 & 2 MCB 1 & 2GFCO
EPG Should be ON
STEP NO.3 SA9 Handle Release
MU2B valve Trail or Dead
A9 COC Both Ctrl / Stand Close
Breakers MFPB1 & 2 MCB1&2
GFCO EPG Should
be OFF
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 Working with Locos in MU
Working in MU is same as working on single loco except additional
power.
a. If a train of empty load and the locos are in MU, the rear loco can be
made dead by pressing the engine stop button in rear loco.
b. If wheel slip experienced while on run, It is required to check MU jumper
cable, some times it becomes slack on run.
c. When any trouble arises in "REAR LOCO" only bell rings or buzzer
sounds, as the case may be, in the "Rear unit" and investigates the cause
for the trouble.
d. On every train stop, the Loco pilot should go to the "Rear unit" and check
the following:
Battery charging
Crank Case Exhaust Motor working.
Brass spindle projection and satisfy himself, personally.

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Working with Locos in MU when Leading Loco
While working in MU if leading loco gets shutdown. In leading loco…
1. Keep ECS in idle in leading loco.
2. Both control stands put “ON “MCB 1 and MCB 2
3. Both control stands put “ON “ GFCO 1 and GFCO 2
4. Both control stands put “OFF” MFPB 1 and MFPB 2.
5. In the lead loco switch off AGFB, FPB, and CCEB on the
control panel. Also switch “off” HLB if not necessary.

For Pure Air Brake Locomotives: No changes is required in

Air brake system .

For Dual Brake locomotives (Vacuum Formation ) :

In Trailing Locomotives
a. MU 2B to keep in lead position
b. Close BC equalizing COC at coupling end of locomotives
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 Splitting of Multiple Unit into diesel locos
LEAD LOCO TRAIL LOCO
MU Jumper Cable

CLOSE
Closed × × Brake Cylinder EQ
×CLOSE × Closed
CLOSE
× MR Pressure EQ × CLOSE

Closed × Vacuum Pipe × Closed

CLOSE CLOSE
Feed Pipe CLOSE
Closed

Closed CLOSE Brake Pipe CLOSE CLOSE

To
wagon
Free End Couple End Free End or
coach
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 Splitting of Multiple Unit into diesel locos
• Before Splitting the MU Locos
Following Change to be done in the Trailing loco

• Keep MU2B in lead position.

• A9 COC opens in the operating control stand and close in non working control
stand.
• Open ¾" COC near short hood control stand.
• Switch ON MFPB, MCB, and GF on both control stands.
• Insert A9, SA9 & reverser handles in working control stand
• Close the angular COCs of BP, FP and MR & brake cylinder equalizing at the
couple end of the pipes to be disconnected and secure the same.
• Un couple the vacuum hose pipes and secure it on the dummy.
• Un couple the MU electrical jumper cable.
• Now detach the loco to work single unit.
 Loco in Banking operation

In banking services and extra locomotive is temporarily coupled to the

rear of the train to push. This type of service normally works where
the train not able to negotiate raising gradient.

 Vacuum brake stock: The banking COC of banking loco is to

be kept in closed position available in nose compartment).
 Air brake stock: The 1” COC of BP to be kept in closed
position. This COC is available near short hood control stand
in front of driver seat in WDM2 and in the nose compartment
on WDM3A, WDG3A and WDP1 locos.
 The banking loco should be started first to give a momentum in
the formation and there after the train engine to be accelerated
further. If available, VHF sets to be used for proper
communication between TE driver and banking loco driver
 Double Head working
When two locos are connected pneumatically only and operation of individual locos
by respective crew to haul full load.
a. It is not advisable to work a train with Double head operation in view of safety
b. Both leading and trailing locos are manned by respective crew.
c. Both leading and trailing locos have independent working except braking and
release which shall be done by leading loco only.
In the Trailing Loco:
Vacuum stock:
a. Banking COC should be closed
b. On both control stands, A9 COCs should be closed.
Air brake Stock:
1 ” COC should be closed and on both control stands A9 COCs should be closed.
While starting the train, the trailing loco driver shall open the throttle first then it is
carried out by the leading loco driver.
Leading loco crew shall be responsible for observing signal aspects, speed
restrictions and stopping of the train where required.
Procedure of Changing Control Stand in WDG4/WDP4
On WDG4 and WDP4 locos: Unless one control stand made dead the other control stand
cannot be made live
Procedure to be followed to make Working Control Stand into Non-Wkg – Wkg Ctrl /S
a) Ensure the locomotive is standstill by application of independent brakes.
b) Apply Hand Brakes and secure the loco.

