Day 36

Question 1

Methods of controlling shunt movements

Answer 1

-Verbal
-Radio
-Cab to cab
-Fixed signals
-Handsignals

Question 2

What is Southeastern’s preferred method?

Answer 2

Verbal

Question 3

Cab to Cab bells
1
2
3
4
6
9

Answer 3

1 -STOP
2 -DO NOT OPEN DOORS (driver to speak to conductor)
3 -SET BACK
4 -SLOW DOWN
6 -DRAW FORWARD
9 - POLICE ASSISTANCE REQUIRED

Question 4

Before shunting, what must you ensure?

Answer 4

-Authority
-Fully understand the method of working at the location concerned
-Have reached a clear understanding with the person in charge as to what is it to be done
-Understand how the shunt movement is to be controlled

Question 5

What does the person in charge of the movement need to make sure?

Answer 5

-Vehicles are safe to be moved
-No vehicles standing foul
-Road vehicles clear of the sidings
-Warn anyone nearby to get to a position of safety
-Facing points are set correctly
-Scotch blocks or derailers have been removed

Question 6

What do you ensure during shunt movements? E.g speeds/sheds etc

Answer 6

-5mph
-Before entering any shed or building, driver must STOP, sound horn and have authority

Question 7

Speed through a washer?

Answer 7

3MPH

Question 8

What must you ensure after shunting is completed?

Answer 8

-Train is secure
-Correct train illumination
-Train not standing foul or running lines or other sidings
-If coming onto other stock, stop 2 metres away

Question 9

Train illimination at bufferstops (draw on board)

Question 10

Who can use the overhead trolley equipment?

Answer 10

Anyone who is trained and passed as competent only