Faults - Train Rescue Procedures Flashcards
What equipment does the XTrap have for Train Rescue purposes?
- Emergency Mode Switch (EMS)
- Brake Pipe
- Brake Pipe Sensor/Pressure Switch (On the Trailer Car)
What are the Emergency Mode Switch (EMS) positions and names?
1 - Online Holding Brake Inhibit
2 - Normal
3 - Rescued
4 - Rescuing
5 - Rescuing in propulsion
What does position 1 on the EMS do?
- Online Holding Brake Inhibit
(Allows the train to move at slow speed without the automatic application of the Holding Brake)
What does position 4 on the EMS do?
- Rescuing
(Used when a XTrap is NON-ELECTRICALLY pushing/pulling another X’Trap or when pulling a Comeng, Siemens or Locomotive)
What does position 5 on the EMS do?
- Rescuing in Propulsion
(Used when a XTrap is NON-ELECTRICALLY pushing a Comeng, Siemens or Locomotives)
At what pressure does Brake Pipe open the Safety Loop?
300kpa
At what pressure does Brake Pipe close the Safety Loop?
430kpa
At what Brake Pipe Pressure does Traction cut out? And what position does the EMS have to be in?
- 480kpa
- EMS = Position 4 or 5
How does a Combined Train Charge the Brake Pipe?
- Train stationary
- Hand Pilot Valves set and placed in Full-Service Brake (until Low Pressure in BP Fault Light extinguishes
- Master Controller placed back in COAST
If the Battery Charger fails due to loss of 110vDC power, how long will the Batteries last?
60 minutes
If the Battery Charger fails due to loss of 110vDC power and the train needs to be Electrically rescued, what does the driver of the Disabled train need to do?
Turn all of the Safety Loop 110vDC Supply Switches to RESCUE
(1 Safety Loop Supply Switch in each Motor Cab = 4 Switches)
How does the Driver of the Disabled train that is being ELECTRICALLY Rescued initiate an Emergency Brake Application?
- Push the Emergency Stop Button
(This will trip 23Q1 and 23Q2 in the Lead Cab of the Rescuing train)
What is the maximum combined length of an XTrap PULLING another XTrap ELECTRICALLY?
12 Cars
What is the maximum combined length of an XTrap PUSHING another XTrap ELECTRICALLY?
9 Cars