Coach and Cab Car Inspection Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering Transport Canada rules, passenger coach inspection standards, and cab car safety requirements from Bombardier lecture notes.

When inspecting the 575V cables, what must be examined?

The connections have proper clearance and there is no signs of damage for the cables, covers, or pins

When inspecting the 27 Pin cables, which sides is the jumper and communication jumpers

Jumper cable - Left side of car / Comm cable - Right side of car

575V Cables should not hang lower than [ ] above the top of the rail and [ ] for Hose bags

“5 inches” & “4 inches” respectively

For Couplers and Operating mechanisms, check damage and defect for:

Coupler, wear plates, operating rods

what are the safety precautions for inspecting and going in-between equipment

Never go between the 575V cables when power is applied and close all valves before repairs

For diaphragms, what are we inspecting for?

Tears, cracking or damage in the diaphragms

What is the minimum thickness of a Tread brake

3/8” including backing plate

What is the release range of tread brakes during application and release

Clearance of 1/4” and 3/8” from the wheel during release

For the brake disc actuator fingers, how much do they move upon release and application

1/4” from the bottom of the converter base on release and 1/4” down and stop on application

During a hydraulic failure, how far down does a finger move from the converter base when it needs to be replaced

Approximately 1-1/2”

For the trucks and air springs, ensure:

No loose or missing components or damages. No overheating axles

What is the tread thickness on a wheel

1”

What is the flange height and thickness on a wheel?

Height: 1-1/2” & Thickness: 15/16”

When visually inspecting the carbody, make sure:

No graffiti or broken windows, no broken or loose attachments, no damage to body, proper ground clearances, and door open and close properly

Make sure side doors are:

Clear of snow/ice, free of damage/cracks, and yellow anti slip tape is in place

What axle and truck # is on the B-end of a coach car?

Axle #1 & #2 are on Truck #1 on the B side

A missing coupler locking pin is:

Not acceptable for service

Whose the responsibility of maintaining the emergency tools and equipment is good condition?

Bombardier

Where are the small first aid kits located on the Bi-level coach cars?

Bi-levels 1-5: End Intermediate level & Bi-level 6-7: End lower level

What emergency tools are contained in the cabinet?

Handsaw, crowbar, chisel set, sledgehammer, and axe

What 3 types of fire extinguishers are used?

1) 30lb extinguisher on locos, 2) 5lb Pryene extinguisher on coachse, 3) Amerex A500 5lb extinguisher in cab cars

What must be inspected during a fire extinguisher inspection?

Visually checked every inspection, checked for 1) seal, 2) charge gauge, 3) inspection card

What pieces of equipment should be in sealed bags in cab and accessible cars?

megaphone, safety vest

What emergency equipment is in the cab car?

Flagman’s kit, pipe wrench, air hose, brake pipe air hose, track switch broom, 27 pin plug, 575 plug, paper towel, EDR

What is the proper door checks procedure

1) Open all doors, 2) Walk through train, 3) Cycle doors, 4) At last car, close doors, 5) Re-walk train

What types of lights need to be inspected in coach cars?

Cove lights, end door lights, stairwell lights, washroom lights

What safety and sanitary requirements are there for washrooms?

1) Trash receptacle in place, 2) door works, 3) toilet led not damaged, 4) mirror in good condition

What is the procedure to test the washroom exhaust fan?

1) Exhaust breaker is “ON”, 2) hold a piece of paper, 3) press firmly against screen, 4) Fan should start

What is the maximum buffer height between walk plates?

No more than 1/2”

In the Accessible coach, ensure:

1) Wheel chairs restraints, storage area, and ramp are stored properly and clean, 2) Seat flipped upright

How many emergency windows are present for a coach car?

12, there are 6 emergency windows on each side of every coach

How much transmission does than old window allow compared to an new window

Old: 39% transmission, New: 17% transmission

“Stairway lighting is part of emergency lighting and will operate with battery power”

True

How many fire extinguishers are present on a coach car?

3 fire extinguishers

When the doors are cycled, it is acceptable to only have one green door closed light illuminate?

False

During a brake test, what do you have to check the display for?

Service faults & proper consist listing

The 31-0006 form proper dates are:

1) Verified at every inspection, 2) Within date, 3) Updated every 3 months (max), 4) New form every 12 months

What is the pilot clearance of a cab car?

5” to 6”