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Part B Flashcards

1
Q

Define

Normal speed

A

Always includes flashing yellow, yellow or green in the upper

Train must not exceed the speed laid down for the locality and class of train

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2
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Define

Medium speed

A

Train must not exceed 25kph unless authorised by a higher speed board or etcs indicates a higher speed

Medium speed must be maintained until the train is clear of all points to which the signal applies

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3
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Define

Low speed

A

Displayed by two red lights with a low speed light below

Locomotive engineer must proceed cautiously (not to exceed 25kph) to be able to stop clear of any obstruction.
Points are in the correct position but not necessarily that the track maybe unoccupied

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Signal call and action:

Restricted Speed

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Signal call : Restricted speed

Action: Stop contact train control and ascertain the reason for the R light being displayed

Proceed cautiously at restricted speed prepared to find the track obstructed or occupied. Being able to stop short of an obstruction with half the clear distance of line that is visible ahead
Not to exceed 40kph

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5
Q

Shunting

Stop.

A

All red stop

Stop, do not pass unless authorised by the prescribed verbal or written instruction

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Shunting

Caution low speed

A

Yellow on shunt

Proceed cautiously at low speed (not to exceed 25kph)
Points are correctly set
Prepare to find track occupied or obstructed
Rail maybe broken or displaced

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7
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Shunting

Clear low speed

A

Green on shunt

Proceed at low speed
Points are correctly set
Track is clear but suitable for low speed only
Next signal in advance is at caution or clear

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Banner indicators

  • ## -
A

Stop next signal, next signal at stop or low speed

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9
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Banner indicators

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Caution next signal

Next signal at caution, prepare to stop

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10
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Banner indicators

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Normal clear next signal

Next signal at Clear normal speed

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Banner indicators

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Reduce to medium next signal

Next signal at Caution reduce to medium speed

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12
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Medium to stop next signal

Next signal showing Medium speed prepare to stop

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13
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Banner indicators

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Medium clear next signal

Next signal showing clear medium speed

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14
Q

Finish the sentence

The pilot must come to….

A

An agreement with the locomotive engineer, to which method of signal calling is to be applied before the movement occurs

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15
Q

Finish the sentence

Permissive signals are distinguished by…

A

Two light units or one light unit and marker disc being staggered. The lower unit is positioned in a diagonal line to the right of the upper unit

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16
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What are the 3 signal classifications.

A

Permissive
Absolute
Departure

17
Q

What is the signal call and action for :

All red stop A light not illuminated

A

Call : All red stop

Action : can only be passed with the prescribed permission from whoever controls the signal

18
Q

What is the classification and action for

A

A

Class : Absolute

Action : Stop , do not pass unless authorised by the prescribed verbal or written instruction

19
Q

What is the classification and action for

P

A

Class : Permissive

Action : Stop, wait 10 seconds then proceed cautiously prepared to stop short of any obstruction.
Track maybe occupied or obstructed 
Points maybe wrongly set
Level crossing alarms may not be working
Rail maybe broken or displaced
20
Q

What is the signal call and action for :

All red stop A light illuminated

A

Signal call : All red stop

Action : Stop, wait 10 seconds then proceed cautiously prepared to stop short of any obstruction.
Track maybe occupied or obstructed
Rail maybe broken or displaced
Level crossing alarms may not be working
Changes signal classification from Absolute to permissive

21
Q

What is the signal call and action for :

Low speed

A

Signal call : Low speed

Action : proceed cautiously at low speed (not exceeding 25kph)
Points are correctly set
Prepare to find track occupied or obstructed
Be ready to stop short of any obstruction

22
Q

What is the signal call and action for :

Caution prepare to stop

A

Signal call : caution to stop

Action
Section is clear
Proceed cautiously prepared to stop at next signal which is at stop or displaying a low speed indication

23
Q

What is the signal call and action for

Advance caution prepare to stop

A

Signal call : advance caution to stop

Action : proceed at normal speed, prepared to stop at 2nd signal in advance

24
Q

What is the signal call and action for :

Caution medium speed prepare to stop

A

Signal call - medium to stop

Action : Proceed cautiously at medium speed until train is clear of all points to which the signal applies. Prepare to stop at next signal

25
Q

What is the signal call and action for :

Clear medium speed

A

Signal call - Medium clear

Action : Proceed at medium speed until train is clear of all points to which the signal appies

26
Q

What is the signal call and action for :

Caution reduce to medium speed

A

Signal call : Reduce to medium

Action :Proceed cautiously prepared to reduce to medium speed at next signal

27
Q

What is the signal call and action for :

Advance caution normal speed to medium speed

A

Signal call : Advance caution to medium

Action : Proceed cautiously prepare to pass second signal ahead at medium speed

28
Q

What is the signal call and action for :

Clear normal speed

A

Signal call : Normal clear

Proceed at normal speed not exceeding the speed laid down for the locality and class of train

29
Q

Define

Restricted speed

A

Displayed by two red lights with a restricted speed light below

Locomotive engineer must proceed cautiously being able to stop short of an obstruction within half of clear line that is visible ahead

Not to exceed 40kph

Signals 3.2 (1 decks)

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