Xtrap Running Brake Test

Question 1

What are the types of running tests?

Answer 1

Low speed Running test - service brake

Running brake test - service brake

Question 2

When is a low speed running test performed?

Answer 2

When docking out of a siding on a previously prepared train (multi prep)

Question 3

At what speed is a low speed running brake test performed?

Answer 3

At low speed - below 5km to test EP brake only (Only EP brakes work at that speed or less)

Question 4

How is Low Speed Brake test performed?

Answer 4

1. Follow departure requirements of location
2. Once departed with correct authority power to 5km
3. MC to FULL SERVICE (190 kPa)
4. Observe 190kPa on BC gauge
5. Bring train to a stand

Question 5

What do you do if brake test is unsatisfactory?

Answer 5

Report fault immediately ti TC via TMM

Question 6

How, what is the purpose of a Running Brake test?

Answer 6

Whilst the train is in motion, on the Mainline
and at a sufficient speed to assess braking is reducing according to position of MC

Question 7

During what situations must a running brake test be carried out?

Answer 7

At the first opportunity prior to first required stop in these situations:

-After taking control of a train
-Changing ends
-After diving or attaching
-When moving from dry to wet rail
-Following a defect or alteration to train braking equipment (e.g. bogies isolated)

Question 8

Running brake test method:

Answer 8

• Depart acc. to sig. aspects & plat. Procedure
• power to track speed, aspects etc.
• place MC to min brake pos
• observe ammeter & Brake Cylinder gauge
• MC further to braking zone
• assess braking effort acc. to pos. of MC
• return MC to COAST