Week 6 - Out of Gauge Loads

Question 1

What should you do if you become aware of an out-of-gauge load for which you do not have the correct info for? (TS1 Reg 15.1)

Answer 1

• Stop the out of gauge load
• Do not let it be passed by any train

Do this until you have the paperwork and you know how the train should be signalled

Question 2

What letter will be used in a train identity to indicate that it is an out-of-gauge train? (TS1 Reg 15.2)

Answer 2

‘X’

Question 3

What letter will be used in a train identity to indicate that the train has route restrictions and must follow the published route? (TS1 Reg 15.6)

Answer 3

‘Q’

Question 4

What is the bell code for a train requiring an opposite or adjacent line to be blocked? (TS1 Reg 2.1)

Answer 4

2-6-3

Question 5

What is the bell code for a train with speed or route restrictions? (TS1 Reg 2.1)

Answer 5

2-1-6

Question 6

What is the bell code for requesting an opposite or adjacent line to be blocked for the passage of a train that is out-of-gauge? (TS1 Reg 2.1)

Answer 6

1-2-6