Train Start Up

Question 1

Which cab do you start the train up from?

Answer 1

The cab the train will be driven from

Question 2

What are the 3 ways the Pantographs can be raised on a Comeng

Answer 2

• Main Res. air
• Pantograph Storage res.
• Pantograph emergency compressor

Question 3

How do you raise the first Pantograph?

Answer 3

Min 500 kPa Main res. on Duplex gauge

Press Local Pantograph Raise EP valve

Observe local Pantograph has risen

Press local MA start EP valve to initiate MA

Release saloon doors on both sides to minimise Main res. pressure usage

Question 4

How do you raise the remaining pantographs and start the rest of the MA’s

Answer 4

Press the train-lined Pantograph Raise button on driver’s console

Press the train-lined Aux. start button on driver’s area right hand wall

Observe Pantogtaphs have risen along train and any fault lights have extinguished

Question 5

What do you have to do when stabling a train with regard to the Pantograph Storage Reservoir?

Answer 5

Check that it is full before you shut the train down.

Old style with black tap - open, wait for it to fill, close tap

Newer style with blue lever - one way valve so you won’t have to do anything

Question 6

How do you raise the first pantograph using the Pantograph Storage Reservoir?

Answer 6

Observe pressure on gauge in cabinet is more than 500kPa

Turn the wheel valve anti-clockwise to open air flow to the Pantograph and MA systems

Press local Pantograph raise EP valve

Observe pantograph has risen

Press local MA start EP valve to initiate MA

Release saloon doors

Question 7

How do you raise the Pantograph using the Emergency battery operated compressor?

Answer 7

Ensure the CB in the Van area cabinet is set

Turn the two-way cock to the number 2 position (horizontal)

Push the white start button

Press the local Panto raise EP valve

Press local MA start EP valve to initiate MA