New Tech

Question 0

Traction motors on the R142A subway car receive their power from:

Answer 0

Traction Inverters

Question 1

For a unit of R142 cars to be operational, there must be at least:

Answer 1

2 ‘B’ cars between 2 ‘A’ cars

Question 2

Main Reservoir air for all cars comes from the air compressor underneath the:

Answer 2

“B” car

Question 3

“A” cars can be designated as a lead car because they:

Answer 3

Contain an operating cab

Question 4

An R142A operating unit can consist of:

Answer 4

4, 5, or 6 cars

ABBA, ABBBA, ABBBBA

Question 5

Propulsion power is cut and friction brakes are applied during:

Answer 5

Emergency Braking

Question 6

At each station stop, an R142’s sign and routing information is updated automatically by preset data in the:

Answer 6

Communication Control Unit

Question 7

Depressing the isolate push button on the T/ O’s console will isolate train line:

Answer 7

• Door control signals between units
• Brake control
• HVAC

Question 8

Headlights are turned on by:

Answer 8

Setting the console key to the run position

Question 9

A passenger operating the passenger emergency handle unit (PEHU) will:

Answer 9

Send a signal to the trouble screen on the TOD

Question 10

The 37.5 VDC power source for the “A” cars originates in the:

Answer 10

Auxiliary Power Unit under the ‘B’ car

Question 11

Pulling the Emergency Brake Handle (EBH) in any cab will:

Answer 11

Cause rapid venting of the brake pipe

Question 12

The Master Controller Handle is inoperative until the Train Operator:

Answer 12

Turns the console key switch to RUN

Question 13

True or False: The T/O can open & close doors on both sides of the consist using controls on the T/O’s console

Answer 13

False

Question 14

A stuck parking brake can be released by:

Answer 14

Pulling the PBCO extension handle in the affected car

Question 15

To answer the Passenger Emergency Intercom (PEI) after it has been activated by a customer, requires a T/O to:

Answer 15

Press any flashing PEI push button

Question 16

To access all features of the TOD, a crew member can:

Answer 16

Use the console key or a master door controller key

Question 17

Controls on the TOD that are unavailable are indicated by:

Answer 17

Greying out the affected screens area

Question 18

Shutdown of non-essential equipment during LVPS equipment failure is called:

Answer 18

Load Shedding

Question 19

The B+TL circuit breaker on a “B” car sends 37.5VDC power to:

Answer 19

The B+ main circuit breaker in the “A” car

Question 20

Train Order Signal ‘Cat Eyes’, a fixed signal with two (2) horizontal red lights illuminated indicates:

Answer 20

STOP! Call the RCC for further orders

Question 21

An automatic signal displaying a red aspect with a red circle ‘K’ plate on the signal indicates:

Answer 21

STOP! Call the RCC, upon receiving permission operate the automatic stop arm manual release lever or button (or step on the stop arm in the IRT), then proceed with RSEC

Question 22

A fixed miscellaneous sign at stations displaying a “10” with yellow diagonal stripes, indicates:

Answer 22

A T/O must not move their train until the signal at the leaving end is a proceed signal (yellow or green)