*TB 84- Metrolink Train Flashcards

1
Q

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.

A

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
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2
Q

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

A

20 sec

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3
Q

Metrolink trains:

Each passenger car can carry the maximum of ____ passengers

A

360

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4
Q

Metrolink train:

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

A

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

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5
Q

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

A

480 volts

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6
Q

Metrolink train:

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

A

F

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7
Q

Metrolink trains:

What is the height from the rail to the roof?

A

15’11”

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8
Q

Metrolink trains:

The double doors are ____ inches in dimension

A

52”

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9
Q

Metrolink trains:

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

A

250

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10
Q

Metrolink trains:

Electrical power which supplies the Metrolink train is ___ volts AC

A

480v

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11
Q

Metrolink trains:

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

A

Electrical power only, not the engine

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12
Q

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

A

30 to 40 sec

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13
Q

Metrolink trains:

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

A

“No Smoking” decal

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14
Q

Metrolink trains:

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

A

Public Address System and Lights

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15
Q

Metrolink Train:

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

A

140

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16
Q

Metrolink Train:

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

A

Park

17
Q

Metrolink trains:

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

A

4.

two at the upper level and two at the lower level

18
Q

Metrolink trains:

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

A
  • hand saw
  • two mallets
  • axe
  • pry bar
  • First Aid Kit
19
Q

Metrolink trains:

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

A

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

20
Q

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

A

79

21
Q

Metrolink train:

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

A

2,200 gal