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1
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How must you treat all overhead lines?

A

Treat them as live at all times.

Treat with caution.

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What is considered to be a safe distance from OLE for you or anything you are carrying?

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9 feet

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What is a ‘Cant Line’?

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Orange line on an engine or wagon.

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If you had to contact the ECO for an emergency switch off of power. What must you FIRST say when making contact?

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This is an emergency call.

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If you had to out TCOC down in areas of third rail. What rail would you first apply the TCOC to?

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The furthest rail from the Conductor rail.

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6
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What voltage is used for third rail running?

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650-750v

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7
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If it is not possible to get the electricity switched off immediately, how would you attempt to rescue someone who is in contact with a live rail?

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  • cover your hands with something which is dry and will not conduct electricity,
  • stand on dry non-conducting material,
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Who is allowed to travel in a driving cab other than train crew who are working the train they are booked to work?

A
  • people with the correct cab passes,

- employee in connection with their duties that is route learning,

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9
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If you have placed detonators on the line at what distance would you stand away from the detonators?

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30 meters

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10
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What is a position of safety if the maximum speed of trains is 100mph or less?

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4 feet (1.2m)

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11
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If you have to walk line side for any reason, how often should you look up and check for approaching trains so you can reach a position of safety in good time?

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Every 5 seconds.

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12
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What must you do immediately after a train accident?

A

Switch on the hazard warning lights and display a red forward light.

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13
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If after contacting the signaller after a train accident and he informs you that signal protection has been provided. What must you do next?

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  • place TCOC on every other line obstructed,

- also on the line on which your train is standing if the whole train has been derailed,

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14
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When must you carry out emergency protection after a train accident?

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  • the signaller cannot provide signal protection,

- you cannot contact the signaller,

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15
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When carrying out emergency protection. What lines should you protect first?

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  • protect other lines,

- protect line your train is on,

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16
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What is emergency detonator protection?

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3 detonators at 1 and 1/4 mile from obstruction.

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17
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If there was a fire on your train, where would you NOT stop?

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  • in a tunnel,

- on a viaduct,

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18
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If your train becomes divided, what must you check?

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  • the coupling to see if there is any damage,

- if there any damage to Lineside equipment,

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19
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If the two portions cannot be recouped and you have to leave the rear portion in the section, what are your actions?

A
  • place 3 detonators 300 yards from both ends of the rear portion,
  • tell the signaller the exact location of the rear portion you will leave behind,
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20
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Your train fails in service. What are you required to tell the signaller assistance is needed?

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  • exact location of your failed train,
  • the type of assisting train needed,
  • the direction from which assistance is needed,
  • that the failed train will not be moved unless instructed by signaller,
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21
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What is standard assistance protection?

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You must place 3 detonators 20 meters apart 300 meters from your train in the direction from which assistance will approach.

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22
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Where do you wait until the assisting engine arrives?

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  • 30 meters from detonators, displaying a hand danger signal to the driver of the assisting engine when it approaches.
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23
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If you notice a build-up of flood water that might affect the passage of trains, when would you report this?

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  • immediately, stopping your train specially to do so.
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The signaller has I formed you that will pass a portion of line that has water at the bottom of the rail head and you can continue at normal speed. When you get to the location the water is now above the rail head and is moving and could possibly be dislodging ballast. What would you do?

A

Stop immediately and report your findings to the signaller and wait for instructions.

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25
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When would normal running be suspended due to a build-up of snow?

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8 inches above rail head

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26
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How would you identify a ‘Pilotman’?

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Red armlet with ‘PILOTMAN’ in white letters

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27
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What would a Pilotman issue you before you enter the single line?

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Single Line Working Ticket (RT3193)

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28
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When would you not require Single Line Working Ticket when working be Pilotman?

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  • to assist a failed train,

- to remove a portion of a divided train,

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29
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During single line working by Pilotman what is the maximum speed while working wrong direction movements?

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50 mph

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30
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When not accompanied by the Pilotman what do you do with the ticket when single line working no longer applies?

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As soon as possible, cancel the ticket by writing CANCELLED across it and hand in to manager

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31
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Under what circumstances will working by Pilotman be introduced on single and bi-directional lines?

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  • the token has been lost,
  • the signalling equipment has failed or is disconnected,
  • track circuit failure,
  • level crossing equipment has failed,
  • the token machine has failed,
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32
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Who will authorise you to pass the signal protecting a single like when working by Pilotman has been introduced?

A

Pilotman

33
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If your train is top and tailed with a driver at both ends who does the Pilotman give the drivers ticket for ‘Working single and bi-directional lines by Pilotman’ to?

A
  • the driver on the leading engine
34
Q

When your train is detained at a signal at danger on a running line, when must you contact the signaller?

A

As soon as possible

35
Q

When is there an exception to contacting the signaller immediately at a detained signal at danger on running line?

A
  • you may wait up to two minutes before contacting the signaller if there is an obvious reason for the signal being held at danger.
36
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If all the systems communications systems were working, what should be your first means of contact used to communicate with the signaller?

A
  • GSM-R in cab radio
37
Q

If a train was being conducted and the signaller needed to be contacted, who would speak directly to the signaller?

A

The conductor driver

38
Q

Who can authorise you to pass a signal at danger?

A
  • signaller,
  • shunter acting on signallers instruction when making a shunting movement,
  • Pilotman or handsignaller acting on the signallers instructions,
  • PICOP is a possession or ES in a work site,
39
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What type of signal can you pass on your own authority?

A
  • intermediate block home signal
40
Q

If you had to pass a signal at danger, what would your speed be if through a tunnel?

