222 Traction Flashcards
What is the maximum number of 222’s that can be coupled together
13 Empty Coaching Stock (ECS)
10 with passengers
Which vehicles on a 222 have main air supply fitted
A2
A3
A4
A5
On a 222, What external battery isolating switches are provided and where can they be isolated
110V on the drivers’ side on all vehicles but not on the A6
24V on the non-drivers side of all vehicles
On a 222 If any engine fails to start after three attempts a time delay prevents any further attempts for
how long?
5 minutes
A 222 self-checks brake continuity. What must you not do whilst this process is taking place?
You must not touch any of the controls in the cab as this will stop the test and will create a fault
What is the normal operating pressure found on the main reservoir tank on a 222
8.5 - 10 bar
A fault is identified during opening the desk on a 222. Explain your actions when the TMS is functional
Interrogate the TMS to identify the fault
Try to rectify the fault if possible
If you cannot rectify the fault, speak to maintenance control
Referring to the TMS on a 222
Command, Anomaly and State are the three principal routings.
Give a brief description of each function?
Command, you are telling the train to do something
- Anomaly, you are checking or adding the faults with the train
- State, getting the current state of the train/vehicle
On a 222 What action should a driver take if a red Level 3 fault light illuminates during service
Stop the train immediately, or down to 10mph max until in a suitable place.
- Contact the signaller immediately.
- Silence the alarm by pressing the TMS level 3 fault button .
- Check the TMS to locate and find out what the fault is.
- Inform signaller and Maintenance control, follow any instructions
Describe the Drivers actions on a 222 when the door release will be undertaken by the Guard.
Ensure that the unit is stationary with brake applied and you are stopped at correct stop board.
Select left or right door release via the door side selector switch as applicable.
Select number of vehicles to be released via the SDO keypad.
Depress the white TM Authority button on appropriate side, 6o seconds to complete this.
Observe blue train interlock light extinguish when TM releases doors.
Observe blue train interlock light illuminate once TM has closed all doors.
Listen for and acknowledge the train ready to start signal.
Return door release switch to N posiSon
A passenger door becomes stuck in the open position on a 222
How would you close the door and lock it out of service
(Both ways)
Isolate appropriate MCB for either doors 1&4, or 2&3, pull door shut and lock out of service.
Reinstate MCB.
OR
Pull egress handle, pull door shut and lock out of service before reseting egress handle.
What indications in 222 cab will alert the Driver that a Door Egress has been activated
Door Egress activated - yellow indicator lamp illuminates and blue door locked light extinguishes.
External Hazard light on affected vehicle will illuminate steady
Brakes are applied; Brake cylinder pressure gauge will rise to indicate Enhanced service brake application, then drops down as EP brake blending operates.
Level 3 Train Fault Light illuminates and alarm sounds
What indications in a 222 cab will alert the Driver that a Passenger Emergency handle (Pass Comm) has been activated
Pass Comm - activated yellow indicator lamp illuminates and blue door locked light remains lit.
External hazard light on affected vehicle will be illuminated
Brakes are applied; Brake cylinder pressure gauge will rise to indicate Enhanced service brake
application, then drops down as EP brake blending operates.
Level 3 Train Fault Light illuminates and alarm sounds
How many attempts may be made to reset any MCB that has tripped on a 222
3
Which Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB’s) in the driving cab will apply the train brakes when tripped on a 222
Galley Train Lines Start Up/Shut Down,
Traction/Brake Control,
Train Lines Door Control,
AWS/TPWS
DSD
Where on each coach is the Brake Control Unit located on a 222
Pneumatic cupboard, vestibule number 2 end of vehicles
What action would you take on finding that you had dragging brakes on a 222
Interrogate TMS for location of dragging brakes,
Speak to signaller and maintenance,
Go to relevant pneumatic cupboard at number 2 end of concerned vehicle.
Isolate BCIC and allow to fully self-vent then reinstate it.
Go back and check TMS to see if fault has been rectified.
Inform signaller and maintenance of your findings.
If the fault is still there then a brake isolation will be required for that vehicle.
Rule book conditions will apply
If it becomes necessary to isolate the parking brake, how is this done on a 222
Isolate BCIC and allow to self-vent.
Isolate PBIC and allow to self-vent. Competent person then to pull parking brake release pull rings.
Do not reinstate any of BCIC/PBIC as fault will return
The TMS Screen on a 222 indicates HOT axle box, explain what your actions are
Ensure train secure and safe to alight i.e. lines blocked etc,
Use temple stick on inside of wheel
Check other wheels as per rule book and complete a wheel rotation test.
Isolate detection cock, to remove fault and stop the air loss.
Contact maintenance control.
How do the warnings differ between a fire detected on the underframe of a vehicle (engine zone) and a fire in the body (non-engine zone) on a 222
The red Level 3 fault lamp marked fire illuminates.
Flashes to indicate a fire inside the body (non-engine zone)
Steady to indicate an underframe (engine zone) fire
Fire bell sounds continually in both cases.
If the fire alarm sounds there are four areas that could cause the activation , where are they on a 222
Manual Call Points.
Galley/Retail.
Engine
Toilets.
If the automatic fire system fails on the diesel engine, what action can you take on a 222
Shut down the engine if not done automatically
Activate the fixed fire fighting system manually by operation of the external cord on the affected vehicle.
Can use the on board portable fire extinguisher.
The on board portable extinguishers are of the AFFF or Co2 type, but you must not put yourself at danger.
What other class of train may the 222 be coupled to electrically
222 only
How do you couple to another 222 in normal operation
Stop 6 ft from train and check that there is no N/M signs, the train is in normal running state, doors are closed, no master key in, electrical box cover closed.
Stop 2ft, get down and check the alignment of the couplers.
Select forward and couple at no more than 2 mph, once coupled apply the brake and select neutral.
Select reverse and complete a pull test.
Select neutral and then press the couple button for at least 5 seconds.
Check the TMS screen that extra vehicles are shown.
Press the lamp test button for 10 seconds or until the fire alarm is heard, to prove continuity.
Select state on the TMS and check the coupler state, this should show (completely coupled)
Leave PBH in high position, set DRA.
Tum external lights off in both cabs.
Remove master key and secure cab
