Sector 2 Practice Quiz Flashcards
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1
Q
What are the 13 terminating stations and location/s between Central and Macarthur via
Sydenham and East Hills?
A
- Central
- Redfern
- Erskineville
- Sydenham
- Tempe North
- Turrella
- Kingsgrove
- Revesby
- East Hills
- Glenfield
- Ingleburn
- Campbelltown
- Macarthur
2
Q
Where are the 5 fixed reds on the East Hills line?
A
Quay end platform 22, 23 Central Country end Platform 1 Turrella Country end Platform 2 Revesby Country end Platform 2 East Hills Country end Platform 2 Macarthur
3
Q
What are the PONR for the East Hills line on the DOWN ILLAWARRA and DOWN ILLAWARRA LOCAL lines?
A
Illawarra: SM 621 I or 2nd signal after platform 6 Sydenham.
Illawarra Local: SM 659 IL or 2nd signal after platform 2 Tempe.
4
Q
When terminating on the down at Turrella how do you return on the up to Sydenham?
A
Shunt onto the up Airport line behind ground signal SM 415 SR, return to platform 1 at Turrella then go to Sydenham via the East Hills line.
5
Q
In the up direction what route indicators can you get at Turrella junction, what line are they
for and where is the train going?
A
A: Airport - Wolli Creek
E: East Hills - Tempe
6
Q
In the down direction what route indicators can you get at Turrella junction, what line are
they for and where is the train going?
A
L: Local - Stopping services
M: Main - Express services to Beverly Hills
7
Q
What indication do you get to go from the down East Hills local to the up East Hills local at
Revesby?
A
Caution turnout
8
Q
What indication do you get on the up East Hills local shunting signal RY15UL to go to platform
2 at Revesby?
A
Calling on with “2” in the route indicator
9
Q
In the down direction which platform/s can you terminate on at Revesby?
A
Platforms 2,3 and 4
10
Q
In the up direction which platform/s can you terminate on at Revesby and how do you return
on the down?
A
Platform 2
Shunt towards Padstow passed shunting signal RY15UL and return through platform 3
11
Q
When terminating on platform 4 on the down at Revesby how do you return on the up?
A
Shunt towards Panania passed shunting signal RY26 and return through platform 3.
12
Q
On the up East Hills line what indication do you get on RY 32 1st signal after Panania to go to
platform 2 at Revesby?
A
Medium speed with a turnout repeater.
13
Q
On the up East Hills line what indication do you get on RY 30 2nd signal after Panania to go to
platform 2 at Revesby and then to the up East Hills main?
A
Turnout signal with a turnout repeater
14
Q
On the up East Hills line what indication do you get on RY 30 2nd signal after Panania to go to
platform 1 at Revesby and then to the up East Hills local?
A
Preliminary medium speed with a turnout repeater
15
Q
On the down East Hills line what is your PONR to terminate at East Hills?
A
EH 5 or 3rd signal after Panania
16
Q
On the down what indications do you get on the signal to terminate at East Hills?
A
Platform 1: Low speed with “T” in the route indicator (Turnback Road)
Platform 2: Caution turnout
17
Q
**When terminating at East Hills in the up direction. What indication do you get on the signal
and what is the procedure to return on the down?
A
C.O. on the signal
Shunt towards Panania past ground signal EH3 and return through platform 3
18
Q
Which platform/s at Glenfield can you terminate in the down direction?
A
Platform 3
19
Q
Which platform/s at Glenfield can you terminate in the up direction?
A
Platform 2
20
Q
On the down which platform/s can you terminate on at Ingleburn and how do you return on
the up?
A
Platform 1, Cross over to up line at Signal IN 5 3rd signal after Macquarie Fields change end and return.
Platform 2 Shunt towards Minto past ground signal IN16 change ends and return through platform 1.
21
Q
In the up direction which platform/s can you terminate on at Campbelltown and return to
Macarthur?
A
Platforms 2, 3, 4
22
Q
When shunting from the down dock road (long 79) at Campbelltown is propelling permitted,
if so how far?
A
Yes. Clear of signal D34.2 but short of signal 34.3 (OH 34.3)
23
Q
What is the system of safe-working on the up and down main lines between Campbelltown
and Macarthur?
