Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:10:37 +0000UTCWednesdaypm3110vUTC
Train Mountain has a document that was started by Quentin at the very beginning of Train Mountain. This document is an attempt to put everything about the operation of the railroad in writing. This document is called the Train Mountain Encyclopedia. The following boiler inspection information is quoted from this document.
Boiler Inspection.
Prior to 2000, Train Mountain relied on certificates from other train clubs for proof of boiler inspection on a meet-by-meet basis. Now we can have over 100 steam locomotives at a Triennial meet.
Train Mountain has adopted the general rules in the live steam hobby for boiler safety, which are the following:
1. Each boiler must pass a hydrostatic test at 150% of maximum allowable working pressure.
2. Each boiler must have a minimum of two safety valves, set not to exceed the maximum allowable working pressure of the boiler.
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While the State of Oregon ASME only requires testing for 100% of operating pressure, Train Mountain tests at the hobby wide standard of 150% of operating pressure so that its certification will be acceptable at other live steam train clubs and meets.
The first time during each calendar year that an engineer brings a steam engine to Train Mountain, he/she is requested to check in with the Boiler Inspector / Tester. If the engineer can show a current certification letter, form or card from another club verifying that minimum standards as set forth in this section have been met, then the Inspector will issue a Green Tag, Boiler Certificate #2, valid through the expiration of the certificate. Minimum standards must include identification of the issuing organization, description of the boiler/locomotive, the inspector’s signature, expiration date and must record the tested hydro pressure as at least 1.5 times the stated relief pressure of the safety valve or valves.
If the engineer does not have a certificate from a recognized train club, then the Train Mountain Boiler Inspector/Tester will test the boiler to determine that it meets Train Mountain requirements. Once the boiler passes the test, the Tester will then issue a Green Tag, Boiler Certificate #1, valid either through the end of the meet or through the end of the current year, as the inspector shall deem appropriate. In fact, the two certificates are printed on opposite sides of the Green Tag. The Green Tag is designed to be tied to, or near, the left window of the steam locomotive cab so that it is clearly visible as the engine passes the Inspection Station between Ellingson Yard and Klamath & Western Junction. (1/07)
Triennial Committee
Boiler Inspection.
Prior to 2000, Train Mountain relied on certificates from other train clubs for proof of boiler inspection on a meet-by-meet basis. Now we can have over 100 steam locomotives at a Triennial meet.
Train Mountain has adopted the general rules in the live steam hobby for boiler safety, which are the following:
1. Each boiler must pass a hydrostatic test at 150% of maximum allowable working pressure.
2. Each boiler must have a minimum of two safety valves, set not to exceed the maximum allowable working pressure of the boiler.
While the State of Oregon ASME only requires testing for 100% of operating pressure, Train Mountain tests at the hobby wide standard of 150% of operating pressure so that its certification will be acceptable at other live steam train clubs and meets.
The first time during each calendar year that an engineer brings a steam engine to Train Mountain, he/she is requested to check in with the Boiler Inspector / Tester. If the engineer can show a current certification letter, form or card from another club verifying that minimum standards as set forth in this section have been met, then the Inspector will issue a Green Tag, Boiler Certificate #2, valid through the expiration of the certificate. Minimum standards must include identification of the issuing organization, description of the boiler/locomotive, the inspector’s signature, expiration date and must record the tested hydro pressure as at least 1.5 times the stated relief pressure of the safety valve or valves.
If the engineer does not have a certificate from a recognized train club, then the Train Mountain Boiler Inspector/Tester will test the boiler to determine that it meets Train Mountain requirements. Once the boiler passes the test, the Tester will then issue a Green Tag, Boiler Certificate #1, valid either through the end of the meet or through the end of the current year, as the inspector shall deem appropriate. In fact, the two certificates are printed on opposite sides of the Green Tag. The Green Tag is designed to be tied to, or near, the left window of the steam locomotive cab so that it is clearly visible as the engine passes the Inspection Station between Ellingson Yard and Klamath & Western Junction. (1/07)
Triennial Committee