Federal Register #FRA20261057

Virginia Museum of Transportation Seeks Waiver for Steam Locomotive Inspection Procedure

This opportunity involves a regulatory waiver request submitted to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) by the Virginia Museum of Transportation (VMT): - Government Buyer: - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation - Request Details: - VMT seeks a waiver from federal regulations requiring full removal of the arch brick during the annual inspection of steam locomotive Norfolk and Western 611 - The arch brick typically breaks during removal, making the process costly and potentially damaging - VMT proposes to remove only small pieces of the brick to allow ultrasonic examination, citing that the arch tubes were recently renewed - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned in this notice - The request is for regulatory relief, not for acquisition of goods or services

Description

The Virginia Museum of Transportation (VMT) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for relief from certain regulations concerning the removal of a locomotive's arch brick during an annual steam locomotive inspection. VMT requests relief from the requirement to remove the arch brick as it usually breaks during removal. Instead, VMT proposes ultrasonic examination by removing small pieces of brick from the upper side, noting the arch tubes were renewed in July 2025. Comments on the petition must be received by August 24, 2026.

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