- Turn on banking com
- Turn on gen field switch - left console switch
- Insert reverser
- Turn on headlights - rotary switch below brake handles
- Cut in brakes and set independent to lead using MFC
- Fully release automatic brake - wait for rear of train pressure to reach 80lb
- Go to rear panel behind driver and turn on appropriate systems
- Set reverser to forward
- Apply a small amount of throttle
- Release independent brake