(2) TB 84- Metrolink Train Flashcards

1
Q

Metrolink Train:

In an emergency situation make contact with the _____ of the train, if possible, to gather valuable information pertaining to the passenger load and the condition of the locomotive and passenger commuter cars.

A

Conductor

-The Conductor’s primary responsibility is the entire service and safety of the train operations.
-The Engineer’s responsibility is to drive the train to a designated location

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2
Q

Metrolink train:

To locate the outside fuel cut off button look above the ______, the buttons are located on both sides of the locomotive.

Hold down the button for approximately ___ seconds for fuel cut off

A

diesel tank

20 sec

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3
Q

Metrolink trains:

Each passenger car can carry the maximum of ____ passengers

A

360

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4
Q

Metrolink train:

Can you cut into the passenger cars with a rotary saw in an attempt to ventilate?

A

No, the space between the walls contain electrical wires which can cause an electrical shock of up to 480 volts AC

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5
Q

Metrolink train:

The space within the outer walls of the train contain electrical wires which can cause an electrical shock of up to ____ volts AC

A

480 volts

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6
Q

Metrolink train:

The control cab can be identified by a letter ____, which is located below the control cab window

A

F

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7
Q

Metrolink trains:

Every passenger commuter car has windows of double pane Lexan Polycarbonate which is 250 times stronger than safety glass.

Each commuter car from the inside will have emergency exit windows identified with a _______.

A

red ring pull

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8
Q

Metrolink trains:

Electrical power which supplies the Metrolink train is ___ volts AC

A

480v

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9
Q

Metrolink trains:

Pushing the Head End Power (HEP) OFF button shuts down what?

A

Electrical power only, not the engine

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10
Q

Metrolink trains:

Engine shutdown at the control cab is accomplished by pushing the RED engine emergency stop button and then the engine will shutdown within ___ to ___ seconds

A

30 to 40 sec

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11
Q

Metrolink trains:

Electrical Panel in the passenger commuter car can be found inside a panel door, identified with a ____ on the door

A

“No Smoking” decal

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12
Q

Metrolink trains:

The train battery system is used to back-up what two things?

A

Public Address System and Lights

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13
Q

Metrolink Train:

The use of the emergency handbrake shall be used only to ___ the passenger car.

A

Park

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14
Q

Metrolink trains:

Emergency equipment can be found on board each passenger commuter car. This equipment consists of how many dry chemical extinguishers?

A

4.

two at the upper level and two at the lower level

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15
Q

Metrolink trains:

What pieces of Emergency equipment can be found near the rest room area in the commenter train?

A

•hand saw
•two mallets
•axe
•pry bar
•First Aid Kit

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16
Q

Metrolink trains:

Railroad tracks are switched by using the Railroad Switch. The switches are controlled by what three methods?

A

l. Central Control Facility
2. Manually
3. Electronic Sensor

17
Q

Metrolink trains will consist of advanced low-pollution diesel locomotives pulling four to seven double-decked passenger cars at speeds up to ____ mph in certain locations

A

79

18
Q

Metrolink train:

The diesel fuel tank is located under the locomotive, on both sides, and has a tank capacity of _____ gallons of diesel

A

2,200 gal

19
Q

What is considered the danger area of the train?

A

Between each car

(This area consists of electrical cables, high pressure hoses, and the knuckles. DO NOT DISCONNECT OR STEP ON POWER LINES IN THIS AREA.)

20
Q

Due to the tension of the track rail, members should not cut the track without ________.

A

prior authorization from railroad authorities.

21
Q

The law enforcement agency for Metrolink is the ________.

A

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Transit Bureau

22
Q

Window Removal:

A

From OUTSIDE — When attempting to gain access from the outside, members should remove the molding strip with a screw driver or any other appropriate tool available. Once the molding strip is removed, pry one side until the window pulls out

From INSIDE — When removal of the Lexan Window is from the inside, pull the marked red ring, this will remove the molding strip. Now, pull the handle from ONLY one side, this will expedite the removal of the window in a timely manner

23
Q

Entry to each car can be accomplished by locating the emergency door release, located at each door either outside or inside.

Once the emergency door release is located, break the glass and ______.

A

pull the red ring.