BASIC TRACTION Flashcards

1
Q

What is the approximate weight of a turbo coach?

[1]

A

37 tonnes

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2
Q

What is the approximate length of a turbo coach?

[1]

A

23 meters

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3
Q

What is the maximum speed of the turbo?

[1]

A

90 mph

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4
Q

In brake horse power, what is the maximum output of the diesel engine and at what revs?
[2]

A

350 bhp
780- idle
2100- notch 7

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5
Q

What is the maximum number of vehicles that can be coupled?

[1]

A

12

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6
Q

What is the brand name of the coupler used on turbos?

[1]

A

bergishe stahl industrie

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7
Q

Name the three connections on the coupler?

[3]

A

pneumatic
electrical
mechanical

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8
Q
List seven differences between the class 165 and 166
[7]
A

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

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9
Q

List the gauges found in the drivers cab?

[3]

A

speedo
main res
brake cylinder

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10
Q

List 5 buttons located in the driving cab?

[5]

A

general fault light doors open close
wsp couple uncouple
engine start/stop

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11
Q

What end of the train is the fault indication panel found on the mos located?
[1]

A

no1 end

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12
Q

What side of the train is the Christmas tree?

[1]

A

DA side

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13
Q

How many pass comms are there in a coach?

[2]

A

4

5 if coach has toilet

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14
Q

Where is the emergency equipment cupboard?

[1]

A

next to the toilet

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15
Q

List the cocks found in the driving cab?

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A

HIC, WIC, CDIC
PBBC, PBIC, UCIC
EPBAC, HEATER

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16
Q

List all the cocks found on the outside of a coach?

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A

EFSIC, HFSIC, DSIC, SASIC, ECIC, SHIC, MRPCC, MRPIC, MRPFIC, BSRIC, BCIC, CGIC, ASRIC, ASIC 1, ASIC 2, GBIC, AHIC TSIC

17
Q

Name the sight glasses found on the outside of a coach?

[5]

A

fuel, oil, transmission oil

hydrostatic oil, coolant

18
Q

When using the FIP cupboard in the MOS what should you do first?
[1]

A

isolate interior doors