360 Traction Flashcards by Peter Taylor

When must you contact the ECO immediately to request an emergency switch off

A derailment
A Lineside fire
A vehicle or train fire
Person in contact with the OLE or in danger of coming in contact
An incident or emergency requiring a switch off

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What does PICEE stand for

Person In Charge of Electrical Emergency

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What type of coupler does a 360 have

Dellner coupler

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What are the 4 in cab air isolation cocks on a 360

Top to bottom

MRDC = main reservoir dump cock
ACIC = air coupler isolating cock
Horn isolating cock, also isolates air supply to both cab doors
MRGVC = main reservoir governor vent cock

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On a 360, which isolation cock is next to the sand reservoir

Air suspension isolating cock

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Which isolation cocks are on the front of DMC1 & DMC2

EHIC = emergency hose isolating cock (second man’s side)

MRIC = main reservoir isolating cock
(Drivers side)

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If failure of the CPBC prevents breaking, what in cab equipment can be used to apply emergency breaks

Emergency stop plungers
Tripping any of the following MCB’s
Brake control circuits
Brake control unit (BCU)
Emergency brake by-pass
TPWS
Release the DSD pedal
Operate main reservoir dump cock

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On a 360 what does CGIC isolate

Compressor Governor Isolation Cock

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Where is the WSP light located on a 360

There isn’t a designated WSP light on the 360.
When experiencing WSP activity the sanding button will illuminate to indicate sanding is in operation

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What’s the coach make up of a 4 car 360

DMC1
PTS
TS
DMC2

DMC1 is always closest to PTS

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What percentage of additional breaking does putting a 360 into emergency break give you

Additional 12%

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Where can the emergency cupboard be found on a 360 and what’s in it

In DMC2 at the non driving end

Wooden ladder
First aid box
High visibility jacket
Coupler bag

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Where can the emergency coupling cupboard be found on a 360

DMC1 at non driving end

Contains equipment for the 360 to be recovered using a tightlock coupler

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Where is the auxiliary air supply system located on a 360 and what does it do

In the PTS opposite the universal toilet, cupboard 356

Powered by the train battery the auxiliary air supply system is used to initially raise the pantograph to the train can draw power from the OLE

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Where is the main compressor located on a 360

DMC1

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On a 360 which coach would you find the Auxiliary compressor
Main batteries
VCB

PTS unit

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On a 360 where would you find a break control unit

All coaches

On a 360 which coach would you find the traction converter and sanders

DMC1 & DMC2

What are the two ways of turning the battery on when using a 360

Cab external door opening switch operated with T key

In cab battery on switch

On a 360 coupler there are two small black rubber seals one above the other in the middle at the bottom. What are they for

Top larger one = main reservoir air connection

Bottom smaller one = air brake connection

On a 360 what’s the purpose of the Main Reservoir Dump Cock (MRDC)

Can be used to apply the parking break in an emergency

On a 360 what’s the purpose of ACIC

Isolates air to the automatic coupler

On a 360 what’s the purpose of HIC

Horn isolation cock, isolates the horn
(Also isolates air supply to both cab doors)

On a 360 what’s the purpose of MRGVC

Isolates air to the main reservoir governor test point
Only used by a fitter

What are the in cab permanent safety isolation switches and their purpose on a 360 Top left down (3 switches)

1 vigilance = isolates the vigilance in the drivers cab if faulty 2 emergency bypass switch = bypasses any safety device which uses train wire 4 3 door interlock switch = isolates train door interlock system

What are the in cab permanent safety isolation switches and their purpose on a 360 Top right down (4 switches)

4 DSD = isolates the DSD but only in that cab 5 pass alarm = isolates the PAUs on the train if one can't be reset 6 TPWS/AWS = isolate both safety system 7 restrictive drive = puts train into restrictive drive if a faulty tms

What is the purpose of the line light on a 360

Shows that the train is drawing power from the OLE

Whats the procedure if you lose line light during a journey on a 360

Loss of line light - no ADD operated Reset VCB/Pan once Line light restored before coming to a stand, continue 8 car drop, stop, box Loss of line light - ADD operated Drop, stop, box Check TMS instructions PBC to off Check low pan air / earth fault If no low pan air, earth fault or ADD indication then Reset pan up - max 5 attempts If ADD operates - line light ok 4 car = drop, stop, box 8 car = continue

What happens when an emergency egress is pulled while the 360 is moving

In cab warning alarm will sound In cab passenger alarm light will light up The emergency brakes will come on When below 6mph the door will open and in cab interlock light will go out

On a 360 how can you override the emergency break application

By pressing the passenger alarm emergency override button in the drivers footwell within 5 seconds

When should you use passenger alarm emergency brake override

Only to get the train to a position of safety before stopping

On a 360, if an egress is pulled when will the door open

Only when the train has slowed to 6mph or less Or if the egress is pulled again

On a 360, how will the driver know which door has had the egress pulled

Use the TMS to show the exact door Or The side bill light will indicate which coach is affected

On a 360, how will the driver know if a PAU has been pulled

Emergency brakes will come on Continuous in cab alarm will sound Passenger alarm light will come on PIS will display the location PAU will flash on PIS

On a 360, how do you acknowledge the PAU alarm

PAU alarm can be acknowledged by pressing the flashing PAU button Check the location first before acknowledging. When it's safe to do so lift receiver and speak to passenger. Confirm any issues, when finished if still safe to do so speak to the guard and inform them of the emergency

In a 360 what happens when you press the in cab emergency plunger

This will initiate the emergency brakes The rear cab doors will also open for 10 seconds giving the driver a chance to escape if needed

On a 360 explain the VCB synchronisation procedure

Stop and secure the train Open small cupboard opposite universal toilet to access and operate pan isolation cock, this will lower and isolate the pan Open large electrical cupboard on PTS opposite the universal toilet and isolate synchron VCB (top row) and trip 32F10 battery contactors Carry out cross feed procedure

On a 360 when will the sanding system operate

If wheel slip is detected and you are applying some level of breaking the sanding will start automatically. If you are trying to take power and experience wheel slip you can press the sanding button to get sand for up to 10 seconds

On a 360 what are the 3 TMS fault levels

Blue = information only Yellow = minor fault, only displayed when the train is at a stand Red = major fault, must be dealt with immediately

If the TMS states you have a defective TCU (traction converter unit) how can this be isolated on a 360

TCU can be isolated using a switch in the cab behind the drivers seat

If isolating the air suspension on a 360, what needs to be done when both isolation cocks have been operated

Use the air suspension ventilation cocks on effected vehicle to vent air out of the affected suspension. Travel at 45mph max