Shunting/Propelling

Question 0

What 4 things should you be aware of when doing shunting duties?

Answer 0

Reach clear understanding
Aware of limited clearances,
Aware of mist,fog and noise
Stay focused

Question 1

What is the definition of shunting?

Answer 1

Any movement of a train or vehicle other than a train passing normally along a running line

Question 2

How do you go about locating your train?

Answer 2

Speak to shunter and get road number.

Locate correct unit number

Question 3

What 2 points should be done before any movement takes place with regards the clear understanding with shunter/guard

Answer 3

What exactly must be done

How the shunt will be controlled

Question 4

When moving your train under hand signals, 3 points to obey

Answer 4

Work to approved hand signals shown in rule book
If you lose sight of signaller STOP IMMEDIATELY
Restart only when shunter gives you correct signal

Question 5

What must you do before you move your train on hand signals?

Answer 5

You clearly understand the shunters hand signal

You are absolutely sure it applies to you

Question 6

When entering a shed or building what must you do?

Answer 6

Stop at entrance,
Check it’s safe to proceed
Sound the horn

Question 7

Points worked from signal box

2 things you must do

Answer 7

Obtain signallers permission to proceed with movement

Check points are correctly fitting if they are facing to the movement

Question 8

How can a signaller give you permission

Answer 8

Clearing the signal for the movement.
Speaking to you directly
Hand signal

Question 9

Horn codes when no shunter is present

Answer 9

Clear of points that need to be moved – 1 short blast
Crossing from one line to another–1 long then 1 short
Clear of all running line – 3 short blasts

Question 10

After the shunt movement

Answer 10

Secure the train
Clear of any points
Not fouling lines
Scotch vehicles than do not have hand brakes

Question 11

Shunt risks

Answer 11

Injury, Derailment
SPAD at stop boards 
Conflicting movements
Collisions with stabled vehicles
Low adhesion

Question 12

3 ways to maintain safety walking or shunting in depots and yards?

Answer 12

Stay vigilant 
Wear p.p.e
Clear understanding
Stay focused
Check limited clearance

Question 13

Before any movement takes place what must the driver and shunter do?

Answer 13

Come to a clear understanding

Question 14

5 checks before shunting?

Answer 14

Scotches
De railers
Make sure not to be moved bored isnt there
Warn people to stay clear
Hand points set correct for your move
No trains are foul

Question 15

Whats the max speed in a depot or yard?

Answer 15

5 MPH

Question 16

What must you do if you lose sight of the shunter?

Answer 16

STOP IMMEDIATLEY

Question 17

How do you keep communication with shunter on the radio?

Answer 17

Keep constantly talking

Use beeps

Question 18

What 2 risks or distractions are there going into a shed?

Answer 18

People
Change of light
Noise
Other train movements

Question 19

List 3 ways you can maintain your safety when walking/shunting in depots or yards

Answer 19

Stay vigilant
Correct PPE
Come to clear understanding
Limited clearance areas

Question 20

How can you identify your train when locating on the depot

Answer 20

Unit number

Road number

Question 21

Before any movement takes place what needs to take place

Answer 21

Clear understanding

Question 22

When you are preparing to shunt you will need to make a series of checks list 5 before shunt commences

Answer 22

Warning people 
No scotches
A "do not move" sign on side of train
Derailers 
Ensure hand points pulled correctly
Trains foul of line

Question 23

What is the maximum speed in a depot or yard

Answer 23

5mph

Question 24

Know your hand signals guys !!

Answer 24

Hand signals and with a lamp

Question 25

What must you do if you lose sight of the person giving you a hand signal

Answer 25

Stop immediately

Question 26

When being given a hand signal what 2 things must you ensure before proceeding

Answer 26

Hand signal is for you | Understand hand signal

Question 27

When you are making shunting movements and receiving instruction using radio communications, what are the 2 ways constant communication is achieved.

Answer 27

Constant talking or beeps

Question 28

If there is a break in communication what must you do

Answer 28

Stop immediately

Question 29

Prior to moving your train into a covered shed what must you do

Answer 29

Stop Safe to enter Sound horn

Question 30

Name 2 distractions when driving your train into ashes

Answer 30

People Light to dark Noise Moving people

Question 31

If you are making a shunt move over points what hand signal will the signalman give you by day/night

Answer 31

Night - white light twisting motion of your hand | Day - 1 arm raised

Question 32

When making a shunt over points worked by signal box you will need to give horn codes what are they

Answer 32

Points need to be moved - 1 short Crossing 1 line to another - 1 long 1 short Running lines 3 short

Question 33

When you have completed a shunt movement what must you ensure.

Answer 33

That you are not sat foul Secure the train Clear of points Scotch vehicles without a handbrake

Question 34

Define propelling

Answer 34

Vehicles not capable of self movement are pushed by a traction unit Must not be in multiple

Question 35

List 3 ways a propelling movement can be controlled?

Answer 35

``` Bell buzzer codes Cab to cab Radio Hand signals Driver to guard ```

Question 36

Prior to a propelling movement a clear mixer standing must be reached what information must be contained in this

Answer 36

What the movement is Limit of shunt How the movement is controlled

Question 37

What's the maximum speed whilst propelling

Answer 37

Not exceed 20mph

Question 38

What must you do if you lose sight or contact with the person controlling the propelling movement?

Answer 38

Stop immediately

Question 39

How can the shunter control movements when you are driving from other than the leading cab

Answer 39

Walking aside the cab with hand signals

Question 40

Prior to the shunt move taking place you are unsure about anything what would you do

Answer 40

Don't move | Reconfirm with shunter

Question 41

5 potential risks when shunting

Answer 41

``` Derailments Injury SPAD's at stop boards Conflicting movements Collision Low adhesion ```

Question 42

What does it mean when a train is fouling another line

Answer 42

Any train placed near points as such any passing train cannot pass without colliding

Question 43

What is the main risk of a train fouling another line

Answer 43

Collision | Derailment

Question 44

Name 2 checks you can make to help avoid derailments

Answer 44

Derailers Speed below maximum All points set correctly Kick points so they are fitting properly

Question 45

State 4 ways you can reduce the chance of a SPAD in the depot

Answer 45

Don't assume signal will clear on approach Don't get distracted by setting up anything in the cab Don't pull up to close to signal Use full service brake, master switch in neutral DRA

Question 46

What is loose shunting? And what should you reach before commencing

Answer 46

Shunting of vehicles that do not remain attached to the traction unit during the move Clear understanding

Question 47

List 5 authorities of propelling

Answer 47

``` Returning after OVERRUNNING station Moving in connection to SLW To or from an OBSTRUCTION Working as breakdown train Independent snow plow ```

Question 48

3 risks when walking around the depot

Answer 48

``` Trip hazards Moving vehicles Limited clearance areas Multiple movements Debris, oil spills ```