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Cause for attention: axles |
Broken or visually cracked. Damage between wheel seats 1/8 inch or deeper. Evidence of welding. Bent |
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What does RWS stand for? |
Raised wheel seat |
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When changing an axle what can be replaced? |
RWS unless permission received from car owner for something different. |
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Can the wheel or axle be welded on? |
No, evidence of welding on either is condemnable. |
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What do you do immediately if the axle has been overheated due to fire? |
Stencil in 1 inch letters “OVERHEATED SCRAP”. |
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What gages do you use when a minor derailment has happened? |
Back-to-Back gage. |
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How many spots do you measure with back-to-back gage when a minor derailment has taken place? |
3 different spots on wheels. |
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What do you do with a wheel set in a major derailment? |
Replace wheel set. |
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What kind of report should be made when an axle is removed for being visually broken or cracked? |
AAR MD-12 report must be made within 15 days along with pictures of damages, recondition stamped and trademarked. |
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When checking a wheel after minor derailment how far apart do you gage? |
120 degrees apart |
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What does BC stand for? |
“Black Collar” |
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What are the different size axles? |
6 1/2 x 12 6 1/2 x 9 7 x 12 |
