GB/T 6769-2000 in English

1 Scope

This standard specifies regulations governing the layout of driver’s cabs of locomotives.
This standard is applicable to the electric locomotives, diesel locomotives, motor train units and newly-manufactured locomotives used for international combined transport.
Principles involved in this standard are also applicable to shunting engine.

2 Normative References

The following document contains provisions which, through reference into this standard, constitute provisions of this standard. At time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All the standards will be revised; all parties coming to an agreement according to this standard are encouraged to study whether the latest editions of the following standards are applicable.
GB 146.1-1983 Rolling Stock Gauge for Standard Gauge Railways
GB/T 3450-1994 Allowed Value of Noise Inside Driver’s Compartment of Locomotive
GB 5914.2-2000 Position of Front and Side Windows and Other Windows for Driver’s Cabs of Locomotives
GB 6770-2000 Special Safety Regulations for Driver’s Cabs of Locomotives

3 Layout of Driver’s Cabs

All the devices in the driver’s cab may be manipulated by one person.
3.1 Layout of driver’s seat
3.1.1 One driver’s seat shall be arranged at both sides of the driver’s cab, the position of the driver's seat shall be such that he can be seated facing the track when driving. The driver shall be seated on the left side of the cab; it may also be possible for the driver to driver the locomotive from a standing position so as to observe while driving.
3.1.2 A seat shall also be prepared in the driver’s cab for a second man.
3.2 Working environment in the driver’s cab
3.2.1 Adequate space shall be provided in the driver’s cabs, every point of which shall be accessible by the driver conveniently. They shall be at least 2000mm in height and measured at the eye level of the driver when seated; there shall be a minimum of 1200mm between the inner side of the front window and the nearest object situated behind the driver's seat: partition, door, chest, etc. Wherever possible, however, this distance shall not be less than 1500mm over a width of 2000mm at least (see Figure 1).

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Layout of Driver’s Cabs
4 Doors
5 Desks (See Figure 2)
6 Seats
7 Driving and Control Equipment
8 Windows of Driver’s Cab
9 Conditions of Lighting and Brightness
10 Floor
11 Other Accessories
12 Footboards (See Figure 3)
13 Hand Rails and Door Handles (See Figure 3)