Running Brake Tests

Question 1

What are the two running brake tests?

Answer 1

Low Speed Running brake test - service brake

Running Brake Test - service Brake

Question 2

When is the Low Speed Running brake test - service brake test done?

Answer 2

Yards.

Low speed at approx 5kmh

Question 3

How do you do Low Speed Running brake test - service brake test?

Answer 3

Power to 5kmh

MCH to FULL SERVICE

Bring train to stand

Observe FULL SERVICE BC pressure

Question 4

When do you do Running Brake Test - service Brake ?

Answer 4

First suitable opportunity, prior to the first scheduled stop when:

After taking control of a train

Changing ends

When transitioning dry to wet

Following defect to brakes

Question 5

How do you do Running Brake Test - service Brake ?

Answer 5

Power train to suitable speed

MCH to MINIMUM brake

Observe TMS and BC pressure

Move MCH further into braking zone

Assess again

Return to coast