Metro ESM 07B

Question 1

From the Metro ESM:

The Breda car contains what as a secondary suspension?

Answer 1

air bags

Question 2

From the Metro ESM:

Can you disable the load leveling air bag system to prevent it from pushing back against the rescue operation?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

From the Metro ESM:

How much wil the cars drop when you release the air bags?

Answer 3

up to 1 and 1/2 inches

Question 4

From the Metro ESM:

What type of connection does the married Breda cars have?

Answer 4

a regular pair of couplers covered with a diamond tread cover

Question 5

From the Metro ESM:

Do the Breda cars use metal window frames?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

From the Metro ESM:

What do you need to remove from the window frame to remove the window?

Answer 6

Zip strip gasket

Question 7

From the Metro ESM:

How many fire extinguisher are there in the Breda cars?

Answer 7

2

Question 8

From the Metro ESM:

Where are the 2 fire extiguishers located?

Answer 8

1 in the operators compartment the 2nd is located under the last seat opposite the operators compartment

Question 9

From the Metro ESM:

Which set of doors can be manually opened?

Answer 9

the center sliding doors

Question 10

From the Metro ESM:

How many ways can you open the center sliding doors?

Answer 10

2,the easiest is to use the passenger emergency evacuation handles. The 2nd method requires you to loosen 2 thumb screws in the panel directly over the center sliding doors. This allows you to swing open exposing 2 red handles

Question 11

From the Metro ESM:

Where is the emergency evacuation ladder located in the Breda cars?

Answer 11

In a compartment under the 1st seat directly opposite the operators compartment

Question 12

From the Metro ESM:

What key do you use to access the compartment where the ladder is located?

Answer 12

“XX” Barrel key

Question 13

From the Metro ESM:

What is the evacuation ladder in the Breda car 2000 series made off?

Answer 13

Wood

Question 14

From the Metro ESM:

What is the legnth of the wooden ladder and what is the width?

Answer 14

When extended the ladder is 57 inchs in legnth and 13 inches wide

Question 15

From the Metro ESM:

The Breda car has how many fewer seats than the Rohr car?

Answer 15

12 fewer seats

Question 16

From the Metro ESM:

What are the handrails on the Breda car covered in?

Answer 16

brown non-slip grip rails on the top of the seat backs

Question 17

From the Metro ESM:

The Rohr car handrails are covered in what?

Answer 17

Nothing, they are smooth polished metal

Question 18

From the Metro ESM:

On the Breda 3000 series cars what picks up the DC power located on the outside of each truck?

Answer 18

collector shoes

Question 19

From the Metro ESM:

Where does the negative current go when it is routed through the axle to the wheels and to the running rail?

Answer 19

To the traction power sub- station

Question 20

From the Metro ESM:

Inside the motor controller box the current flow is varied through solid state electronics incorporating capacitors, do these capacitors have the ability to store 3rd rail power?

Answer 20

Yes they do

Question 21

From the Metro ESM:

Where are the motor controller boxes located on the Breda 3000 series cars?

Answer 21

underside of the rail car, on the same side of the operators compartment directly under the center set of sliding doors

Question 22

From the Metro ESM:

How many filter capacitors are there in the motor controller box?

Answer 22

13

Question 23

From the Metro ESM:

What does the FCDS stand for?

Answer 23

Filter Capacitor Discharge Switch

Question 24

From the Metro ESM:

What has to be done before you can dump the FCDS switch?

Answer 24

3rd rail power must be confirmed shut down by OCC

Question 25

# From the Metro ESM: What does the FCDS do?

Answer 25

The switch allows stored 3rd rail power in the capacitors to be discharged to the negative return system of the rail car

Question 26

# From the Metro ESM: The FCDS switch has what kind of handle?

Answer 26

Bakelite

Question 27

# From the Metro ESM: Which way will the FCDS switch be facing once you dump the FCDS?

Answer 27

Toward the front (operator's compartment)

Question 28

# From the Metro ESM: How far do you turn the FCDS switch?

Answer 28

1/4 turn

Question 29

# From the Metro ESM: Within how many seconds wil the power be discharged from the capacitors?

Answer 29

15 Seconds

Question 30

# From the Metro ESM: Where are the battery compartment located on the Breda rail car?

Answer 30

On the underside of the "B" car (odd number) on the opposite side of thecar from the operator's compartment

Question 31

# From the Metro ESM: Can the battery compartment be slid completly out if the 3rd rail is on the side of the car that the box is located on?

