323 Training ( day 1-3) Flashcards
What voltage is the OLE supplied at from the power station?
400kv
What voltage goes into transformer?
25,000v
What are the three types of OLE?
Cantilever
Portal
Headspan
How far is from the first APC magnets to the dead section?
100ft
How long is the dead section roughly?
15ft
What’s the distance from the dead section from the second set of APC magnets?
40ft
What’s the vehicle number for DMS A?
64xxx
What’s the vehicle number for DMS B?
65xxx
What’s the vehicle number for TS?
72xxx
Where is the pantograph located?
It is on the TS Vehicle no1 end closest to the DMS A
What’s the name for the coupler?
Tightlock automatic coupler
What’s the name for the brake system?
3 step electro-pneumatic brake
What trains will it couple to?
Any other train with a tight lock coupler or a coupler fitted with a buckeye.
What equipment is located in the emergency equipment?
Axe Saw Rope Ladder Crowbar First aid kit Schrader hose Mushroom coupling pin 7lb lump hammer
How to log into OTDR?
Press enter Enter Headcode Press Enter Enter driver I.D Press enter twice
How to log out of OTDR?
Press enter twice
Press clear button 4 times
Press enter twice!
If fault report to LM control
What happens if the train door control MCB trips?
Emergency brake application on whole train.
Can’t rail light on vehicle affected
No door release on that vehicle
What to do if door control MCB can not be tripped back in?
Lock doors out of use.
Move passengers if possible
Operate the TIS
Physically check all the doors are closed.
Which MCBs control the door circuits?
Train door control
Local door control 1 & 2
What’s the risk of using traction interlock in to much haste?
A more obvious fault may be missed.
What must be said to a passenger who has operated the passcom?
This is the driver speaking, please state the nature of the emergency, speak clearly into the microphone next to the red alarm handle, please speak now.