A

10 mph

41
Q

You had to pass over any points, switch diamonds or swing-nose crossings that you have checked that are set for your movement?

A

15mph

42
Q

You had to pass over any automatic level crossing?

A

Only pass if safe to do so

43
Q

Under what circumstances can you accept a yellow hand signal shown a authority to pass a signal at danger?

A
  • you have stopped your train at the signal and hand signaller has given you necessary instruction,
  • the signaller or Pilotman has already told you about the circumstances and has instructed you to obey the hand signal shown at the signal,
44
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What is temporary block working?

A

If there is a failure or disconnection of the signalling equipment on a TCB line other than a single line and it is necessary to authorise the driver to pass at danger two or more consecutive main running signals

45
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What is your speed if temporary block working is introduced?

A

Reduced speed and not exceed 50mph

46
Q

Will you be issued a temporary block working ticked (RT3184) if you are going to assist a failed train if TBW has been introduced?

A

No

47
Q

If a signal is not showing or not showing correctly. How must your treat this signal?

A
  • as a stop signal as being at danger,

- a distant signal as being at caution,

48
Q

If you receive an AWS warning indication and you are certain that your train has not passed over any AWS track equipment, what must you do?

A
  • proceed normally,

- report to the signaller at earliest opportunity,

49
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If an automatic brake application is initiated as a result of TPWS, what must you do?

A
  • acknowledge the TPWS brake demand. Contact signaller and inform them that you have had a TPWS activation,
  • do not make any movement until instructed by the signaller,
50
Q

When can you temporary isolate TPWS?

A
  • when authorised in the rules,

- when authorised due to a TPWS fault while in service,

51
Q

What is the maximum speed at a light engine if the line speed is 85mph or less?

A

60mph

52
Q

What must you make sure of when driving over a temporary speed restriction?

A
  • the speed of your train is compliant with the TSR,

- Use train length at termination board, bring train to line speed when clear of restriction,

53
Q

When would an emergency speed restriction be withdrawn and changed to a temporary speed restriction?

A

When details of the restriction are published in the WON

54
Q

Advance waring board you would find before an emergency speed restriction.

A

Darlick

55
Q

Where will possession details be published?

A
  • Engineering notices,

- WONS

56
Q

Can you enter a possession from an adjacent siding under possession?

A

Yes.

57
Q

In the latest update of T3 there is a new role of responsibility in a work site. What is this person called?

A
  • ES - Yellow armlet blue writing

- SWL - Yellow armlet blue writing

58
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How do you identify the PICOP?

A

Yellow armlet with Red writing stating ‘Person in Charge of Possession’

59
Q

What is the maximum speed between the detonator protection and the work site marker boards?

A
  • 25mph - Rule Book

- 15 mph - DB

60
Q

What documentation do you require before departing a T3 possession?

A
  • Certificate of readiness and an up to date TOPS list
61
Q

Can you enter or leave a possession at an intermediate point without going past any detonators?

A

No.

62
Q

If a possession is to be given up around a train at a predetermined signal., who the. Fives you authority to proceed when the possession has ended?

A

Signaller

63
Q

When/why should you carry out a running brake test and at what speed?

A
  • first opportunity after beginning journey,
  • if possible performed before the first stopping place and steep gradient,
  • the brake is operating effectively,
  • the speed of the train is being reduced,
  • No specific speed just enough to test affectively
64
Q

What is the maximum speed of a class 7 freight train?

A

45mph

65
Q

What is the maximum number of light locos hauled in normal circumstances?

A

5 locos

66
Q

Can you convey a dead loco at the rear of your train?

A

Yes, only if auto brake is operating fully.

67
Q

If your train explodes a detonator and you are not passing a signal box or red hand signal what will be your actions?

A

Stop train as soon as possible

Do not proceed until given permission

68
Q

What lights should your train display when you are going to assist a failed train?

A

Headlights at either end of assisting train. No tail lights.

69
Q

Name six equipment failures that require you to stop immediately and report to the signaller immediately.

A
  • defective AWS,
  • warning horn complete failure,
  • TPWS defective,
  • DSD defective,
  • driving cab window damaged,
  • defective head lights,
70
Q

When may you isolate the AWS equipment?

A
  • when AWS successively failed therefore defective,

- unable to stop horn when cancelling

71
Q

What is your speed of a freight train when DSD has failed and therefore defective?

A

50 mph

72
Q

What is the emergency code and when would it be used?

A
  • the UN and Alpha Code

- given to emergency services to identify the dangerous goods commodity to be dealt with safely,

73
Q

State four situations which would be classed as Dangerous Goods Incident?

A
  • fire on loco
  • fire on wagons
  • collisions
  • leakages or spillages
74
Q

State four situations which would be classed as Dangerous Goods Irregularities?

A
  • train formation incorrect,
  • TOPS error,
  • unconfirmed hot axle box detection,
  • insecure seals/caps but no leaks,
75
Q

Can a vehicle with isolated brakes be loaded with dangerous goods?

A

No

76
Q

When may you enter the driving cab following a major accident?

A
  • to preserve evidence,
  • to contact signaller or emergency service,
  • to collect emergency protection,
  • to rescue,
  • to secure the train,
77
Q

If the signaller tells you am AHBC Level Crossing is being operated locally what are your actions when you approach the crossing?

A
  • approach at caution,

- not pass unless Green handsignal,

78
Q

If you are making a wrong direction movement of a R/G crossing what must you do?

A
  • approach crossing at caution,
  • stop short of the crossing and sound horn,
  • only pass over crossing if safe to do so,
  • all under signaller instruction

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