How to Stop a Train

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Locate the emergency brake in your car.

   If so, go to it, and follow the instructions as if it was a locomotive.
   
   If not, proceed safely to the locomotive and enter the cab. , Do this for as many cars as needed. ,, It can be marked as 'Throttle'
   
   'Power Throttle'
   
   or 'Combined Power Handle' (color code Green).
   
   Move it to the position that does not apply power to the engine. , Move it to setup.
   
   Wait 5 seconds.
   
   Move it to the highest position. , Apply the brakes to 100%. , It is a vertical handle or a button marked "Horn". , TRAIN NUMBER (fill in here) IS A RUNAWAY.
   
   I AM AT MILE POST (fill in number).
   
   CLEAR THE TRACKS.
   
   I AM A CIVILIAN, AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED.
   
   REPEAT, TRAIN NUMBER (#) IS A RUNAWAY, CLEAR THE TRACKS.
   
   OVER." Do not worry if the dispatcher does not respond, tracks may be cleared anyway. ,
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   Step 2: Pull the cord.

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   Step 3: Brace yourself for the momentum of the train to hit you.

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   Step 4: If the train does not stop

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   Step 5: you will have to do it from a cab.

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   Step 6: If it does not work

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   Step 7: figure out if you have a "Cab Car" on your train.

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   Step 8: On the way to either the cab car or the locomotive

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   Step 9: apply the hand brakes by either pumping a lever in the vestibule between cars or by turning a wheel.

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    Step 10: If there is a button marked 'E-Brake'

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    Step 11: or 'Emergency Brake'

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    Step 12: trigger it.

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    Step 13: If not

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    Step 14: find the throttle.

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    Step 15: If the train has a dynamic brake

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    Step 16: find the handle (color code orange).

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    Step 17: Find the Air Brake

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    Step 18: often marked 'Brake'

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    Step 19: or 'Automatic Brake' (color code Red).

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    Step 20: If anything is in the way of the train

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    Step 21: sound the Horn.

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    Step 22: As you do this

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    Step 23: use the train's radio and say "EMERGENCY EMERGENCY EMERGENCY.

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    Step 24: Be ready for the possibility for a derailment.

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