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Where is the RSS switch located?

A

RSS in #2 end of Motor cars. (The trailer car equivalent is the SSS)

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What 4 things could cause a loss of overhead power?

OMET 212

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  1. A wiring fault.
  2. Loss of power from a substation.
  3. A fault with high tension electrical equipment on a train.
  4. Unplanned removal of the overhead power supply.
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How many times does the power sub-station reset itself?

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3 times. 20 seconds between each reset. (which is why we have to observe LVIL light for 1 min after lowering and raising pantos)

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What happens if you trip the Pilot Motor MCB?

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Lose motors on that car.

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What do you get when you share a Motor Alternator via the SSS?

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  1. Half Air conditioning
  2. Full lights
  3. Battery charging
  4. AFIL + FIL lights will extinguish.
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How do you know you have a traction fault?

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  1. FIL light
  2. PFIL light.
  3. No reading on ammeter.
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What are 2 types of PFIL problems?

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  1. Shining continuously - overload relay tripped

2. Shining on power - motor problem

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What position must the Master Controller be to press ‘RESET’?

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OFF

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What is the maximum speed with a Pony Bogie?

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20km/h

10km/h over level crossings

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What does a Train Control MCB tripping signify?

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Faulty motor problem.

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What speed if no working whistle?

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Restricted.

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What speed if no whistle and no headlight?

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25km/h

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How do you isolate the compressor in car 1?

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Trip Comp Gov and Comp Sync

Don’t turn off isolating cock.

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What are your actions if you get a PFIL light?

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  1. Shut off

2. Press RESET

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What are 7 possible Main Res equipment failures?

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  1. Pantograph
  2. EP Brakes
  3. Brake Stand
  4. Whistle/Wiper
  5. Bellows
  6. Spring Parking Brake
  7. CRM
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Speed with a Brake Pipe failure in cars 1-4?

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10km/h

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Speed with a Brake Pipe failure in cars 5-8?

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25km/h

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What are the steps if you lose Brake Pipe Air?

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  1. Close DBCIC
  2. Call Guard to check if divided or derailed.
  3. Reset the Trip by putting brakes to Emergency to empty BP air then to release and running to charge.

If BP air drops to 0, the problem is after the Brake Stand.

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How do you isolate Main Res air in Car 1?

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  1. Close through cock 1 and 2
  2. Trip Comp Gov and Comp Sync.
  3. MCOS to ALL OUT.
  4. Guard to open DBCIC.
  5. You only have Emergency Brakes.
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How do you isolate Car 1 from the Brake Pipe air?

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  1. Close BP through cocks cars 1 and 2 end.
  2. Close EPIC and TVIC and drain Aux Res (SPB must work)
  3. Driver to rear. Guard 1st car max speed 10km/h
  4. No pax in car 1.
  5. Nightsafe.
  6. Trip EP in Car 8 - Drive in auto.
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Step for a loss of BP air in car 2?

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  1. Close through cocks between 1+2 and 2+3.
  2. Close EPIC and TVIC.
  3. Drain Aux Res
  4. SPB on car 1 must work.
  5. Driver to rear.
  6. Guard to front.
  7. Max 10km/h
  8. Guard to open DBCIC.
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What do you do if there’s a loss of Main Res air in car 1?

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  1. Close through cocks 1+2
  2. Trip Comp Gov and Comp Sync.
  3. MCOS to ALL OUT.
  4. Guard open DBCIC.
  5. Restricted speed max 25km/h (no bellows)
  6. No pax (doors won’t work without CRM)
  7. Pilot Valve / Relay Valve failure.
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What do you do if there’s a loss of Main Res air in car 2?

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  1. Close through cocks 2+3
  2. Lower and isolate the panto
  3. SSS to EM2
  4. Trip Comp Gov and Comp Sync.
  5. MCOS to ALL OUT in car 1
  6. Guard to open DBCIC
  7. No bellows = 25km/h
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What do you do if there’s a loss of Main Res air in car 3?