A
Up main - RVDS unidirectional
Down main - RVDS Two way running
24
Q
Where do the single colour light signals begin on the down south main line?
A
1st signal after Leumeah station.
25
What sign is at the country end of platforms 2 and 3 at Macarthur?
Wide electric rolling stock must not pass this point
26
When departing platform 19 at Central what is the P.O.N.R. for Bankstown via Sydenham?
SY 485L or 2nd signal after platform 6 at Redfern
27
What are the PONR for Bankstown on the Down Illawarra and Down Illawarra Local?
Down Illawarra - SM 583 I or 4th signal after St. Peters
| Down Illawarra local - SM 609 IL or 1st signal after Sydenham
28
What are the terminating station/s and platforms on the Bankstown line?
Bankstown 1 and 2
29
When terminating at Sydenham platform 3 what indication do you get on signal SM 611 IL to
go to Bankstown vs East Hills?
Bankstown - Turnout signal with “B” in the route indicator
| East Hills - Turnout signal with “L” in the route indicator
30
When terminating on the up at Bankstown what are the procedures to return on the down?
Change ends and return through the Loop line.
31
When terminating on the down at Bankstown what are the procedures to return on the up?
Shunt into the Loop line change ends and return.
32
What are the procedures to terminate at Campsie when travelling in the down direction?
Cross over to the up line at signal SM 205 B 3rd signal after Canterbury, proceed to platform 1 change ends and return.
33
When terminating at Campsie on the up what indication do you get on signal SM 217 B 2nd
signal after Campsie when returning in the down direction?
Turnout
34
What are the 12 terminating locations and stations between Central and Granville?
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Central
Wells Street
Redfern
Macdonaldtown siding
Ashfield
Strathfield
Homebush
Flemington c/s
Lidcombe
Auburn
Clyde
Granville
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35
What are the P.O.N.R. for Hornsby via the main from the local, suburban and main lines in the down direction?
Local - ST 115 L or 4th signal after platform 6 at Burwood.
Suburban - ST 131 S or 1st signal after platform 6 at Strathfield.
Main - ST 137 M or 2nd signal after Platform 3 at Strathfield.
36
Under normal working which platform/s at Strathfield can you terminate on?
Platforms 1 and 2
37
How do up trains terminate at Strathfield and return in the down direction?
Change ends and return.
Shunt toward Burwood past ground signal ST 119 and return.
38
Which platform/s can you terminate on at Homebush?
Platforms 3 4 5 6 7
39
How do down trains terminate on platform 3 or 7 at Homebush and return on the up?
Shunt on to down suburban past ground signal ST 258 and return through platform 5 or 6.
40
What are the P.O.N.Rs for Olympic Park and Flemington m/c on the down suburban and down main lines?
Suburban - ST 299 S or 1st signal after platform 4 at Flemington.
Main - ST 303 M or 2nd signal after platform 2 at Flemington.
41
What are the P.O.N.Rs for Olympic Park on the up suburban and up main lines?
Suburban - ST 398 S or 1st signal after platform 3 at Lidcombe.
Main - ST 390 M or 2nd signal after platform 1 at Lidcombe
42
What indication and route do you get to go to Olympic Park from platform 4 at Lidcombe?
Top yellow with M on the route indicator.
43
At Lidcombe platform 4 what indication do you get on signal ST 400 L to go to the cemetery siding?
A Deadend signal
44
On the up main line what is the P.O.N.R for Croydon, Ashfield and all station trains?
ST 242 M or 1st signal after platform 2 at Homebush
45
On the up suburban what is the P.O.N.R for all stations trains?
ST 116 S or 1st signal after platform 4 at Strathfield
46
On the down main line what is the P.O.N.R for Regents Park?
ST 395 M or 1st signal after the goods junction or 4th signal after Flemington m/c
47
On the down main line what is the P.O.N.R for Liverpool via Granville?
GE 209 or 1st signal after platform 3 at Clyde.
48
What indication do you get on signal GE 209 to go to Liverpool? (1st signal after Platform 3 Clyde)
Turnout signal with “S” in the route indicator. (Down Suburban)
49
Which platform/s at Granville can you terminate on in the up direction?
Platforms 3 and 4
50
Which platform/s can you terminate at Granville on in the down direction?
