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GENERAL FAULTS Flashcards

1
Q

What can faults be broadly classified as? (2)

A

Persistent and Intermittent

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2
Q

What are the 4 fault identification methods?

A

Sight
Hearing
Touch
Smell

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3
Q

Who can you call for info on faults and to help escalate faults?

A

PD help desk

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4
Q

What fault documents must you carry at all times? (5)

A

TMM Book
FWN Book
FWN Stickers
Door Not In Use Stickers
Temporary Door Locking Device

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5
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What information do you need from TC when filling out a TMM?

A

Fault Category and Reference No.

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6
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What colour copy of the TMM is put on the cab clip?

A

Pink

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7
Q

What are the 3 fault categories?

A

Critical
Serious
Maintenance + Maintenance Remarshall

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8
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What are the 3 subcategories of a Serious Fault?

A

Serious Priority
Serious End Run
Serious Return

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9
Q

How many days can a Maintenance Fault be in service for?

A

90 Days

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10
Q

Where are the 2 carbon copies from a FWN placed?

A

Each end cab

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11
Q

What 3 things on an FWN form require FWN Stickers?

A

Bogie Isolated
Air Bag Deflated
Lateral Sway

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12
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What are the 3 indications of a whistle defect?

A

Sounding continuously
Not sounding
Tone too low

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13
Q

If a whistle is sounding continuously what can you do to fix it?

A

Operate lever rapidly several times
Or if that doesn’t work…Isolate

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14
Q

If a whistle fails to sound, what can you do to rectify?

A

Operate lever rapidly several times
Check isolating cock and any relevant circuit breakers

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15
Q

If a whistle fails in service, what restrictions are required? (4)

A
  1. May need to rerelease doors at platform
  2. Travel at reduce speed cautiously and 15km/h through yards, stations, level crossings or near track workers
  3. High/low beams at level crossings and near track workers
  4. Reduce speed or stop if vehicles/person on/near line are not aware of trains approach
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16
Q

If the train whistle tone is too low, can the train continue in service without restrictions?

A

Yes, if it is still effective

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17
Q

If a Leading Motor has a whistle failure what can be done to rectify it (time and space allowing)?

A

Remarshall

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18
Q

If the Reverser is placed into Forward, what comes on automatically?

A

Low beams

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19
Q

If one headlight is defective, are there any operating restrictions?

A

No, train may remain in service without restriction

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20
Q

If both headlights are defective during daylight hours, are there any restrictions?

A

50km/h in Loop and West Richmond Tunnel only

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21
Q

If both headlights are defective in hours of darkness, what category of fault would this be?

A

Critical unless it can be remarshalled - becomes maintenance

22
Q

What restrictions are in place if both headlights are defective during hours of darkness? (4)

A
  1. Max 50km/h between stations/crossing loops
  2. Max 15km/h over level crossings, through stations or yards
  3. Frequent use of whistle
  4. Must have working marker lights (white)
23
Q

If a train has locked/jammed wheels on the leading axle, what direction can it not move in?

A

Train can only return to the rear or be ‘sandwhiched’
It cannot move forward

24
Q

What is the max speed a train with locked/jammed wheels move at?

A

5km/h

25
Q

Once a train with locked/jammed wheels is moved, what will infrastructure personnel implement?

A

All following trains must be stopped, or travel at reduced speed until track is deemed to be safe

26
Q

If infrastructure personnel are not available to inspect track after locked/jammed wheels what will TC implement?

A

Track force protection
15km/h until track is certified safe

27
Q

If a train has up to 20% of it’s bogies isolated, what restrictions are in place?

A

60km/h or below - Track Speed
Above 60km/h - reduce by 10km/h

28
Q

If train only has 50-80% of braking available, what restrictions are in place?

A

Speed is - Extreme Caution

29
Q

If the train has less than 50% of braking available, what restrictions are Implemented?

A

Train is declared disabled

30
Q

If a saloon window is damaged and the film isn’t penetrated, can it remain in service?

A

Yes

31
Q

If a saloon window is damaged and the film is penetrated, can it remain in service?

A

No, unless a competent employee can ride in the saloon and ensure passengers keep clear

32
Q

How far from the edge of the window rubber is the edge of the protective safety film?

A

5mm approx

33
Q

Can two different EMUs be coupled electrically?

A

No, only the same EMU can couple electrically

34
Q

Who fits transition couplers?

A

Maintenance personnel only

35
Q

If a combined train is braking and powering from the lead, what restrictions are in place?

A

Reduce speed cautiously

36
Q

If a combined train is braking from the lead but powering from another cab, what restrictions are in place?

A

Max speed of 40km/h

37
Q

If a combined train is braking and powering from a non lead cab, what restrictions are in place? (Propelling)

A

15km/h max

38
Q

In a combined train, what cab has the trip lowered?

A

Lead Cab

39
Q

How can you communicate with a Competent employee during train rescues? (4)

A

DTRS
Cab to Cab
Hand Signals
Bell/Whistle Codes

40
Q

What damage can occur to a Pantograph? (6)

A
  1. Broken wires
  2. Damaged/missing/broken carbon strips
  3. Damaged horns
  4. Twisted/bent/damaged frame
  5. Foreign object entangled in pantograph
  6. Excessive arcing
41
Q

What can excessive arcing be an indication of?

A

Pantograph defect

42
Q

If you spot a defect/damage in the overhead, how must you react?

A

Emergency brake to stop short of
Lower pantographs if unable to stop short

43
Q

If the overhead is disarranged, what must the driver do immediately?

A

REC to TC
Do not exit cab (assume live wires)
PA

44
Q

What must be performed before coasting under obstructions/tramways?

A

Pantograph test

45
Q

Once pantographs are lowered, what brakes are still available?

A

Friction only

46
Q

If the carbon strip is damaged on the pantograph, what must you do?

A

Lower and isolate, book fault

47
Q

How does each train type raise pantographs?

A

Comeng/HCMT - Pneumatics
X’Trap/Siemens - Electric motor/battery power

48
Q

If you have a flashing blue door light between stations, what must you do? (6)

A
  1. PA
  2. View mirror - stop if anyone protrudes
  3. Reduce speed of train
  4. TEC call
  5. Stop at next station (regardless of stopping conditions)
  6. Initiate door closing sequence
49
Q

How do you rectify a flashing door close light at a station? (5)

A
  1. PA
  2. Open & close doors
  3. Full Cab Unattended + door stickers
  4. TEC in transit
  5. Find and isolate door
50
Q

If you can’t find and isolate a flashing door close light, what must be done?

A

Critical fault, isolate door Loop Bypass and detrain

Class 228 - Cert IV (19 decks)

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