T3 Possession

Question 1

How would you identify a PICOP by their armband? (2)

Answer 1

1. Yellow armband.
2. Red writing.

Question 2

Signaller and PICOP agreements (8)

Answer 2

1. The line to be taken under possession.
2. Whether possession is to be taken around one or more trains.
3. The signals leading to the possession that will be kept at danger.
4. Details of any points or crossings used for trains outside the possession.
5. Position of points within the possession must be kept in.
6. Arrangements applied for each level crossing within the possession.
7. Exact location of detonators protection and whether this is less than the standard distance.
8. Time the possession is to be taken.

Question 3

What is the detonator protection distance and the quantity? (2)

Answer 3

1. 400m.
2. Three detonators.

Question 4

Describe how a train which is at the protecting signal must be signalled in the right direction towards the detonators? (3)

Answer 4

1. Receive permission from the PICOP.
2. Instruct the driver to pass the signal at danger.
3. Instruct driver to proceed far as the detonator protection.

Question 5

Before giving the driver permission to proceed from the signal to the intermediate point, what must you make sure? (3)

Answer 5

1. PICOP has given permission.
2. PICOP has positioned someone at the intermediate point to give the driver instructions.
3. You have not authorised a conflicting movement.

Question 6

When the PICOP tells you the train is ready to leave the possession, what must you personally authorise the driver to pass and what to be sure of beforehand? (3)

Answer 6

1. Beyond detonators out of the possession.
2. Through points and crossings protecting the possession at an intermediate point.
3. The line is clear and safe for the movement.