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Northern Group Stabling and Sidings Flashcards

1
Q

Who controls the Newport Workshops and Stabling Sidings?

A

The signaller at Newport signal box

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2
Q

How many sidings are at Altona sidings?

Is it for stabling?

A

TWO sidings- individually dwarved
Siding 1 holds ONE six-car train
Siding 2 holds One THREE-car train
(Siding 2 is also a running line for non-electric rail traffic)

NOT for stabling, just for changing ends

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3
Q

Is the Metro business risk at Altona sidings?

How do you access Altona sidings?

A

Yes, on the up-line side of Road 1

Access from both platforms at Newport station

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4
Q

How many roads are there in Newport Stabling Sidings?

How many cars do they hold?

A

15 roads
Numbered 3-17

Each siding holds ONE six-car train

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5
Q

How is Newport Stabling Sidings accessed?

A

From both platforms at Newport Station

Roads 13-17 can also be accessed from the West end gate in an Up direction from Newport South

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6
Q

What is the speed in Newport Stabling Sidings in FOGGY weather?

A

10km/h in fog

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7
Q

How many sidings does Newport Workshop sidings have?

How many cars can they hold?

A

FOUR. Sidings 1-4

Sidings 1,2 and 3 hold TWO six-car trains

Siding 4 holds ONE six-car train

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8
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Who controls Watergardens Sidings?

A

The Sunbury Panel at Craigieburn

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9
Q

How many sidings are at Watergardens Sidings?
What are they named?
What is their capacity?

A

TWO

A and B

A and B sidings both hold THREE 6/7 car trains

They are individually dwarved

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10
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How is Watergardens Sidings accessed?

A

From platforms 1 and 2 only
via train

If walking by platform 2&3

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11
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Who controls Calder Park sidings?

A

Sunbury panel at Craigieburn

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12
Q

How many roads are at Calder Park sidings?

A

9 stabling sidings
Labelled 1-6 and 10-12

2 holding roads

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13
Q

What is the capacity of Calder Park sidings?

How are they dwarved?

A

Sidings 1-6 hold TWO 6/7car trains

Sidings 10-12 hold THREE 6/7 car trains

All individually dwarved

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14
Q

How is Calder park sidings accessed?

A

Via the holding roads
All holding roads are accessible from the down line

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15
Q

Is there a Walking path to Calder park sidings?

A

NO
Access via Taxi

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16
Q

Who controls Sunbury Sidings?

A

Sunbury panel at Craigieburn contol centre

17
Q

How many sidings are at Sunbury Sidings?

How are they labelled?

How many trains can they hold?

How are they dwarved?

A

5 sidings
Each can hold one 6car train

A-E

Each has its own dwarf?

18
Q

How are the sidings at Sunbury Accessed?

A

A and B = platform 1

C, D and E = platform 2

19
Q

How many roads are at Craigieburn Stabling Sidings/ Maintenance Facility?

A

25

20
Q

Who controls Craigieburn Stabling Sidings/ Maintenance Facility?

A

The signaller at Craigieburn

21
Q

How are the Sidings at Craigieburn Stabling Sidings/ Maintenance Facility used?

A

They all hold ONE 6car train
They are all individually dwarved

Sidings 1-18 are used for stabling (1 and 7 used as a last resort)

Siding 1 = wash plant
Siding 7 = wheel lathe facility
Sidings 19-25 = workshop sidings (must be qualified)

22
Q

Who controls the Racecourse sidings?

A

Signaller at Kensington

23
Q

How many roads are in the Racecourse sidings?
What are they labelled?
How are they accessed?

A

4 roads
Labelled 1-4

Accessed from the Down line

24
Q

How many trains can the Racecourse sidings hold?

A

Road 1= ONE 6car

Road 4= ONE 6car

Roads 2 and 3= Booked out of service

25
Q

Is there any business risk at Racecourse sidings?

A

YES, both roads

26
Q

Who is the signaller for Upfield Siding?

A

The Western signal control panel

27
Q

How many roads are at Upfield sidings?
How are they labelled?
Dwarfs?

A

4 roads
A, 1, 2 and 3
Individually dwarved

28
Q

How is Upfield sidings accessed?

A

Platform 1

29
Q

How many sidings are at Broadmeadows?
How are they labelled and what is their capacity?

A

3, 2 for Metro use

C is secured and used to stable Three 6car trains

D is unwired and used for track machines

A is unsecured and can stable One 6car train in an emergency only

30
Q

How are the Sidings at Broadmeadows accessed?

A

Siding C from both platforms
Siding A from platform 2, with an illuminated S

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