Location: Prince George, Yard Office
Attendees: P. Rebagliati
L. Guenther
D. Johal
T. Wallace
D. Fairfax
J. Holliday
D. Lamarche
· Introduction and History of cab committee
· Correspondence from Peter Rebagliati re: history of locomotives at B.C.R + P.G.E.
· Chemical Analysis Report of Pinnacle canned water
· Correspondence from John Holliday re: UTU engine cab standard
· Discussion and Review of minutes from meeting April/30/99
· possible fire extinguisher training for employees
· Pinnacle water supplied on engines is being reviewed and suitable substitute is being researched.
0.1 Rail Diesel Car [Bud Car]
· these cars will be phased out and scraped at the end of Oct./02
0.2 Locomotive Event Recorders & RSDs
0.3 Radio Headsets and jacks for audio
· Peter and Dave to supply update at next meeting
0.4 Dynamic Brake Modification
· all units done
0.5 Ovens
· all units done
0.6 Yard Slugs & Master Units
· one yard engine in Prince George not done
1. Cab Congestion
· dash 7s to be phased out
· proper baggage storage area required on all road locomotives
1. Seat Standards
· Engineman GE-8, GE-9, GM SD40, GE C36-7ME -low back Air Chief
· GE B36-7 low back Baultar (long-hood lead) or low back Air Chief ( short hood lead only)
· Conductor all high back Air Chief
· Center GE-8, GE-9, low back Air GM SD40 IPS pedestal seat
· GE B36-7, C36-7ME pedestal seat
· seats inspected for wear every 90 days
· Dave to check on schedule for cleaning and maintenance & report next meeting
2.1 Toilets
· anyone found willfully damaging toilets will be subject to discipline (lamp batteries found in toilets)
· employees are reminded not to dump garbage in toilets
· toilets serviced during mechanical inspection (septic truck used at Chetwynd & Ft. St. John)
· coal power serviced at bridge yard
· dash 7s & 3900s have no exhaust fan in toilet compartment. Dave to check status.
· possible water reservoir to be installed above sinks for running water Dave to check with Lloyd Sopel
3. CRS20 (Cat locomotives and slugs)
· all seat upgrades done
· all Durox door seals done
· all washrooms and toilets done
4. MF20, MFB20, MRS 18 Locomotives
· these have all been scrapped
5. GE B39-8 Locomotives
· stairwell light recommended
6. GEF36 (GE Dash-7s)
· all upgrades have been done
7. GEF40 (GE Dash-8s)
· toilet compartments drafty
· suggestion made that side window stop blocks to be removed or modified so that windows can be cracked open
· all units have had non-slip material applied to short-hood steps
8. GEF44 (GE Dash-9s)
· excessive vibration (series 41-44 not used in lead service)
9. GMF60E (ELECTRIC Locomotives)
· leased until 2004 but not in service
11. GE C36-7ME Locomotives
· suggestion made that rear deck above steps require additional lighting
· possible DB grid cover screens to be made flat for better clearance on walkway
12. General Issues & Discussion
· conductors and enginemen should canvas membership for issues and concerns to report next meeting
· reminder about fuel conservation program
· 16 locomotives with traction motors cut out
· dash 7s not being suitable for work at B.C.R.
· remote control policy being reviewed
· reported that new dash 9 speedometers have been found to be 2-3 mph incorrect
· rail lubricators set too high & robo-lube occasionally spread too much grease
· discussion about BRAKE VALVES on dash 9s being difficult to apply brakes in one lb. increments and discussed modification
· See-through tinted sun visors requested by enginemen when visors are replaced
· Permanent clips for paperwork on dash 9s requested by conductors
· Will look at supplying magnetic clips
· Overhead map light for engineman discussed
· Whistle and bell buttons need to be made more secure on some locomotives
· Discussed conductors request for cdu display on dash 9s to monitor air pressure on tail end (enginemens panel blocks view)
· Desk arrangement and cab on dash 8s preferred design
· Next meeting to be held Oct.1 in North Vancouver and possibly next March in Prince George
Minutes by J. Holliday