All crewmembers must obtain and carry with the while on duty a 200-degree Fahrenheit Temperature Indicating Crayon?

All crewmembers must obtain and carry with the while on duty a 200-degree Fahrenheit Temperature Indicating Crayon?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only engineers
• D. Only conductors

Answer: (A)

Hot bearings and overheated equipment are hazards that can appear anywhere along the train, so every crew member on duty must be equipped to quickly check temperatures. A 200°F Temperature Indicating Crayon is a simple, portable tool designed to show whether a bearing surface has reached 200°F. By carrying one, any crewmember can perform a quick check on a suspect axle or journal and determine if action is needed—without waiting for a supervisor or specialized tool. Since the ability to detect and react to overheating needs to be available to the entire crew at all times, the requirement applies to all crewmembers, not just engineers or conductors.

Hot bearings and overheated equipment are hazards that can appear anywhere along the train, so every crew member on duty must be equipped to quickly check temperatures. A 200°F Temperature Indicating Crayon is a simple, portable tool designed to show whether a bearing surface has reached 200°F. By carrying one, any crewmember can perform a quick check on a suspect axle or journal and determine if action is needed—without waiting for a supervisor or specialized tool. Since the ability to detect and react to overheating needs to be available to the entire crew at all times, the requirement applies to all crewmembers, not just engineers or conductors.