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1
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Who must be contacted when reporting objects/defects on or about OLE?

A

Electric Control Operator (ECO)

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2
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What is the voltage of the OLE and what is the minimum safe distance from the OLE?

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25,000 Volts & 9FT

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3
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Name 4 occasions when you must contact the ECO?

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  1. Wire hanging from OLE
  2. Person on the OLE
  3. Smoke or Fire coming from OLE
  4. If you need to the OLE or 3rd Rail Isolated
  5. Anything miscellaneous hanging from OLE
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4
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Whenever possible, what must you check on a moving train that is or looks unsafe. 5 unsafe possibilities?

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  1. Hot Axle Box
  2. Wheel flats
  3. Fir or smoke coming from train
  4. Doors left open
  5. Unsecured loads
  6. Broken spings/wagons out of gauge
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5
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How would you stop an approaching train in an emergency?

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  1. With hazard lights on Loco
  2. Red handsignal
  3. Two arms straight above head
  4. White light waved vigorously
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6
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If the maximum speed is 100mph or less what is the minimum safe distance from the running line?

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4FT

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7
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What do we call the space between 2 running lines?

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The four foot

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8
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What 4 things must you take into account before you go on or near the line?

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  1. Do I actually need to cross the line
  2. Speed of the line
  3. Direction of traffic
  4. Any authorised walking route
  5. Is there a safer route (ie bridge)
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9
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Name 9 classes of dangerous goods.

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  1. Explosives
  2. Gas
  3. Flammable Liquids
  4. Flammable Solids
  5. Oxidising
  6. Toxic
  7. Radioactive
  8. Corrosive
  9. Miscellaneous
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10
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What do the UN number and Alpha code mean when put together?

A

Emergency Code

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11
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If reporting a fire on a dangerous goods train to the signaller what is the phrase you would use?

A

This is a rail dangerous goods emergency

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12
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How many times can a vehicle be reloaded with dangerous goods after having its brakes isolated?

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0 (zero)

Journey would finish and then affected vehicle would be taken out of formation and repaired. Not to be reloaded.

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13
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How many piped only vehicles can you have in a train?

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As many as you want, however it must have efficient brake force as found in Table E1. Additionally, rear brakes must be working and no more than 3 isolated in a row.

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14
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What different forms of paperwork can be given to the driver before departing?

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  1. TOPS List
  2. Drivers Slip
  3. RT3973 Form
  4. Certificate of Readiness
  5. Loads Certificate
  6. Enhanced Brake Test Form
  7. Hazardous Waste Form
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15
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When would the train document have to be amended or reissued?

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If the consist is incorrect or wagons need to be isolated affecting brake pipe.
If the 4 sections that need to be signed are not.

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16
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How many feet is 1 SLU?

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21 Foot

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17
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What is emergency protection?

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  1. 3 detonators, 20 metres apart on the line of incoming traffic, 1 mile and a quarter distance.
  2. Track Circuit Clips
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18
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What are the things to take into account when carrying out emergency protection?

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  1. What lines are affected.
  2. Which line is priority.
  3. Direction of traffic.
  4. Speed of lines.
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19
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What must you do if your emergency protection falls within a tunnel?

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3 detonators before entrance and 3 detonators after exit.

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20
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What must you do if a train approaches while carrying out emergency protection?

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Put on detonator on the line.
Red hand signal or white light waved vigorously.
Two arms raised above head.
Move to position of safe before train passes over detonator (30 meter distance away).

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21
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If your train fails, and an assisting train is needed what must you agree with the signaller?

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  1. The direction in which the assisting train will approach.
  2. Your location of failed train.
  3. Confirm that you will not move the train.
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22
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Describe assistance protection?

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  1. 300m towards assisting line.

2. 3 detonators 20 metres apart.

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23
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Whilst waiting for the assistance to arrive, where must you wait and what must you do?

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Wait by protection, 30 metres away from placed detonators, talk to the driver of assisting train and reach a clear understanding.

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24
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What’s the last thing you do before moving the failed train?

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Contact signaller.

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25
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After a serious accident what is your responsibility to do (5 answers)?

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  1. Contact the signaller (Red button on GSMR)
  2. Hazard lights on
  3. Secure the train (if safe to do so)
  4. Protect the line
  5. Emergency protection
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26
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You must only enter the driving cab if you have to (5 answer)?

