Current through May 31, 2024
Section 230.107 - Tender frame and body(a)Maintenance. Tender frames shall be maintained in a safe and suitable condition for service.(b)Height difference. The difference in height between the deck on the tender and the cab floor or deck on the steam locomotive shall not exceed 1½ inches.(c)Gangway minimum width. The minimum width of the gangway between steam locomotive and tender, while standing on tangent track, shall be 16 inches.(d)Tender frame condemning defects. A tender frame with any of the following defects shall be removed from service immediately and repaired: (1) Portions of the tender frame or body (except wheels) that have less than a 2½ inches clearance from the top of rail;(2) Tender center sill that is broken, cracked more than 6 inches, or permanently bent or buckled more than 2½ inches in any six foot length;(3) Tender coupler carrier that is broken or missing;(4) Tender center plate, any portion of which is missing or broken or that is not properly secured; or(5) Tender that has a broken side sill, crossbearer, or body bolster.