Another test you may currently be using in the performance of your job is the Transfer Train Movement Test. These are trains travelling on the main track less than 20 miles in one direction. The changes to this test are:
- A Transfer Train movement can now do intermediate switching such as setting out or picking up cars and still retain the train designation.
- There must now be a gauge or device at the rear of the train.
- The train must be charged to at least 60 PSI at the rear prior to starting the test. The engineer must now make a 15 PSI brake pipe reduction instead of a 20 PSI brake pipe reduction.
This test looks for you, the inspector, to verify that the brakes apply and remain applied on each car until the release signal is given. As in other tests, any car whose brakes release prior to this signal may be re-tested once to determine they will remain applied on that car for a minimum of three minutes.
