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Generic Traction Flashcards

1
Q

What are the two types of faults that can occur?

A

• Persistent
• Intermittent

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2
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What senses can be used to identify faults on a train?

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• Sight
• Hearing
• Smell
• Touch

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3
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Who can a driver contact when identifying faults?

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Principle Driver Specialist Help Desk

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4
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What restrictions are applied when a train has a defective whistle?

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• Cautiously at reduced speed
• Alternate the headlight between High and Low beam when approaching level crossing

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5
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What restrictions are in place if a train has no operational headlights by day?

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Max 50km through the loop and West Richmond tunnels

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6
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What restrictions are in place if a train has no operational headlights by night?

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• advise TC
• Max 50km/h between stations and or crossing loops
• Ensure white markers are operative
• frequent use of the whistle

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7
Q

What restrictions are in place if a train has locked / jammed leading wheels?

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The train must not be driven forward

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8
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What restrictions are in place if a train has bogies isolated and speed limit is below 60km/h?

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No speed restriction.

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9
Q

How does a driver deal with a flashing door closed light while between stations?

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  • PA announcement requesting passengers stand clear of doors
  • View mirrors for passenger safety
  • Reduce speed
  • Advise TC
  • Stop at next station
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How does a driver deal with a flashing door closed light while stationary at a platform?

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Announce: Make a PA to inform passengers.

Prepare: Conduct the Cab Unattended Procedure, taking the portable DTRS and stickers.

Release Doors: Open and quickly close platform-side saloon doors before exiting the cab.

Inspect Train:

Lock the cab and check for defective doors.
Log a TEC report via portable DTRS.

Walk briskly to locate the affected door, checking for:
• Open doors.
• Flashing green door buttons.
• Continuous door tones.

If Found:

Close and isolate the defective door as per instructions.

If Not Found:

At the center motor, release and close doors to restart tones.

Continue walking briskly to the rear motor within 60 seconds.

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11
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What type of saloon window defects can occur?

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• Cracked/Damaged Windows:
External or internal cracks
• Missing/Broken Safety Film
• Loose/Misaligned Windows
• Fogging: Seal failure causing condensation.
•Shattered Windows: Glass held by safety film.

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12
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How are combined trains operated when rescuing disabled trains?

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13
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What type of overhead faults can occur?

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14
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What must a driver do if it is suspected that the overhead is disarranged?

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15
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What must a driver do if a loss of 1500 v DC is encountered and the overhead is normal?

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16
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How does a driver coast under an obstruction in the overhead?

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17
Q

How does a driver coast under a tramway square?

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18
Q

What restrictions are in place if a train has locked / jammed trailing wheels?

A

Train must only continue in a forward direction

19
Q

What restrictions are in place if a train has locked / jammed intermediate wheels?

A

The train may be worked in either direction without the use of another train.

20
Q

What restrictions are in place if a train has bogies isolated and speed limit is 65km/h?

A

60km/h

21
Q

What restrictions are in place if a train has bogies isolated and speed limit is 80km/h?

A

70km

22
Q

If the number of bogies equates to having between 50% and 80% of the trains braking available, what speed must the train be driven at?

A

Extreme Caution

23
Q

If the number of bogies equates to having less than 50% of the braking what must be done with the train?

A

Declared disabled

24
Q

In addition to speed restrictions due to isolated bogies what else must be done?

A

Fault Warning Notice form filled out and Fault Warning Stickers near the speedos at both ends.

25
Q

If 3 or more bogies are isolated on a seven car HCMT what happens with the train?

A

Removed from service

26
Q

What 3 senses can be used to identify an affected bogie?

A

OBSERVING the train, FEELING if there is excessive retardation or reduced braking, SMELLING excessively hot brakes.

27
Q

How does a driver deal with a flashing door closed light while stationary at a platform and door fault can’t be found?

A

Isolate the Door Loop Bypass. Once done the train can no longer continue in revenue service and all passengers must be detrained.

28
Q

When a driver is dealing with a flashing door closed light while stationary at a platform and door fault can be rectified, what conditions must be met for the train to continue in service?

A
  • FDCL is steady proving doors are closed and locked
  • Only one door has been isolated on each side of any carriage
  • Door Loop system has NOT been bypassed

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