Platforms 2 and 4
51
How do you terminate at Granville on the down and return on the up? Hint: They all go back UP via platform 3.
Platform 2 - Shunt to down west main behind signal GE 410 and return to platform 3.
Platform 4 - Shunt into Granville yard and return to platform 3.
Platform 4 - Shunt to down west main behind signal GE 406 and return to platform 3
52
Which platform/s at Ashfield can you terminate on in the down direction?
Platforms 4 and 5
53
Which platform/s can you terminate at Ashfield on the up and how do you return on the
down?
Platform 3.
| Shunt or propel towards Summer Hill past ST 56 and return to platform 4.
54
On the down suburban what is the P.O.N.R to terminate at Ashfield?
SY 407 S or 4th signal after Central platform 18 (Cleveland St. Bridge)
55
What are the PONR for Macdonaldtown sidings departing Central? Hint: "1,2,3,4"
1: Platform 23 - SY 387 SR or 1st signal after the platform.
2: Platform 22 - SY 391 IL or 2nd signal after the platform.
3: Platform 19 - SY 497 L or 3rd signal after platform 6 Redfern.
4: Platform 18 - SY 407 S or 4th signal after the platform (Cleveland St. Bridge).
56
What are the PONR for Eveleigh, Illawarra junction and Erskineville platform 4 when
departing Central? Hint 1,3,2,1
Platform 18 - SY 381 S or 1st signal after the platform.
Platform 19 - SY 389 L or 2nd signal after the platform.
Platform 22 - SY 399 IL or 3rd signal after the platform.
Platform 23 - SY 387 SR or 1st signal after the platform.
57
If your train is required to terminate at platform 6 at Strathfield what procedure do you need
to do, to return on the up?
Shunt forward to Homebush platform 5 or shunt to Rhodes platforms 2 or 3.
58
In the up direction from Auburn which platform/s can you terminate on at Lidcombe and
how do you return on the down?
Platform 3.
Shunt towards Flemington past ground signal ST 405 and return through Platform 4.
59
On the up main and suburban lines what are the PONR for Lidcombe Loop?
Main - ST 420 M or 5th signal after Auburn.
Suburban - ST 422 S or 5th signal after Auburn.
60
What indication do you get on signals ST420M and ST422S to go to Lidcombe loop?
Main - Turnout with “L” in the route indicator or Calling on with “TL” in the route indicator.
Suburban - Turnout or Calling on with “TL” in the route indicator.
61
On the down main what is the P.O.N.R for UGL Unipart and AMC?
AN 15 or 5th signal after Lidcombe.
62
Which platform/s at Auburn can you go into UGL Unipart or AMF from?
Platforms 4.
63
Which platform/s at Auburn can you go to from UGL Unipart or AMC?
AMC: Platforms 3 or 4.
UGL: Platforms 4.
64
How many stop boards are there when entering UGL Unipart?
2
65
How do you leave the train at UGL Unipart?
1. All park brakes applied.
2. Power against park brake test.
3. No. 8 wheel chocked at both ends.
4. Pantographs raised.
66
What authority do you need to depart UGL Unipart?
UGL Unipart shunters authority up to the signal then clearance of the signal.
67
When departing UGL Unipart and going to platform 4 at Auburn how far can you go?
Signal AN 26 then cross to up line.
68
How many signals are there when departing UGL Unipart?
2.
69
If your train is required to shunt from the departure road to the arrival road at UGL Unipart
what authority do you need?
UGL Unipart shunters authority.
70
How are trains worked into UGL Unipart after arriving at the 1st stop board?
UGL Unipart shunters authority to pass board and pilot the train.
If no shunter guard calls shunter on mobile phone, contact numbers on stop sign follow instructions.
71
How many signals are there when entering AMC from Auburn?
3.
72
Where can you stable trains in AMC?
Storage roads.
Standing roads east.
Standing roads west.
73
How many signals are there when departing AMC to go to Auburn?
4.
74
What are the terminating stations between Granville and Glenfield?
Granville.
Fairfield.
Liverpool.
Glenfield.
75
What platform/s can you terminate on at Fairfield?
Platform 2.
76
What indication do you get on the 1st and 2nd signals after Merrylands to go to:
Granville via UP
Granville via DOWN
Harris Park
Granville via UP: Left indicator, top green and "S"
Granville via DOWN: Right indicator, top yellow and "D"
Harris Park: Middle indicator, top green and "W"
77
What is the system of safe-working over the down line between Granville and Merrylands?
