Sector 3 Road Knowledge Main North Line Flashcards
Which platform/s at Hornsby allow up journeys via the north main?
Platforms 1 – 4
When travelling from Asquith which platform/s at Hornsby can you terminate on and return to Berowra?
Platforms 1 – 5
Which platform/s can be reached at Hornsby from turnback 1?
Platforms 3 & 4
Which platform/s can be reached at Hornsby from turnback 2?
Platforms 2 – 5
Which platform/s can you terminate on at Hornsby from the down main?
Platforms 1 – 5
What are the terminating stations between Strathfield and Berowra via the main?
Strathfield, Nth. Strathfield, Concord West, Rhodes Eastwood, Epping, Cheltenham, Hornsby, Asquith, Berowra
What is the system of safeworking on the down relief between North Strathfield and Concord West?
RVDS Two way running
Which platform/s can you terminate on at Rhodes in the down and return on the up?
Platforms 2 & 3
Top green on WR 7 the 1st signal after West Ryde is the PONR for what moves?
Terminating at Eastwood platform 3
Terminating and return directly at Epping
Terminating Epping turnback
How do you terminate at Eastwood on the up and return on the down?
Detrain at platform 2 shunt towards Denistone past EW 13 and return through platform 3
What is the PONR to terminate at Eastwood on the up north suburban?
EG 36 the 1st signal after Epping platform 1
How do you terminate at Rhodes on the up and return on the down?
Detrain on platform 1 shunt towards Concord West past RS15 return through platform 2 or 3
What is the method of safeworking over the inward and outward roads between Hornsby station and Hornsby M/C?
Yard working
If the inward or outward road is blocked how are trains worked into and out of Hornsby M/C not including over the top?
Special yard working using telephone communication between the shunter and signal box
If communications break down during special yard working how are trains worked in and out of Hornsby M/C?
All trains must be piloted by a shunter with a maximum speed of 15 kp/h
Which road/s are protected by signals in Hornsby M/C?
1, 2, 3, 8 and 9 roads
What is meant when the lights at Hornsby MC roads 1, 2, 3, 8 ,9 show a Red signal?
Stop do not enter overhead power is turned off
Who is responsible for dividing and amalgamating trains in a maintenance centre?
The shunter
When stabling a train in a maintenance centre how is the train secured?
1 parking brake on the city end car
What ways are there to depart Hornsby M/C?
The outward road, garden road and over the top (via the main)
What ways are there to enter Hornsby M/C?
The inward road and over the top (via the main)
What are the speeds in Hornsby M/C?
13, 8 and 4 km/h
What road is missing in Hornsby M/C?
10 road
How do you identify the shunter?
They wear a lime green safety vest
What authority do you require to depart Hornsby M/C?
Shunters authority to the signal then clearance of the signal
Where does the shunters authority start in any maintenance centre?
1st non interlocked facing points
Stop board
Specified signal
Specified location
What signal indications do you get for the inward c/s from platforms 1 and 2 at Hornsby
Platform 1 Caution
Platform 2 Caution turnout
What signal indication do you get on HY 77 for the inward c/s?
Calling on with IC in the route indicator
When tabled to terminate at Berowra can the turnout repeater on Berowra’s accept be accepted?
No
Departing Hornsby is it possible to go to Berowra via the up Shore line at Hornsby?
Yes
What are the PONRs for Hornsby via the main on the down?
Local - ST 115 L or 4th signal after Burwood platform 6
Suburban - ST 131 S or 1st signal after Strathfield platform 6
Main - ST 137 M or 2nd signal after Strathfield platform 3
Where are the emergency cross overs located in sector 3?
West Ryde and Thornleigh
Where are fixed reds located at Hornsby station?
City end Platform 5
Where is the PONR for Croydon from the Up North Main line?
ST 144 N or 3rd main line signal after North Strathfield
Where does the North Main start on the down and end on the up?
Down - Starts at the point after ST 137 M 2nd signal after Strathfield platform 3
Up - Ends at Strathfield platform 1
