1.1 This standard specifies the test method for electric locomotives (hereinafter referred to as locomotives), which are powered by a rotating electric motor controlled on-board and mechanically guided and supported by wheels. The test method applies to the following electric locomotives: 1.2 The purpose of this standard is to ensure that locomotives are tested after assembly and before being put into service to demonstrate the following: That's true. The type test of one locomotive conforms to the contract agreed upon between the delivery and delivery parties. A locomotive that undergoes commercial testing conforms to the design standards demonstrated by type testing. This standard does not include testing to demonstrate durability or reliability.
JIS E 4042:1999 history
2009JIS E 4041:2009 Rolling stock.Testing of rolling stock on completion of construction and before entry into service
1999JIS E 4042:1999 General rules for the test methods of electric locomotives on completion of construction
1990JIS E 4042:1990 General rules for the inspection of electric locomotives on completion of construction