CHAPTER 3. RAILROAD LOCOMOTIVES
IC 8-8-3
Chapter 3. Railroad Locomotives
IC 8-8-3-1
Construction; unobstructed view between fireman and engineer
Sec. 1. In addition to the powers granted the Indiana department
of transportation in other statutes, the department shall investigate
whether or not locomotive engines are constructed and built so that
the engineer and fireman employed and working thereon and
operating the locomotive engine are, at all times when operating the
locomotive engine, in plain view and sight of each other and so
situated and located in the performance of their duties that when so
at work, engaged in operating and running the locomotive engines,
there are no walls, partitions, machinery, parts, or appliances of the
engine or other obstructions to prevent the fireman and engineer
from readily, quickly, and easily seeing and communicating with
each other.
(Formerly: Acts 1913, c.291, s.1.) As amended by P.L.62-1984,
SEC.115; P.L.384-1987(ss), SEC.76; P.L.18-1990, SEC.86.
IC 8-8-3-2
Enforcement orders
Sec. 2. If, after investigation, it is found that the engines are not
constructed and operated as set out in section 1 of this chapter, the
Indiana department of transportation may make and enforce against
the railroad companies an order or orders as necessary to require the
equipment of the locomotive engines to comply with section 1 of this
chapter.
(Formerly: Acts 1913, c.291, s.2.) As amended by P.L.62-1984,
SEC.116; P.L.384-1987(ss), SEC.77; P.L.18-1990, SEC.87.
IC 8-8-3-3
Front cab windows; unobstructed view; switch engines;
unobstructed view
Sec. 3. The Indiana department of transportation may require
locomotive engines to be so constructed that the engineer and
fireman's view ahead from the front cab windows is clear and
unobstructed by any part of the engine, equipment, or appliances
used or operated, and constructed that the cab deck shall be of the
same height, and shall give the fireman and engineer operating the
locomotive engine an even surface to stand and work upon, and
constructed that the switch engines have the tank and tender built so
that the engineer and fireman operating and controlling the
locomotive engine can have a clear view along the track, both front
and rear, without the view being obstructed by part of the engine,
tank, or tender.
(Formerly: Acts 1913, c.291, s.3.) As amended by P.L.384-1987(ss),
SEC.78; P.L.18-1990, SEC.88.
IC 8-8-3-4
Rebuilding or reconstruction
Sec. 4. Whenever a locomotive engine is sent to the shops of the
railroad company operating the locomotive engine to be rebuilt or
reconstructed, the locomotive engine shall be rebuilt or reconstructed
so as to comply with this chapter. The Indiana department of
transportation may exempt a company from complying with this
chapter.
(Formerly: Acts 1913, c.291, s.4.) As amended by P.L.62-1984,
SEC.117; P.L.384-1987(ss), SEC.79; P.L.18-1990, SEC.89.
IC 8-8-3-5
Violations
Sec. 5. A person who violates an order of the Indiana department
of transportation made under this chapter commits a Class C
infraction.
(Formerly: Acts 1913, c.291, s.5.) As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2,
SEC.827; P.L.384-1987(ss), SEC.80; P.L.18-1990, SEC.90.