Traction Base Foundation Flashcards
What are the 3 main components of a coupler?
1, Air Connection
2, Physical connection (mechanical)
3, Electrical box
What is the maximum speed when the lifeguard is missing?
20mph
Whatbare the main components of the sanding equipment?
1, Sand hopper ‘resivour’
2, Sand control valve
3, Sand hose/pipe
4, Sand isolation cock (S.I.C)
What does BIL stand for?
Bodyside indicator light
What does a DEMU and an EMU stand for?
Diesel electric multiple unit
Electrical multiple unit
What are the two vehicle numbers on a 150 traction?
52 (smells like poo)
57 (smells like heaven)
What is the following vehicle type DMOS?
Diesel, Motor, Open, Standard
What is the following vehicle type PTOSL?
Pantograph, Trailer, Open, Standard, Lavatory.
What is the following vehicle type DMOCL?
Diesel, Motor, Open, Composite, Lavatory
Outline basic procedure for mobilising a multiple unit traction?
Before keying in
1, Brake to full service
2, DRA on
Key In
1, DDS to N
2, TPWS lights (light up and extinguish)
3, OTMR
4, GSM-R/ATP/TMS
5, Set lights
6, Start engine (3-5 seconds)
Outline basic procedure for immobilising a Multple unit traction?
1, Brake to full service
2, DRA on
3, DDS to off
4, Engine off
5, Lights to tail (or as appropriate)
6, Log out of TMS
7, Close/Release passenger doors (as appropriate)
8, key out
When beginning to move a train, how can you prevent rollback on units with sperate power and brake controllers and on units with CBPC?
1, 150 - Brake step one, take power, then release brake when you ensure you have power.
2, CPBC - Hill start button (800/turbo’s)
How is energy converted to a usual power on an EMU?
Transformer
What isnthe energy source for a DMU and an EMU?
DMU - Diesel (Fuel)
EMU - Electricity from OLE
What is the purpose of the Pre-Heater?
Pre heats engine by warming up coolant and pre heats auxiliary systems in the saloons.
How many times in general are drivers permitted to reset a tripped MCB?
3 times except earth MCB. On all trains apart from 800’s(report to Hitachi)
What systems/equipment require air to operate?
Horn
Doors
Toilets
Couplers
Sanding system
Brakes
Pantograph (EMU only)
Windscreen wipe and wash
Transmission (DMU)
Air suspension
What indications will the driver of a DMU recieve in the cab that a fire has started?
Fire bell and engine stop lights
Apart from obvious smoke or fire, what indicators may be visible outside the train if a DMU engine fire occurs?
BIL illuminated
In the event of a fire on a train how can the driver give a visual warning of danger to approaching trains?
Hazard lights
On a DMU at what speed will the automatic firs extinguisher deploy?
3-6mph
If the automatic AFFF extinguisher fails to deploy, what actions can the driver take?
1, Use manual override of automatic fire extinguisher in cab.
2, Stop train, go to affected area and operate manual fire extinguisher.
