Train Overview Flashcards
What connections do semi-automatic couplers have?
Mechanical
Pneumatic
What is the make-up of a HCMT?
Tc - Driving Cab
DMp - Door Motor Pantograph
Mp1 - Motor Pantograph
DT - Door Trailer
Mp2 - Motor Pantograph
DMp - Door Motor Pantograph
Tc - Driving cab
What does a DMp have on it? (4)
Fire doors
Traction motors
Pantographs
Battery powered auxiliary compressors to raise pantos
What does Mp1 have?
Traction motors
Pantograph
What does Mp2 have on it?
Traction motors
Pantograph
Fire extinguishers locked cabinet in saloon
What does the DT have on it?
One fire door
How are HCMT trains numbered?
First No. - HCMT train - 9
Second No. - Car No. in set - 0
Third & Fourth numbers - Set Number - 17
Where does the labelling of the sides of the cars (A & B) (and the numbering of the doors and wheels) reset?
Between carriage numbers 93 and 97
Between TD and Mp2
A side becomes B side
B side becomes A side
numbering of doors and wheels changes
From the outside of the train how can you tell you are at the point where the labelling resets?
MR Isolation Cock on B side of all HCMT cars
How are Doors and Wheels numbers?
Zig Zag pattern starting at A1
Odd numbers on A side
Even numbers on B side
What is EAS?
Electronic Access System
Where are the badge readers?
One at track level
One at platform level
One adjacent to cab bulkhead door
How long do you have to touch card to badge reader?
One second
Electric striker is released and door can be pushed open.
Can be operated remotely by Metrol
How long will the electronic striker remain unlocked for?
5 seconds
If you change your mind you must still open and close door after 5 seconds to ensure it is locked
What is the TMS? (5)
Train Management System
Centralised unit to control various functions including:
eTIS - Electronic Train Information System
Train data recorder
Smoke detection system
EAS
HCS - High Capacity Signalling system
