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Locomotives must have a valid PLS boiler inspection
or an approved equivalent.
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PLS boiler inspections are to be performed at the pls club
site.All locomotives, tenders, or control cars are to have brakes
capable of stopping the
locomotive.
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Ash pans are mandatory and must be
tight.
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A working headlight is required on the front of the locomotive
for night running, with a projection of at least 25 feet. Locomotives
operated on the multi-gauge loop are exempt from the distance
requirement.
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Batteries must be securely
mounted.
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Locomotives should have a means of disconnecting the batteries
from the rest of the electrial
system.
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All electrical connections must be secure and protected from
short circuit.
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Water gauges must have a mounted light for night
running.
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Liquid and LPG fuel locomotives are to be refueled only in
designated areas.
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Fuel handling and storage: see appropriate fuel
section.
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All fuel containers are to be stored in approved
areas.
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Either couplers and safety chains, or drawbars, must be used between
locomotives and trains. All safety
chains must have welded links and have a minimum stock diameter of .110
inch. Trains operated on the multi-gauge loop may use smaller,
appropriately sized chain.
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The attaching points for safety chains must be firmly mounted
to the structure of each car and
locomotive.
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Locomotives must have an operating horn or
whistle.
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Locomotives must be
maintained so that fluids do not leak on the railhead or
walkways.
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PLS reserves
the right to declare a locomotive unsafe for service and prohibit its
use.