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DOTE Flashcards

1
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How many coaches can have their brakes isolated

A

1 in 5

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2
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If the brakes in the leading cab are isolated when can you continue

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Tell the signaller immediately carry out instructions given
Train must be assisted from the front unless….
Line ahead is rising
The leading vehicle is fitted with parking brake, do not exceed 5mph
The leading vehicle is coupled with a bar coupling

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3
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If the brakes in the rear cab are isolated what must you do

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Tell the signaller immediately, carry out instructions given
The train must be assisted at the rear unless
The line ahead is level or falling
The rear cab has a hand or parking brake
Rear cab is coupled by a bar coupling

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4
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What is the speed if you have a loss of brake continuity

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Stop the train immediately
Call signaller
Follow all instructions given
If continuing it’s at 5mph

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5
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If the train comes to a stand because the brake-pipe coupling heads separate what are your actions

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Contact signaller carry out all instructions given

Try to re-couple if undamaged
Carry out brake continuity test

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6
Q

Can you start a journey from somewhere other than a maintenance depot with defective DRA

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Tell train operators control.
If authorisation is given carry out all instructions given

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7
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If the DRA becomes defective during the journey what are your actions

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Tell the train operators control at your first convenient opportunity
Carry out instructions given

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8
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Can you start a journey from somewhere other than a maintenance depot with defective or isolated DSD

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Yes as long as you
Tell the signaller
Get permission for train to start a journey in that condition

Permission given
Competent person = normal line speed
No competent person = 60mph

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9
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Can you isolate the DVD

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Only if it can’t be reset

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10
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What are your actions if driving controls become defective in the leading cab during the journey

A

Stop the train immediately
Tell the signaller
Not move until instructed to
Carry out instructions given

If permission is given, to drive train from a forward facing cab other than the leading cab a competent person must be in the leading cab.
If there is only a hand brake available for the competent person in the leading cab, you must travel at 5mph

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11
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If your speedometer fails during a journey what are your actions

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Tell the signaller immediately
Not move the train until instructed to
Carry out instructions given
If train is to be moved, proceed at a speed that will keep you under all speed restrictions

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12
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Can you start a journey from somewhere other than a maintenance depot without working headlights or tail lamps

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Headlights
Only if there is a portable headlight provided and the speed is 75mph

Tail lamps
If one of the two tail lamp is working or a portable tail lamp is provided

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13
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If you have a failure of one headlight beam, what are your actions

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Use the other day or night beam

Report to control at first opportunity

Train may proceed normally

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14
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Headlights have completely failed, what are your actions

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Stop train immediately
Arrange for a white light to be displayed on front
Tell the signaller
Not move until instructed to do so
Carry out instructions given
Travel at 20mph max
Sound horn as necessary to warn anyone on or near the line
If portable headlight provided 75mph

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15
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If you have complete failure of tail lamps what are your actions

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Report to signaller immediately
Display hand lamp with red aspect on rear
Report to control at first convenient opportunity

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16
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If you have failure of one of a two tail lamp set up what are your actions

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Report to control

The train may proceed normally

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17
Q

How can a hot axle box be detected

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Either hot axle box detector at the side of the track or some traction have their own hot axle box detectors on board

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18
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If the signaller informs you you’ve had a hot axle box detected what must you do

A

Stop train immediately.
Arrange for a line block if needed to inspect and confirm

19
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What is the “Not Hot” procedure for hot axle box

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If it been over 10 mins since you were asked to examine and it’s not hot continue at 20mph
If it’s been under 10 mins, check with temple stick, if not hot continue as normal for 50 miles and check again.
No need to re-check if within that 50 miles you pass through another hot axle box detector without setting it off, or a fitter inspects and gives the all clear. If tripped by second hot axle detector on same axle you must go 20mph max to clear the line. You may be asked to do a wheel rotation test before moving

20
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What is the “Hot” procedure for hot axle box

A

Check axle with temple stick to confirm hot if not obvious.
Perform a wheel rotation test
If wheels turn get authority to move train off line at 10mph 5mph over points, move passengers out of that coach
If wheels don’t turn do not move train, report to signaller and control wait for a fitter with a wheel skate to move. Passengers will have to be moved to another train

21
Q

How do you perform a wheel rotation test

A

With vehicle at a stand.
Make a mark at the 6 o’clock position on the wheel that has been reported and on the wheels either side using chalk or ballast.
Move the vehicle forward 2-3 foot stop, see if the marks in all the wheels have moved round the same amount.
This will determine if the wheels are turning or not and your next course of action

22
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What is the set up and minimum requirement of train circuit actuators (TCA) to enter service

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For a one or two car train there must be at least one working TCA
For a three or more car train you must have a working TCA on either of the front two or the rear two cars

A 3 car with the only working TCA on the rear most axle would be able to continue with authority

23
Q

Except for an automatic half barrier crossing AHBC provided with treadles, how must you approach any automatic level crossings and barrow or foot crossings with white light indications while travelling with defective TCA

A

Approach at caution and not pass over until sure it is safe to do so.
You must sound horn from point you start travelling at caution until the front of your train is on the crossing

24
Q

Can a train start a journey to a maintenance depot for repair if the EBS has been operated.