RVDS Two way running.
78
Under normal working what authority do you require to travel in the wrong direction
between Merrylands and Granville over the down line?
Clearance of the signals.
79
What platform/s at Liverpool can you terminate on in the up direction?
Platfroms 1 and 2.
80
Where can you divide or amalgamate a train at Liverpool?
Down storage No. 1 (Booths siding)
| DRKD says Down Storage 2.
81
What platform/s at Liverpool can you terminate on in the down direction?
Platforms 1, 2 and 3.
82
On the down south main what is the PONR for the up storage at Liverpool?
LL 201 or 1st signal past Warwick Farm.
83
On the down south main what is the PONR for the down storage or to terminate at
Liverpool?
LL 209 or 3rd signal past Warwick Farm.
84
When entering the up storage at Liverpool when it is occupied what must you be aware of?
Time delay of 45 second before trip goes down.
85
How are up trains terminated at platform 2 at Clyde and return on the down?
Shunt into the storage siding change ends and return through platform 3.
86
How are down trains terminated on platform 3 at Clyde and return on the up?
Change ends and return on signals to up main or up storage siding.
87
What are the terminating station/s between Lidcombe and Cabramatta via Regents Park?
Lidcombe
Berala
Regents Park
Villawood
88
When terminating at Berala on the up how do you return on the down?
Shunt into Lidcombe loop change ends and return under signals.
89
When proceeding from Berala to Auburn via Lidcombe loop what must you be aware of?
Signal ST 429 TL at the departure end of Lidcombe loop is on the wrong side.
90
On the up New South main what is the PONR for Lidcombe loop?
ST 412 LC or the 3rd signal after Berala.
91
What indication do you get on signal ST 412 LC to go into Lidcombe loop?
Turnout signal with “L” in route indicator.
92
What are the UP and DOWN P.O.N.R for Bankstown on the new main south line?
Down: SP 23 or 1st signal after platform 2 Regents Park.
Up: SP 38 or 2nd signal after platform 1 Sefton.
93
What platform/s can you terminate on at Villawood in the up direction?
Platforms 1
94
How do up trains terminate at Villawood and return in the down direction?
Platform 1 - change ends and return.
95
How many fixed reds are there on the Olympic Park line?
3
96
Where are the fixed red signals located on the Olympic Park line?
1 on top of Parramatta road bridge.
| 2 on the approach end of the platforms.
97
What authority is required to pass a fixed red signal?
Signallers authority.
98
What indication do you get on the signal ST 814 on top of Parramatta road to go to Lidcombe?
Top yellow.
99
What indication do you get on signal ST373 DHBW to go to the sprint platform at Lidcombe?
Caution turnout.
100
If you cannot complete the journey to Olympic Park how do you return to Lidcombe or Strathfield?
Terminate at the fixed red above Parramatta road and return on the signal.
101
What is the Homebush Bay Loop line commonly referred to as?
The Olympic park line.
102
What is the method of safe working on the Homebush Bay Loop line?
Yard working.
103
What indication do you get on the 2nd signal after the sprint platform to go to Flemington markets?
Top yellow with a “D” in the route indicator.
104
What indications can you get on the 2nd signal after the sprint platform and the 2nd signal after platform 1 at Lidcombe to go to Olympic Park?
Top yellow with a “U or D” in the route indicator.
105
Which roads are protected by signals and boom gates city end in Flemington m/c?
A, B and C shed roads.
106
What other precaution must be taken when entering or departing A, B, C shed roads?
Trains must be piloted by the shunter over the road crossing.
107
Which road/s are through roads and protected by boom gates country end in Flemington m/c?
1, 2, 3, 4.
108
What other road/s is protected by a signal in Flemington m/c?
No. 4 Road
109
What is meant when Flemington shed signals show a red light?
Stop, do not enter. The power is off in the shed on that road.
110
Which are the brake roads in Flemington m/c?
No. 9 and 10 roads.
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What is meant if the flashing red light is activated on these roads?
Stop, do not enter. The brake cart is moving in the shed around that road.
112
Where is F shed located?
Off the loop road.
