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GE P30CH Operating Manual

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GEJ-5697
OPERATING MANUAL
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P30CH
DIESEL-ELECTRIC
LOCOMOTIVE
These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor
to provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation,
operation, or maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particu-
lar problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser's purposes,
the matter should be referred to the General Electric Company.
Verify numbers for parts, tools, or material by using the Renewal Parts or
Tool Catalogs, or contact your General Electric representative for assis-
tance. Do not order from this publication.
GENERAL
ELECTRIC

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  • Page 1 GEJ-5697 OPERATING MANUAL ● P30CH DIESEL-ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation, or maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particu- lar problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser's purposes, the matter should be referred to the General Electric Company.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS GEJ-5697 Page GENERAL DATA ......OPERATING CONTROLS ...... INTRODUCTION ......MASTER CONTROLLER ....DEVICES ON MASTER CONTROLLER AND CONTROL CONSOLE....... HELPER'S HEAD-END-POWER CONTROL PANEL ..ENGINE CONTROL PANEL ....AUXILIARY ENGINE CONTROL PANEL ....MISCELLANEOUS CONTROLS...... AIR EQUIPMENT AIR BRAKE EQUIPMENT ..... DUPLEX AIR GAGES ......

  • Page 3: General Data

    CONTENTS GENERAL DATA GEJ-5697 Page Model ......... P30CH OPERATING PROCEDURE Horsepower ........ 3000 MOVING A TRAIN ......Type (AAR Symbol) ......STOPPING A TRAIN ......Major Dimensions REVERSING LOCOMOTIVE......Length Inside Knuckles (Over-all) ... 72 ft. 4 in. PASSING THROUGH WATER.......

  • Page 4: Operating Controls

    OPERATING CONTROLS OPERATING CONTROLS INTRODUCTION All the operating devices, manual or visual, normally used by the operator to operate or set up locomotive for operation, are located near the operator's position. Most of the operating devices are located either on the operating control console, on the air brake stand or on the EC panel.
  • Page 5 OPERATING CONTROLS OPERATING CONTROLS Dynamic Braking Handle Operation The Dynamic Braking handle is located above the Throttle To manipulate the controller operating handles during locomo- handle and has OFF and SET-UP positions and a BRAKING sector. tive operation, proceed as follows: In the OFF position, nearest the operator, dynamic braking is Lead or Single-Unit Operation shut off.

  • Page 6: Devices On Master Controller And Control Console

    Engineers Heater Breaker sist from the controlling locomotive, provided it is not arranged as the No. 2 end of a P30CH locomotive unit. It also sets up the Alerting lights. Engineer's Heater breaker is a two-pole breaker located on the right side of the control console and controls heat at the engineer's position.

  • Page 7: Helper's Head-End-Power Control Panel

    OPERATING CONTROLS OPERATING CONTROLS Trainline Ground Reset Button The trainline Ground Reset button is used in MU operation, to reset the ground relay of a locomotive in consist not equipped with the automatic ground relay reset feature, and as a manual reset for a local ground.

  • Page 8: Engine Control Panel

    OPERATING CONTROLS GEJ-5697 OPERATING CONTROLS LONG HOOD TRAIL-TRAILING UNIT - Place switch in this position when the final trailing locomotive is connected so its long hood trails. Engine Control Switch (EC) The Engine Control switch has two positions: START-ISOLATE and RUN.
  • Page 9 OPERATING CONTROLS OPERATING CONTROLS GEJ-5697 Helper's Heater Circuit Breakers Passenger Start Selector Switch The two Helper's Heater Circuit breakers, located on the right side A Passenger Start Selector switch having two position, PARALLEL START of the Heater Blower switch, must be ON, along with the blower switch, and SERIES START, is provided.

  • Page 10: Auxiliary Engine Control Panel

    OPERATING CONTROLS OPERATING CONTROLS GEJ-5697 Circuit Breakers on EC Panel Other Toggle Switches on EC Panel The following circuit breakers are located on the EC panel: The following other toggle switches are located on the EC panel: Battery Charging Circuit Front Class Lights Running Lights Front Number Lights...

