Liquefied Petroleum Gas Tank Car Checklist

Derails Locked

Blue Flags /Caution signs in place

Hand brake applied and wheel chocks in place?

Condition of Protective Housing Locking pin and Flapper door over PRV ?

Are the port hole covers in place?

Is theThermowell cap tight?

Is theThermowell cap leaking?

Are the sample valves closed by hand ? side plug threads lubricated and tool tight and free of leaks

Is the “A” liquid valve hand tight and free of leaks?

Is the “A” liquid valve plug Teflon taped and wrench tight?

Is the “B” liquid valve hand tight and free of leaks?

Is the “B” liquid valve Plug Teflon taped and wrench tight?

Is the vapor line wrench tight and free of leaks?

Is the vapor line plug Teflon taped and wrench tight?

Is the safety valve leaking?

Is the safety valve free of obstructions?

Is “Liguefied Petroleum Gas legibly stenciled on both sides of the car with 4” letters?

Is “Non Oderized” legibly stenciled on both sides of the car with 4” letters?

Is the gauging device marked for LPG/ Butane? No damage to rod. Cap is hand tight?

Is the car equipped with 4 placard holders?

4 placards”, 1 on both sides and both ends

Are there any concerns with the condition of the rail car exterior?

Are there any concerns with the rail car running gear?

Does the car have double shelf couplers?

Is the car body properly grounded?

Are the load lines properly secured?

Is there any reason why this car should not be loaded/unloaded or shipped?

Is the dome sealed?