TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train

Question 1

is a regional commuter train network operated by the Southern California Regional Rail Authority.

Answer 1

Metrolink

Question 2

The completed system will eventually travel over ___ miles and serve over ___ stations which will link the City of Los Angeles with five surrounding counties.

Answer 2

400 miles

60 stations

Question 3

A potential hazard in the City of Los Angeles are the ____ tunnels in the Chatsworth area of Battalion 15. .

Answer 3

Three

Question 4

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.

Answer 4

7368
537
923

Question 5

The Metrolink locomotive is powered by a ___ Series Engine. This enhanced passenger locomotive can operate to push or pull up to _____ bi-level cars

Answer 5

GM

7

Question 6

Metrolink Trains have two crew members on board the train during operations. This crew consists of a

Answer 6

Conductor and engineer

Question 7

The ________ primary responsibility is the entire service and safety of the train operations.

Answer 7

Conductors

Question 8

The _______ responsibility is to drive the train to a designated location.

Answer 8

Engineers

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Conductor

Question 10

The diesel fuel tank is located under the locomotive, on both sides, and has a tank capacity of _____ gallons of diesel,

Answer 10

2200

Question 11

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

Answer 11

20

Question 12

Metrolink trains will consist of advanced low-pollution diesel locomotives pulling ___ to ___ double-decked passenger cars at speeds up to __ mph in certain locations.

Answer 12

4-7

79mph

Question 13

Each passenger car can carry the maximum of ___ passengers, ____ of them sitting.

Answer 13

360

149

Question 14

Construction of the double-deck passenger commuter car is made of

Answer 14

Double walled stainless steel

Question 15

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

Answer 15

480 volts ac

Question 16

The control cab can be identified by a letter “__”, which is located below the control cab window

Answer 16

F

Question 17

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,

Answer 17

Red

Engine an electrical power

Question 18

Once the emergency door release is located, ___ ____ ____ and pull the red ring.

Answer 18

Break the glass

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Stainless steel

Valve

Question 20

Arrow denotes panel key slot. To open turn knob using

Answer 20

Screwdriver

Question 21

Every passenger commuter car has windows of double pane ____ ______ (____ times stronger than safety glass).

Answer 21

Lexan polycarbonate

250

Question 22

Inside window removal ___ ____ to remove molding strip

Answer 22

Pull ring

Question 23

When pushing the HEP off button, this only shuts down the electrical power and not the

Answer 23

Engine

Question 24

Engine and electrical power shutdown can be accomplished at the ______ and ___ ____ area by utilizing the 2 in 1 Engine Stop Button.

Answer 24

Locomotive and control Caleb area

Question 25

Engine shutdown is accomplished by pushing the engine emergency stop button (engine will shutdown within __ to __ seconds)

Answer 25

30-40

Question 26

Electrical Panel in the passenger commuter car can be found inside a panel door, identified with a___ ____Decal on the door

Answer 26

No smoking

Question 27

To open the electrical panel door use a screw driver at each opening top and bottom. Insert screw driver, turn __ to __ turn to open.

Answer 27

1/4 to 1/2

Question 28

The battery is made of ____ _____ (__ volts DC) and can be located under each passenger commuter car

Answer 28

Nickel cadmium (36 Volts DC)

Question 29

This battery system is used to back-up the

Answer 29

Public address system and lights

Question 30

The Air Brake System has ___ psi lines running throughout the Metrolink Commuter Train System.

Answer 30

140

Question 31

In an emergency, the emergency ___ ____can be used to park the commuter car, if deemed necessary, by the Officer on-scene.

Answer 31

Hand break

Question 32

The hand brake can be located at the car ______ (between each passenger car),

Answer 32

Vestibule

Question 33

To operate the emergency hand brake, locate the _____ handle, and pump the handle until the handle __ _____ ____

Answer 33

White handle

No longer moves

Question 34

The use of the emergency hand brake shall be used only to park the

Answer 34

Passenger car

Question 35

A danger area is located between each____ This area consists of electrical cables, high pressure hoses, and the knuckles.

Answer 35

Car

Question 36

Emergency equipment can be found on board each passenger commuter car. This equipment consists of ____ dry chemical extinguishers, two at the upper level and two at the lower level. The following can be found near the rest room area: a ___ ___, two _____, an ____, a ___ ____, and a First Aid Kit.

Answer 36

4

Hand saw
Mallets
Axe
Pry bar

Question 37

The law enforcement agency for Metrolink is the

Answer 37

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Transit Bureau