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ABTH 100.16

When at terminals where facilities are available for immediate air brake inspections and repairs, an inbound train inspection may be required. Which is the required automatic brake handle position to reduce the brake pipe pressure to near 0 psi for the inbound train inspection?


  1. Handle off/Continuous service
  2. Suppression
  3. Emergency
  4. Release
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ABTH 100.16


Answer: Handle off/Continuous service
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A valid inbound inspection requires the pressure be reduced at a service rate. Handle off/Continuous service reduces at that rate. The Emergency position will also draw the brake pipe pressure down to 0 psi, but at the much faster emergency rate.