Train Prep

Question 1

What is checked during a full cab check

Answer 1

Enter the cab and check the safety equipment and fire extinguisher
Check the fault book
Check the MCB’s
Check all the safety light indicators/fault lights have gone out
Brake controller to full service
Master key in and the direction selector to neutral to open desk
TPWS & AWS self test, check audible and visual indicators on both systems
Check the GSMR displays GSMR-GB
Check the DRA is activated and displaying a red light
Check the air gauges to ensure enough air (use compressor speed up to build air up)
Safety system checks – Check brakes – check DSD and DVD – Check DRA
Check horn
Check train lights and tail-lights
Cab heater/AC
Shut desk down, master switch to off and remove driver key
Ensure DRA is IN/ON
Set lights
Secure Cab

Question 2

What do you check on your external train check?

Answer 2

Not To Be Moved boards
Coupler - air, electrics, horns
Windscreen/wipers
Blue light on display
Scotches
Lifeguards
Isolation switch - battery, brakes, engine
Levels - fuel, oil, water, sand, waste
Leaks - fuel, oil, water, air
Test sander
Fire bottles not discharged, pressure
Cables attached - shore power, fuel
Cables detached - vehicle to vehicle

Question 3

What brake tests do you perform on a cab prep?

Answer 3

DSD/Vigilance test
Emergency brake test
Brake stage test
Emergency plunger test
DRA test

Question 4

How do you test the DSD peddle and brake demand?

Answer 4

Put train in forward
DRA off
Take step 1 brake
Take foot off DSD and get beeping warning, after 5-10 seconds the emergency brakes are initiated.
Check gauge to see brake demand
Replace foot to cancel brake demand and reset
Failure to reset will notify the signaller

Question 5

How do you test the DRA

Answer 5

DRA should be on when you turn train on, set it to off
Put train in forward
Set stage one brake or hold in hill start if fitted
Take stage one power
Listen to the revs
Turn DRA on
Revs should drop to idle.
Put in full service braking
Put train in neutral

Question 6

What are the basic steps of a generic prep?

Answer 6

1 - EXTERNAL, ends & sides.
2 - INTERNAL, equip, mcb, ss
3 - AWS/TPWS
4 - DSD/VIGILANCE
5 - BRAKES emerg, steps & plunger
6 - DRA
7 - GSM-R
8 - LIGHTS, display
9 - ANCILLARY, horn, wash wipers
10 - INSIDE, doors, cleanliness