Siemens Train prep, Attach and Divide, stable

Question 1

Where do all preps start?

Answer 1

From the leading motor ( the motor your driving from)

Question 2

At the completion of a prep, when conducting multiple preps, what should the driver do?

Answer 2

Complete a Multiple prep docket and place it in TMM in the open end or up end cab
Notify the DAO’s

Question 3

What does the relieving driver need to do when someone else has prepared the train?

Answer 3

• Activate the Cab.
• Ensure the Emergency brake releases to holding pressure.
• Ensure the Safety Loop light has extinguished

Question 4

How long for a post-maintenance prep?

Answer 4

60 min

Question 5

How long for a mainline prep?

Answer 5

37 min

Question 6

What functionality tests need to be performed in motors on a mainline and post-maintenance prep?

Answer 6

Brake test
Traction cut out test
Dead mans ( Vigilance) devices test
VICERS Test
Trip Apparatus Test

Question 7

From which cab is the panto test done from for all preps?

Answer 7

Trailing cab

Question 8

How is a continuity test performed?

Answer 8

Press the Emergency Stop Button and observe the Emergency Stop Active status indicator illuminates Red and the BC gauge indicates emergency pressure.
In the trailing cab set the hand or foot and move master controller to COAST
Observe brake cylinder pressure displays emergency, safety loop status indicator illuminated, trip lowered status extinguished and no traction power available

Question 9

For a pre-movement revenue prep, which of the normal functionality tests is not performed?

Answer 9

VICERS
(Trip test not required for pre movement)

Question 10

How long to stable a 6 car? 3 car?

Answer 10

8 min for 6
4 min for 3

Question 11

What brake cylinder pressure should be observed when removing the controller key?

Answer 11

Emergency pressure (280) and park brakes applied

Question 12

When stabling, what should be checked in every cab?

Answer 12

Park brakes on, doors locked, blinds down, all equipment off

Question 13

After stabling, when reaching the rear of the train, what is the first thing you should check?

Answer 13

• Obvious damage
• Headlights are extinguished
• Marker lights are Red

AND IN CLEAR

Question 14

After stabling the train, what is the driver’s duty?

Answer 14

Contact fleet with motor and road numbers report any faults to TC

Question 15

When performing cab unattended in running, what do you have to turn on for the front of the train?

Answer 15

Marker lights to white

Question 16

When assisting passengers with special needs, what four things must the driver do before leaving the cab?

Answer 16

• Release the corresponding doors on the platform side
• Push the Auto Door Inhibit button
• Turn the white marker light switch on
• Perform Modified Cab Unattended procedure

Question 17

Can a Siemens be coupled to all train types?

Answer 17

Yes non electrically

Question 18

When attaching to another 3 car Siemens, what do you need to ensure on the other unit?

Answer 18

• Mouthpieces are in good condition
• Main res and brake pipe isolating cocks are open
• Electrical coupling levers are in the coupling position, where viewable
• couplers are aligned

Question 19

If attaching at a platform, where does the attaching 3 car need to stop?

Answer 19

1 metre

Question 20

After coupling, what indication would you get in the middle motors?

Answer 20

Uncouple buttons illuminated red

Question 21

How is continuity tested after coupling?

Answer 21

Observe and confer the following with other driver:

• Move the master controller to zero, hold the hand pilot valve set and observe:
• Safety Loop light is not illuminated
• Brake Cylinder pressure is
HOLDING pressure (110kPa)

• Move the master controller to EMEGENCY and observe:
• Safety Loop light illuminates
• Brake Cylinder Pressure rises to
EMERGENCY pressure (280kPa)

• Move the master controller to zero and observe:
Safety Loop light is not illuminated
Brake Cylinder pressure is
HOLDING pressure (110kPa)

Question 22

If after attaching there is only one driver, how is continuity performed?

Answer 22

A main line prep is performed

Question 23

When dividing at a platform, where does the train stop on arrival?

Answer 23

1 metre short of the 6 car mark

Question 24

How are Siemens divided?

Answer 24

Uncoupling Procedure
• Activate the Cab
• With confirmation from Station Staff, close saloon doors.
• Ensure brake cylinder gauge shows emergency pressure
• Ensure the park brake switch is illuminated
• Press the uncouple button
• Observe the uncouple light extinguish
• Communicate with the other Driver using Cab to Cab Button and advise of intention to set back no more than 1 metre
• On acknowledgement that the reversing movement is safe to commence, move the reverser to REVERSE and set back no more than 1 metre and remove controller key.