CMS Revision

Question 1

What are we testing when we do a running brake test?

Answer 1

Checking serviceability of train’s brakes. Effectiveness – see they are working

Question 2

What are we checking at the trailing end when performing a stable?

Answer 2

“In Clear”

Question 3

Where is the panto test done during a post maintenance prep?

Answer 3

Trailing Motor

Question 4

In what preps do we do a VICERS test?

Answer 4

Mainline and Post Maintenance

Question 5

What does the Duplex gauge display?

Answer 5

MR and BP

Question 6

What is mainline prep time?

Answer 6

37 minutes (40 mins HCMT)

Question 7

What is emergency brake pressure?

Answer 7

210 kPa

Question 8

What is Main Res pressure?

Answer 8

750 – 900 kPa

Question 9

What is holding brake pressure?

Answer 9

120 kPa

Question 10

What is full service brake pressure?

Answer 10

190 kpa

Question 11

Where is the CB panel located in the cab?

Answer 11

B Side cabinet

Question 12

Where are CB located in the trailer car?

Answer 12

Left of Door 2

Question 13

Where are the whistle and vicers isolating cocks located?

Answer 13

A Side cabinet (high/low whistle) and APP panel

Question 14

Safety Loop will de-energise when MR is under?

Answer 14

580 kPa

Question 15

How long do batteries last?

Answer 15

Up to 1 hour

Question 16

What is the minimum battery voltage?

Answer 16

90 Volts

Question 17

How long do you need to be stationary in order to reset the trip?

Answer 17

0.5km for 5 seconds

Question 18

Where do you complete Panto Test during pre?

Answer 18

Trailing Motor

Question 19

What wheels are Spring Park Brakes located on?

Answer 19

1, 3, 7 on MC

Question 20

How do you override speed threshold (no speed sensors)?

Answer 20

Tacho Bypass switch

Question 21

What do you check when arriving at a pre-prepared train (Pre departure check)?

Answer 21

Prep Docket – Lamps test – Fault panel – check emergency brakes come off

Question 22

How do you isolate a door?

Answer 22

Access door controls (left of every door, door 1 in Cab)
Move the motor isolation switch to Motor release (position 1 – fully raised)
Manually close the door
Move the motor isolation switch to motor lock close (position 4 – fully lowered)
Apply door not in use stickers
Book as per the FMP

Question 23

What indication would you get for sticking brakes on the fault panel?

Answer 23

One or more brakes applied & sticking brakes

Question 24

What things can open the safety loop? (10)

Answer 24

2 keys in and on
Emergency stop button
Master controller into emergency
Trip activated
VICERS time-out
Auto-vigilance time-out
Circuit breakers 23Q1 and 23Q2
Loss of 110c DC
Main Res pressure switch activated (below 580 kPa)
Brake Pipe Pressure below 300kPa in rescue operation

Question 25

If VICERS is activated, how do you reset it?

Answer 25

Bring train to a stand – 0 km for 10 seconds Master Controller into Coast Observe the Emergency Brake Applied light is illuminated

Question 26

What are the 5 types of route indicators

Answer 26

Theatre Type Illuminated Letters Illuminated Arrows Feather Type Painted Arrows

Question 27

What does 1 Bell/Whistle mean?

Answer 27

Call attention

Question 28

What does 2 Bells/Whistles mean?

Answer 28

Proceed

Question 29

What does 3 Bells/Whistles mean?

Answer 29

Set Back/Reverse

Question 30

What does 4 Bells/Whistles mean?

Answer 30

Competent Employee to Front

Question 31

What does a series of Bells/Whistles mean?

Answer 31

EMY Stop

Question 32

What do you need to Set back in the Metrol Controlled area?

Answer 32

Verbal from AC, overseen by Senior Network Controller

Question 33

What speed do you Set back at?

Answer 33

Extreme Caution

Question 34

What authority do you need to Set Back in the MURL?

Answer 34

Train Authority with all intermediate signals listed.

Question 35

What is the set back speed in the MURL?

Answer 35

15km/h

Question 36

What authority do you need to Set back in station limits?

Answer 36

Verbal from controlling signaller

Question 37

What is the speed for propelling? (train not driver from leading cab)

Answer 37

15km/h

Question 38

What is the special instruction for setting back between ERM and BLY?

Answer 38

Same as Metrol controlled. Verbal from AC, overseen by Senior

Question 39

What are the boundaries of the MCA?

Answer 39

South Kensington East Richmond Richmond Jolimont North Melbourne

Question 40

Which signals are controlled in the MURL?

Answer 40

Entry/Exit, Junctions, Platform departure signals