*TB 84- Metrolink Train

Question 1

Metrolink Train:

In an emergency situation make contact the _____ of the train, if possible, to gather valuable information pertaining to the passenger load and the condition of the locomotive and passenger commuter cars.

Answer 1

Conductor

• The Conductor’s primary responsibility is the entire service and safety of the train operations.
• The Engineer’s responsibility is to drive the train to a designated location

Question 2

Metrolink train:

To locate the outside fuel cut off button look above the diesel tank, the buttons are located on both sides of the locomotive. Hold down for approximately ___ seconds for fuel cut off

Answer 2

20 sec

Question 3

Metrolink trains:

Each passenger car can carry the maximum of ____ passengers

Answer 3

360

Question 4

Metrolink train:

Can you cut into the passenger cars with a rotary saw in an attempt to ventilate?

Answer 4

No, the space between the walls contain electrical wires which can cause an electrical shock of up to 480 volts AC

Question 5

Metrolink train:

The space within the outer walls of the train contain electrical wires which can cause an electrical shock of up to ____ volts AC

Answer 5

480 volts

Question 6

Metrolink train:

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

Answer 6

F

Question 7

Metrolink trains:

What is the height from the rail to the roof?

Answer 7

15’11”

Question 8

Metrolink trains:

The double doors are ____ inches in dimension

Answer 8

52”

Question 9

Metrolink trains:

Every passenger commuter car has windows of double pane Lexan Polycarbonate which is ____ times stronger than safety glass

Answer 9

250

Question 10

Metrolink trains:

Electrical power which supplies the Metrolink train is ___ volts AC

Answer 10

480v

Question 11

Metrolink trains:

Pushing the Head End Power (HEP) OFF button shuts down what?

Answer 11

Electrical power only, not the engine

Question 12

Metrolink trains:

Engine shutdown at the control cab is accomplished by pushing the red engine emergency stop button and then the engine will shutdown within ___ to ___ seconds

Answer 12

30 to 40 sec

Question 13

Metrolink trains:

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

Answer 13

“No Smoking” decal

Question 14

Metrolink trains:

The train battery system is used to back-up what two things?

Answer 14

Public Address System and Lights

Question 15

Metrolink Train:

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

Answer 15

140

Question 16

Metrolink Train:

The use of the emergency handbrake shall be used only to ___ the passenger car.

Answer 16

Park

Question 17

Metrolink trains:

Emergency equipment can be found on board each passenger commuter car. This equipment consists of how many dry chemical extinguishers?

Answer 17

4.

two at the upper level and two at the lower level

Question 18

Metrolink trains:

What pieces of Emergency equipment can be found near the rest room area in the commenter train?

Answer 18

• hand saw
• two mallets
• axe
• pry bar
• First Aid Kit

Question 19

Metrolink trains:

Railroad tracks are switched by using the Railroad Switch. The switches are controlled by what three methods?

Answer 19

l. Central Control Facility
2. Manually
3. Electronic Sensor

Question 20

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

Answer 20

79

Question 21

Metrolink train:

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

Answer 21

2,200 gal