Position WKG C/S To be made as Non WKG C/S to be made as

Equipment WKG Ctrl/Stand
Non WKG Ctrl/Stand
Throttle Move the throttle to Idle Idle
Reverser Insert reverser handle and keep it in
Move Reverser to Neutral and remove the handle.
Handle Neutral position.

Move auto brake handle from Full Service

Auto Brake Move Auto Brake handle from RUN to F S to RUN position.
Move Direct brake handle From Application to
Independent Move direct brake handle from Release to
Brake Release full Application position.
(Ensure both BP and BC needles stabled)

L/T Switch Press and turn to Trail Press and turn the LEAD/TRIAL switch from
(MU2B) (Ensure Equalising pressure dropped to ‘0’.) TRIAL position to LEAD position.

(Ensure: Equalising Pressure at 5.2 kg/cm2, BP 5.2 Kg/cm2 and BC 5.2 Kg/cm2).
Note : Do not operate the Bail of switch while changing the Control Stand.
PROCEDURE FOR ATTACHING THE LOCO AND CHARGING THE TRAIN
FORMATION

• Step - 1 : Couple the BP & FP hose pipes to that the formation.

• Step - 2 : Open the corresponding FP angle cock to get FP pressure
charged to 6.0 kg/cm2.
• Step - 3 : Keep lead /trail switch in Test position in the working
control stand and open corresponding BP angle cock &
wait for 3 to 5 seconds.
• Step - 4 : Switch over the lead / trail switch to the Lead position
• Step - 5 : Allow BP to charge to 5.2 kg/cm2.

• Note : In case BP & FP angle cocks have been opened

simultaneously, keep Auto brake handle (A9) of working control stand in
emergency position for 60 seconds and then release.
• Again repeat the Steps 1 to 5.
• *** In case air dryer is malfunctioning, switch off the micro switch
of Air Dryer in breakers panel located
 Making of Multiple Unit with WDG4
• Cranked Both the locos Independently
• Couple both the working locos & ensure both CBC’s are locked properly
• Set both the control stands as below

Position of LEADING LOCO Trailing Loco

Equipment WKG Non Working Both Control
Control Stand Control Stand Stand

Auto Brake Release/Run Full Service Full Service

Independent Brake Full Application Release Release
L/T Switch Test Trail Trail

• Note : Ensure both control stand Fireman emergency handles are in

closed (down) position

• Connect hose pipes between two locos; BP, FP, MR Equalising, BC

Equalising).
 Making of Multiple Unit with WDG4
• Open cut out cocks on both the locos to equalise pressures Ensure
no leakages in coupled pipes of MRE, BCE, BP & FP

• Now keep L/T Switch to “lead” position on working control stand of

the leading loco & charge BP. Ensure BP charging on both the locos
from leading loco.

• Ensure continuity of BP & FP from both free ends MU locos.

• Apply hand brakes

• Release loco brakes (SA9) from leading loco & see that the loco
brake releases on leading & trailing loco.

