Q.—Should you break a link-hanger, how would you disconnect?
A.—If but a short distance to run, and no stopping or shifting to do, would run in without disconnecting, after cautioning the crew to keep the train under good control, and stop promptly when signaled to do so. But, if a long distance to run, would disconnect, as in case of broken cylinder-head.
Q.—In what way would you have lost control of your engine with broken link-hanger?
A.—Would only be able to reverse one side of the engine.
Q.—Should you break an eccentric-strap, how would you disconnect?
A.—Take off both eccentric-straps on that side, and disconnect as in case of broken cylinder-head.
Q.—Should you break the back section of a side rod on a six-wheel connected engine, what would you do?
A.—Would take off both back sections, and run in with main and forward wheels connected, with about two-thirds of train.
Q.—Should you break a forward section, how would you disconnect?
A.—Would take off all side rods, and run in without train.