EXTENDED HAUL TRAINS

        A new train has been created called "Extended Haul".
        These specific trains can go 1,500 miles since their last "Class 1" test. This will be a benefit to the railroad and will make us more competitive because it extends the distance between inspection points.
        But these trains may not make more than one pick up or one set-out between Initial Terminal (Class 1) and/or Intermediate (Class 1A) inspection points. This excludes any set-out of defective equipment discovered enroute.
        These "Extended Haul" trains will be given a "Class 1" Initial Terminal Road Air Test. Because of these greater distances and more critical nature of this test, only a Qualified Mechanical Inspector (not a trainman) may test, document, and repair these trains. Again, this inspection is not to be done by trainmen. Mechanical Employees will do this inspection and implement repairs if necessary.
        Because these trains receive a "Class 1" test, the engineer will receive written notification concerning test results.