• Drop BP from leading loco and see that the loco brakes apply on
leading and also on trailing loco. Recreate BP and see that the loco
brake releases on leading and trailing loco.
 Making Multiple Unit with WDG4
LEAD LOCO TRAIL LOCO
MU Jumper Cable

OPEN
Closed × × Brake Cylinder EQ
×OPEN × Closed
OPEN
× MR Pressure EQ × OPEN

Closed × × Closed
OPEN OPEN Open
Closed Feed Pipe

OPEN OPEN Open

Closed Brake Pipe
To
wagon
Free End Couple End Free End or
coach
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 Making of Multiple Unit with WDG4
• Connect MU jumper cable between both the locos.
• Keep Switches as follows in Leading loco and Trailing loco

Position of Equipment LEADING LOCO TRAILING LOCO

Isolation switch RUN RUN

OFF
Eng. RUN switch ON

OFF
Gen.Field switch ON

Control & Fuel OFF

ON
pump switch

• Note : Before moving locos ensure hand brakes are released

 Making Multiple Unit of WDG4 locos
Position of Leading Loco Trailing loco
Equipment
WKG C/S Non WKG C/S C/S 1 C/S 2

Reverser handle Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Throttle Idle Idle Idle Idle

Auto Brake (A9) Run FS FS FS

Independent Brake Application Release Release Release

(SA9 )
L/T Switch (MU2B) Lead Trail Trail Trail

Isolation Switch Run Run

ERS (LH C/S) ON OFF

CONT/FP (LH C/S) ON OFF

GF (LH C/S) ON OFF
 Changing of Multiple Unit of WDG4 From
Lead Loco To Trailing and Trailing Loco to Lead
Lead loco to made as Trailing Trailing loco to be made as
Loco Leading Loco
WKG C/S To be made as C/S 1 to be made
Position of Non WKG C/S 2
Equipment Non WKG C/S C/S as WKG C/S

Reverser handle Step No.2- Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Throttle Step No.1- Idle Idle Idle Idle

Auto Brake Step No.3- FS FS Step No.6- Run FS
Independent Brake Step No.4- Release Release Step No.7- App Release
L/T Switch (MU2B) Step No.5- Trail Trail Step No.8- Lead Trail

Isolation Switch Run Run

ERR Step No.12-OFF Step No.09-ON
FP/CONT Step No.13-OFF Step No.10-ON
GF Step No.14-OFF Step No.11-ON
 Braking of Multiple Unit in WDG4
LEAD LOCO TRAIL LOCO
MU Jumper Cable

CLOSE
Closed × × Brake Cylinder EQ
×CLOSE × Closed
CLOSE
× MR Pressure EQ × CLOSE

Closed × × Closed
Close Close Close
Closed Feed Pipe

Close Close Close

Closed Brake Pipe
To
wagon
Free End Couple End Free End or
coach
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 Braking of Multiple Unit in WDG4
• Un-couple the locos from formation duly securing formation
• Apply hand brakes on both the locos
• Set the Leading loco control stand as below

Position of LEADING LOCO

Equipment Non Working
WKG Control Stand
Control Stand
Auto Brake (A9 ) Release/Run Full Service
Direct Brake(SA9 ) Full Application Release
L/T Switch (MU2B) Test Trail

• Switch on the ERS, Cont/FP, and GF in Trailing Loco ON

• Isolate both the locos by closing all the angle cocks, where both the
loco are coupled each other. Ensure no air inside the Hose pipes and
MU Jumper Cable
 Braking of Multiple Unit in WDG4
• Un-couple all hoses between two locos. Also ensure no leakages after
uncoupling

• On Leading Loco, set the working control stand L/T Switch to LEAD

• Set the Trailing loco control stands as below

Position of TRAILING LOCO

Equipment Non Working Ctrl
WKG Ctrl/Stand
Stand
Auto Brake (A9) Release/Run Full Service
Direct Brake(SA9) Full Application Release
L/T Switch (MU2B) Lead Trail

• Release hand brakes & uncouple CBC and now both locos

• Now both locos are ready for SINGLE HEAD OPERATION

PROCEDURE FOR DEAD WDP 4/WDG 4 MOVEMENT
• Apply hand brake.

