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Shunting Flashcards

1
Q

When making a shunt movement, what will you need to know?

A
  • How the movement is going to be controlled
  • What exactly is going to be done
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2
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What is the definition of shunting?

A

Movement of trains (or vehicles) other than normal passage along running lines.

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3
Q

Who controls the movement in a depot?

A
  • Shunter / depot driver
  • Yard controller
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4
Q

What are three normal methods of communication when controlling shunt movements?

A
  • Hand signal
  • Radio
  • Signals
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5
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When should you not start or continue a movement?

A

If you or are unsure of:

  • The meaning of the hand signal you are being given
  • Whether the hand signal is definitely for you
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6
Q

If you must work between vehicles, what must you do?

A
  • Secure both units and place the brake controller into emergency
  • (Driver and person controlling the movement) Reach a clear understanding that the trains will not move
  • Do not move train until authorised by the person controlling the movement
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7
Q

When can you set back on a permissive line?

A
  • When coupling or uncoupling
  • When a signal has been cleared for the movement
  • When signaller has authorised the movement
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8
Q

Before starting a movement, what must be detached from the train?

A
  • Not to be moved board
  • Shore supply cables
  • Water pipes or controlled emission toilet (CET) pipes
  • Scotch block
  • Depot protection

And that no one is working on or near the train

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9
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You must control your movements to prevent what?

A
  • Impact with other vehicles, maintenance equipment or buffer stops
  • Collisions at fouling points
  • Passing any signal without authority
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10
Q

What is the maximum speed of travel when in:

  1. Depot
  2. Shed
  3. Wash
A
  1. 5mph
  2. 3mph
  3. 3mph
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11
Q

Before entering a shed (or maintenance building) what must you do?

A
  • Stop the movement at the entrance to the shed or building
  • Only proceed when it is safe to do so
  • Sound the horn as a warning before restarting
  • Proceed no more than 3mph while in the shed (maintenance depot)
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12
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If you drive through a train wash, what must you do and what must you be aware of?

A

You must:

  • Travel no more than 3mph

You must be aware of:

  • Any areas with limited clearance
  • Chemicals used within the wash may be harmful
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13
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What does AVIS stand for?

A

Automatic Vehicle Inspection System

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14
Q

How must you ensure the train is left at the end of any shunt movements?

A
  • Secure
  • Not left foul
  • Not left over any points
  • Correct illumination displayed at the front and rear
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15
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When you stable your train on a dead end line with buffer stops, what must you ensure?

A

Correct illumination is displayed. The rear lights must mirror the lights of the buffer stops.

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16
Q

When you are required to couple two traction units together, what must you do?

A
  • Stop at least six feet short of the train you are going to attach
  • Move up and stop one foot short of the train you are going to attach
  • Ensure it is safe to couple the units and that they are secure
  • If passengers are to remain on board, make a PA explaining the circumstances
  • Couple the units together as per the specific traction requirements
17
Q

Under what circumstances can you drive from ‘other than the leading cab’?

A
  • During a shunting / propelling movement
  • If the driving controls are defective
18
Q

When driving from ‘other than the leading cab’ what must you:

  1. Temporarily isolate?

And what is the:

  1. Maximum line speed?
A
  1. TPWS
  2. 20mph
19
Q

Under what conditions can you make a propelling movement?

A
  • You will have a better view of signals / hand signals
  • Driving controls are defective
20
Q

How should a propelling movement be made?

A

Cautiously and at such a reduced speed that the movement can be stopped by the person controlling the movement, in the distance they can see to be clear.

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