BTS Beginning Segment for Train Sheets
BTS Beginning Segment for Train Sheets
To transmit identifying symbols, loads, empties, weights, lengths, horsepower, and relating data
Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
BTS-01
Interchange Train Identification
String (AN)
Mandatory
1
10
-
Train identification (free-form).
BTS-02
Total Equipment
Numeric (N0)
Mandatory
1
3
-
Total pieces of equipment.
BTS-03
Equipment Status Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
1
2
-
Code indicating status of equipment.
BTS-04
Total Equipment
Numeric (N0)
Mandatory
1
3
-
Total pieces of equipment.
BTS-05
Equipment Status Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
1
2
-
Code indicating status of equipment.
BTS-06
Weight
Decimal number (R)
Mandatory
1
10
-
Numeric value of weight.
BTS06 is measured in pounds.
BTS-07
Length
Decimal number (R)
Mandatory
1
8
-
Largest horizontal dimension of an object measured when the object is in the upright position.
BTS07 is measured in feet.
BTS-08
Horsepower
Numeric (N0)
Mandatory
1
16
-
Total horsepower for all engines in train
BTS08 is the total working horsepower for all engines in the train.