Wrong Direction Moves Flashcards
Can you make a wrong direction move with out authority
No, you must be signalled or have the signallers, pilot or hand signallers authority for any wrong direction move
If there is no signal provided for a wrong direction move you must
Reach a clear understanding with the signaller before any move is made
Throughout the wrong direction move only carry out the instructions given
What will the signaller tell you before any wrong direction movement is carried out
What is required
How far the movement can go
To check points and crossings are set correctly
That any unworked points have been secured
To proceed at caution
Any arrangements at level crossings
Can you make a wrong direction move if you’ve over run a platform
Only with signallers permission and if the overrun is not more then 400m
What train lights need to be used for a wrong direction move
If the move is less then 400 meters no change to lights
More then 400 meters, tail lights on rear marker and headlights on front
If you’re an assisting train moving towards a failed train in the wrong direction what lights do you need to display
Normal lights at the front
White lights at the rear
What horn use must you use during a wrong direction movement
Horn must be sounded on start of movement
And
Regularly during the movement
(short blasts)
What must you remember during the wrong direction movement
You may still get AWS warnings that don’t apply to you, these must be cancelled to prevent brakes applying
Travel at caution
Speed mustn’t exceed 15mph over points
What are your actions at a red/green crossing in the wrong direction
Approach crossing at caution
Stop short of crossing
Sound horn
Pass over only if safe to do so
This is needed as you will not operate the treadle and the crossing light will still show it is safe to cross for pedestrians
How must you cross a ABCL or AOCL in the wrong direction
If no wrong direction controls stop short of the crossing
If an emergency plunger is provided, use it to operate the crossing controls
If there is a plunger or not you must only pass over the crossing if it is safe to do so
Sound horn continuously until the front of the train in on the crossing
What is the anagram for wrong direction moves
FEW AS GOOD GTP
What goes the anagram FEW AS stand for in wrong direction moves
Failed train
Engineering train
Wrong route
Assist
Single line working
What does the anagram GOOD GTP stand for in wrong direction moves
Ground frame
Overrun
Obstruction
Divided train
Grinder train
Track machine
Protected zone
Which cab must you use if authorities to make a wrong direction move
Always drive the train from the leading end of the movement
What is the speed limit for a wrong directional move
Except for single line working, you must travel at caution, or at a speed advised by the signaller, being able to stop within the distance you can see clear
