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Shunting and Propelling Flashcards

1
Q

What is the definition of Shunting?

A

Any movement of a train or vehicle other than a train passing normally along a running line

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What is Loose Shunting and what should you do before commencing?

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Shunting of vehicles that do not remain attached to the traction unit during the move.

You should come to a clear understanding

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3
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Who is the Shunter?

A

The person in control of a specific shunting movement

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4
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What is an unaccompanied driver?

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A driver carrying out a shunting movement without an accompanying shunter.

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5
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How can you maintain your personal safety on depot? (8 answers)

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Wear appropriate PPE
Keep a good look out
Watch out for the movement of other trains in sidings
Always reach a clear understanding
Be aware of limited clearances
Be aware how mist and fog can affect visibility and sound
Stay focused and do not become distracted
Clear understanding

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6
Q

What methods should you employ to locate your train?

A 
Use authorised walking routes
Wear PPE
Communicate with the person in charge
Identify the road number
Ensure you have the correct train and formation (unit  number and coaches)
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7
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What should you do before any movement takes place?

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Reach a clear understanding
Find out what exactly needs to be done
How the shunt will be controlled

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8
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What shunter duties will an unaccompanied driver undertake? What do they need to check? (7 answers)

A 
Vehicles can be moved safely
No vehicles are foul of moves to be made
Road vehicles and equipment are clear
Scotches and derailers have been removed
People are clear of the movement
People have been warned 
Handpoints are fitting and locked if possible
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9
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What should you do during a shunting movement? What rules should you follow? (4 answers)

A 
Work to the Shunter's instructions only
Do not pass signals at danger (unless authorised)
5mph max (unless stipulated)
Control the movement to avoid heavy impacts and collisons at fouling points.
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10
Q

Test your handsignals (Day)

A 
Move towards
Move away
Slow down
Ease up
Stop
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Test your handsignals (Night)

A 
Move towards
Move towards slowly
Move away
Move away slowly
Slow down or Ease up
Stop
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12
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When moving your train under handsignals, what 3 points should you obey?

A

Work to approved hand signals
If you loose sight of the shunter STOP IMMEDIATELY
Resart only when shunter gives you correct hand signal

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13
Q

You must not move your train unless

A

You clearly understand the shunter’s handsignal

You are absolutely sure it applied to you

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14
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How will the shunter control movements by the radio?

A

Make sure you have been identified as the correct train driver
Keep in constant verbal communication
Speak continuously or transmit a continuous beep signal

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15
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What must you do if there is a break in communication?

A

STOP IMMEDIATELY

Restart only when the shunter tells you to.

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16
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What must you do before entering a shed or building? (3 answers)

A

Stop at the entrance
Check it is safe to proceed
Sound the horn

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17
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When not accompanied by the shunter, before you pass over points worked from a signal box you must: (2 answers)

A

Obtain the signallers permission to proceed

Check the points are correctly fitting if they are facing the movement.

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18
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How will the signaller give you permission to move over points worked from a signal box? (3 answers)

A

Clearing a signal for the movement
Speaking to you directly
Handsignal

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19
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What handsignal will the handsignaller give you when moving over points by day/night

A

Day - 1 arm raised above head

Night - A white light moved quikly by a twisting of the wrist

20
Q

How do you indicate to the signaller that the movement is clear of any points that need to be moved?

A

1 short blast of the horn

21
Q

What must you do after the shunt movement?

4 answers

A

Secure the train
Ensure you are clear of any points
Make sure you are not fouling any other lines
Scotch vehicles that do not have an operative handbrake

22
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What is the definition of Propelling?

A

When vehicles which are not capable of self-powered movement are pushed by a traction unit.

The traction unit pushing is not in multiple with any of the propelled vehicles.

23
Q

When can propelling movements be made / controlled?

3 answers

A

Only if:
Authorised
Absolutely necessary
Over the shortest distance

24
Q

What authorities are there for propelling?

13 answers

A 
Locations in Sectional Appendix
Station limits
Officer's special train - right direction
Through ground frame points
Returning after wrong routed
Returning after platform overrun
Moving in connection with SLW
To and from and obstruction
As a breakdown train
Independant snow plough
Clearing disabled train
Divided train
During engineering work - agreed and authorised
25
Q

How can propelling movements be made / controlled?

A 
Bell buzzer codes
Cab to Cab
Radio
Hand signals
Driver to guard
26
Q

Prior to propelling a clear understanding must be reached, what information must be contained?
(3 answers)

A

What the movement is
The limits of the movement
How it will be controlled

27
Q

What must you do if propelling on a running line?

A

Automatic brake in use
Inform signaller
Temporaily isolate TPWS - remember to reinstate.

28
Q

What is the speed limit on depot?

A

5 mph

29
Q

What is the speed limit when propelling?

A

20 mph max

30
Q

When propelling you must:

4 answers

A

Observe signals
Not pass danger signals unless authorised
Not exceed 20 mph
Sound warning horn on approach to station or level crossing

31
Q

What should you do if you loose sight of the person propelling the movement?

A

STOP IMMEDIATELY

32
Q

If driving from a cab other than the leading end how can the shunter control the movement?
(3 answers)

A

Riding in the leading cab
Riding in the leading vehicle
From a safe place on the ground

33
Q

Name the risks involved with shunting

6 answers

A 
Injury
Derailments
SPADs at STOP boards and signals
Conflicting movements
Coliisions with stabled units
Low adhesion in wash roads
34
Q

What should you do if you are unsure of the movement?

A

Stop and clarify

35
Q

How far should you you stop from obstructions such as signals, buffers or vehicles?

A

2 metres

36
Q

What methods could be applied to avoid collisions?

4 answers

A

Leave vehicles clear of fouling points
If not possible inform the person in charge
Always drive from the leading cab
If not possible the person controlling the move must stay in view of the driver.

37
Q

How can you avoid derailments?

4 answers

A

Prior to moving ensure it is safe to do so
Keep train speed below maxmium permitted
Check for scotches under wheels
All points checked - do not allow the train to force them over
If a movemet requires a reverse stop clear of points to be moved
If standing for a while check points have still been set

38
Q

What 4 things should you be aware of when doing shunting duties?

A

Reach a clear understanding
Aware of limited clearances
Aware of mist, fog and noise
Stay focused

39
Q

How do you go about locating your train?

A

Speak to shunter and get road number

Locate correct unit number

40
Q

What 2 distractions are there going into a shed?

A

People
Change of light
Noise
Other train movements

41
Q

What does it mean when a train is fouling another line?

A

Any train placed near points as such any passig train cannot pass without colliding

42
Q

What is the main risk of a train fouling another line?

A

Collision

Derailment

43
Q

Name 2 checks you can make to avoid derailments

A

Derailers
Speed below maximum
All points set correctly
Kick points so they are fitting correctly

44
Q

Sate 4 ways you can reduce a SPAD in the depot

A

Don’t assume signal will clear on approach
Don’t get distracted by setting up the cab
Don’t pull up to close to the signal
Brake at full service
Master switch in neutral
DRA

45
Q

List 3 risks of walking round a depot

A 
Trip hazards
Moving vehicles
Limited clearance areas
Multiple movements
Debris, oil spills

Shunting and Propelling (1 decks)

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