  • Page 11: Miscellaneous Controls

    OPERATING CONTROLS OPERATING CONTROLS GEJ-5697 ISOLATE, MIDDLE OR TRAIL UNIT 480 V Ground Tripped ISOLATE, SHORT HOOD LEAD (ONLY) Trainline Complete LEAD, SHORT HOOD LEAD (ONLY) Trail Breaker Closed. MIDDLE UNIT. Functions of indicating lights are described under AUTOMATIC ALARMS AND SAFEGUARDS section. Auxiliary Power Control Breaker MISCELLANEOUS CONTROLS The Auxiliary Power Control breaker connects locomotive battery...
  • Page 12 OPERATING CONTROLS OPERATING CONTROLS Emergency Fuel Cut-off System Operation of the air horn also operates the crossing bell and turns on the white strobe lights. Brilliance of strobe lights is dependent on the In an emergency, all engines on a locomotive and in a consist may be position of the Front Headlight switch, BRIGHT, MEDIUM, or DIM.

  • Page 13: Air Equipment

    AIR EQUIPMENT AIR EQUIPMENT GEJ-5697 Automatic Brake Valve Handle (See Fig. 4) The Automatic Brake Valve handle has six positions: RELEASE (RUNNING) POSITION - This position charges the equipment and releases the locomotive and train brakes after an Automatic application. This is accomplished by controlling air flow to the brake pipe, as set by handle position of regulating valve (on back of brake stand).
  • Page 14 AIR EQUIPMENT AIR EQUIPMENT GEJ-5697 HANDLE-OFF POSITION - This position is located by the quad- rant notch to the right of the SUPPRESSION position. The handle is removable in this position. It must be placed in this position and removed on trailing units of a multiple-unit consist or on locomo- tives being towed "dead-in-train".

  • Page 15: Duplex Air Gages

    AIR EQUIPMENT AIR EQUIPMENT GEJ-5697 The Independent Brake Valve has two position: RELEASE and Type 26-F Control Valve FULL APPLICATION, with the application zone between. The brake valve is of the self-lapping type, which automatically maintains brake cyl- This valve is located in the air brake compartment. When actuated by inder pressure when the application pressure reaches a value correspond- changes of pressure in the brake pipe, it operates to charge, apply, and re- ing to the handle position.

  • Page 16: Adjusting Valves

    AIR EQUIPMENT AIR EQUIPMENT GEJ-5697 Air-Filter Drain Cocks - Normally located at rear of fuel tank on filter and on auxiliary air filter at front of fuel tank. Control-Air Cut-Out Cock - Located in air brake compartment as part of reducing valve. Control-Air Reservoir Drain Cock - Located in air brake compart- ment on rear wall.

  • Page 17: Automatic Alarms And Safeguards

    AUTOMATIC ALARMS AND SAFEGUARDS AUTOMATIC ALARMS AND SAFEGUARDS GEJ-5697 The locomotive is equipped with devices which warn of or protect INDICATING LIGHTS ON OPERATOR'S against serious faults or abnormal operating conditions. CONTROL CONSOLE (See Fig. 1) The following is a functional description of the indicating lights on the CIRCUIT BREAKERS operator's control console: The circuit breaker is operated like a toggle switch to open or close...

  • Page 18: Indicating Lights On Engine Control Panel

    AUTOMATIC ALARMS AND SAFEGUARDS AUTOMATIC ALARMS AND SAFEGUARDS GEJ-5697 10. Overspeed (Red) - Indicates the train block speed is being ex- Reduced Excitation (White) - Indicates the CHEC excitation sys- ceeded. tem is not functioning properly and the locomotive is operating at reduced power.

