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