LPG Rail Car Checklist - Prior to Release

General Information

• Conducted On

  Date

• Location

  Select

• Car Number

• Safety Valve Test Date

• Tank Test Due Date

• Stenciled Car Capacity

• Lt. Weight

• Net Capacity

• D.O.T #

• D.O.T SP #

Prior to Releasing - Checklist

• Derails Unlocked

  Yes

  No

• Blue Flags Removed

  Yes

  No

• Hand brake applied and wheel chocks in place?

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• Are the port hole covers in place?

  Yes

  No

• Is the Thermowell cap tight?

  Yes

  No

• Is the Thermowell cap leaking?

  Yes

  No

• Are the sample valves closed by hand?

  Yes

  No

• Are side plug threads lubricated and tool tight and free of leaks?

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• Is the vapor line wrench tight and free of leaks?

  Yes

  No

• Is the vapor line plug Teflon taped and wrench tight?

  Yes

  No

• Is the safety valve leaking?

  Yes

  No

• Is the safety valve free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

• Is “Liquefied Petroleum Gas" legibly stenciled on both sides of the car with 4" letters?

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• Is the gauging device marked for LPG/Butane? No damage to rod, and cap is hand tight?

  Yes

  No

• Is the car equipped with 4 placard holders?

  Yes

  No

• 4 placards; 1 on both sides and both ends?

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• Are there any concerns with the rail car running gear?

  Yes

  No

• Does the car have double shelf couplers?

  Yes

  No

• Is the car body properly grounded?

  Yes

  No

• Are the load lines properly secured?

  Yes

  No

• Is the dome sealed?

  Yes

  No

• Dome Seal Number:

• Is there any reason why this car should not be shipped?

  Yes

  No

• Why?

• This car has passed final inspection on the day of releasing.

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