Sector 1 Road Knowledge Hurstville - Sutherland

Question 1

Where do Hurstville yard limits begin and end?

Answer 1

The 1st signal past Allawah on the down

The 2nd signal after Como bridge on the up

Question 2

Where are the fixed red signal/s located within Hurstville yard limits?

Answer 2

City end of platform 4 at Hurstville (changing soon)

Question 3

What authority is required to pass a fixed red signal?

Answer 3

Signallers authority

Question 4

What platform/s can you enter Hurstville yard from?

Answer 4

Platform 1

Question 5

hat indication do you get to enter Hurstville yard from platform 1?

Answer 5

Calling on with “SR” in the route indicator

Question 6

When travelling in the down direction which platform/s at Hurstville can you terminate and
return directly on the up?

Answer 6

Platform 1, 2 & 3

Platform 4 coming soon

Question 7

What is the PONR for Hurstville yard on the?

Answer 7

Down Illawarra - SM 661 I or 1st signal after Wolli Creek

Down Illawarra - local SM 911 IL or 2nd signal after Allawah

Question 8

How many cars can fit into Hurstville siding?

Answer 8

8 cars

Question 9

Where are the catch points located at Hurstville?

Answer 9

City end platform 1
Country end platforms 2, 3 and 4
City end Hurstville yard
Start of up Illawarra local

Question 10

Is it possible to terminate at Penshurst and return in the opposite direction?

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

Which road/s can be used to enter Mortdale M/C?

Answer 11

The arrival and departure roads

Question 12

Which road/s are protected by signals in Mortdale M/C?

Answer 12

Roads 1, 2 & 3

Question 13

How many cars can fit into the loop road in Mortdale M/C?

Answer 13

4 cars

Question 14

Which road/s can you enter and depart without the shunter’s authority at Mortdale M/C?

Answer 14

Wash road 13

Question 15

What road is missing in Mortdale M/C?

Answer 15

4 road

Question 16

What are the speeds in Mortdale M/C?

Answer 16

13 outside and 8 at concrete apron

Question 17

When departing Mortdale M/C on the departure road what must you be aware of?

Answer 17

Signal SM 1014 is on the wrong side (now has an indicator signal)

Question 18

What authorities do you require to depart Mortdale M/C on all roads except the wash road?

Answer 18

Shunters authority up to the signal. Then clearance of the signal

Question 19

Which road/s are wired for 8 cars only in Mortdale M/C?

Answer 19

Roads 1, 2 & 3

Question 20

What is the system of safe working between Hurstville and Sutherland?

Answer 20

Oatley to Sutherland - RVDS double line Bi-directional

Hurstville to Oatley - RVDS Two way running

Question 21

What authority do you require to return in the opposite direction if your journey cannot be completed between Oatley and Sutherland?

Answer 21

Authority of the signal if you can see it

SPA if you cannot see the signal

Question 22

What methods of safe working may be used if the home/starting signal fails at the start of a bi-directional area?

Answer 22

SPA, Pilot Staff working, NSY 518 - suspending a system of safeworking

Question 23

Where are the half pilot staffs located between Hurstville and Sutherland?

Answer 23

Down - The 1st signals after Oatley

Up - The 2nd signals after Sutherland

Question 24

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?

Answer 24

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