Spring Park Brake

Question 1

Where are SPB located?

Answer 1

Wheels 1357 of M car

Question 2

How long do you have to press the train lined SPB on or off for?

Answer 2

5 sec

Question 3

What reverser positions will the SPB release?

Answer 3

Forward
Neutral
Reverse

Question 4

What do you need to operate the train lines SPB buttons?

Answer 4

One Panto and one MA

Question 5

Can you operate the local SPB buttons without overhead power?

Answer 5

Yes as long as there is enough MR air

Question 6

How long after a MA has started that the trainlined button energise?

Answer 6

60 sec

Question 7

When do SPB auto apply?

Answer 7

Reverser off
60 sec after reverser is in neutral
Train under 8km for 60 sec

Question 8

How do you isolate and release on a Knorr?

Answer 8

SPB iso cock
Turn knob anit clock
Can’t manually apply

Question 9

How do you iso and release on a Westcode

Answer 9

SPB iso cock
Socket and brace and turn anti clock 6-8 times
Can manually apply turn clock wise 40-60 turns