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How many cars fit in F shed and what precaution must be taken and why?
2 cars - Pantographs must be lowered and isolated as there is no overhead wire in the shed.
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What other shed road/s are unwired?
Roads 21 to 24 the lift shop and wheel lathe.
115
When departing Flemington m/c which road/s can you go to Flemington markets from?
Z road and the transfer road off the departure road.
116
When departing Flemington m/c which 4 road/s can be used to go to Lidcombe?
Shunting Neck.
Arrival Road.
Departure Road.
Transfer Road.
117
What is the P.O.N.R for Flemington m/c on the up suburban?
ST 388 S or 3rd signal after platform 3 at Lidcombe.
**DRKD says 4th signal.
118
What is the P.O.N.R for Flemington m/c on the up main?
ST 382 M or 4th signal after platform 1 at Lidcombe.
119
How do you get from Flemington m/c to the Lidcombe sprint platform?
Depart through Z road or the transfer road into Flemington markets.
Then via the goods road to the Olympic park line.
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What safety devices are there at the end of the arrival road in Flemington m/c?
1. Derailer.
2. Permanent Train Stop.
3. Stop Board.
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Under normal working can you go to Strathfield from Flemington M/C via the arrival road?
No.
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When the arrival and shunting neck roads are both occupied what is significant about ST 325 signal?
It may be approach clearing.
123
Where does the shunters authority begin in any yard or maintenance centre?
1. 1st non-interlocked facing points.
2. Stop Board.
3. Specified Signal.
4. Specified Sign (OSP 16).
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What are the speeds in Flemington M/C?
13 and 8.
125
What road is missing in Flemington M/C?
11 road
126
What authorities do you require to depart Flemington M/C?
Shunters authority up to the signal, then clearance of the signal.
127
How do you identify the shunter?
They wear a lime green safety vest.
128
Can you work a train from Flemington markets to Lidcombe via the transfer road?
Yes.
129
How many ways are there into Eveleigh and what are they?
4 ways:
1. Arrival/Departure road at Redfern
2. Down Illawarra dive
3. Engine dive
4. Gate road
130
Which line/s can you terminate at Tivoli west on?
Down shore and down city outer.
131
How do trains terminate on platform 20 and go to platform 23 at Central?
Shunt to the appropriate car marker change ends (Tivoli East) and return under signals via C frame.
132
What platform/s at Central would you be on to terminate at Tivoli East C frame?
Platform 20 / 21.
133
When returning through C frame to Central do you need the main line signal at the trailing points?
Yes.
134
When returning through Tivoli west points to Central do you need the main line signal at the trailing points?
No.
135
What is the P.O.N.R for Sydney terminal on the up Illawarra local line?
SY 496 IL or 1st signal after Macdonaldtown sidings.
136
When departing Eveleigh to platform 10 at Redfern how far can you go in up direction?
To the shunt limit board.
137
How do you terminate at Redfern platform 9 and return to Eveleigh?
Change ends and return on clearance of the signal with “AD” in the route indicator.
138
What authority do you need to run in the wrong direction on the Airport line?
Signallers authority from Sydenham signal box (Consolidated yard working)
139
Where is propelling permitted in sector 2?
A - Ashfield
B - Bankstown
C - Campbelltown
140
When travelling between Summer Hill and Redfern on the up local where can you terminate and return on the down?
Terminate on the up local past the Macdonaldtown siding points.
Return on authority of shunting signal SY 507 to the down local, down suburban or the siding.
141
In the up direction which platform/s can you terminate and return directly on the down at Redfern?
Platforms 1, 9, 10.
142
How are trains worked through the city circle if they are not tabled to stop at the platforms and why is this done?
Approach platforms at 10 kph, go through platforms at 15kph until you reach departure end, blow whistle then pick up to 40kph.
This is done to give the per-way warning lights time to activate and track workers to clear the tracks.
143
How are trains worked in the wrong running direction in the city circle?
Change ends, signallers authority to the next platform, blow horn 3 times, maximum speed 10 kph.
Headlights and fog lights on where fitted. On arrival at next platform the driver contacts the signaller.
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When departing platform 16 at Central what is the P.O.N.R for city circle trains?
SY 365 SH or 2nd signal after the platform.
145
On the up south main what is the P.O.N.R for the East Hills line?