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  1. To preserve evidence
  2. To call the signaller
  3. To rescue or assist someone
  4. To secure the train (if safe to do so)
  5. To collect emergency protection
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27
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After a derailment who must examine the train?

A

Rolling Stock Inspector (R.S.I)

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28
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What’s the last thing you do before moving a failed train?

A

Contact the signaller

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29
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After a serious accident what is your responsibility to do (5 answers)?

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  1. Contact signaller using red button on GSMR
  2. Hazard lights on Loco
  3. Secure Train
  4. Protect the line
  5. Emergency protection
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30
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You must only enter the driving cab if you have to (5 answers)?

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  1. Preserve Evidence
  2. Call Signaller
  3. Rescue/Assist someone
  4. Secure train
  5. Collect emergency protection
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31
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After a derailment who must examine the train?

A

R.S.I (Rolling Stock Inspector)

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32
Q

What is the maximum speed when flood water is up to the top of the rail?

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5mph

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33
Q

At what depth of snow does normal running cease?

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8 inches above running rail

34
Q

Describe single line work?

A

This is when trains travel in both directions when a line becomes blocked on the other running line.

35
Q

Who is the person in charge of single line working and how do you recognise him?

A
  • Pilotman

- He will have red armband with white writing showing ‘Pilotman’

36
Q

What paperwork must the driver have as authority before proceeding onto the single line?

A

Single Line Working Ticket - RT3193

37
Q

When would you not need the authoritive paperwork to proceed onto a single line?

A

Recover a train that has passed a signal at danger without authority.
Assist a failed train.
Recover a divided train.
Evacuate passengers.

38
Q

What is the maximum speed on single line working?

A

50mph

15mph through points and crossings.

39
Q

What is modified working?

A

This is single line working without Pilotman.

Contact would be with the signaller.

40
Q

What is the number of the Temporary Block Working Ticket you will receive?

A

RT3184

41
Q

Which two flags will the appointed handsignal Lee display to you when approaching and entering the Temporary Block Working section?

A

Red and Yellow.

42
Q

What is a SPATE board and what does it mean to you as a driver?

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  • Speed Previously Advised Termination Early

- Speed restriction removed or won’t be imposed.

43
Q

How will you be informed if a blanket speed restriction is introduced?

A
  • from the signaller

- from control

44
Q

The bottom speed on a Differential Speed Board applies to which train?

A

Passenger trains
Light locos
Mail trains

45
Q

Where will you find information regarding Line Speeds and Permanent Speed Restrictions?

A

Sectional Appendix

46
Q

What are the Dangerous Goods Classes 3, 5 and 7?

A

3 - Flammable Liquids
5 - Oxidising
7 - Radioactive

47
Q

State a type of Dangerous Goods that cannot run in a Driver Only train?

A

Toxic Gases
Radioactive Liquids
Escorted Movements

48
Q

A wagon conveying Dangerous Goods Classes 1, 2.1, 2.3 or 7 must be stabled in an untagged yard, what must be arranged?

A

Security

49
Q

What is the United Nations number?

A

A four digit number that is given to each substance for identification

50
Q

Where in the Pink Pages would you find a list of UN numbers?

A

Appendix 1

51
Q

What is the Emergency Code, and when would it be used?

A

Emergency Code is the UN and Alpha Code together.

This identifies the Dangerous Goods being carried and helps emergency services to deal with safely

52
Q

State 4 situations which would be classed as Dangerous Goods Incident?

A
  1. Fire on Loco
  2. Fire on Wagons/Vehicles
  3. Collisions
  4. Leakages or Spillages from Wagons
53
Q

State 4 situations which would be classed as Dangerous Goods Irregularities?

A
  1. Train formation incorrect
  2. TOPS or train documentation error
  3. Unconfirmed hot Axle Box detection
  4. Unsecure seals/caps on vehicles but no leakages
54
Q

Can a vehicle with isolated brakes be loaded with Dangerous Goods?

A

No.

55
Q

What are the train speeds a Class 6 train can travel at?

A

60 mph maximum
55 mph
50 mph

56
Q

When must you carry out a brake continuity test on a loco hauled train?

