Metro ESM 7D Flashcards
(41 cards)
From the Metro ESM:
When decellerating from speed, the dynamic braking system ________________ of the voltage applied to the traction motor field windings, causing car to slow down.
reverses the polarity
From the Metro ESM:
In the dynamic braking system, excess voltage is sent to the ______________ to be dissipated as ____________
resistor grid; thermal heat
From the Metro ESM:
Where are the resistor grids located on Rohr cars?
Underside of operators side of rail car, behind the motor control boxes.
From the Metro ESM:
Resistor grids can reach ________ F
800 degrees
From the Metro ESM:
The Rohr “AC” traction motors are __________ than their “DC” counterparts found on Breda cars.
slightly smaller
From the Metro ESM:
Rohr cars use a ____________________ as the primary suspension system
clam shaped rubber suspension
From the Metro ESM:
Which air compressor system reacts slower, Rohr or Breda?
Rohr
From the Metro ESM:
Can the Rohr car air bag suspension system be disabled?
NO
From the Metro ESM:
The connection between Rohr cars in a married pair is a ______________.
semi-permanent draw bar
From the Metro ESM:
Can a Rohr married pair be easily separated in the field?
NO
From the Metro ESM:
To remove the side window of a Rohr car, __________ that holds the metal frame in the opening.
remove the zip strip gasket
From the Metro ESM:
How many fire extinguishers are located on Rohr cars? Where are they?
One; located in operators compartment.
From the Metro ESM:
On Rohr cars, the center sliding doors can be manually opened ________ ways.
two (2)
From the Metro ESM:
The easiest way to open the emergency side door of a Rohr car is to use the __________________.
passenger emergency evacuation handles.
From the Metro ESM:
The first step of the second method to open the center sliding doors on Rohr cars is to ____________________
locate the slotted locking screws for the panels beside the sliding doors.
From the Metro ESM:
How many slotted locking screws are located on the panels beside the center sliding doors on Rohr cars?
two (2)
From the Metro ESM:
Once the panel beside the center sliding doors on a Rohr car is removed, what should you locate? What do you do next?
red painted lever; pull handle down to release the door and manually push door open.
From the Metro ESM:
Where is the emergency evacuation ladder on a Rohr car?
Under the first side facing seat next to door #7
From the Metro ESM:
What is the emergency evaucation ladder on a Rohr car constructed of?
Wood with a hinge in the middle
From the Metro ESM:
What are the dimensions of the Rohr car emergency evacuation ladder?
When extended, 57 inches in length and 13 inches wide
From the Metro ESM:
What are the pins for on a Rohr car emergency evacuation ladder?
To attach the ladder to the top of the anti-climber at the front of the rail car.
From the Metro ESM:
Rohr cars have _________ seats that the Breda cars.
twelve more
From the Metro ESM:
The handrails on the tops of the seat backs in Rohr cars are __________.
smooth polished metal
From the Metro ESM:
The handrails on the tops of the seat backs in Breda cars are __________.
brown non-slip grip rails