GD 18 or 1st signal after Glenfield platform 2.
146
On the up East Hill line what is the P.O.N.R for Liverpool?
GD 10 or 2nd signal after Glenfield platform 1.
147
On the down East Hills line what is the P.O.N.R to terminate at Glenfield?
GD 5 or 1st signal after Glenfield accept signal.
148
When terminating on Glenfield platform 3 what signal and route indications do you
get to go to the:
Up South Main?
Up East Hills?
Up South Main - Turnout with “M” in the route indicator.
Up East Hills - Turnout with “E” in the route indicator.
149
At Cabramatta junction signal S19.8 what route indications can you get, what do they stand for and where will they take you?
"B" - Branch - Y-Link
"M" - Main - Sefton
150
On the up main line what is the P.O.N.R to terminate at Homebush?
ST 310 M or 5th signal after platform 1 Lidcombe (2nd signal before Flemington).
151
On the up main line what is the P.O.N.R for North Shore and City Circle services?
SY 512 M or 1st signal after Macdonaldtown.
152
What are the 4 ways from Central to Liverpool?
1. Central, Sydenham, Campsie, Bankstown, Sefton, Cabramatta, Liverpool.
2. Central, Strathfield, Lidcombe, Regents Park, Sefton, Cabramatta, Liverpool.
3. Central, Strathfield, Lidcombe, Granville, Fairfield, Cabramatta, Liverpool.
4. Central, Sydenham, Bankstown, Regents Park, Lidcombe Loop, Granville, Fairfield, Liverpool.
153
Name the departure lines from Central Platforms 16 - 23.
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16 - Down Shore
17 - Down City Outer
18 - Down Suburban
19 - Down Local
20 - Down City Inner
21 - Down City Inner
22 - Down Illawarra Local
23 - Down Airport (New Southern)
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154
What indication do you get on the P.O.N.R. for Bankstown on the down Illawarra?
Top yellow.
155
How do down trains terminate at Regents Park and return on the up?
Shunt forward onto Down Main South up to the 8 car marker, change ends and return on ground signal SP18 through platform 1.
156
How do down trains terminate at Villawood and return on the up?
Platform 1 - Cross over to the up line at signal SP 81 at Leightonfield proceed to platform 1 and return.
Platform 2 - Shunt forward past ground signal SP100 change ends and return through platform 1.
157
What is the P.O.N.R. for Sydney terminal on the up local?
SY 436 L or 2nd signal after platform 5 at Redfern
158
How do trains terminate at Central and proceed to Sydney Terminal?
Shunt towards Redfern on the down suburban past ground signal SY 428 S (Wells street) change ends and return to Sydney Terminal.
159
What signage is on the down line between Granville and Merrylands for up train movements?
Whistle Sign.
160
What is the system of safe working on the up main between Redfern and Sydney terminal?
RVDS Two way running.
161
When travelling on the up suburban what is the PONR to terminate at Ashfield?
ST 116 S or 1st signal after platform 4 at Strathfield.
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Where do the following lines start and finish?
Up Main?
Down Main?
Up Suburban?
Down Suburban?
Up Local?
Down Local?
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Up Main: Granville platform 1 to Sydney yard.
Down Main: Sydney yard to Granville platform 2.
Up Suburban: Granville platform 3 to Central platform 16.
Down Suburban: Central platform 18 to Granville platform 4.
Up local: ST 248 L Homebush platform 6 to Central platform 17.
Down local: Central platform 19 to Homebush platform 7.
163
What sign is at the country end of platform 3 at Ashfield?
NO WAY shunt toward Sydney for turnback.
164
What stations and platforms is setting back prohibited in sector 2?
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ALL:
Stanmore
Petersham
Lewisham
Summer Hill
Croydon
Burwood
(or Stanmore to Burwood except Ashfield)
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ERSKINEVILLE:
Platform 2
ST PETERS:
Plaforms 2 and 4.
165
Which signal boxes control the up and down suburban and main lines between Auburn and Granville?
Up and down suburban: Auburn panel and Granville signal boxes.
Up and down main: Auburn panel, Clyde and Granville signal Boxes.
166
What stations can you stop at on the down suburban between Central and Strathfield?
