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SUMMATIVE Flashcards

1
Q

How many metres to the adjacent track is protection required if you’re working on the outside of the train?

A

3m

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2
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Who do you report fires to on QR property?

A

Network control officer/officer in charge

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3
Q

Who authorises movement of the train after an incident?

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Police or rail commander

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4
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What type of fire extinguisher must not be used on electrical fires?

A

Water

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5
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Who do you report trespasses to?

A

Network control officer

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6
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Three competencies

A

Route, safeworking and traction

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7
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What are the three steps to operate kangaroo points?

A

Face oncoming traffic
Do not straddle
Use two hands

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8
Q

What must you do if no hand light radio signal is received from a shunter but there is proceed aspect shown on the signal.

A

Do not move until communication is achieved.

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9
Q

Who authorises road traffic at level Crossing?

A

Police or road traffic controllers

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10
Q

Warning devices at pedestrian crossings

A

Audible alarms, pedestrian mazes, “do not walk” signs, gates or barriers. Flashing lights

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11
Q

Requirements when walking between two cars on the same track?

A

9 m and stationary

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12
Q

How to identify the approach and departure side?

A

The approach side you can identify the signal aspect.
The departure side you can only see the back of the signal you can only see black.

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13
Q

Identify signal not in use

A

Black bag with white Cross
Or white Cross on a semaphore

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14
Q

Four signals/equipment to stop train in emergency

A

Bells, hand light and flag signals and emergency cock

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15
Q

Two actions approaching stop board with instructions

A

Stop rail traffic at approach side of stop board
Complete instructions

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16
Q

How to identify a repeat signal

A

Two aspect signal with a large P plate at the bottom

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17
Q

Purpose of a repeat signal

A

To alert the RTC that the signal being repeated is either at a STOP or PROCEED

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18
Q

What is the reason for repeat signals?

A

When the signal being repeated is obstructed or has restricted view

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19
Q

Location of repeat signals

A

On the approach side of a signal not at breaking distance

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20
Q

RCS principle

A

One rail traffic movement being on one signal section at one time

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21
Q

RCS definition

A

Is a system of safe working where rail traffic movements are regulated by signals usually controlled from a remote location and/or automatically by the passage of rail traffic

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22
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Purpose of a route indicator

A

Tells us what route is set for the rail traffic.

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23
Q

Position lights at proceed indicate what about points ahead

A

That the points are set correctly

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24
Q

Purpose of a siding signal

A

To move traffic from the main line into a siding

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25
Q

How RTC acknowledge right away?

A

Short whistle

26
Q

How many bells to stop rail traffic?

A

One bell = stop
Three bells = emergency stop

27
Q

Length of whistles

A

Short whistle = one second
Long whistle = two seconds
Continuous whistle = as long as it takes to gain attention

28
Q

What is an irregular signal?

A

A signal that shows conflicting aspects, black out. Or white lights when there is usually a colour aspect

29
Q

An example of a irregular signal

A

Junction indicators less than half lit

30
Q

How many lights do junction indicators have?

A

3 or 5

31
Q

How to treat an irregular signal

A

Treat as stop

32
Q

Who to report in a regular signal to?

A

Network control officer or officer in charge

33
Q

Actions required at stop boards with instructions but cannot be completed

A

Stop and seek further clarification from network control officer or officer in charge

34
Q

Procedure for reporting damage to signal

A

Report location and signal number and type of irregularity to the NCO or OIC

35
Q

Checks to do when points cannot be operated

A

Check for obstructions and check for any damage to the points

36
Q

How many axle counters per section?

A

Two per section

37
Q

Ways to protect obstructions on adjacent tracks

A

Radio call, railway track signals, red lights or red flags

38
Q

How soon must Work is being a safe place before arrival rail traffic?

A

10 seconds

39
Q

In the danger zone, how frequently should you be looking?

A

Every five seconds

40
Q

What is a can?

A

Conditions affecting the network

41
Q

Examples of can?

A

Low visibility like fog or smoke
Heavy rain
Heavy wind
Livestock

42
Q

Who isssues a can?

A

NCO

43
Q

What form do we use for a can?

A

SW 50

44
Q

When you are involved or observe a runaway vehicle, what actions must you take?

A

Emergency radio message
Alert NCO/OIC
Alert rail traffic in area
Alert Workers in the area
Try to protect rail traffic, workers and members of the public

45
Q

If you had to get on track for fault finding purposes what three things do you need?

A

Block from control on adjacent track
PPE
PCV

46
Q

Controlled speed

A

A speed that allows row traffic to stop short of an obstruction within half the distance of clear line visible ahead.

47
Q

Restricted speed

A

A speed that allows rail traffic to stop short of an obstruction within half the distance of clear line visible ahead not exceeding 25 km/h.

48
Q

Safe place

A

Workers or equipment cannot be struck by rail traffic

49
Q

List 3 safe places

A

Behind demarcation fencing
Refugee signed accordingly
Yellow safety line on platform

50
Q

What to do if level crossing fails to operate?

A

Stop rail traffic
Contact network control officer
Approach crossing and stop at approach side
Flashing lights activating
Ensure crossing is clear
Sound whistle
Proceeded at no more than 5 km/h
Remain vigilant

51
Q

Rail track signals
What to do on each explosion?

A

One explosion
Sound long whistle, reduce speed, look for any warning signals

Two explosions
Long whistle, reduce speed to 25 km/h , prepare to stop short of instructions

Three explosions
Long whistle and stop immediately

52
Q

Three steps to operate kangaroo points

A

Face oncoming traffic
Use two hands
Do not straddle

53
Q

After removing clip points what do you request control to do?

A

Re test points

54
Q

Maximum speed of setpoint that has been clipped

A

10 km/h

55
Q

Five actions for SPAD

A

Stop rail traffic
Warn other rail traffic in the area
Emergency radio call to NCO
Protect the rail traffic vehicle
Do not move without permission

56
Q

Where are the instructions for hydraulic points?

A

Under the lid of points machines

57
Q

How to visually confirm power operated points are in normal

A

Arrow points to ‘N’

58
Q

Initial actions for operating points machine with hand levers

A

Obtain permission from NCO
Obtain numbers of all points and positions to be set

59
Q

How the rail traffic crew obtained release on ground fame

A

Call NCO to get the free light

60
Q

check manually setting swing nose points worked by?

A

Walk the route to visually inspect the correct route is set

61
Q

How to visually identify position of points

A

The pointer on the operating bar and a marker on the sleeper when the pointer lines up with the marker indicates ‘N’ or ‘R’, the points are in the selected position
Or
switchblade is closed hard against the rail on the desired side ‘N’ or ‘R’

62
Q

Operation of points machine by hand lever operation

A

Unlock the padlock to allow lever catches to be released
Operate lever release catch
Select from motor to hand position
Move the lever to the required position position ‘N’ or ‘R’

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