Siemens Faults - Train Rescue

Question 1

If a Siemens is pushing a disabled Siemens, what needs to be done in the disabled unit for the unit to move?

Answer 1

Trip out the TCU cb in all cabs
Key in and on Lower the trip
Activate BP mode
Selector switch to pushed by another train 
Reverser in set speed 
Ensure pilot valve is set
Isolate then VICERS

Question 2

If a Siemens is being pushed by a rescuing Siemens, what needs to be done in the rescuing unit for the unit to move?

Answer 2

Key in and on 
Turn BP sensor on
Selector switch to pushing a train
Trip cock lifting device MCB tripped 
Isolate VICERS
Isolate trip cock bypass  
Run on mad button

Question 3

In what car is the PA circuit breaker?

Answer 3

DMA

Question 4

What car is your CCTV in?

Answer 4

DMB

Question 5

When doing continuity for a disabled train being pushed, who is moving the master controller to indicate brake pressure?

Answer 5

The disabled train

Question 6

When starting continuity in coast, what brake cylinder pressure should the disabled train and assisting train read?

Answer 6

Disabled train - 0

Assisting - 110kpa

Question 7

During continuity, why does the disabled train show this holding pressure

Answer 7

The disabled train shows 0kpa due to no holding brake as the TCU MCB are tripped

Question 8

When the disabled train moves the MC to emergency, what trains safety loop de energises and why?

Answer 8

Disabled train has a safety loop fault light due to the trains not being coupled electrically. The assisting train will have emergency pressure but safety loop will remain intact

Question 9

If the driver of the assisting train notices brake cylinders are present during a rescue, what is the drivers responsibilities?

Answer 9

Master controller immediately into coast

Question 10

What is the function of the TU1?

Answer 10

Reads and writes brake pipe during non electrical train rescue

Question 11

What is on the safety loop when bypassed?

Answer 11

Safety loop MCB
Emergency brake valve MCB
EMS button
Master controller in emergency
Master key switch
Trip

Question 12

What is on the entire safety loop?

Answer 12

Safety loop MCB 
Emergency brake valve MCB
EMS button
Master controller in emergency
Master key switch
Deadman’s devices
Over speed relay
Main res pressure relay
BCU major event relay
Coupler fault relay
Vicers activation relay
Door closed relay
EMS button in another cab
Trip

Question 13

What must be done after an emergency application during train rescue?

Answer 13

Park brakes must be applied on both cars