Setting Back Trains

Question 1

What does the term set back mean?

Answer 1

It describes the procedure performed when the train needs to be driven back in the direction from where the train has come.

Question 2

What are the two ways a Driver can set back a train?

Answer 2

Set back & propelling

Question 3

Who gives you verbal authority to set back in the Metrol controlled area?

Answer 3

Senior network controller

Question 4

What is the Authority required to set a train back while travelling on a Train Authority?

Answer 4

A fresh train authority.

Question 5

At what speed must a Driver set a train back when not propelling?

Answer 5

Extreme caution

Question 6

At what speed does a Driver propel a train back with a competent employee in the rear?

Answer 6

15 km/h

Question 7

What is the Authority required to set a train back within the MURL?

Answer 7

Train authority from the area controller (dictated)

Question 8

What is the Authority required to set a train back outside of the Metrol controlled area and beyond station limits on ABS?

Answer 8

Train authority

Question 9

What is the Authority required to set a train back on the ATC system from beyond Station Limits?

Answer 9

Train authority

Question 10

What is the Authority required to set a train back within Station Limits?

Answer 10

Verbal authority from controlling signaller.

Question 11

What does each Bell code mean?

Answer 11

• One bell = attention
• Two bells = proceed
• Three bells = set back
• Four bells = call competent Driver to the front
• five bells = emergency

Question 12

What is propelling?

Answer 12

When driving or braking from any cab except the leading cab