  • Page 19: Indicating Lights On Auxiliary Engine Control Panel

    AUTOMATIC ALARMS AND SAFEGUARDS AUTOMATIC ALARMS AND SAFEGUARDS GEJ-5697 2. A fault is present and the engine shuts down on the road 3. Self-load box ALTERNATOR OVERLOAD RELAY is in operation. A surge relay (GOLR) is provided to detect power faults which Engine Over-Temperature Light (Red) could cause the alternator to overload and go to ground.

  • Page 20: Pcs Switch

    AUTOMATIC ALARMS AND SAFEGUARDS AUTOMATIC ALARMS AND SAFEGUARDS GEJ-5697 Advance the Throttle handle. If the ground relay stays in, continue EMERGENCY SANDING normal operation. Limit reset attempts to two, or as directed by rail- road rules. Emergency sanding is applied automatically in forward and re- verse directions during all Emergency brake applications, for a sufficient If the ground relay trips repeatedly the unit either must be shut down time to stop the train.

  • Page 21: Engine Overspeed Shutdown

    AUTOMATIC ALARMS AND SAFEGUARDS AUTOMATIC ALARMS AND SAFEGUARDS GEJ-5697 FIG. 8. ENGINE OVERSPEED GOVERNOR AND RESET. ENGINE OVERSPEED SHUTDOWN (See Fig. 8) In the event the traction engine overspeeds to 1160 rpm, the engine FIG. 9. ENGINE AIR FILTER SERVICE INDICATOR. is shut down automatically.

  • Page 22: Locked Wheel Warning System

    AUTOMATIC ALARMS AND SAFEGUARDS GAGES AND MEASURING DEVICES GEJ-5697 PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE GAGES LOCKED WHEEL WARNING SYSTEM Control Air - Located in the air brake compartment. Normal air A Locked Wheel Warning System goes into effect when a slip pressure is 70 psi. or slide of an extended duration develops in motoring or braking.
  • Page 23 GAGES AND MEASURING DEVICES GAGES AND MEASURING DEVICES GEJ-5697 FIG. 11. AIR COMPRESSOR. Compressor Lube Oil (Gardner-Denver Compresser) - A dipstick near the Fill cap indicates when crankcase is full and how much oil is needed to bring oil level to FULL mark (see Fig. 11). Traction Alternator Gear Box - A dipstick marked EMPTY - ADD - FULL indicates oil level.

  • Page 24: Preparation For Operation

    GAGES AND MEASURING DEVICES PREPARATION FOR OPERATION GEJ-5697 The following checks and inspections should be made in accor- dance with railroad rules. BEFORE BOARDING LOCOMOTIVE Inspect for broken, worn, loose, or dragging parts (e.g. brake rigging, brake shoes, wheels, traction motor commutator covers). Check for leaks from outside piping.

  • Page 25: After Boarding Locomotive

    PREPARATION FOR OPERATION PREPARATION FOR OPERATION GEJ-5697 AFTER BOARDING LOCOMOTIVE Control air Remove rags, tools, etc., from moving parts and electrical equipment. Cab signal Check the diesel engine lubricating-oil supply. Oil level should indi- Bell, horn and window wiper. cate FULL on the measuring gage, with the engine shut down. A measuring gage (dipstick) is located on the side of the engine near the 11.

  • Page 26: Starting Engine

    PREPARATION FOR OPERATION PREPARATION FOR OPERATION GEJ-5697 STARTING ENGINE Close the following circuit breakers on the engine control panel: Perform operation as in Before Boarding Locomotive and After Control Circuit Boarding sections. NOTE: When starting engines of several locomotives in a multiple-unit consist, start engines one-at-a-time.

  • Page 27: Before Moving Locomotive

    PREPARATION FOR OPERATION OPERATING PROCEDURE GEJ-5697 BEFORE MOVING LOCOMOTIVE MOVING A TRAIN Turn the engine control switch to RUN. Close the generator field circuit breaker on the control stand. Make an air brake test and other checks in accordance with railroad CAUTION: To prevent equipment damage when changing from power to regulations.

