Northern Group- Craigieburn and Racecourse Flashcards

1
Q

Can a train be routed to Craigieburn via all three platform on the down at North melbourne?

A

Yes

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2
Q

What letter does a train need to be routed to Craigieburn from North Melbourne station?

A

Platform 2= E (east suburban line)
Platform 4= E (diverge to east suburban line at nth melb junc)
Platform 6= K (diverge to Broady suburban)

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3
Q

What is the speed on the Through suburban viaducts?

A

40

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4
Q

What is the speed from Southern cross to Newmarket?

A

65

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5
Q

What is the speed from Newmarket to Broadmeadows?

A

80

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6
Q

What is the speed at Essendon?

A

55

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7
Q

What is the speed at Broadmeadows (through down platform)?

A

75

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8
Q

What is the speed from Broadmeadows to Craigieburn?

A

115

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9
Q

What is the safeworking system on the Craigieburn and Racecourse lines?

A

ABS

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10
Q

What are the terminating locations on the Craigieburn line?

A

Kensington (down only)
Essendon
Broadmeadows
Craigieburn

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11
Q

What are the terminating locations on the Racecourse line?

A

Kensington (down only)
Showgrounds
Flemington Raceourse

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12
Q

What are the Stabling locations on the Craigieburn line?

A

North Melbourne Sidings
Broadmeadows
Craigieburn

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13
Q

What are the Stabling locations on the Racecourse line?

A

North Melbourne sidings
Flemington Racecourse

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14
Q

Who is the controlling signaller for Kensington?

A

Signaller at Kensington

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15
Q

Who is the controlling signaller for Newmarket?

A

Signaller at Kensington

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16
Q

Who is the controlling signaller for Moonee Ponds (up home signal)?

A

Signaller at Kensington

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17
Q

Who is the controlling signaller for Essendon?

A

Signaller at Kensington

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18
Q

Who is the controlling signaller for Glenroy to Broadmeadows?

A

Signaller at Craigieburn

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19
Q

Who is the controlling signaller for Somerton?

A

Signaller at Craigieburn

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20
Q

Who is the controlling signaller for Craigieburn?

A

Signaller at Craigieburn

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21
Q

Who is the controlling signaller for Showgrounds?

A

Signaller at Kensington

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22
Q

Who is the controlling signaller for Flemington Racecourse?

A

Signaller at Kensington

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23
Q

Where must Highbeams be used from?

A

Beyond Broadmeadows

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24
Q

Where does Country track force protection begin?

A

At Broadmeadows

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25
Q

At Broadmeadows, what is the routing on platform 1?

A

Left arrow= Towards Essendon
Right arrow= Albion loop (unwired)

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26
Q

At Broadmeadows, what is the routing on platform 2?

A

E= towards Essendon
S= A siding
L= Albion loop (unwired)

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27
Q

What are the signal numbers at Essendon where the 55 applies?

A

ESD547 and ESD532

28
Q

Are there driver points anywhere on the Craigieburn line?

A

No

29
Q

Does the Moonee ponds up signal need a caution order?

A

No, only verbal

30
Q

Who controls North Melbourne siding?

A

Western signal control panel @ Metrol

31
Q

How many roads at North Melbourne?
Access?
MBR?
Dwarves?

A

8 rds, 1-8
1x6car each
Shared dwarf, WSA points
Access via NME plat6 ‘K’

MBR on 1 and 8, cleaning platforms

32
Q

How do you terminate at Kensington?

A

Down only

Arrive platform 2, changes ends, take dwarf
Up arrow= East line
Right arrow= Broady suburban

33
Q

How do you terminate at Essendon?

A

Down:
Arrive any of 3 platforms, change ends
Received home signal

Up:
Arrive plat 1 or 2 only, change ends
Receive proceed on home signal

34
Q

How do you terminate at Broadmeadows?

A

Down:
Arrive either platform, change ends
Receive proceed on home signal

Up:
Arrive platform 1, change ends
Receive proceed on home

35
Q

What are the route indicators at Broadmeadows?

A

Both on the UP

Plat 1:
Left arrow- towards Essendon
Right arrow- unwired

Plat 2:
E- Essendon
S- A siding
L- Loop (unwired)

36
Q

What is the stabling at Broadmeadows?

A

Siding C: secured, 3x6cars
Siding D: unwired
Siding A: unsecured, 1x6car in emergency

37
Q

What is the stabling at Craigieburn?