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Redfern
Stanmore
Summer Hill
Ashfield
Croydon
Burwood
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167
Where does the Bankstown line start and finish on the up and down?
Up: Sefton Park junction Points to Up Illawarra local at Sydenham.
Down: Points after Sydenham platform 4 Sefton Park junction.
168
Where does the Old South main start and finish on the up and down?
Up: Cabramatta junction to Granville Junction.
Down: Granville Junction to Cabramatta Junction.
169
Where does the New South main start and finish on the up and down?
UP: Cabramatta Junction to Lidcombe Junction.
Down: Lidcombe Junction to Cabramatta Junction.
170
What control does the signaller have over the semi-automatic signals at the departure end of the underground platforms?
Emergency button puts the signals back to stop and removes the “A” light to make them absolute.
171
What are the minimum traction requirements for the Airport, Olympic park and Leppington lines?
8 Car T, M and A set: 5 pairs of motors - 1 car isolated
8 Cars: 6 pairs of motors - 1 car isolated
6 Cars: 5 pairs of motors - half car isolated
4 Cars: 3 pairs of motors - half car isolated
172
On the up what platform/s can you terminate on at Lidcombe coming from Berala?
Platforms 3, 4 or 5.
173
On the up New South main what is the PONR to terminate at Lidcombe and return directly on the down?
ST 412 LC or the 3rd signal after Berala
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What indication do you get on signal ST 412 LC to go to Lidcombe?
Platform 3 Top Green.
Platform 4 Turnout signal with “D” in the route indicator.
Platform 5 Caution turnout signal with “D” in the route indicator.
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What indication do you get on signal ST 410 LC the 4th signal after Berala to go to platform 5 at Lidcombe?
Low speed indication with “TR” in the route indicator.
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When travelling on the up East Hills main from Revesby what is the PONR to stop at Kingsgrove?
RY 10 or 2nd signal after Revesby.
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When travelling on the down East Hills main from Turrella what is the PONR to stop at Riverwood?
SM 445 DM or 3rd signal after Kingsgrove.
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When terminating at Glenfield platform 2 on the up how can you return on the down?
Shunt towards the city clears of shunting signal GD 15 change ends and return on signals through platform 3.
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What is the system of safe working between Glenfield and Leppington signal LE5 on the down Leppington line?
RVDS Unidirectional.
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What is the system of safe working between Leppington station and Leppington stabling yard?
RVDS Two way running.
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What is the grade on the southern fly over departing Glenfield?
1 in 31.
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If your train does not meet minimum traction requirements can you proceed from Glenfield to Leppington?
No.
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What main line signal and route indications can you get to go to the platforms at Leppington on signal LE5?
Turnout with either 1,2 or 4 in the route indicator.
| Top green for platform 3.
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What is important about signal GL43.5 on the down Leppington line and signal GL44.8 on the up Leppington line?
Both signals have SKS worksite protection keys on them.
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How can these signals be passed at stop when the worksite protection key has been removed?
On authority of a hand signaller under instruction of the Protection officer.
If no worksite exists under NSG 608 after contacting the signaller.
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How many platforms are there at Leppington station?
4
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How many guards indicators are fitted to each platform at Leppington?
4 each platform 2 for the up and 2 for the down.
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Who controls the signals from Leppington station and Leppington yard?
Glenfield panel at Sydenham signal box.
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What is the Metro net radio code on the Leppington line?
060
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How can a train be shunted from platform 1 to platform 4 at Leppington station?
Shunt towards Glenfield up to the EYL clear of LE7.
Change ends and return on the clearance of LE7.
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What are the PONR for Leppington on the down East Hills and down south main?
Down East Hills: GD21 or the 1st signal after Glenfield platform 4.
Down south main: GD23 or the 1st signal after Glenfield platform 3
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At Leppington stabling yard how many stabling road for electric trains are there?
10.
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What are the speeds on the up Leppington line between the stabling yard and Leppington platforms?
13, 25 and 60 kph.
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Is a driver permitted to sound the train whistle during preparation inside Leppington stabling yard?
No. (noise restrictions apply).
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When approaching the freeway underpass can the driver sound the train whistle under normal conditions?
No. only in an emergency.
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What is the maximum speed when GD42 shows a low speed indication that will allow the intermediate train stop on the up southern flyover at Glenfield to lower?
25 kph.
