General Traction Flashcards
According to Gary, if we’re asked about what health/safety/other act, what should we select as the answer?
The most recent act
What factors should be considered when braking? (3)
- Speed of train
- Braking characteristics
- Faults/isolated equipment
The driver judges braking performance according to (3):
- visual cues
- feel of train
- experience
What speed do we hit regular and dead end platforms at?
55km/h
25km/h
If emergency brake is required, how long must the controller handle remain in emergency position?
Until train has come to complete stop
When stopping for signals at danger, drivers should (4):
- Control speed of train according to track conditions
- Stop with margin of error/sufficient distance before signal
- Once train is at a stand, reverser to Off/Neutral
- Allow extra distance in rain/etc
When should DTRS be used for PA announcements?
When primary PA system has failed.
What do on-board systems make auto-announcements for?
- Junctions
- Express running conditions
- Terminal stations
- Platform arrival info
If the auto-announcements are broken, when must a driver make PAs?
- Junction
- Express running
- Terminal station
- Pre-departure
- Changes to running
- Delays (2 mins)
- transposals
- disruptions
- incidents
What safety devices might a driver encounter in a train prep
flags, tags, banners
If a driver encounters yellow flag on train prep? (5)
- place yellow flag on ground/replace with red
- Start prep
- Inform cleaner of service time
- release saloon doors to allow them to exit
- Call fleet if cleaner cannot be found
How long does a HCMT require for mainline prep?
40 mins
How long does a HCMT require for pre-movement/revenue?
20 mins
When is a post-maintenance prep performed? (3)
- After scheduled maintenance exam in workshop
- after collision repairs
- After safety critical equipment or brake failure repairs
When is a pre-movement prep performed?
- train transferred between MYD and North Melb Wash
- When train to be moved but will not be entering or fouling a running line outside of station limits
During a train prep, what equipment must a driver carry?
- Portable radio with TDN
- Drivers keys
- TMM book
- Torch
- PPE
- Pen
Where does a driver place prep dockets when prepping multiple trains?
In the open end cab, or up end cab (if train can be departed in either direction)
How can a driver be informed of a need to stable? (3)
- Indicated on roster
- Informed by DAO
- Informed by Train Controller
Who does a driver notify when stabling is complete?
- Fleet (siding, track and motor numbers)
- Train Control if defects are found
If stabling above 25 degrees a driver must (6)
- Pantos raised
- Air con on
- Air vents open
- cooling equip on
- Blinds down
- Cab/saloon doors closed
If attaching in a yard with 1 driver, what continuity tests take place?
Continuity cannot take place with 1 driver, appropriate train prep is done instead
How long does the VICERS battery back-up allow the VICERS system to operate with loss of overhead?
5 minutes
What happens to the headlights when the reverser is placed to Forward?
Auto turned to low beam
When must high beams be turned to low beams? (3)
- Approaching scheduled stopping platforms
- Viewing approaching train
- Standing within station limits
Bell code for fire on or adjacent to line?
One short, one long, one short
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