A

25 roads, 1x6car each
Individually dwarfed
1-18 used for stabling
19-25 are workshop sidings

1= wash
7= wheel lathe

Access:
Platform 1- can access 1-18 via down line

Platform 2- can access all via holding road
Or just 1-18 via down line

38
Q

DOWN
Drive NME to Kensington?

A

-power to 52 for two 55 curves, notch power at second curve to maintain on incline

39
Q

DOWN
Drive Kensington to Newmarket?

A

Power to 65, brake at second signal

40
Q

DOWN
Drive Newmarket to Ascot Vale?

A

-Power in full, under two bridges, shut off at signal after second bridge (or 80)
-Brake at next stanchion

41
Q

DOWN
Drive Ascot vale to Moonee Ponds?

A

Power until seconds overhead bridge
Brake at fence line with trees on left

42
Q

DOWN
Drive Moonee ponds to Essendon?

A

Power to 57 and shut off (down to 55 before signal 547)

43
Q

DOWN
Drive Essendon to Glenburvie?

A

50 curve out of platform
Power to 55 once out of curve, maintain
Brake at stanchion after second brown bridge
Hit platform at 40/45, very steep

44
Q

DOWN
Drive Glenburvie to Strathmore?

A

Power to 55
Brake at end of cable trunking on left
Steep, hit at 40/45

45
Q

DOWN
Drive Strathmore to Pascoe vale?

A

Power to 80
Brake at big yellow shed/ ped crossing

46
Q

DOWN
Drive Pascoe vale to Oak Park?

A

Shut off at middle of level crossing
Brake at electrical box on left
Uphill plat

47
Q

DOWN
Drive Oak park to Jacana?

A

Power until stanchion after 3rd signal (just before blue sign)
Brake at blue sign
Downhill plat, goes up at end

48
Q

DOWN
Drive Jacana to Broadmeadows?

A

Power until signal after 1st bridge
Brake at dwarf (gently)
Long platform

49
Q

DOWN
Drive Broadmeadows to Coolaroo?

A

High beams on
65 curve, full power once out
Shut off signal after pedestrian crossing
Brake at electrical boxes on left after signal
Aim to be 80 by the bridge

50
Q

DOWN
Drive Coolaroo to Roxburgh park?

A

Full power, shut off signal after orange building
Brake at electrical boxes
Aim for 80 by bridge

51
Q

DOWN
Drive Roxburgh park to Craigieburn?

A

Power to 70, shut off
Brake at whistle board if not on medium speed

52
Q

UP
Drive Craigieburn to Roxburgh Park?

A

Power to 60, service brake test
Power to 100, air brake test
Get speed down to 70 by blue board, enter plat at 40/45

53
Q

UP
Drive Roxburgh park to Coolaroo?

A

Power to 90, coast
Brake at ped crossing (gently)

54
Q

UP
Drive Coolaroo to Broadmeadows?

A

Power to 70 and roll
Brake at bridge to get down for 65 curve
Brake at dwarf for platform

55
Q

UP
Drive Broadmeadows to Jacana?

A

Power to 65
Brake at stanchion after bridge

56
Q

UP
Drive Jacana to Glenroy?

A

Power to 65
Brake at electrical boxes before blue sign
Downhill plat

57
Q

UP
Drive Glenroy to Oak Park?

A

Power to 65
Brake at back of second signal
Very steep, hit at 45

58
Q

UP
Drive Oak Park to Pascoe Vale?

A

Power to 65
Step of brake at 77 not to speed
Platform after lvl xing

59
Q

UP
Drive Pascoe Vale to Strathmore?

A

Power to 80
Brake at standalone bridge after first two

60
Q

UP
Drive Strathmore to Glenbervie?

A

Power to 60
Brake just before signal
Steep uphill

61
Q

UP
Drive Glenbervie to Essendon?

A

Power to 50 and roll
50 curve going into platform

62
Q

UP
Drive Essendon to Moonee Ponds?

A

Power to 52 and roll
Brake at pedestrian crossing

63
Q

UP
Drive Moonee ponds to Ascot Vale?

A

Power to 70
Brake at second stanchion after signal

64
Q

UP
Drive Ascot Vale to Newmarket?

A

Power to 70
Brake at second stanchion after signal

65
Q

UP
Drive Newmarket to Kensington?

A

Power to 40
Prepare for possible medium speed

66
Q

UP
Drive Kensington to North Melbourne?

A

Power to 35 (might be a medium speed)
Rolls up for 55 curves