BASIC TRACTION Flashcards
What is the approximate weight of a turbo coach?
[1]
37 tonnes
What is the approximate length of a turbo coach?
[1]
23 meters
What is the maximum speed of the turbo?
[1]
90 mph
In brake horse power, what is the maximum output of the diesel engine and at what revs?
[2]
350 bhp
780- idle
2100- notch 7
What is the maximum number of vehicles that can be coupled?
[1]
12
What is the brand name of the coupler used on turbos?
[1]
bergishe stahl industrie
Name the three connections on the coupler?
[3]
pneumatic
electrical
mechanical
List seven differences between the class 165 and 166 [7]
166 has- aircon, extra mcb’s in cab
always a 3 car, 2 toilets
tables in first class, bicycle storage in mos
larger rectangular hydrostatic tank
List the gauges found in the drivers cab?
[3]
speedo
main res
brake cylinder
List 5 buttons located in the driving cab?
[5]
general fault light doors open close
wsp couple uncouple
engine start/stop
What end of the train is the fault indication panel found on the mos located?
[1]
no1 end
What side of the train is the Christmas tree?
[1]
DA side
How many pass comms are there in a coach?
[2]
4
5 if coach has toilet
Where is the emergency equipment cupboard?
[1]
next to the toilet
List the cocks found in the driving cab?
[7]
HIC, WIC, CDIC
PBBC, PBIC, UCIC
EPBAC, HEATER