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31 Cards in this Set
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What information does the identification plate show? |
•Wagons tare weight. •How much weight it can carry. •It’s class and number. •The owner of the wagon. •The speed of the wagon. |
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What does the first letter represent? |
Identifies the wagons owner. |
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The second letter represents? |
Indentifies the wagon type. |
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The 3rd letter represents? |
Used by the owner to show any modifications that have been made to the wagon. |
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The fourth letter represents? |
Describes the type of bogie fitted to the wagon. The bogie determines the how fast the wagon can travel. A = plain bearings, 65km/h. F = run at express freight speeds, 80km/h. W = wagons fitted with low level small wheels, 115km/h. X = wagons fitted with standard 3 piece exchange bogies with roller bearings, 80km/h. Y = bogies suitable for superfreighter service, 115km/h. |
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Describe 4 things that occur when an FX inspection is conducted? |
•Full mechanical inspection. •Checking the loading of each vehicles. •Checking the airbrake system. •The issue of Train Inspection certificate. |
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Name the two types of auto coupler used. |
•Alliance top/ bottom lifter. •Sharon top lifter. |
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Name 5 types of manufactured airbrake equipment that can be found on freight wagons. |
•Westinghouse. •Thrall. •Triax. •WabcoPac. •Davies and Metcalfe. •Chinese. •Electro Control pneumatic (ECP) fitted to QHAH wagons. •KNORR. •New York Airbrake. •Chinese air brake. |
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Describe the function of the bogie bolster. |
Interconnects the side frames to form part of a semi rigid framework. Keeps side frames upright and the correct distance apart. It contains the bogie centre plate that joins the bogie to the wagon. |
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The grade Control is in what position? |
EX position. |
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True/ false. There is a supplementary reservoir fitted to related air brake equipment. |
True. |
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True/ false. There is an auxiliary reservoir fitted to related air brake equipment. |
True. |
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True/ false. There is an auxiliary reservoir fitted to non - related air brake equipment. |
True. |
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True/ false. When there is 500kpa in the air brake pipe there is 500kpa in the auxiliary reservoir. |
True. |
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True/ false. When the brake pipe pressure is reduced the air brake releases. |
False. |
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Describe areas on a wagons under frame that you would check for corrosion or cracking. |
•Head stock. •Centre, side, end sills. • Intermediates and diagonals. •Centre castings. Inspect steps, handrails, handbrake, coupling mechanisms. Green card. |
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Describe your actions if you found a bent uncoupling rod. |
Straighten if possible, if can’t green cars wagon attach shunter’s “Uncoupling Rod Unsafe” card to the rod. |
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Describe your actions if you found the automatic coupler locking block does not move freely. |
Green cars for repair, attach to uncoupling rod “Unsafe Card”. |
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Describe the things you would inspect when checking wagon doors. |
Misaligned doors, safety latches, missing hinge pins, locking mechanisms. |
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When would you Green Card a defective door? |
Damaged or misaligned. |
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True/ false. A wagon with an inoperative handbrake can be marshalled as one of the last three wagons on a train of the air brake is still operational on that vehicle? |
False. |
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True/ false. A wagon with an inoperative handbrake can be marshalled next to the locomotive. |
False. |
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True/ false. A wagon with an inoperative handbrake can be marshalled next to the locomotive. |
False. |
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True/ false. Wagons must be bolted to the wagon at all times. |
True. |
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True/ false. A wagon with an inoperative handbrake can be marshalled next to the locomotive. |
False. |
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True/ false. Wagons must be bolted to the wagon at all times. |
True. |
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True/ false. A shunters card must be attached to a wagon if the handbrake is defective. |
True. |
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When would you Red cars a wagon that has a defective door? |
Hinge pins missing or door cannot be closed to stop product from falling out. |
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How many types of bogies are there? |
3. Three piece, two piece, one piece bogie. |
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What excess clearance must be green carded between gib and side frame? |
28mm (50 tonne bogie) 38mm (70 tonne bogie) |
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Describe the procedure for - • excessive grease. •rotation within the side frame (axle box bearing) •axle box keeps, retainers or stop blocks to make sure they are there and tightly bolted. |
•Red card. •Red card. •Green card. |
