Trainee Pack - Shunting 1

Front 1

What must be confirmed before putting yourself in the line of fire between roll stock?

Back 1

That the movement is safe, protected by 3 step protection if attached to Locomotive or secured.

Front 2

What is 3 step protection?

Back 2

Reverser Centered, Brake Applied, Genfield switch off.

Hint 2

Also known as "made safe".

Front 3

What is the '10 second rule'?

Back 3

When proceeding a shunt movement transmission must be made every 10 seconds maximum or driver will apply brakes until communication is resumed.

Front 4

When coupling what measurements are normally used?

Back 4

Locomotive Lengths, to 40/30/20/10/5/4/3/2/1 feet.

Front 5

What phrase is used instead of Stop?

Back 5

"Red Light"

Front 6

How are locmotives coupled together?

Back 6

Check knuckles have engaged. Brake Pipe, Main Res, No 3 & No 4 hoses connected and air through. MU cable connected.

Front 7

Which of the 4 locomotive air hoses is used to connect to wagons?

Back 7

Brake Pipe Hose (Largest)

Front 8

When uncoupling from wagons how are wagons secured?

Back 8

Leave tap open on wagon BP hose to drain air when uncoupled, close tap. Handbrakes applied, generally 4 to secure rake more if on a grade.

Front 9

When air hoses are coupled between locos and/or wagons if a leak is heard what should be done?

Back 9

Investigate source, if air hoses close taps, check seals and try again,if still leaking hoses may need to be replaced.

Front 10

When proppeling a movement over a road crossing what needs to be done?

Back 10

Crossing needs to be protected before leading vehicle enters crossing. Active crossings need all warning equipment activated and booms down, passive crossing need to be physically protected.

Front 11

When propelling a movement what needs paying attention to by the shunter besides the movement of wagons?

Back 11

Signals, Shunt Limits, crossings, points, derailers, workers in the area.

Front 12

What are the driver and shunter responsible for when signals are involved with shunting?

Back 12

Driver - Responsible for obeying signals when pulling wagons. When Proppeling must ensure shunter calls signal aspects before proceeding.

Shunter - Responsible for sighting and calling any signals on the shunt route when movement is being propelled.

Front 13

When proceding a shunting movement what information is relayed to the driver?

Back 13

Signal is at procede with correct aspect, Points are set, status of road (occupied, clear, dead end, derailer on/off), any crossings are protected, shunter has physincally sighted route and can confirm all clear or how far to travel until coupling or stopping point.

Also helpful to give a rough idea how many wagons are on and plans for the shunting move.

Front 14

What should be checked after en-route shunting?

Back 14

Check consist is correct.

Check Brake docket is correct if new wagons are in last 3 wagons.

Conduct Modified or full continuity & leakage test.

Calculate &/or Confirm new load details.

Inform control of new load & permission to depart.

Roll By by Shunter (if possible).

Front 15

What is important to check if Shunting a locomotive out of a multi-unit consist?

Back 15

That park brake is applied before disconnecting MU Cable. Chock once uncoupled.

Front 16

When there may be multiple person/s monitoring a channel what must you do when commencing a shunt?

Back 16

Clearly identify who you are communicating with. Use loco number or train number and driver's name if known.

Front 17

What are the whitsle codes for moving ahead and setting back?

Back 17

Move ahead - 2 short sharp blasts

Setting Back - 3 short sharp blasts

Front 18

What air brake requirements must be met before pushing vehicles/rollstock on to a running line?

Back 18

- Air continuous throughout train.

- Air brake on leading vehicle must be tested operative.

- The handbrake on lead vehicle must be operative.

- No more than 2 wagons with inoperative air brakes may be marshalled together.

Front 19

When is it permitted to ride a vehicle when shunting?

Back 19

Under no circumstances unless there is a purpose built shunters wagon and you have been trained/qualified to use it.

Note - Long Island junk rake has one for tottenham transfer.

Front 20

When shunting over a level crossing what must be done?

Back 20

The crossing is protected. Either by bells, lights and booms or by the shunter for a passive crossing.

Front 21

When shunting toward a known signal, derailer or fouled location what should be done if the Shunter hasn't acknowledged it?

Back 21

Ask. The signal aspect, derailer on/off, distance away etc.

Front 22

Describe the term "bottling the air".

Back 22

Not allowing brake pipe pressure to exhaust enough from wagons being uncoupled. Can cause a "wave" through the train which initiates the triple vavles to release the brakes.

Front 23

When shunting towards a dead end what must be done?

Back 23

Stop movement 2 loco lengths short of dead end, proceed with extreme caution.

Front 24

What is the speed for propelling over a road crossing in NSW?

Back 24

Maximum 10kmph, only proceed if protected.