(2) TB 84- Metrolink Train

Question 1

Metrolink Train:

In an emergency situation make contact with the _____ of the train, if possible, to gather valuable information pertaining to the passenger load and the condition of the locomotive and passenger commuter cars.

Answer 1

Conductor

-The Conductor’s primary responsibility is the entire service and safety of the train operations.
-The Engineer’s responsibility is to drive the train to a designated location

Question 2

Metrolink train:

To locate the outside fuel cut off button look above the ______, the buttons are located on both sides of the locomotive.

Hold down the button for approximately ___ seconds for fuel cut off

Answer 2

diesel tank

20 sec

Question 3

Metrolink trains:

Each passenger car can carry the maximum of ____ passengers

Answer 3

360

Question 4

Metrolink train:

Can you cut into the passenger cars with a rotary saw in an attempt to ventilate?

Answer 4

No, the space between the walls contain electrical wires which can cause an electrical shock of up to 480 volts AC

Question 5

Metrolink train:

The space within the outer walls of the train contain electrical wires which can cause an electrical shock of up to ____ volts AC

Answer 5

480 volts

Question 6

Metrolink train:

The control cab can be identified by a letter ____, which is located below the control cab window

Answer 6

F

Question 7

Metrolink trains:

Every passenger commuter car has windows of double pane Lexan Polycarbonate which is 250 times stronger than safety glass.

Each commuter car from the inside will have emergency exit windows identified with a _______.

Answer 7

red ring pull

Question 8

Metrolink trains:

Electrical power which supplies the Metrolink train is ___ volts AC

Answer 8

480v

Question 9

Metrolink trains:

Pushing the Head End Power (HEP) OFF button shuts down what?

Answer 9

Electrical power only, not the engine

Question 10

Metrolink trains:

Engine shutdown at the control cab is accomplished by pushing the RED engine emergency stop button and then the engine will shutdown within ___ to ___ seconds

Answer 10

30 to 40 sec

Question 11

Metrolink trains:

Electrical Panel in the passenger commuter car can be found inside a panel door, identified with a ____ on the door

Answer 11

“No Smoking” decal

Question 12

Metrolink trains:

The train battery system is used to back-up what two things?

Answer 12

Public Address System and Lights

Question 13

Metrolink Train:

The use of the emergency handbrake shall be used only to ___ the passenger car.

Answer 13

Park

Question 14

Metrolink trains:

Emergency equipment can be found on board each passenger commuter car. This equipment consists of how many dry chemical extinguishers?

Answer 14

4.

two at the upper level and two at the lower level

Question 15

Metrolink trains:

What pieces of Emergency equipment can be found near the rest room area in the commenter train?

Answer 15

•hand saw
•two mallets
•axe
•pry bar
•First Aid Kit

Question 16

Metrolink trains:

Railroad tracks are switched by using the Railroad Switch. The switches are controlled by what three methods?

Answer 16

l. Central Control Facility
2. Manually
3. Electronic Sensor

Question 17

Metrolink trains will consist of advanced low-pollution diesel locomotives pulling four to seven double-decked passenger cars at speeds up to ____ mph in certain locations

Answer 17

79

Question 18

Metrolink train:

The diesel fuel tank is located under the locomotive, on both sides, and has a tank capacity of _____ gallons of diesel

Answer 18

2,200 gal

Question 19

What is considered the danger area of the train?

Answer 19

Between each car

(This area consists of electrical cables, high pressure hoses, and the knuckles. DO NOT DISCONNECT OR STEP ON POWER LINES IN THIS AREA.)

Question 20

Due to the tension of the track rail, members should not cut the track without ________.

Answer 20

prior authorization from railroad authorities.

Question 21

The law enforcement agency for Metrolink is the ________.

Answer 21

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Transit Bureau

Question 22

Window Removal:

Answer 22

From OUTSIDE — When attempting to gain access from the outside, members should remove the molding strip with a screw driver or any other appropriate tool available. Once the molding strip is removed, pry one side until the window pulls out

From INSIDE — When removal of the Lexan Window is from the inside, pull the marked red ring, this will remove the molding strip. Now, pull the handle from ONLY one side, this will expedite the removal of the window in a timely manner

Question 23

Entry to each car can be accomplished by locating the emergency door release, located at each door either outside or inside.

Once the emergency door release is located, break the glass and ______.

Answer 23

pull the red ring.