Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 50, December 14, 2024
Section 25.23 - Coupling and uncoupling(a) Trainmen shall not go between cars to pull pins while the cars are in motion. Links may not be guided into the draw head by hand; a pin or stick may be used for this purpose. Drawheads or knuckles shall not be pushed over with the foot; the train shall be standing still when drawheads or knuckles are shifted. No attempt shall be made to pull pins or make couplings on the inside of a curve.(b) Trains shall be brought to a complete stop before cars are disconnected.(c) Cars disconnected from motive power shall be blocked or have the hand brakes properly set.