Sector 1 Road Knowledge Hurstville - Sutherland Flashcards
Where do Hurstville yard limits begin and end?
The 1st signal past Allawah on the down
The 2nd signal after Como bridge on the up
Where are the fixed red signal/s located within Hurstville yard limits?
City end of platform 4 at Hurstville (changing soon)
What authority is required to pass a fixed red signal?
Signallers authority
What platform/s can you enter Hurstville yard from?
Platform 1
hat indication do you get to enter Hurstville yard from platform 1?
Calling on with “SR” in the route indicator
When travelling in the down direction which platform/s at Hurstville can you terminate and
return directly on the up?
Platform 1, 2 & 3
Platform 4 coming soon
What is the PONR for Hurstville yard on the?
Down Illawarra - SM 661 I or 1st signal after Wolli Creek
Down Illawarra - local SM 911 IL or 2nd signal after Allawah
How many cars can fit into Hurstville siding?
8 cars
Where are the catch points located at Hurstville?
City end platform 1
Country end platforms 2, 3 and 4
City end Hurstville yard
Start of up Illawarra local
Is it possible to terminate at Penshurst and return in the opposite direction?
Yes
Which road/s can be used to enter Mortdale M/C?
The arrival and departure roads
Which road/s are protected by signals in Mortdale M/C?
Roads 1, 2 & 3
How many cars can fit into the loop road in Mortdale M/C?
4 cars
Which road/s can you enter and depart without the shunter’s authority at Mortdale M/C?
Wash road 13
What road is missing in Mortdale M/C?
4 road
What are the speeds in Mortdale M/C?
13 outside and 8 at concrete apron
When departing Mortdale M/C on the departure road what must you be aware of?
Signal SM 1014 is on the wrong side (now has an indicator signal)
What authorities do you require to depart Mortdale M/C on all roads except the wash road?
Shunters authority up to the signal. Then clearance of the signal
Which road/s are wired for 8 cars only in Mortdale M/C?
Roads 1, 2 & 3
What is the system of safe working between Hurstville and Sutherland?
Oatley to Sutherland - RVDS double line Bi-directional
Hurstville to Oatley - RVDS Two way running
What authority do you require to return in the opposite direction if your journey cannot be completed between Oatley and Sutherland?
Authority of the signal if you can see it
SPA if you cannot see the signal
What methods of safe working may be used if the home/starting signal fails at the start of a bi-directional area?
SPA, Pilot Staff working, NSY 518 - suspending a system of safeworking
Where are the half pilot staffs located between Hurstville and Sutherland?
Down - The 1st signals after Oatley
Up - The 2nd signals after Sutherland
What are the 7 authorities that may be used to pass a home/starting signal at stop and proceed through the Bi-directional area Oatley to Sutherland?
SPA
See PSW introduction form and half pilot staff – take PSW ticket and PSN
See PSW introduction form – take Half pilot staff and PSN
See full pilot staff – take PSW ticket and PSN
Take full pilot staff and PSN
See full pilot staff broken – take half pilot staff and PSN (cancelling PSW)
NSY 518 - suspending a system of safeworking
