Oregon § 824.066 Helper unit operation restrictions

Oregon Statutes

§ 824.066 — Helper unit operation restrictions

Oregon § 824.066

Vol.19

Title 59Oregon Vehicle Code

Ch. 824Railroads

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Bluebook

Or. Rev. Stat. § 824.066 (2026).

Text

(1)Except for operation in its yards or terminals, no railroad shall permit or require a helper unit that is not attached to a train to be operated with a crew of fewer than two people.

(2)As used in this section, “helper unit” means a locomotive power unit placed near the middle of or at the rear of a train to help the train traverse steep grades.

(3)A violation of this section is a Class A violation.

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(1) Except for operation in its yards or terminals, no railroad shall permit or require a helper unit that is not attached to a train to be operated with a crew of fewer than two people.
(2) As used in this section, “helper unit” means a locomotive power unit placed near the middle of or at the rear of a train to help the train traverse steep grades.
(3) A violation of this section is a Class A violation.