• Shut down the loco as per Procedure

• Switch off all the breakers

• Drain MR - I and MR - II Reservoirs.

• Open dead engine coc.

• Location: Remove CCB panel cover next to short hood control stand.
Move the COC from parallel position to 900 to the pipe line.(Open the
COC to close line parallel)

• Couple BP hose and open angle cock to charge BP for 15 minutes.

(and FP COC if working on twin pipe system)
PROCEDURE FOR DEAD WDP 4/WDG 4 MOVEMENT

• Open brake cylinder equalizing and MR equalizing cut out coc s in any
one end of the dead loco for quick release of dead loco brakes.

• Note: A slight air blow will be felt at all times of the BC Eq. pipe during
such dead operation. This is normal and does not affect the
development of BC pressure.

• Apply to Auto Brake (A-9) in lead loco brake should apply in dead loco.

• Release Auto Brake (A-9), brake should release in dead loco. If brakes
are not realsed, adjust BP pressure to 5.2 kg/cm2 in lead loco

• Release the hand brake.

MOVING WDG4/P4 AS IDLING WITH ANY TYPE OF
OTHER WORKING LOCO

 Couple the working loco to the Idling WDG4/WDP4 loco.

 Ensure both CBC’s are locked properly.

 Keep Throttle handle in Idle

 Keep Reversers in Neutral and remove the handle

 Keep the A9 in FS position and

 L/T switch to HLPR mode.

 Connect BP pipe and open the angular COC.

MOVING OF WDG4/P4 AS IDLING WITH ANY TYPE
OF OTHER WORKING LOCO
 Observe PCS knocks out and PCS red light glows (this will happen
one time only) but when the BP builds up to 4.8 kg/cm2 red light goes
off.
Message on EM2000
(1) Air brake penalty keep A9 in FS for 10 seconds (Already A9 is in FS)

After 10 Seconds Second Message will Display

(2)To restore normal Air Brake Operation keep A9 to RUN

Note: 1. Do not keep A9 to RUN keep A9 in FS only.

2. Alerter does not function.
 Keep SA9 in REALEASE
 Move Isolation Switch to ISOLATE POSITION.
 GF Breaker should be kept in OFF position.
 In case of Train Parting both locos brakes will apply
 MOVING WDG4/P4 AS IDLING WITH ANY TYPE OF
OTHER WORKING LOCO

1. Keep A9 in FS
2. MU2B in HLPR
Feed Pipe 3. Open BP Angle COC
Open Open
Conventional

4. PCS Knock Out

Loco

WDG4/WDP4 5. Message on EM2000

Brake Pipe (1) Air brake penalty
Open Open keep A9 in FS for 10 Sec
(Already A9 is in FS)

8. In case of Train Parting 7. Do Not Keep A9 on RUN 6. After 10 Sec Message on

Both Loco Brakes will Apply Alerter Will not function EM2000 to restore normal Air
Release ------- SA9 Brake Operation keep A9 to RUN
 ATTACHING OF WDG4 FOR BANKING PURPOSE

• Ensure both CBC’s are locked properly ( Banker loco & formation).
• Set the control stands in the Banker Loco as below :

BANKER LOCO
Position of Equipment
Non Working Ctrl
WKG Control Stand
Stand
Reverser Neutral Neutral
Throttle Idle Idle
Auto Brake (A9) Full Service Full Service
Direct Brake (SA9) Release Release
L/T Switch (MU2B) HLPR Trail

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 ATTACHING OF WDG4 FOR BANKING PURPOSE

• Connect BP hose pipe of loco with formation BP hose pipe.

• Open both angle cut out cocks of loco and formation and ensure BP charging
on Banker loco as per leading loco.

• Release loco brakes of banker loco, drop BP from leading loco and ensure BP
dropping in banker loco and application of loco brakes proportionately

• Note : Alerter in the Banker loco will work normally as in the case of leading
loco. Penalty of PCS open will occur but BP will not be disturbed
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