TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train Flashcards
is a regional commuter train network operated by the Southern California Regional Rail Authority.
Metrolink
The completed system will eventually travel over ___ miles and serve over ___ stations which will link the City of Los Angeles with five surrounding counties.
400 miles
60 stations
A potential hazard in the City of Los Angeles are the ____ tunnels in the Chatsworth area of Battalion 15. .
Three
One tunnel coming from Moorpark is at the Santa Susana Pass. It was built in 1902 and covers a distance of _____ feet. The second tunnel is located at Chatsworth Park South and is the shortest in distance at ___ feet. Tunnel three is located at Stony Point and is ____ feet in length.
7368
537
923
The Metrolink locomotive is powered by a ___ Series Engine. This enhanced passenger locomotive can operate to push or pull up to _____ bi-level cars
GM
7
Metrolink Trains have two crew members on board the train during operations. This crew consists of a
Conductor and engineer
The ________ primary responsibility is the entire service and safety of the train operations.
Conductors
The _______ responsibility is to drive the train to a designated location.
Engineers
In an emergency situation contact the ______, if possible, to gather valuable information pertaining to the passenger load and the condition of the locomotive and passenger commuter cars
Conductor
The diesel fuel tank is located under the locomotive, on both sides, and has a tank capacity of _____ gallons of diesel,
2200
PUSH THE RED BUTTON TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND HEAD END POWER (HEP) ELECTRICAL POWER. Hold down for approximately ___ seconds for fuel cut off
20
Metrolink trains will consist of advanced low-pollution diesel locomotives pulling ___ to ___ double-decked passenger cars at speeds up to __ mph in certain locations.
4-7
79mph
Each passenger car can carry the maximum of ___ passengers, ____ of them sitting.
360
149
Construction of the double-deck passenger commuter car is made of
Double walled stainless steel
DO NOT cut into the passenger cars with a rotary saw in an attempt to ventilate, as the space between the walls contain electrical wires which can cause an electrical shock of up to ____ volts AC
480 volts ac
The control cab can be identified by a letter “__”, which is located below the control cab window
F
When access to the locomotive is not possible for the shutdown of the engine and electrical power (HEP) systems, an alternate choice would be to locate the ____shutdown button on the (HEP) panel in the control cab, which is designated as the engine stop. The engine stop button is the 2 in 1 button which will shutdown the _____ and (HEP) _______ power,
Red
Engine an electrical power
Once the emergency door release is located, ___ ____ ____ and pull the red ring.
Break the glass
The other half of the door can also be opened by locating the _____ _____ panel, inside, adjacent the door access Find the ____ and turn to the open position, this will now release the door to be manually opened
Stainless steel
Valve
Arrow denotes panel key slot. To open turn knob using
Screwdriver
Every passenger commuter car has windows of double pane ____ ______ (____ times stronger than safety glass).
Lexan polycarbonate
250
Inside window removal ___ ____ to remove molding strip
Pull ring
When pushing the HEP off button, this only shuts down the electrical power and not the
Engine
Engine and electrical power shutdown can be accomplished at the ______ and ___ ____ area by utilizing the 2 in 1 Engine Stop Button.
Locomotive and control Caleb area
