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17 Cards in this Set
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Sound of Whistle. |
The sound of a whistle should be distinct, with intensity, duration or repetition appropriate to the distance at which the warning is required to be heard. |
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Conditions affecting the Stopping of trains. |
1. Weather and rail conditions. 2. Length of train. 3. Mass of train. |
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Protection for more than one line. |
1. Inform train controller of the circumstances. 2. Transmit urgent messages over the radio. 3. Where the opposite line is track circuited, apply the emergency track circuit jumper cable to make contact between the two rails of the opposite line. 4. Place a red flag or light on the front of the locomotive. 5. Switch headlight from low to high beam, activate hazard lights (where fitted) and sound a series of short sharp whistles to warn any incoming trains. 6. Take all steps necessary to protect the affected lines. |
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The three “C’s” |
Communicate - come to an understanding of your shunting requirements and safeworking duties. Cross Check - cross check each other by checking if points are set, signal aspects, staff, tokens or train authorities are correct. Challenge - challenge network control if any doubt in decisions they make. |
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D.I.C.E. |
Driver Initiated Control Equipment |
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Track gauges. |
SG - 1435mm 4’8” BG - 1600mm 5’3” |
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There are no home signals with the illuminated letter “A” on the ARTC network. |
Ok |
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Number of forms to be carried. 1. Train Authorities 2. Train Orders |
1. 15. 2. 15. |
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PN loco standard detonators. |
SG - 36 BG - 15 |
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Defined inner suburban areas. |
Richmond North Melbourne Joilmont |
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ARTC Control broad gauge lines between? |
Albion to Jacana, Nth Geelong to Gheringhap and dual gauge from Newport to Melb yards. |
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Water over rail head max height and TSR? |
75mm 15km/h Advise train controller of track conditions. |
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What keeps trains at a safe distance? Safe working systems can be? Mechanical and electrical interlocking ensures points are set and locked for the correct movement before? |
Fixed signals and track circuits. Single or double line systems. A fixed signal can display a proceed indication. |
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Track operations information? |
Book of rules and operating regulations. ARTC TA20 Code of Practice. ARTC Network Information Books ARTC Rail Access Standards (RAS) manual. Network Service Plan. Addenda |
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Momentum =? |
Mass x Velocity. |
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New Brake docket? |
•24hrs have elapsed from last brake docket. •collecting train in an unsecured yard. •altering last three wagons from existing brake docket. |
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Normal speed is determined by? |
Fixed signal indications Speed of the wagons on the train Speed of the locomotives Speed of the track Speed restrictions in place TSR’s |
