TB 84 - Metrolink Commuter Train

Question 1

The metrolink completed system will travel over how many miles and over how many stations?

Answer 1

400 miles

60 stations

Question 2

The metrolink locomotive is powered by what type of engine?

Answer 2

GM series engine

Question 3

The metrolink locomotive can operate to push or pull up to how many bi-level cars?

Answer 3

7 (4-7)

Question 4

How many crew members does the metrolink have on board during train operations?

Answer 4

2

Question 5

The crew members on the metrolink consist of a conductor and engineer, what are their responsibilities?

Answer 5

Conductor: service and safety
Engineer: drives the train

Question 6

The diesel fuel tank is located under the locomotive on both sides and has a capacity of how many gallons?

Answer 6

2,200 gallons

Question 7

The fuel cut off button is located where?

Answer 7

Above diesel tank on both sides

Question 8

The fuel cut off button is what color and shuts off engine, head end power, and electrical power?

Answer 8

Red button

Question 9

You must hold the red fuel cut off button for approximately how many seconds for fuel to cut off?

Answer 9

20 seconds

Question 10

The metrolink can travel up to speeds of what mph in certain locations?

Answer 10

79 mph

Question 11

The metrolink train is set up with the “A” end of a car matching up with the what end of the adjoining commuter car?

Answer 11

“B” end

Question 12

Each passenger car can carry up to how many passengers with how many of them sitting?

Answer 12

360 passengers, 149 sitting

Question 13

Do not attempt to cut into passenger cars with rotary saw for ventilation, the space between the walls contains electrical wires that have up to how many volts AC?

Answer 13

480 volts

Question 14

The control cab is to steer and control metrolink train, it can be identified by what letter located below control cab window?

Answer 14

“F”

Question 15

When access to locomotive is not possible to shut down engine and electrical power system, locate the RED shutdown button on the HEP panel in what cab?

Answer 15

Control cab

Question 16

Entry to the car can be done by locating the door release located at each door either outside or inside, once located break the glass and she what?

Answer 16

Pull the red ring

Question 17

By pulling the red ring to open the passenger door, it will release 1 door, the other door can be opened by locating the what inside adjacent to door access to find the valve and turn to the open position to release door?

Answer 17

Stainless steel panel

Question 18

The stainless steel panel can be open by turning knob with what tool?

Answer 18

Screwdriver

Question 19

Every passenger commuter car has windows of double pane lexan glass which is how many times thronged than safety glass?

Answer 19

250 times

Question 20

To remove window from outside, use screw driver or similar tool to remove molding strip, once removed pry what side of the window until it pulls out?

Answer 20

One side

Question 21

To remove the window from the inside of the car, pull what to remove the molding strip then pull only 1 handle on one side to remove window easily?

Answer 21

Marked red ring

Question 22

Engine and electrical power shutdown can be accomplished at the locomotive and control cab area, the button is red on HEP panel, push the engine emergency stop button which will shutdown within how many seconds?

Answer 22

30-40 seconds

Question 23

The electrical panel in the passenger car can be identified with a “no smoking” decal, use a screw driver at each opening top and bottom and turn screw driver how many turns to open?

Answer 23

1/4 to 1/2 turn

Question 24

How many volts is the battery under each passenger commuter car?

Answer 24

36 volts DC

Question 25

What is the battery made of?

Answer 25

Nickel cadmium

Question 26

The battery on the commuter passenger cars serve as a back up system to what?

Answer 26

Public address system and lights

Question 27

To turn the battery off, a fuse box is located next to battery box, turn the switch to what position or utilize breaker box in electrical panel inside commuter car to turn off?

Answer 27

Off position

Question 28

The air brake system has how many psi running through the lines?

Answer 28

140 psi

Question 29

In an emergency, the emergency hand brake (white handle) can be used to park the car by who located at the car vestibule between each passenger car, pump handle until it no longer moves?

Answer 29

Officer on-scene

Question 30

How many dry chem extinguishers can be found on the passenger commuter car?

Answer 30

4, 2 on lower level, 2 on upper level

Question 31

Tools that can be found near the rest room area of the commuter car are what?

Answer 31

``` Hand saw 2 mallets Axe Pry bar First aid kit ```