Answer 31

No

Question 32

# From the Metro ESM: Breda 4000 how many seconds should you wait to verify dichanged capacitors

Answer 32

15 second

Question 33

# From the Metro ESM: How many volts does the capacitor contain

Answer 33

700 volts

Question 34

# From the Metro ESM: 4000 Series has what type of braking system

Answer 34

dynamic

Question 35

# From the Metro ESM: Where are the Resistor grids located on Breda 4000 series rail cars?

Answer 35

Along the underside of the operator's side of the rail car flush with the side of the car just behind th motor controller box

Question 36

# From the Metro ESM: 4000 Series battery compartment is located where

Answer 36

unside of the "B" car (odd number ) opposite side of the operator compartment

Question 37

# From the Metro ESM: What type of tool should you use to remove the locking bar on the outside of the battery box

Answer 37

A wrench

Question 38

# From the Metro ESM: How many bolts are you required to remove (battery Box)

Answer 38

3 Bolts

Question 39

# From the Metro ESM: What is the Secondary suspension system consist of

Answer 39

Air Bags

Question 40

# From the Metro ESM: suspension system on a 4000 series differ from which car ___ , Because it can be disabled in an emergency

Answer 40

Rohr

Question 41

# From the Metro ESM: How many inches does the airbag system keep the car floor level above the top of the running rail?

Answer 41

40 inches

Question 42

# From the Metro ESM: In an Emergency, if the airbag compressor fill lines are disabled, how far may a car drop while the airbags release their air supply?

Answer 42

up to 1 1/2 inches

Question 43

# From the Metro ESM: How is a Breda Married Pair connection different from the Rohr car connection?

Answer 43

Then connection is not a draw bar connection. The connection is a pair of regular couplers covered with a diamond tread cover

Question 44

# From the Metro ESM: Where are fire extinguishers located on Breda cars/

Answer 44

One in the operator's compartment, one is located under the last seat opposite the operators compartment next to the bulkhead door leading over the married pair connection

Question 45

# From the Metro ESM: Which metro key will access the Metro Emergency Evacuation Ladder on Breda cars?

Answer 45

"XX" Barrel Key located on the Metro Key ring

Question 46

# From the Metro ESM: What is different about the Emergency Evacuation ladder in the Breda 4000 series cars compaired to all other series rail cars?

Answer 46

The ladder is fiberglass with metal steps and is hinged in the middle instead of being a wooden ladder

Question 47

# From the Metro ESM: What is the the total seating capacity of Breda Cars?

Answer 47

68 Seated Passengers

Question 48

# From the Metro ESM: Where is the DC Control Box Located on 5000 series rail cars?

Answer 48

Directly behind the AC control box on the "B" car(odd number cars)

Question 49

# From the Metro ESM: To discharge the filter capacitor which setting does the swich need to be turned toward?

Answer 49

The setting with two lines ( II ), this is the discharge mode

Question 50

# From the Metro ESM: The DC power system in the 5000 series cars is used to power what?

Answer 50

The auxiliary electrical system for the cars( heating, ventilation and A/C systems)

Question 51

# From the Metro ESM: What are hazzards associated with Resistor grids?

Answer 51

Extreme Heat, will remain extremely hot even after third rail power has been removed

Question 52

# From the Metro ESM: In 5000 series cars where is the battery compartment located?

Answer 52

on the underside of the "B" car(odd number car), on the same side as the motor control boxes

Question 53

# From the Metro ESM: How are side windows removed from the 5000 series cars?

Answer 53

Pull the Zip strip on the inside of the window, then push the window in from outside the car

Question 54

# From the Metro ESM: Describe the primary suspension system in 5000 series and Rohr cars

Answer 54

A clam shaped rubber suspension unit is used as the primary suspension system

Question 55

# From the Metro ESM: In Field tests of 5000 series cars, how long did it take for power to drop from 750 volts to 100 volts when third rail power was removed?

Answer 55

15 seconds

Question 56

# From the Metro ESM: In 5000 series cars, is DC power transmitted between cars in a married pair?

Answer 56

YES DC power is transmitted between cars in a married pair

Question 57

# From the Metro ESM: What is the extended size of the Emergency Evacuation Ladder found on Breda 4000 series cars?

Answer 57

When extended the ladder is 57 inches in length and 13 inches wide