Comeng Train Start Up Flashcards
Where must the trains Pantographs be raised from?
The lead motor that the driver is to drive from
When must the pantographs never be raised?
If a safety banner, danger men at work tag or red flag is on the train?
What are the three ways the pantographs can be raised?
Main Res pressure
Pantograph storage reservoir
Pantograph emergency compressor
What raises the pantograph?
Compressed air
How much main res pressure is needed to raise the pantograph?
500KPA
If the doors are closed when trying to raise the local pantograph will it raise?
No as main res pressure won’t raise above 285kpa if the saloon doors are closed
How long do we pull the emergency lever located in the van for a continuity test in the trailing motor?
15 seconds ensuring the brake pipe kpa drops below 300KPA
How long should we wait for the brake pipe to recharge when doing a continuity test?
40 seconds, ensuring it raises above 425 within that time limit
After the continuity test, what is the final test?
Drop the panos, lock up the motor car and make our way to the leading motor checking emergency lights and piston travel
How long should it take for the train lined pantographs to drop?
No more then 10 seconds
What’s the procedure to start up the train?
Local pano (via main res, panto storage or emergency compressor) local MA, train lined pantos, auxiliary start
Doors open
Saloon lights
Flag
What is the full cab unattended procedure?
Reverser to off Marker lights to white Brake into emergency Close BVIC Handle to run and release Remove key Ensure spring park brakes are on Take radio Lock doors
What are the responsibilities of a driver for all cars when stabling?
Check the panto res is above 600KPA
Turn off all auxillary equipment
Ensure park brakes are on
Doors locked
What is the responsibilities in the trailing cab when stabling?
In clear Panto storage at 600KPA Park brakes on Saloon lights off Pantos down
What does the precab consist of?
Contactor on Brake pipe test switch on normal Lsm on Trip up Vicers, safety system isolation and door loop bypass indicators aren’t illuminated Master controller locked BVIC closed Circuit breakers set Motors in Door loop bypass not isolated Local SPB are on First aid sealed No Timms No notices
