General Traction 1 Flashcards
When is a pre movement/revenue Prep required?
- When a train is in service for the second time in a day.
Or when has previously received a post maintenance or mainline prep earlier that day. - When a train is transferred between Melb yard stabling & north wash plant
- At any location when train is to be moved but will not enter or foul a running line outside of station limits
When is a mainline prep required?
Prior to train entering mainline services or revenue service for the first time each day
When is a post maintenance prep required?
- After a full scheduled maintenance exam in a workshop
- Undergoing major repairs/ex collision
- Safety critical equipment or brake failure repairs
What time frame is allocated for a 6 car (c,s, x) post maintenance prep?
60min
What time frame is allocated for a 6 car (c,s, x) mainline prep?
37min
What time frame is allocated for a 6 car (c,s, x) pre-movement/ revenue prep?
18 min
What time frame is allocated all trains pre-departure check ?
3 min
What is full cab unattended procedure?
(5 steps)
- Emergency brakes on
- Doo locked
- Portable radio taken
- Announce to passengers
(Unless changing ends) - TC must be notified
What does TECHAV stand for?
Trip Faulty (or driving w raised)
Emergency application valve
Control Govenor
Hand/foot pilot valve
Anti neutralising device
Vicers
What does FEEC stand for?
Foot pilot
Emergency pilot valve
Emergency control govenor
Control gov bypass button
What 4 key points relate to BVICS opened
- Main Res air thru brake controller into brake pipe
- Blue door close button illuminated
- Rheo/EP brake
- Lower pressure flag down= lockout magnet valve energised
What are the Van Area Cabinet isolating cocks in the acronym
PMTBPE?
Panto EP isolate
MA EP isolate
T trip gear isolate
BP sensor
Panto & Ma isolate
EP MR isolate
When fully charged, what should break pipe pressure be?
550 kPa
What should Main Res range be between?
585-725 kpa
How long do doors closed buttons need to pressed for?
2 seconds
