Sidings Flashcards

1
Q

Max speed is sidings and yards?

A

15km

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2
Q

What are the three warning devices in a siding?

A

Safety banner (danger road closed)
Red flag
Label (men at work)

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3
Q

Can only the person who placed a banner remove it?

A

Yes

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4
Q

Do through sidings (can be accessed from both sides) need flags and banners on both sides?

A

Yes

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5
Q

If a dwarf governs multiple sidings, what must a driver do?

A

Confer with any other drivers to ascertain who will depart first

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6
Q

Does a signaller have to give a driver permission to move up to a TR point?
What info is given

A

Yes
Departure time, destination, TDN

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7
Q

What is Metro business risk?

A

A side of a train not being able to be prepared due to being inaccessible. Only the unobstructed side will have to be prepped (modified prep)

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8
Q

Can we operate Willets Spring operated points?

A

Yes

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9
Q

Remember “Coates cushion weighted hand points”

A

Ok

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10
Q

How far do you stop a train from a buffer baulk or stabled train?

A

1 to 2 metres
So you don’t foul the line in the rear

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11
Q

If there is an orange pole, how close do you stop?
From the fouling point?

A

Stop just touching the orange pole

1 to 2 metres clear from the fouling point

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12
Q

If a safety banner is placed on a train you are scheduled to prep, who do you call?

A

Don’t touch train
Call DAO or fleet controller

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13
Q

If hand operated points exist in a siding, what must a driver do?

A

Change points across to set for a vacant road
Apply de-rail devices if applicable

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14
Q

What are the siding protection devices used?

A

Hayes derail block
Catch points

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