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What is the speed of the crossovers on the Glenfield end of Leppington station?
60 kph except 25 kph when returning from LE7 to the down Leppington line.
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What is the steepest grade between Edmondson Park and Leppington station?
1 in 40
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What signal indications do you get on LE59 to enter the stabling yard?
Shunting signal with 1,2,3,4, or 5 in the route indicator.
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Can a driver take routes M1 or M2 on signal LE59 and why?
No. Machine roads are unwired.
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When can a driver test the whistle after departing Leppington yard?
At the whistle sign after Eastwood Road Bridge and LE56 Home Signal.
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What are the arrival and buffer end of Leppington stabling yard known as?
Arrival end: Leppington yard.
| Buffer end: Leppington sidings.
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Where are trains divided and amalgamated at Leppington?
In 1 and 2 yard and siding roads.
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When dividing in these roads which way do trains move?
Towards the middle walkway.
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How will drivers know where to stable their trains in Leppington stabling yard?
The crew schedule will show yard or sidings.
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How are 4 car trains moved in roads 3 to 10?
Authority of the signaller, guard activates the GBWS, driver moves to landing then guard re-joins train.
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How are the stabling location in each of the stabling roads identified?
By berth letters “A – W’ (no I, O or Q)
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What do you do if you hear the emergency warning tone (beep, beep, beep)?
Prepare to evacuate the yard or building.
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How would you reach the evacuation point if you heard the evacuation tone (whoop, whoop, whoop) when you are in the yard?
Via the access road at the side of the main building.
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Where is the emergency evacuation point for the building?
In the staff car park.
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How do you access the main gate or yard buildings?
By swipe card or contacting the security guard.
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What must you be aware of with signals LE57 and LE59 when entering Leppington stabling yard when the roads are occupied or unoccupied?
If the yard is occupied, the train stop stays up. Contact the signaller.
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What route indication do you need on signal AY994 to enter Auburn stabling yard?
TR for transfer road.
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If you are to go into number 3 stabling road at Auburn stabling yard, what route
indication would you need on signal AY548?
6
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If you are to go into number 10 stabling road at Auburn stabling yard, what route indication would you need on signal AY548?
TR for Transit Road.
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How many roads are there in Auburn stabling yard?
11.
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What is important about the departure signals AY123 and AY125?
These signals are ground mounted shunting signals.
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What do arrival signal AY548 and departure signals AY123, AY125 protect?
The current AMC level crossing.
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What is the speed of trains in the Auburn stabling yard?
13km/h
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Who control the signals at Auburn stabling yard?
The Network controller (NCO) at Clyde signal box.
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What is the Metronet radio code with in Auburn stabling yard?
040
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What is the restriction during train preparation on sounding the train whistle (town) / horn (country) with in the Auburn stabling yard?
Whistle or horn not to be sounded during preparation at either end of the train.
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What whistle or horn can the driver sound for the PABT or departing Auburn stabling yard?
Only the train whistle (town) can be sounded.
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When can a driver departing Auburn stabling yard sound the horn (country)?
On approach to the AMC level crossing.
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Can the driver sound the whistle/ horn on approach to the crossing directly in front of the stabling roads at Auburn stabling yard?
Only in the event of an emergency.
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Who monitors the Metronet channel 869 for both AMC and ASY?
The NCO at Clyde and the yard master at AMC.
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When exiting the wash plant at AMC what do you need to be mindful of when approaching the 8 car clear of wash board?
To ensure the train is stopped adjacent to the 8 car clear of wash board as the new train stop will be in the raised position if signal AY971 is displaying a stop indication.
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When are you able to proceed past the new 8 car clear of wash board?
Only on the clearance of the wash road departure signal AY971.
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What is the system of safe working between Auburn and Granville on the down relief line?
RVDS Two way running.
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What is the speed on the down relief between Auburn and Granville?
25km/h
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Who controls trains operating on the down relief line between Auburn and Granville?
Auburn panel, Clyde and Granville signal boxes.
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Who controls the departure signals for AMC?
The NCO at Clyde.
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Who issues safe working instruction with in the signalled area of AMC yard?
NCO at Clyde or the yard master acting under instruction of the NCO in a three way conversation.
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Can passengers travel on the down relief line between Granville and Auburn?
Yes.
