Schematic/LRVs
Switches /troubleshooting
Signals
Operations
Misc.
100

The emergency exits at SDSU are located:

outside of each tunnel entrance, all four corners of the SDSU Station platform and inside the west tunnel.

100

The TWC command to depart the C-Yard after receiving permission is:  

C, R

100

TRUE OR FALSE: A red over lunar indication at interlocking's conveys information about the block ahead.

False

100

What should be done if you are receiving conflicting information from the ground person in the process of a move?

STOP THE MOVE until there is a thorough understanding is reached by all. 

100

When simultaneous train meets occur in a limited clearance area on approach to a work crew or trespasser where two trains cannot pass at the same time, which train will have priority?

Westbound

200

The circuit breaker is located:

SD100 LRV-

S70 LRV-

S70USLRV-

SD100 LRV- A Cab

S70 LRV- B Cab

S70USLRV- B Cab

200

At 6th and 8th Ave, in the selector box, the ________ push button is the request for the double cross over.

Black

200

The red "F" indicates:

Stop, System detects fire or smoke in the tunnel.

200

In the event of an emergency and it is necessary to stop within an Air Gap, the Train Operator should:

Immediately lower pantographs and contact the Controller.  

200
How will train operators access or exit trains positioned on the center pocket tracks at the Stadium?

Walk facing oncoming traffic.

300

The motor cut-out switch is located:

SD100 LRV- 

S70 LRV/S70USLRV- 

SD100 LRV- A Cab

S70 LRV/S70USLRV- A Cab & B Cab

300

At 6th and 8th Ave, from the cab, the TWC request is ________ for the double cross over.

*

300

When is a stop required at a switch indicator?

Controller's request, improper route, red horizontal, or dark.

300

What affect does the train code #99 setting on the TWC console have on main line train operation and when is it used? 

Expressing, Train is not requesting a stop at next station, normal crossing gate activation will occur.  

300
Where are the "cutouts" and "bypasses" located on the S70 LRV's?

In the corresponding cab.

400
When operating in Emergency Drive (ED) or Motor Group Zero, what braking system is not activated?

Dynamic Brake

400

Where are Dual Control Switches located?

Broadway Wye, 6th & 8th Ave, India Crossover, Union Street Crossover, all interlockings

400

What signal aspect should be received at E20LA to continue to the Green Line?

What button in the route request box should be pressed to continue to the Green Line?

Yellow or Green over Red


Green Button

400

From the TWC, the "*" is used for:

Within Limits: 

Outside Limits:

Within Limits:Pocket Track

Outside Limits: 6th/8th Ave, 107B, Car Wash, Santee Preemption

400

The procedure in the event of an emergency evacuation is necessary in the SDSU tunnels is:

Stop, Call Control

Remain calm and make a PA announcement

Activate  doors to the walk-way side and alight passengers

keep passengers together, walk toward the nearest safe exit

500

Which signals are equipped with the "W" indicators?

O046, O048, O121, O123, 018RA, O18RB, M4LA, M4LB, M1445, M34RA

500

Your train has a door stuck open, the following are the steps to manually close it: (All power to the door is defective)

SD100LRV-

S70LRV-

S70USLRV-

SD100LRV- open both compartments, place switch in "cut-out", push mag latches in, push door arm lever up, pull door leaves closed, pull arm lever all the way down, reset mag latches, check for door clear, close compartments.

S70LRV- Pull mag latch down, pull door leaves closed, reset mag latch, lock door closed out of service

S70USLRV- Slide door leaves closed, lock out of service.

500

What is the TWC request from the cab and from the route request box at the interlockings at the Stadium station to enter the pocket track, what should the signal aspect be, and what is the indication of this signal aspect?

TWC-

Route Request Box-

Signal Aspect-

Signal Indication-

TWC- *

Route Request Box- Blue

Signal Aspect- Lunar

Signal Indication- proceed on to spur track, prepare to stop short of train ahead

500

When operating under an obstruction in the catenary wire:

1. Reduce speed to no more than _____ mph

2. Place Master Controller in ______ position

3. lower all pantographs when the head cab is approx.  ____ feet from the obstruction

4. _______ through the gap or under obstruction

5. When the entire train is clear, bring train to a ___

6. After train is stopped, ______ pantographs. 

7.  Initiate acceleration slowly, then resume normal operations.

1. 20 MPH

2. Coast

3. 100 Feet

4. Coast

5. Stop

6.  Raise

500

The necessary steps to restore and remove a ramp from service on the S70US LRV's is: 

To store: Open floor cover plates and use skate key to turn right fitting (same side as blue S/D button) to the red dot, push ramp all the way in, restore right fitting to normal position (green dot).