BTS Beginning Segment for Train Sheets

To transmit identifying symbols, loads, empties, weights, lengths, horsepower, and relating data

Position: BTS-01 · Element: 41 · Name: Interchange Train Identification · Type: String (AN) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 1 · Max: 10 · Repeat: -

Train identification (free-form).

Position: BTS-02 · Element: 86 · Name: Total Equipment · Type: Numeric (N0) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 1 · Max: 3 · Repeat: -

Total pieces of equipment.

Position: BTS-03 · Element: 578 · Name: Equipment Status Code · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 1 · Max: 2 · Repeat: -

Code indicating status of equipment.

Position: BTS-04 · Element: 86 · Name: Total Equipment · Type: Numeric (N0) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 1 · Max: 3 · Repeat: -

Total pieces of equipment.

Position: BTS-05 · Element: 578 · Name: Equipment Status Code · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 1 · Max: 2 · Repeat: -

Code indicating status of equipment.

Position: BTS-06 · Element: 81 · Name: Weight · Type: Decimal number (R) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 1 · Max: 10 · Repeat: -

Numeric value of weight.

BTS06 is measured in pounds.

Position: BTS-07 · Element: 82 · Name: Length · Type: Decimal number (R) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 1 · Max: 8 · Repeat: -

Largest horizontal dimension of an object measured when the object is in the upright position.

BTS07 is measured in feet.

Position: BTS-08 · Element: 1272 · Name: Horsepower · Type: Numeric (N0) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 1 · Max: 16 · Repeat: -

Total horsepower for all engines in train

BTS08 is the total working horsepower for all engines in the train.