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To qualify a trains air brake system using AFM, the train must be equipped as follows: - Answer-The "controlling" locomotive has a maintaining-type automatic brake valve. The train has a gauge or device at the rear of the train. The locomotive has an air flow indicator with increments no greater than 10 cubic feet per minute. What must you have to do a Air Flow Method test/qualify a trains air brake system? - Answer-The controlling locomotive has a maintaining-type automatic brake valve. ...

Step 1 - Answer-With the independant & automatic brake valve handles in RELEASE position, apply the the independent brake. Step 2 - Answer-After observing brakes apply on each locomotive, release the independent brakes. Step 3 - Answer-When brakes are released on all locomotives, make a 10 psi brake pipe reduction using the automatic brake valve. Step 4 - Answer-After brakes apply on all locomotives, actuate and observe independent brakes release on all locomotives. Step 5 - Answer-Reduce...