Troubleshooting
What are the braking systems available on the LRV
Dynamic, Disc, and Track
List all the powered switches for the Union Street Crossover
107 A/B/C
Red Horizontal bar illuminated
STOP! Call Controller. Improper switch alignment or train ahead.
Flashing Yellow
Proceed
How late may a Train Operator run their train before it must be reported to Central Control?
3 Minutes
When operating in Emergency Drive (ED) what braking system is not activated?
Dynamic Brake
List the switch numbers at the Broadway Wye
131, 133, 135, 137, 139, 141
Diagonal Bar over Diagonal Bar Illuminated
Diverging switch alignment through two adjacent crossovers.
Flashing Yellow Over Red
Proceed, straight route alignment at interlocked switches
When making a station stop, at what stations do you activate the doors simultaneously to both sides?
1) Old town
2) Stadium Station
3) Imperial Transfer
4) San Ysidro
Where are the motor cut-out switches located on both the S70s-SD8 LRVs?
S70-SD8 LRVs = Corresponding cab (A&B Cab)
Once permission is received from the Controller, what is the procedure to select at a switch indicator?
1) Cancel
2) Wait for unlock light
3) select proper alignment
4) Verify
Fire Detection Indicator
(Both Red and Lunar "F")
Stop! System detects fire or smoke in tunnel.
System active, condition OK.
Flashing Green
Proceed, current of traffic. Train Operator must notify Controller of indication received.
What must a Train Operator look for after receiving instructions from the Controller to operate at "Restricted-Speed"?
1) Stopping short of any train
2)Obstructions
3) Switch not properly lined
4) Broken Rail
What position must the lever behind the face of the coupler be in to allow commands to pass from the lead car throughout the entire train.
What are these commands known as?
Down and Under
Train Line
What is the difference between what a route selector box selects and what a switch indicator selector box selects?
Rote selector box= selects a signal protected rote.
Indicator selector box= selects switch alignment not protected.
"S"
Crossing Gate Approach Indicator
Train must stop at next station. Crossing gates will not be activated until train completes station stop.
Red Over Yellow
Proceed, diverging route alignment at interlocked switches, prepared to stop at next signal.
At 107C switch, what is the TWC pushbutton command and pushbutton at the indicator selector box for an Orange Line train departing the Courthouse? What aspect and switch indication should be verified?
R/Yellow
Diagonal bar illuminated/ Diverging switch alignment
What are some of the defects that the train may be experiencing if the annunciator lights are illuminated?
Main Breaker Trip, Blower Failure, Electronic Failure, Battery Discharge, Passenger Emergency
What is the purpose of the Roadway Worker Protection Plan?
To define procedures to prevent roadway workers from being struck by trains.
Solid X
Crossing Gate Activation Indicator
STOP! Gate hold-off feature is activated. (Note: Gates lowered under this condition may be for an opposing train and may rise after that train is clear.)
Red Over Lunar
Stop, call controller. Switches are lined and locked for a route against the current of traffic without signal protection.
When you operate above the maximum speed on the S70 & S70US LRV:
What is that speed?
What is the warning you will receive?
57.16 MPH
visual warning on TOD and auditory through buzzer