Diesel Locos And Diesel Trains Flashcards
Identify the C3 cars operated on the LIRR
Cab car = 5000-5022
TT car = 4000 series odd numbers
T car = 4000 series even numbers
What are the proper main reservoir pressures on LIRR diesel locomotives
E10, E15 ( MP15AC) = 130-140
DE, DM = 125-140
What is the standard brake pipe pressure on diesel trains?
Freight. = 90
Diesel psgr. = 110
What is the brake cylinder pressure ( approx ) on LIRR diesel equipment with the brakes applied?
C3 and CABCAR =30
E10,E15, MP15AC =40-45
DE/ DM =45-60
What is the maximum brake cylinder piston travel on E10, E15, and freight cars?
E10 =not to exceed 4 inches
E15 =not to exceed 6 inches
Freight =7 to 9 inches
In an E15 operating cab what items should be checked for a seal?
ASC cutout
Deadman cutout
Ground relay cutout switch
Name the locomotive units operated on the LIRR.
E10 = 100-107
E15 = 150-172
DE30= 400-422
DM30= 500-522
In a DE/DM locomotive operating cab what items should be checked for a seal?
ATC ( located in lower left electrical locker )
Ground relay cutout switch
TE limit bypass, Train brake bypass, Hand brake bypass,
Coach door bypass, Deadman bypass, blended brake cutout,
Emergency brake train line cutout
In operating from a C3 cab car control car what items should be checked for a seal?
ATC ( located behind engineer cab right side locker)
EMV
Train brake bypass, Hand brake bypass, Coach door bypass,
Deadman bypass, Snow brake
Where is the ASC located on a DE/DM 30AC locomotive?
The lower left electrical locker
Or
Below the #1 circuit breaker panel
Where is the ASC seal located on a cab car control car?
Behind the engineers cab
Right side locker
Above the 2 seater
Name the automatic brake valve handle positions on a cab car,
DE/DM 30 AC locomotive.
R elease. H old. Lap. Service. Handle off
And Emergency(always available)
List the ABV handle positions of the E10/E15 locomotive.
Full release. Minimum reduction. Full service
Suppression. Handle off. And Emergency
What is the buzzer sequence to perform a class 2 brake test on DE/DM, C3 equipment?
OOOO
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OOOO
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What is required before a train crew performs a class 1A brake test on DE/DM, C3 equipment?
Brake pipe leakage test
The engineer changes ends on a DE/DM locomotive setting brakes to trail. List the proper position of the automatic valve handle and the independant brake valve handle.
ABV= Handle Off
IBV= Release
The QP/QMP on a diesel passenger train conducting a class 2 brake test does not observe a brake release on the rear locomotive. What could the cause and be how can this be corrected?
Possibly bottled air
To release bottled air
- Open the Independant Application Release Valve
- After air discharges, close the valve and begin class2 brake test
Name all connections to properly MU two E15 locomotives
Brake pipe
Main Reservoir
Independant App/Release
Actuating
27 Point low voltage jumper
Name all air and electrical connections made between a DE/DM 30 locomotive and C3 coaches of a push pull train
DE/DM30 C3 Car
Brake Pipe. Same
Car Supply. Main Res
4 High Voltage 3 pt. jumpers. Same
1 Blue 36 point jumper(comm.). Same
1 Black 36 pt. jumper(MU). Same
*both 36 point jumpers are low voltage
Name all air and electrical connections made between 2 C3 cars of a push pull train
Brake Pipe
Main Reservoir
(4) High Voltage 3 point Jumpers
(1) 36 Point Blue Communication Jumper ( low voltage)
(1) 36 Point Black MU Jumper ( low voltage)
What is head end power and how is it generated?
It is 480 volts of High Voltage AC power.
It is sourced from a DE30AC main generator
Or a DM30AC main generator in diesel mode or 3rd rail in electric mode
What voltage is train lined on DE/ DM, C3 passenger consists?
Low voltage Two 36 Point Jumpers(blue=com. black=MU)
High voltage Four 3 Point Jumpers
What procedure must be performed before going between or under a C3 coach to ensure safety? Explain
Isolate the HEP
Isolate switch to Start/Stop/Isolate
Mode Selector Switch to off
What procedure must be performed before removing debris from underneath a DE/DM30 locomotive to ensure safety?
DC Link Shorting Test
With start/stop/isolate switch in off position
And monitored by an employee
Prior to operating a DE/DM30 AC locomotive LITE, the engineer must know what?
That the Applied Magnet Valve is cut-in position before attempting to release the brakes.
On which side of a C3 car are the truck cutouts located?
Southside(left) by the doors
Inside and outside
Where are the truck cutouts on E10 and E15 locomotives?
2 outside ground level engineers side
1 by the F end truck
1 by the B end truck
Where are the truck cutouts on a DM locomotive?
2 outside ground level engineers side
1 by the F end truck
1 by the B end truck
And
1 for both trucks inside the air compressor compartment at floor level for use when in tunnel
Identify the F end local exterior lights on a cab car and what they indicate when lit.
Blue ASC cut in
Red(flashing) Local hand brake applied
White Local door station energized
Amber Local air brakes applied
( Books,Reading,Writing,Arithmatic)
Identify the A end local exterior lights on a C3 car and what they indicate when lit.
Red(flashing Local hand brake applied
White Local door station energized
Amber Local air brakes applied
(Reading,Writing,Arithmatic)
Name the C3 exterior door lights and what do they indicate when lit?
Red Door open
Green Door closed
Amber Door disabled (when flashing)
Red Door closing (when flashing)
What are the train line indicators on diesel passenger DE/DM/C3 equipment?
Brake pipe
Air brake applied light
Air brake released light
Door closed light
Hand brake(parking brake) light
True or false? Brake pipe and Main Reservoir are train lined on diesel passenger trains.
True
True or false? Brake pipe controls service and emergency braking on diesel trains.
True
What does the Hold Magnet Valve do on DE/DM/C3 cars?
It permits the engineer to recharge the brake pipe
Yet maintain a brake application by electrically holding
Brake cylinder pressure
What are the 3 positions of the retaining valve on freight equipment?
1) Direct exhaust (used on LIRR)
2) Slow direct exhaust
3) High pressure
What is the procedure to release stuck air brakes on a freight car?
1) Close the brake pipe branch pipe cut out cock
2) Bleed the air from the brake cylinders or reservoirs by using the
duplex release valve
*Check retaining valve for proper position to render air brakes inoperative
The lead cutout position is for what type of train?
Passenger
Is the DE/DM SA-26 ABV self lapping?
No
Is the E15 26L self lapping?
Yes
What position for the SA26(DE/DM) when hit with a down code?
Lap
On a DE/DM what position must the Applied Magnet valve be in?
Cut In
The ABVCOC is for what type of engines?
Freight or lite
The fuel prime/engine start switch on an E15 should be put in start position for no longer than?
20 seconds
The 2 positions for the Over Speed Trip Lever are?
Reset and Trip
When will the PCS light illuminate on a diesel locomotive?
When a penalty or emergency brake application has occurred
What position must the engineers key be in to perform a brake pipe leakage test on a DE/DM 30?
Lead cut out
