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Shunting/Propelling Flashcards

0
Q

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

A

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

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1
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What is the definition of shunting?

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

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2
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How do you go about locating your train?

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Speak to shunter and get road number.

Locate correct unit number

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3
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What 2 points should be done before any movement takes place with regards the clear understanding with shunter/guard

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What exactly must be done

How the shunt will be controlled

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4
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When moving your train under hand signals, 3 points to obey

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Work to approved hand signals shown in rule book
If you lose sight of signaller STOP IMMEDIATELY
Restart only when shunter gives you correct signal

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5
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What must you do before you move your train on hand signals?

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You clearly understand the shunters hand signal

You are absolutely sure it applies to you

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6
Q

When entering a shed or building what must you do?

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Stop at entrance,
Check it’s safe to proceed
Sound the horn

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7
Q

Points worked from signal box

2 things you must do

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Obtain signallers permission to proceed with movement

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

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8
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How can a signaller give you permission

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Clearing the signal for the movement.
Speaking to you directly
Hand signal

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9
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Horn codes when no shunter is present

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Clear of points that need to be moved – 1 short blast
Crossing from one line to another–1 long then 1 short
Clear of all running line – 3 short blasts

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10
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After the shunt movement

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Secure the train
Clear of any points
Not fouling lines
Scotch vehicles than do not have hand brakes

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11
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Shunt risks

A 
Injury, Derailment
SPAD at stop boards 
Conflicting movements
Collisions with stabled vehicles
Low adhesion
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12
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3 ways to maintain safety walking or shunting in depots and yards?

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Stay vigilant 
Wear p.p.e
Clear understanding
Stay focused
Check limited clearance
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13
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Before any movement takes place what must the driver and shunter do?

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Come to a clear understanding

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14
Q

5 checks before shunting?

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Scotches
De railers
Make sure not to be moved bored isnt there
Warn people to stay clear
Hand points set correct for your move
No trains are foul
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15
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Whats the max speed in a depot or yard?

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5 MPH

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16
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What must you do if you lose sight of the shunter?

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STOP IMMEDIATLEY

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17
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How do you keep communication with shunter on the radio?

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Keep constantly talking

Use beeps

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18
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What 2 risks or distractions are there going into a shed?

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People
Change of light
Noise
Other train movements

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19
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List 3 ways you can maintain your safety when walking/shunting in depots or yards

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Stay vigilant
Correct PPE
Come to clear understanding
Limited clearance areas

20
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How can you identify your train when locating on the depot

A

Unit number

Road number

21
Q

Before any movement takes place what needs to take place

A

Clear understanding

22
Q

When you are preparing to shunt you will need to make a series of checks list 5 before shunt commences

A 
Warning people 
No scotches
A "do not move" sign on side of train
Derailers 
Ensure hand points pulled correctly
Trains foul of line
23
Q

What is the maximum speed in a depot or yard

A

5mph

24
Q

Know your hand signals guys !!

A

Hand signals and with a lamp

25
Q

What must you do if you lose sight of the person giving you a hand signal

A

Stop immediately

26
Q

When being given a hand signal what 2 things must you ensure before proceeding

A

Hand signal is for you

Understand hand signal

27
Q

When you are making shunting movements and receiving instruction using radio communications, what are the 2 ways constant communication is achieved.

A

Constant talking or beeps

28
Q

If there is a break in communication what must you do

A

Stop immediately

29
Q

Prior to moving your train into a covered shed what must you do

A

Stop
Safe to enter
Sound horn

30
Q

Name 2 distractions when driving your train into ashes

A

People
Light to dark
Noise
Moving people

31
Q

If you are making a shunt move over points what hand signal will the signalman give you by day/night

A

Night - white light twisting motion of your hand

Day - 1 arm raised

32
Q

When making a shunt over points worked by signal box you will need to give horn codes what are they

A

Points need to be moved - 1 short
Crossing 1 line to another - 1 long 1 short
Running lines 3 short

33
Q

When you have completed a shunt movement what must you ensure.

A

That you are not sat foul
Secure the train
Clear of points
Scotch vehicles without a handbrake

34
Q

Define propelling

A

Vehicles not capable of self movement are pushed by a traction unit
Must not be in multiple

35
Q

List 3 ways a propelling movement can be controlled?

A 
Bell buzzer codes
Cab to cab
Radio
Hand signals
Driver to guard
36
Q

Prior to a propelling movement a clear mixer standing must be reached what information must be contained in this

A

What the movement is
Limit of shunt
How the movement is controlled

37
Q

What’s the maximum speed whilst propelling

A

Not exceed 20mph

38
Q

What must you do if you lose sight or contact with the person controlling the propelling movement?

A

Stop immediately

39
Q

How can the shunter control movements when you are driving from other than the leading cab

A

Walking aside the cab with hand signals

40
Q

Prior to the shunt move taking place you are unsure about anything what would you do

A

Don’t move

Reconfirm with shunter

41
Q

5 potential risks when shunting

A 
Derailments 
Injury
SPAD's at stop boards 
Conflicting movements
Collision
Low adhesion
42
Q

What does it mean when a train is fouling another line

A

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

43
Q

What is the main risk of a train fouling another line

A

Collision

Derailment

44
Q

Name 2 checks you can make to help avoid derailments

A

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

45
Q

State 4 ways you can reduce the chance of a SPAD in the depot

A

Don’t assume signal will clear on approach
Don’t get distracted by setting up anything in the cab
Don’t pull up to close to signal
Use full service brake, master switch in neutral
DRA

46
Q

What is loose shunting? And what should you reach before commencing

A

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

47
Q

List 5 authorities of propelling

A 
Returning after OVERRUNNING station
Moving in connection to SLW
To or from an OBSTRUCTION
Working as breakdown train
Independent snow plow
48
Q

3 risks when walking around the depot

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

Shunting (1 decks)

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