390 Theory - Traction Layout

List all the things found on the basic layout of the train

1. Bus line

2. VCBs

3. Point of Symmetry

4. Traction Motors

5. Dynamic Brakes

6. Compressors

7. Aux Compressor

8. Transformers

9. Aux Converters

10. Coach Letters

11. Coach Numbers

12. 1 and 2 ends

13. A and B sides

14. Cab A and Cab B

Where is the bus line located?

It runs across the roof throughout train

What are the letters of the coaches? (9 & 11 car)

9 car: A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J, K

11 car: A, B, C, D, E, F, U, G, H, J, K

How many VCBs does an 11 car have?

There are 4 VCBs in total

VCB1 (x2)

VCB2

VCB3

How many VCBs does a 9 car have?

There are 3 VCBs in total

VCB1 (x2)

VCB2

Where are the VCBs located in a 9 car?

VCB1: H & C

VCB2: H

Where are the VCBs located in an 11 car?

VCB1: H & C

VCB2: H

VCB3: U

Where is the Point of Symmetry on a 9 & 11 car?

9 car: Between coaches F & E

11 car: Between coaches G & U

What coaches have Traction Motors? (9 & 11 car)

11 car: A, B, D, F, G, J, K

9 car: A, B, D, F, J, K

What coaches have Dynamic Brakes? (9 & 11 car)

11 car: A, B, D, F, G, J, K

9 car: A, B, D, F, J, K

What coach has an Aux Compressor and what does it do?

Coach H

The Aux Compressor is used to raise the pantograph - when main air is 7 bar or below

What coaches have a Compressor? (9 & 11 car)

H, E, C

What Coaches have a Transformer? (9 & 11 car)

9 car: H, C

11 car: H, U, C

What numbers are given to coach A & K?

A: 692

K: 691

Where would the number 1 and 2 end be found in a coach?

1 end is at the front of the coach, the 2 end is at the back - depending on direction of travel.

This changes at the point of symmetry - the 2 end will be at the front and 1 end at the back

What coaches have an Aux Converter? (9 & 11 car)

9 car: B, D, F, J

11 car: B, D, F, G, J

What axles are driven?

Axles 2 & 3

Where would you identify the A and B side? (inside & outside train)

Inside drivers cab:

• A side is the second man seat - right

• B side is the drivers seat - left

Outside the train:

• A side has external pneumatic cupboard/flags

• B side has the boogies and parking brake

Changes at point of symmetry

How do you identify a 9 or an 11 car?

9 car: 390 0

11 car: 390 1

Where is the TM office located?

Coach C

What is in coach K that cannot be found in other coaches?

Kitchen

What emergency equipment is found in the drivers cab?

1. 10 x Detonators

2. 2 x Track Circuit Operating Clips

3. Red Flag

4. Tempilstick

5. PVC Insulating Tape

6. Stout Cord (rope)

7. First Aid Equipment

8. Tail Lamp adaptor

9. Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher

10. Emergency Egress Ladder (under Assistant Drivers seat)

Where are the fire extinguishers located

Number 2 end

Cab

Crew corridor

TM office

Kitchen

Shop

Types of onboard fire extinguishers and their locations

• AFFF: No 2 end, TM office

• CO2: Kitchen and Shop

• Dry Powder: Crew corridor and Cabs

• Fire blanket: Kitchen

What are the coach numbers? (11 car)

A: 692

B: 699

C: 698

D: 697

E: 688

F: 689

U: 653

G: 696

H: 695

J: 694

K: 691

What are the coach numbers? (9 car)

A: 692

B: 699

C: 698

D: 697

E: 688

F: 696

H: 695

J: 694

K: 691