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  1. Close through cocks 2+3 and 3+4
  2. Lower and isolate the panto
  3. SSS to EM2
  4. Trip Comp Gov and Comp Sync. (Car 4)
  5. MCOS to ALL OUT (Car 4)
  6. Guard to open DBCIC
  7. No bellows = 25km/h
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Where does the Guard go if Main Res air fails in cars 7+8?
Car 8.
26
What are the 3 things the OMET Qualifies workers is responsible for when pressing the EMPB?
1. Proceed signal. 2. Are you ok? 3. Brake Pipe pressue.
27
When is the only time to trip EP?
When a terminal car has a Brake Pipe failure.
28
How do you isolate the 7 step relay?
Close the EP isolating cock and drain aux res.
29
If you close the Triple Valve, what else must you close and why?
EP isolating cock (EPIC) otherwise EP brakes won't release.
30
If you isolate Auto brakes in a terminal car, what 4 things must happen?
1. 25km/h 2. No passengers in that car. 3. SPB must work. 4. There must be 1 crew member in that car.
31
Where are the AOD controls found?
In the Panto cupboard.
32
What does the SSS do?
It draws power from the next working AOD (EM2)
33
How do you isolate traction motors?
MCOS to ALL OUT
34
What happens if the Emergency Valve is stuck open?
Brake Pipe won't charge.
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Whats the speed of you lose 1 bellow?
65km/h
36
Whats the speed of you lose 2 bellows?
1. Same car = 25km/h | 2. Other cars = 65km/h
37
How many 7-step relays are there on an 8 car set?
8. 1 on every car.
38
What do you trip if EP brakes don't work?
EP MCB and wait 10 seconds.
39
What does the Interlock Relay energise?
Control Positive Circuit.
40
``` What does Before The Idea Came To Me stand for? ```
``` Battery Train Control MCB Interlock Relay Control Governor Traction Interlocking Master Controller Motor Cut-Out Switch Line Switches ```
41
What must you do before touching couplers or battery fuses?
Pan down + reverser in isolate.
42
Where are Brake Pressure Gauges found?
Diagonal ends of Trailer Car | Dash of Driver's cab
43
What does the CR2 control?
1. Doors 2 and Reverser in Motor Car. | 2. Doors 2 only in Trailer Car.
44
What does the CR1 do?
Motor or trailer car it does Doors 1 and line switches.
45
What does the Compressor Aux relay monitor?
Oil and temp of compressor.
46
What 3 things do you press on a Compressor fault?
1. Trip Comp Gov and Comp Sync. 2. Turn off MRS cock 3. No need to turn off Comp Gov isolating cock.
47
What do you do if you have a PFIL traction fault?
1. Master Controller to OFF. 2. Doors closed. 3. Press RESET button.
48
What could cause an AFIL light?
1. Motor Alternator fault. | 2. Battery charger fault.
49
What does the LIGHTS ON button do?
1. Turns on the Emergency Lights. | 2. Resets the OVR/OCR
50
What trips when you lower the panto?
The Aux relay.
51
Where is the PBIC?
Under date near wheel 8 and opposite end near wheel 3
52
Whats your speed if you have no Auto Brakes on a terminal end car?`
25km/h
53
Whats your speed if you have no EP brakes?
Track speed because you still have Auto.
54
Where are the Main Reservoir tanks?
#2 end of all cars.
55
What controls the Main Res pressure?
Compressor Governor.
56
What does the MRS cock isolate?
Both Main Res tanks.
57
What does the Compressor Governor open and close at?
Opens at 800 | Closes at 600
58
What 3 cocks does the SPB have?
1 x PBOC | 2x PBIC
59
What piece of equipment averages the brakes?
Variable Load Valve
60
What piece of equipment averages the power?
Averaging Valve
61
What does REV stand for?
Release Ensuring Valve
62
3 places circuit breakers are found?
1. Crew cab. 2. Stairwell. 3. Air conditioning cupboard.
63
Where are batteries found?
#1 end all cars.
64
Where is the battery charger?
In the roof, #2 end.
65
Where is the Panto Cupboard (Ned Kelly)?
#2 end, Trailer Car.
66
Where is the Air Con cupboard?
#2 end Motor Car.
67
What does the RESET button do?
Resets the Overload Relays on the traction motors.
68
What does the Pan Up button do?
Resets the Aux Relay - compressor - battery
69
What does the LIGHTS ON button do?
Resets OCR / OVR
70
Whats the speed restriction if you have 12.5% to 38% of bogies out?
80km/h if empty. | 25km/h with passengers.
71
How do you isolate Automatic Brakes?
1. Close Triple Valve isolating cock. 2. Close EP isolating cock. 3. Drain aux res tank.
72
What steps should you take for a defective Trip Gear?
1. Isolate Trip by closing SAI cock and latching the trip up. 2. OMET person to press EMPB
73
How do you operate a train with a seized brake control handle?
Drop the deadman as brakes.
74
Name 3 things that can cause a Motor Alternator to run but not output:
1. Big MAC CB not set. 2. 5 Pin Jumper not inserted or slacked back. 3. MA set MCB's tripped.
75
How do you remedy a defective AOD?
Press Pan Up and Lights On simultaneously for 5 seconds.
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Signs of a Traction Fault:
1. FIL train line 2. PFIL affected car when attempting to power. 3. Overload relay tripped. 4. No reading on ammeter.

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