3.2 - A

Question 1

When you enter a Unit and ready to start it up, what do you do? (….Pantograph is already in the Up position)

Answer 1

Put your key in (groove facing you) and turn it
Neutral
Press AWS reset

DRA
Set lights
Forward

Question 2

When you have coupled up, what “relevant lights” do you put on the middle Units?

Answer 2

No light (because they are boxed in)

Question 3

If you push in the DRA, what is this doing?

Answer 3

Applying the DRA

Question 4

If you pull off the DRA, what is this doing?

Answer 4

Enabling you to take power

Question 5

How do you know what the 4 digit code is to input on the PIS?

Answer 5

It is on your diagram…. put the number in and press the green tick button

Question 6

Who can remove non-multi stickers?

Answer 6

Only the person who has put it on

Question 7

When doing a Unit prep, what do you look for on the front of the Unit?

Answer 7

Non-multi stickers

Any damage to:
Windscreen
Windscreen wipers
TAC (ensure the electrical covers are fully closed)

Question 8

If you put the Pantograph down and AUX to OFF…. what does this do?

Answer 8

Turns everything off, including the lights

Question 9

If you think the traction is a bit sluggish, once you have STOPPED what can you do that may resolve this?

Answer 9

Press Pan Up/Reset

Question 10

Whose help will you need to perform a rotational test?

Answer 10

Guard

Question 11

On the bottom right, next to the PBAC…. what switch is there that can be quite helpful?

Answer 11

Light switch, so you can use it during the darkness to access the cab easier

Question 12

During prep, after you put your key in and select Neutral (…. cancel the AWS)….. what lights are you checking on the desk?

Answer 12

Battery is Blue
OTDR is Blue
Line Volts is lit
Frontal lighting (check all positions)

Question 13

How do you log in to the OTDR?

Answer 13

Enter
2217 (my driving ID number)
Enter x2
Headcode
Enter x2

Question 14

If there is a problem with a door, what can you do that might rectify the problem?

Answer 14

Put the door out of order and then reinstate it again

Question 15

What are you checking on the Egress handles?

Answer 15

That they have a plastic cover on them

Question 16

When doing a prep, what is the main purpose of walking around the outside of the Unit?

Answer 16

To check all looks ok
I.e.
No tears in Jumper Cables
No Transformer oil drips
Butterfly flaps are not damaged
Isolating Cocks in normal position (if isolated, cover would not close and you could see white in the windows)
Test the sand

Question 17

What must you remember to do in order to test there is sand in the box?

Answer 17

Put your key in and select Neutral (the sand test button won’t work otherwise)

Question 18

During prep, after you have put in your key, Neutral, cancelled AWS….. what does the STAND UP prep consist of doing?

Answer 18

Checking the following:

Wipers and washer
Lights including hazards
GSM-R (T button)

Look around the cab, check all in order

Regen Braking = On

Brake test (Emergency, 3, 2, 1)
Try to take power against the DRA
DSD/Vigilance (take foot off)

Question 19

During prep, what do you need to do with the Direction Selector before doing the brake test?

Answer 19

Put it in to Forward and then to Neutral (otherwise the brake chamber gauge won’t change)

Question 20

PIS….. what do you enter for:
New system =
Old system =

Answer 20

New system = Headcode
Old system = 4 digit number on your Diagram

Question 21

Disposing of a 323……

Answer 21

((Phone signaller and check what to do about the Pantograph))
Check the Repair Book
Look around the cab for fault lights, make sure everything is ok I.e. MCBs
Shut down desk
Shut blinds
Lock doors
…….
Do the same in the intermediate cabs
……..
Do the same in the end cab
PLUS
Put red handlamp in the window
Pan Down
AUX OFF

Question 22

323 prep….. in the intermediate cabs, do you take power against the DRA?

Answer 22

No. You would do a brake test, but don’t try and take any power

Question 23

UPC at New Street…..

Answer 23

Only do the prep checks in the cab you are driving from (if 350, remember to configure the TMS)

Question 24

Raising the Pantograph from stabled….. how do you know when you can raise it?

Answer 24

After you have AUX on, allow the main reservoir pressure to build to around 6 bar before trying to raise the Pantograph

Question 25

If the Guard tells you that you are going express (…. you have not been given the paper slip), what should you do?

Answer 25

Phone the Train Service Manager to confirm this is correct (GSM-R phone book picture, TSM…. Also phone number is available in 350 manual)

Question 26

How can you contact a signal box if the GSM-R does not connect you automatically?

Answer 26

Pick up the GSM-R phone, select 4, then 2, and go through the drop down options (type in WMS and scroll down the list)