TLIC3073 — Fire a steam locomotive

1 Prepare to assist with operating a steam locomotive

• 1.1Roster is checked and interpreted for day’s operational activities
• 1.2Allocation of locomotive is checked
• 1.3Train schedules/notices and other operational and regulatory documentation are accessed and interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.4Personal protective equipment required to operate the locomotive is obtained
• 1.5Trackside safety and electrification awareness procedures are followed while locating allocated locomotive

2 Prepare and start a steam locomotive

• 2.1Logbook is checked to confirm serviceability of locomotive
• 2.2Locomotive is confirmed as being securely stabled prior to commencing preparation and safety checks
• 2.3Preparation and safety checks are conducted in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and other organisational policies and procedures
• 2.4Water levels and fuels are checked and replenished as required
• 2.5Mechanical equipment is checked and appropriate action is taken as required
• 2.6Fire is lit and steam is raised in accordance with organisational instructions, with consideration for thermal expansion and in accordance with environmental procedures and practices
• 2.7For critical or serious equipment faults that cannot be readily rectified, fire is dropped, faulty equipment is isolated and problem is reported for rectification
• 2.8All indicators and gauges are continuously monitored and readings are interpreted to confirm effective pressure, water level and air operation, and where a problem is indicated, action is taken to determine the cause and to rectify or report the situation
• 2.9Operation of locomotive equipment is established and verified
• 2.10Locomotive lubrication, cleaning, preparation, and provisioning are undertaken in accordance with organisational requirements
• 2.11Logbook and other service records on the locomotive are completed in accordance with organisational requirements

3 Assist with coupling, uncoupling and securing rail vehicles

• 3.1Rail vehicles are positioned to meet coupling requirements in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• 3.2Coupling systems are identified and applied appropriately to couple and/or uncouple rail vehicles
• 3.3Connecting hoses and electrical couplings are connected/disconnected in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• 3.4Hand brakes and other securing devices are applied/released and attached/removed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

4 Assist with operating a steam locomotive

• 4.1Safeworking activities are undertaken in accordance with organisational and/or network owner policies and procedures
• 4.2Gauges and indicators are monitored and operated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• 4.3Boiler is fired to meet load requirements in accordance with environmental procedures and practices
• 4.4Water level is maintained to ensure safe boiler operation meets load requirements and track characteristics
• 4.5Assistance with communications is provided when communicating with Network Control Officer and ground staff
• 4.6Observation of all aspects of the rail corridor and environs is maintained and communicated to driver in accordance with organisational and/or network owner policies and procedures
• 4.7In case of driver being incapacitated, train is stopped, Network Control Officer is informed and instructions are followed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• 4.8Assistance with locomotive operation is provided as requested by driver

5 Assist with stabling a steam locomotive

• 5.1Locomotive is secured in accordance with directions, workplace procedures and rail regulations
• 5.2Boiler water levels are checked and replenished as required
• 5.3Locomotive is shut down in accordance with operator instructions
• 5.4Ash is disposed of responsibly in accordance with network owner and operator policies
• 5.5Assistance is provided to conduct a post-operational inspection
• 5.6Logbook and other service records on the locomotive are completed in accordance with organisational requirements
• 5.7Controls are secured in accordance with organisational procedures

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