Electrical Awareness Flashcards
1
Q
List 4 Possible train defects that if I see I would contact Train Control.
A
- Headlight and Tails light improperly or not displayed
- Sticking Brakes
- Skidding or Sliding Wheels
- Dragging Equipment
- Overheated axle boxes
- Damaged Pantograph
- Any other dangerous conditions
- Signs of smoke or fire
- Unsecured load
- Wheels not properly positioned
2
Q
Track and Signal defects can include
A
- Defective bond wires
- Broken or cracked Rail
- Heat buckle
- Signal imperfectly displayed
3
Q
OLE obstructions
A
- Plastic bags
- Miscellaneous Debris
- Other wires (phone wires etc)
- Pallet wrapping
4
Q
OLE components
A
Insulators
Contact Wire
Caternary wire - top wire
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