Overhead Components & Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
Name the overhead components?
A
- Catenary Wire
- 1500 Volt Feeders
- Contact Wire
- Droppers
- Dropper Feeders
- Jumper Feeders
- Guy Wires
2
Q
What is the power supply used in the overhead traction system?
A
1500v DC
3
Q
What power supply feeds into the substations?
A
22000v AC
4
Q
Describe a terminal stop sign?
A
5
Q
Define the purpose of a terminal stop sign?
A
15m from the point the pantograph would leave the contact wire and driver must stop 3m prior to the terminating sign.
6
Q
How far is the driver to stop from a Terminal Stop Sign?
A
3m
7
Q
What are some defects that can occur in the overhead system?
A
8
Q
Where do tramway crossings exist?
A
9
Q
Who should a driver report overhead defects to?
A
Train Controller
10
Q
What voltage does a Tram system run on?
A
600v DC
11
Q
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