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1
Q

6 pre coupling checks at 2ft

A 
No Key in stabled set
Engine running
Main res 6.5 - 7 bar
Guiding horns not damaged and level
Electrical box intact and closed
Train doors closed
Rubber air seal intact
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2
Q

Where is emergency equipment cupboard. What’s inside?

A

Near the toilets

First aid kit
Crowbar
Ladder
Rope

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3
Q

Cocks under DA flap

A 
WHIC - warning horn
WIC - Windscreen wash/wipe 
CDIC- Cab Door
UCIC - Uncoupler
PBBC - Parking Brake Bypass
PBIC - Parking Brake Isolation
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4
Q

Isolation Switches with glass bars

A

DRA
Track Circuit Actuator (TCA)
S-SI Isolation (sanding in service)

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5
Q

Cocks on Christmas tree

    1
  1. 3

4

  1. 6
  2. 8
A

MRPIC

ASRIC. CGIC

BSRIC.

MRPFIC. BCIC

ASIC1. ASIC2

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6
Q

Which governor can prohibit brake release?

A

Low Main Air Governor

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7
Q

Liquids required for engine to operate

A

Coolant
Engine Fuel
Engine Oil

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8
Q

5 site glasses outside on a Turbo

A 
Engine Fuel
Engine Oil
Transmission Oil
Hydrostatic Oil
Coolant
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9
Q

What are the 2 purposes of the cooling system?

A

Cools down the Engine:-
Running engine produces heat.
Constant flow of coolant running around engine. Heat transferred to coolant.

Heats the saloon:-
Heat from coolant transferred to the train heating system.

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10
Q

Symptoms of a faulty turbo charger

A

Erratic engine running

Loss of power

Black smoke from exhaust

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11
Q

5 reasons for PARTIAL loss of power

A 
High transmission temp
High engine oil temp
High coolant temp
Local Control MCB trips
Engine isolated
Faulty turbo
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12
Q

MCBs that initiate emergency brake application when tripped

A

Brake Control
Train Control
Door Control
TPWS/AWS

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13
Q

What is the purpose of Emergency Bypass Switch (EBS)?

A

To enable the brakes to be released when there is a fault on the train.

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14
Q

Train has failed. You have operated EBS in order to clear the line. You change ends to take train to depot. What MUST you do before proceeding?

A

Contact the signaller

Operate EBS in cab you are driving from to depot.

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15
Q

How do you isolate Air Suspension and what speeds apply?

A

Operate Air Supply Reservoir Isolation Cock (ASRIC) on Xmas tree.
Drain surge tanks in the affected vehicle to level suspension.
Line speed if ECS
Line speed if passengers moved to another vehicle
45mph if passengers on vehicle.

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16
Q

How do you isolate brakes on a single coach?

A

BCIC and PBBC

Operate the Brake Cylinder Isolation Cock (BCIC) on Xmas tree.

Operate PBBC in cab ( no.1 end outside on MOS).

17
Q

Under what speed will auto fire bottles discharge?

Once fire out, isolate Fire Warning System. What must you ensure when doing this?

A

6mph

Isolate the affected coach only and inform signaller.

18
Q

Door Control mcb trips at line speed. What are the effects?

A

Emergency brake application above 6mph

Door interlock lost on whole train if MCB tripped in leading vehicle.

Door interlock lost on vehicle only if MCB tripped in MOS

19
Q

You open the desk. General Fault light is flashing and clicking. Rear vehicle has only emergency lighting illuminated. What is most likely cause?

A

Generator MCB tripped in the rear cab.

20
Q

An engine is isolated or fails in service. What MCB if tripped in an ADJACENT vehicle can potentially affect the running of the train?

A

Remote Supply MCB

21
Q

10 cocks on outside of a turbo, excluding Xmas tree.

STEMHEADS CGA

MEGADEATHS

A 
SHIC  
AHIC
APIC
ECIC
EFSIC
HFSIC
MRPCC

SASIC
TSIC
DSIC
GBIC

CIPC

PBBC - MOS only
PBIC - MOS only

22
Q

Indications when Train Control MCB trips in leading cab (8)

TEMPTS LP

A 
T Traction Interlock light - RED
E Emergency brake application
M MCB tripped
P Parking Brake light - OFF
T TCA light - OFF
S Speedo to zero
L Loss of comms 
P Pass Com light flashing - NO buzzer
23
Q

How do you clear TPWS fault light flashing when on a grid?

A

Trip TPWS MCB.
Wait for signal to clear.
Reinstate MCB.

24
Q

If after tripping and resetting TPWS MCB whilst sat on a grid doesn’t clear the problem, what should you do?

A

Authority to pull off grid.

Trip & reset TPWS MCB.

25
Q

What are your actions if TPWS brake demand whilst approaching a bay platform?

A

Acknowledge the brake demand by pressing AWS button within 60 secs.

Make PA announcement and inform guard

Draw forward to stop board and release doors.

Contact signaller. RT3185

26
Q

Explain process for registering GSMR.

A 
After key in GSMR does self test. 
Registration button. 
Head code and signal number. 
Press tick. 
Await confirmation of reg (beep). 
Double check info correct.
27
Q

Explain process to pre-register GSMR.

A

Menu button.
Option 4
Option 1
Head code and signal number or wildcard.
Press tick to pre register.
When in correct location press tick again to register.
Wait for beep and check info.

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