Train Stops

Question 1

What are the 3 types of train stops?

Answer 1

Speed proving train stop
Automatic train stop
Fixed train stop

Question 2

What is the normal speed set for a speed proving trip?

Answer 2

Generally 25km/h

Question 3

What are 3 train stop irregularities?

Answer 3

Vandalised automatic train stop
Defective automatic train stop
Automatic train stop damaged

Question 4

What is back tripping?

Answer 4

If a trip arm on a trailing motor has been left in a lowered position

Question 5

What is the procedure for dealing with a trip activation in the vicinity of a home or dwarf?

Answer 5

-stop the train
-check if the train has derailed
-call the controlling signaller
- Tec call if no answer from signaller
-Make PA
-Follow instructions from TC or CS

Train MUST NOT MOVE until authorised to do so by CS or TC

Question 6

What is the procedure for dealing with a trip activation in the vicinity of an automatic signals?

Answer 6

-stop the train
-check if the train has derailed
- Tec call to TC
-Make PA
-Follow instructions from TC
- once authority is received R1S3

Train MUST NOT MOVE until authorised to do so by TC or CS