A. By holding open the auxiliary release valve until the brake piston
starts to move toward release position.
=OIL BURNING LOCOMOTIVES=
1. Q. What are the fireman's duties on arrival at the enginehouse
previous to going out on an oil burning locomotive?
A. In addition to the duties usually performed on any engine, the
fireman should observe the condition of draft pans and arch, observe the
condition of burner and dampers; try the oil regulating valve; see that
the burner is properly delivering fuel oil to the fire; see that the oil
heaters are in working order; that the fuel oil is heated to proper
temperature; and see that proper supplies of fuel oil, sand and water
have been provided as well as the necessary tools for handling an oil
fire.