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Keith Taylor

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Locomotive Defect Reports
« on: December 14, 2008, 05:16:47 PM »
Here are some locomotive defect reports and the response from the mechanical department.
Enjoy:
D: Front air hose almost needs replacement.
S: Front air hose almost replaced.
D: Something loose in cab.
S: Something tightened in cab.
D: Evidence of oil leak.
S: Evidence removed.
D: Alerter volume unbelievably loud.
S: Alerter volume set to more believable level.
D: Suspected crack in #1 axle R-side brake shoe.
S: Suspect you're right.
D: Engine missing.
S: Engine found after brief search in engine compartment.
D: Radio constantly hums.
S: Changed radio to channel with lyrics.
D: Sanders won't turn off
S: Charged sanders with Level-5 insubordination
D: Hint of flat spots #3 axle
S: Hint of repair #3 axle
D: Bell only works occasionally
S: Bell only repaired occasionally
D: Horn is really loud
S: Closed all windows
D: Cannot depress independent brake valve
S: Replaced cheerful brake valve with depressed brake valve
D: Gauge light burned out
S: Gauge light placed on vacation
D: Windshield wipers won't work
S: Windshield wipers given stern warning
D: Lots of smoke coming out the stack
S: That is where it is supposed to come out
D: Think the amp gauge is off
S: Think it's on

Stewart "Start" Rhine

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Re: Locomotive Defect Reports
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2008, 05:26:53 PM »
Good stuff Keith,  Here's a few complaints the road crew sent to the shop foreman when I worked at Maryland Midland;

Crew, Radio is fuzzy  -  Shop, shaved it.

Crew, Mice in cab  -  Shop, installed cat.

Crew, Dead bugs in electrical cabinet  -  Shop, live bugs are on back-order.


Stephen Hussar

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Re: Locomotive Defect Reports
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2008, 08:55:59 AM »
Great, Keith! My favorites...

D: Hint of flat spots #3 axle
S: Hint of repair #3 axle

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Re: Locomotive Defect Reports
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2008, 11:32:05 AM »
hey kieth, great laughs from your list...... how's the pipe organ coming along???? dale reynolds

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Re: Locomotive Defect Reports
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2008, 02:26:40 PM »
Dead bug in air gauge
 Replaced with live bug.

Radio humms
 Taught radio words

Low oil light keeps coming on
 Removed bulb

Sanders keep dumping sand
 That is their function