A

As long as you tell the signaller
Get permission to start the journey in that condition
Tell the guard if provided

If the train has more than one unit and is travelling on a line that’s not signalled by TCB or ERTMS a guard or competent person must be provided to travel in tear unit

25
Q

What are your actions if you have to operate EBS during a journey

A

Tell the signaller immediately
Not move the train until instructed to do so
Carry out instructions given
If train is more than one unit you must move all passengers into front unit, lock out rear unit
Guard must travel in rear unit

26
Q

Can you start a journey from somewhere other than a maintenance depot with Traction Interlock Switch TIS operated

A

A train is not allowed to start a journey carrying passengers with TIS operated

27
Q

If it becomes necessary to operate TIS you must only do this……

A

You’ve informed the signaller and maintenance
When train is at a stand
When you can’t get traction power
When you’ve checked that doors on both sides are securely closed

28
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What must you check before you move if you have TIS operated

A

That the doors on each side are securely closed

29
Q

If you have TIS operated what must you do at the end of your journey

A

Remember to reinstate TIS before shutting down the driving controls

30
Q

What defected or isolated equipment would you be required to stop the train and report immediately

A

Air suspension
AWS / TPWS
Axle boxes
Brakes
DSD
Drivers vigilance
Broken cab window
EBS
Bill lights
Headlights or taillights
Lifeguards
Sanding equipment
Speedometer
TCA
TIS
Horn not working
Wheel slide Protection

31
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Can you start a journey from somewhere other than a maintenance depot with the On train data recorder defective

A

Yes you must tell control
Carry out all instructions given

32
Q

Can you start a journey from other than a maintenance depot with the sanding equipment defective

A

Tell control at first opportunity
Carry out instructions given

If you feel that the defective equipment may prevent you from stopping the train you must
Tell the signaller immediately
Not move the train unless instructed to do so
Carry out instructions given

33
Q

Can you start a journey from somewhere other than a maintenance depot with the Train Radio Equipment GSMR defective

A

Only if you have been given permission to do so
Been provided with portable GSMR equipment
Been provided with a competent person to sit in alternative cab with working GSMR
If you’re told of GSMR network failure you must travel at 100mph max 60mph through affected area

34
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If the GSMR fails or become defective during the journey you must

A

Tell the signaller immediately
Not move the train until instructed
Carry out instructions given

Can continue to a location to collect a portable GSMR or competent person who can sit in an alternative cab with working GSMR

35
Q

What are your actions if you develop dragging brakes during a journey

A

Stop the train immediately,
Contact signaller
Carry out all instructions given

Attempt to release the brakes on train locally
Examine the brakes, tyres and wheels for damage or overheating

If brakes can’t be released you must isolate them
Perform a wheel rotation test

36
Q

If you have brake dragging and you can’t get the brakes fully released, what speed can you go

A

Max 10mph, 5mph over points and crossings

37
Q

If you have dragging brakes, the wheels can be freed and no evidence of damage what are you actions

A

Proceed normally,
Tell control at first opportunity

38
Q

If you have dragging brakes, the wheels can be freed with obvious damage, flats of 60-100mm what are you actions

A

Report to signaller immediately
Don’t move until instructed to do so
Carry out instructions given
If moving train, max 20mph, unless instructed by a fitter

39
Q

Can a train start a journey with a completely failed Horn

A

No, if the horn doesn’t work you mustn’t start a journey.

40
Q

What is your actions and speed if your horn has failed completely

A

Tell the signaller immediately
Not move until instructed to do so
Carry out instructions given

If permission given to continue, max 20mph

41
Q

Can you start or continue a journey with your horn partially working

A

Yes, you must
Inform control at first convenient opportunity
Carry out instructions given

42
Q

What does WSP stand for

A

Wheel slide protection

43
Q

Can you start or continue a journey with WAP defective

A

Yes you must
Tell control at first convenient opportunity
Carry out instructions given

44
Q

If you have a defective WSP and you believe you may have difficulty stopping the train, what are your actions

A

Stop the train
Tell the signaller immediately
Not move until instructed
Carry out instructions given

Railway Rules EMR Mainline Driver (38 decks)

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