Module 2

Question 1

List 5 different people permitted in the cab to carry out their duties

Answer 1

Driver, guard, or competent person, fitter, shunter, route learner, front ender, relevant cab pass holder, pilotman, network rail manager in an emergency, engineering supervisor /person in charge of possession, BTP With a warrant card, RAIB In line with their duties.

Question 2

Explain good cab protocol

Answer 2

Don’t distract driver, keep cab clean, don’t smoke, eat etc

Question 3

List 2 instances when you must report a signalling irregularity immediately to the signaller, completing from RT3185

Answer 3

Signal missing, sunlight, foliage, white instead of red yellow green, no aspect shown, wrong sequence, arm not at 45 degrees

Question 4

What must driver ensure before passing a stop board

Answer 4

Ensure instructions are carried out, the line is clear and that the relevant permissions have been received

Question 5

Definition of propelling movement

Answer 5

Pushing a traction unit which is not capable of self power or is not in multiple with the propelling traction unit

Question 6

If controlling a shunting movement by hand signals, how would “move away” be given during darkness or poor visibility

Answer 6

White light moved up and down at side of body

Question 7

What does 2 mean when controlling a shunting movement by audible signals

Answer 7

Move forward /go ahead

Question 8

Explain A - foul and B- in clear

Answer 8

Foul- vehicle is obstructing another line. In clear - vehicle is not obstructing any other line

Question 9

What action should a driver take before moving a train towards a shed or building?

Answer 9

Stop, sound horn, proceed if safe

Question 10

What checks must be made before coupling 2 units together

Answer 10

Coupler not damaged, electrical cover closed, rose valve intact, Tommy bars in grommets, no non-multi stickers, angle +height of couplers ok, not to be moved boards etc are removed /persons and equipment clear, units are safe to move

Question 11

After coupling to another unit, how would driver check break continuity?

Answer 11

Depress DSD into forward or reverse, back to neutral to trap brake in step 2,check guage on other unit reads correct for the type

Question 12

Draw and explain positions on a brake control handle

Answer 12

Release/step1/step2/step3 or full service /emergency

Question 13

Explain how parking brake works

Answer 13

When air pressure drops below 1.9, the spring applied parking brake is released as there is not enough air to hold it back. It then pushes against the brake cylinder and holds train. Spring applied, air released.

Question 14

Maximum number of vehicles permitted to be coupled together

A-14x

B-15x (not 153)

C-153

Answer 14

A-8

B-12

C-6

Question 15

Initial brake handle position for a tread braked train under normal conditions

Answer 15

Step 1

Question 16

What are these cab equipment abv.
A - TCA
B - TPWS
C - DRA
D - AWS
E - EBS

Answer 16

A - track circuit activator
B - train protection warning system
C - driver reminder appliance
D - automatic warning system
E - emgency bypass switch

Question 17

Max speed of following classes of units

A- 142
B - 144
C - 150
D - 153
E - 156
F - 158

Answer 17

All 75 except the 158 which is 90

Question 18

4 engine driven services

Answer 18

Compressor, fuel pump, water pump, hydrostatic and lube oil pumps, coolant pump, alternator, car den shafts

Question 19

List 10 equipment located in train wire 4

Answer 19

PASCOM, Jumper cables, brake in emergency, direction selector, local door selector, compressor speed up, Maps, EBS, AWS/TPWS, doors open, released, DSD/DVD, coupler replay, brake MCB, AWS/TPWS MCB, train control MCB, door MCB

Question 20

Name 4 Air reservoirs found on a CLASS 14X vehicle

Answer 20

Main
Brake
Gearbox
Door

Question 21

List 8 items of equipment located in the air system

Answer 21

Service brakes, parking brake, doors, sanders, suspension (15x),gearbox, horn, wipers, main res & brake gauges, coupler, MAPS or LMAG

Question 22

Which circuit breakers when tripped will apply the brakes (in use driving cab)

Answer 22

AWS/TPWS in energised cab
Train control in energised cab
Brake control in ANY cab
Door supply in any cab if DKS energised

Question 23

Which faults will illuminate an orange hazard light, but will NOT apply the brakes

Answer 23

TCA fault

Fire system operated

Question 24

When attempting to start the engine, they will not fire, what’s the problem?

Answer 24

Not in NEUTRAL, fire system defect,
LCCB tripped, ESIS,
BIS, flat batteries
Stop button stuck in

Question 25

How do you know there’s an engine fire? How would you deal with and how do you proceed when safe

Answer 25

Fire bell in all cabs
Affected engine shuts down
Orange hazard light on effected vehicle
Auto bottles extinguished at 3mph
Inform signaller of circumstances /isolate fire system & engine (ESIS) on affected vehicle
Competent person ride in affected vehicle
Continue on instructions by signaller

Question 26

What FAULT will show for LOW HYDROSTATIC OIL LEVEL?

Answer 26

Engine may overheat and revert to idle

Question 27

What happens if ENGINE RUN SOLENOID was DE-ACTIVATED

Answer 27

Fuel stopped and engine shut down

Question 28

What would DE-ENERGISE the ENGINE RUN SOLENOID? (5 answers)

Answer 28

LCCB tripped,
Fire system - operated/CB tripped, loss of integrity, isolated
Low water
Engine oil /shut down timer (key out) /stop button pressed/WSPCB 150only

Question 29

What’s the drivers actions if AWS/TPWS circuit breaker trips in the leading cab and will NOT reset

Answer 29

Isolate AWS/TPWS system & continue as instructed at max of 40mph

Question 30

Drivers action if the Brake Circuit Breaker TRIPS in front cab won’t reset

Answer 30

With signallers authority change ends, operate EBS & drive out in wrong direction
Or
Assistance to the front operate the EBS in leading cab of assisting unit (or have another train come on top of yours to rescue

Question 31

What are the SYMPTOMS if the train CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS in the REAR cab

Answer 31

Train power safety circuit is lost, engine will go idle. Rescue by operating TIS

Question 32

Where is the engine start isolation switch on a

15X vehicle (west)

14X vehicle (East)

Answer 32

14X - under drivers seat outside on sole bar

15X - second man’s side half way along the vehicle on the sole bar

Question 33

At which PRESSURES will the main air pressure switch /low main air governer operate

Answer 33

4. 5 falling

5. 4 rising

Question 34

Where’s the BRAKE ISOLATION COCK locatated on a class 142 vehicle?

Answer 34

14X - under drivers seat outside on sole bar

15X - drivers side half way down the vehicle outside on the sole bar

Question 35

Which 3 circuit breakers are NOT FOUND in the centre vehicle of a class 144

Answer 35

AWS/TPWS

GSMR

TCA

Question 36

If you have to operate the traction interlock switch (TIS)
What actions should you take before

A - COMMENCING

B - End of the journey

Answer 36

A - check all doors in use are secure, complete form 300, get permission to operate TIS, guard must check all doors on both sides. guard checks doors used during journey

B - TIS Must be replaced to normal position, entry into repair book made.

Question 37

What must you check if you have an UNSOLICITED BRAKE APPLICATION?

Answer 37

Check AWS / TPWS brake demand light

Question 38

What indications would you see if the TCA Fails on your train?

Answer 38

Train & gearbox fault lights lit in the driving cab, orange hazard light lit on affected vehicle, blue TCA light lights red.