  • Page 28: Stopping A Train

    OPERATING PROCEDURE OPERATING PROCEDURE GEJ-5697 BEFORE LEAVING LOCOMOTIVE STOPPING A TRAIN Apply the handbrake and release the air brakes after uncoupling from Move the Throttle handle to IDLE and apply the air brakes accord- the train. ing to railroad regulations. If leaving the operator's position after the train has stopped, move the Reverse handle to OFF.

  • Page 29: Dynamic Braking Operation

    DYNAMIC BRAKING OPERATION DYNAMIC BRAKING OPERATION GEJ-5697 USE OF AIR BRAKES Dynamic braking is applied to the locomotive only. A dynamic DURING DYNAMIC BRAKING brake interlock keeps the air brakes on the locomotive from being applied when automatic air braking and dynamic braking are being used. When necessary, the automatic air brake may be used in conjunc- tion with the dynamic brake.

  • Page 30: Multiple-Unit Operation

    MULTIPLE-UNIT OPERATION MULTIPLE-UNIT OPERATION GEJ-5697 Electrical Set-Up OPERATING AS A LEADING UNIT Move the Reverse handle to OFF and remove the handle. To operate the locomotive as a lead unit of a consist, proceed as follows: Open the generator field circuit breaker on the control stand. Leave Make the necessary preliminary preparations for operation.

  • Page 31: To Operate With Other Types Of Units

    Units equipped with braking current-limiting regulators can be op- DEAD position. erated in multiple with GE locomotives in dynamic braking, regardless of the gear ratio or differences in maximum braking current ratings. If some units Depress the handle of the brake-valve pilot cut-out cock, and move it do not have current-limiting regulators, the locomotive consist MUST always to the IN or FRT.

  • Page 32: Brake-Pipe Leakage Test

    MULTIPLE-UNIT OPERATION MULTIPLE-UNIT OPERATION GEJ-5697 BRAKE-PIPE LEAKAGE TEST A brake-pipe leakage test can be performed in the following man- ner: With the brake system fully charged and with the brake-valve pilot cut-out cock in the IN position, move the Automatic Brake Valve handle promptly toward the SERVICE position until the equalizing reservoir pres- sure has been reduced 15 psi;...

  • Page 33: Head-End Power Operating Procedures

    HEAD-END POWER OPERATING PROCEDURES HEAD-END POWER OPERATING PROCEDURES GEJ-5697 INTRODUCTION The Head-End 480-VAC power system operation is primarily automatic, and functions to control engine set start-up, load cycling of en- gine sets, trainline energizing and de-energizing. It also provides thermal and overload power plant protection and provision for manual override of startup and shutdown of the entire system remotely controlled from the op- erator's cab.
  • Page 34 HEAD-END POWER OPERATING PROCEDURES HEAD-END POWER OPERATING PROCEDURES GEJ-5697 (3) At the rear of the last car connect a Power Jumper be- Set 480 V System Set-Up switch, depending on unit location tween the two Power Receptacles on the left side. Con- in consist and status.

  • Page 35: Auxiliary Engine Alternator Set Operation

    HEAD-END POWER OPERATING PROCEDURES HEAD-END POWER OPERATING PROCEDURES GEJ-5697 Breaker Reset To reset breakers, momentarily push Trainline Breaker Reset button. All breakers will open, then reclose when the switch is released, except the Trail breaker, which will close after a delay. All available engines will start before the Trail breaker closes.
  • Page 36 HEAD-END POWER OPERATING PROCEDURES HEAD-END POWER OPERATING PROCEDURES GEJ-5697 To close Engine Set breaker, move Manual Breaker Operate switch Enough additional sets through the consist to handle the antici- momentarily to CLOSE position. pated load plus at least one spare should be on AUTO. Breaker will not close if Power Trainline is not complete.
  • Page 37 HEAD-END POWER OPERATING PROCEDURES Resets Before resetting, determine nature of problem and correct. Move Engine Control switch to OFF, then move to desired position. Manually reset Air Cut-Off solenoid on top of engine if tripped. If set does not provide voltage, but otherwise seems normal, check Under-Frequency Protection module inside set control compartment.