preps

Question 1

pre departure

Answer 1

3 mins
activate cab
ensure safety loop will release
ensure safety loop light extinguished

Question 2

revenue/pre movement

Answer 2

BFTs
leading cab visual & train start up
usual stuff to trailing motor
pre cab visual
limited cab checks: set mirrors, key switch on, lamps test, whistle, brake test, TCOUT test, pilots, trip test (not necess if not fouling mainline)
panto and emergency light test
ensure everything is off and go to the front
remove flag
key switch on
raise panto press for 2 seconds observe lights
repeat limited tests