A
  • after a brake defect has been repaired
  • after a train is left unattended and attached loco has been shutdown
  • when a vechle or vehicles have been added to train
  • when formation of vehicles has changed
  • when coupling up with loco to form train
57
Q

Which two speeds are associated with examination of the line by your train?

A
  • 20 mph max

- 10 mph max through tunnel

58
Q

What must you do before carrying out any work on the outside of your train on a running line?

A
  • contact signaller to inform that you have stopped and why
  • if work to be carried out is needed on side next to running line in opposite direction, a line block should be requested to signaller
  • complete record of authority
  • once completed contact signaller to advise
59
Q

Name six equipment failures that would result in stopping immediately to contact signaller?

A
  • defective AWS
  • warning horn complete failure
  • TPWS defective
  • DSD defective
  • lead cab window damaged, resulting in poor view
  • defective head lights
60
Q

When may you isolate AWS equipment?

A
  • when AWS complete failure

- unable to stop warning horn

61
Q

At what speed can you travel driver only on freight train when AWS is defective?

A

50 mph

62
Q

At what speed can you travel driver only freight train when AWS, TPWS and DSD are all defective?

A

Cannot proceed

63
Q

Name four situations which would be classed as Dangerous Goods incidents?

A
  • fire on loco
  • fire on train
  • collisions
  • leakages or spillages
64
Q

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

A
  • train formation incorrect
  • TOPS error
  • unconfirmed hot axle box
  • insecure seals or caps, but no visible leaks
65
Q

If possible where must you avoid stopping of there is a fire on your train?

A
  • tunnels
  • cut in
  • stations
  • bridges
  • via ducts
  • any where hard to access for emergency services
66
Q

What is assistance protection?

A
  • place 3 detonators 20 meters apart 300 meters away from train in direction of assisting loco.
67
Q

Your train has failed when would you need to carry out emergency protection?

A
  • when you cannot contact the signaller

- when working under temporary block work and emergency special working

68
Q

At what pressure are the two main air safety system vales set?

A
  • 10.7 bar (transducer)

- 12 bar (air compressor)

69
Q

State the main reservoir air pressure.

A

Between 8.5 and 10 bar

70
Q

State the location of the four bogie isolating cocks.

A
  • No 1 direct air isolating cock located clean air compartment
  • No 1 auto air isolation cock exterior bogie cab end 1
  • No 2 direct air isolation cock located exterior bogie cab 2 end (drivers side)
  • No 2 auto air isolation cock exterior bogie cab end 2 (second man’s side)
71
Q

What is the fuel tank capacity?

A

6400 litres

72
Q 
State the Brake Pipe pressures for the below:
Full service
Initial
Overcharge
Running
Shutdown
A
  • 3.35 Bar
  • 4.5/4.6 Bar
  • 5.4 Bar
  • 5 Bar
  • 0 Bar
73
Q

How many distributors are fitted to a Class 66 loco and where are they located?

A
  • 2 distributors

- bottom of brake frame (clean air compartment)

74
Q

If your bogie brakes do not fully release, what can you do?

A
  • press overcharge
  • release distributors, expel air, then recharge brake to see if released
  • isolate if necessary
75
Q

Name the purpose of the Brake Pipe Pressure Control Unit (E70) and state position of handle during normal running?

A
  • used to isolate control of auto brake pipe, when loco is in train formation but is not leading loco
  • normal running (lead loco) is down, in line with pipe, in non-isolated position
76
Q

What are the 4 sections of the WONS?

A

A - Temporary Speed Restrictions
B - Engineering Arrangements
C - Signalling and Permanent Way Alterations
D - General Notices

77
Q

Where would you find details of routes on your tablet?

A

Sectional Appendix

78
Q

Name a the piece of equipment that can be used to prevent a set of points from being moved?

A

Point clamps/point locks

79
Q

What must a driver do before a ground staff member goes in between?

A
  • remove key to destroy brake
  • confirm via radio ‘key out’
  • show ground staff the key if possible as visual confirmation
80
Q

Define Temporary Block Working and what is relevant form number?

A

Introduced in track circuit block where there is failure or disconnections to signalling equipment. Allows you to pass at danger toe or more consecutive signals.

RT3184

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