Day 41 Flashcards
Bad Weather and Low Adhesion
1
Q
When would the service be suspended in snowfall?
A
- Snow is deeper than 8 inches above the rail level
2
Q
When should you report flooding on the line?
A
- If the water is above the sleeper level
3
Q
What could cause low adhesion?
A
- Industrial pollution
- Morning dew
- Leaf fall
- Carriage washers
- Diesel spills
- Foliage clearance
- Light rain
- Snow
- Defective flange lubricator
- Sandite train
- Rust
- Changing weather
4
Q
Where can I find information of known areas of low adhesion?
A
- KWS2
5
Q
Sandite boards, draw out and ask trainees what they look like and that do they mean
A
- Warning
- Commencement
- Stop
6
Q
You experience WSP when braking, what must the driver never do?
A
- Must not release the brakes
7
Q
When can you use the sanding button on an Electrostar or 707?
A
- When the sanding button illuminates
8
Q
What brake steps does sand automatically be deployed on a networker?
A
- All brake steps
9
Q
What brake steps does sand automatically be deployed on a Electrostar?
A
- Brake steps 2 and above
10
Q
Where will you find the sanding equipment on networkers?
A
- 3rd Wheelset
11
Q
When should you drive defensive?
A
- All year round
12
Q
What type of levels do we have during low adhesion that’s recognised in the rulebook?
A
- Good
- Expected
- Reportable
