Attaching and Dividing

Question 1

How can you couple a Comeng to other train types?

Answer 1

Sharfenberg Couplers are compatible mechanically and pneumatically, but not electrically

Question 2

What is the Transition coupler used for?

Answer 2

Allows for train rescue by locomotives.

Only to be used by maintenance personnel

Question 3

How does the Transition Coupler work?

Answer 3

It’s a mechanical only connection

Pneumatics can be joined separately via hoses

There is no electrical connection

Question 4

How many drivers are needed to do a Continuity Test?

Answer 4

2 drivers

Question 5

If only one driver how do you do a continuity test?

Answer 5

Perform mainline prep

Question 6

In a Continuity Test when you open the Van Area emergency cock for 15 seconds what do you want to observe the BP pressure reducing to?

Answer 6

Below 300kPa

Question 7

In a Continuity Test when you close the Van Area emergency cock what do you want to observe the BP pressure increasing to?

Answer 7

Minimum of 425kPa within 40 seconds