AC Simulator - KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY LOCO PILOT ( एक अच्छे लोको पायलट की गुणवत्ता )

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY LOCO PILOT FOR DRIVING TECHNIQUE

 "All Loco Pilots should have Sound road knowledge & Self-confidence to operate / handle loco & train." 

1. Knowledge of driving rules. 

2. Knowledge of train management. 

3. Knowledge of brake management. 

4. Reduce brake wear & tear. 

5. Reduce damage of couplers. 

6. Use less energy. 

7. Maintain punctuality.

AC Simulator - (Sample Report ) सेम्पल रिपोर्ट

AC Simulator - TRAIN HANDLING IN SAG OR DIP GRADIENT (सैग या डिप में गाडी का संचालन )

TRAIN HANDLING IN SAG OR DIP GRADIENT 

Starting of train from sag or dip gradient 

i) Advance MP to notch 1 st and note the increase of current on the ammeter. 

ii) Release SA-9 (loco brakes) and wait for the release of the locomotive brakes. 

iii) After a few second pause advance the MP and again note the ammeter indication. If necessary advance the MP to position 3 rd or 4 th notch.

AC Simulator - TRAIN HANDLING IN HUMP (KNOLL) & CRESTING GRADIENT (हम्प (नॉल) और शिखर वाले ग्रेडीयेंट पर गाड़ी का संचालन )

TRAIN HANDLING IN HUMP (KNOLL) & CRESTING GRADIENT 

Starting of train on a hump or cresting grade There are no special requirements for starting on a hump or cresting grade. The starting procedure are the same as for starting the train on an ascending (up) grade. Zonal Railway Training Institute, Central Railway, Bhusawal ©AC Loco Simulator.

AC Simulator - DYNAMIC BRAKE (डायनामिक ब्रेक)

DYNAMIC BRAKE 

Purpose of Dynamic Brake 

The dynamic brake is used as retarding brake to control the speed of a train. It is not intended that the dynamic brake alone will always limit the train to the desired speed and, at times, the automatic train brakes may have to be applied in conjunction with the dynamic brake to control the train at the desired speed. 

AC Simulator - TRAIN HANDLING IN UNDULATING GRADIENT ( उतार चढ़ाव (अंडूलेटिंग ) वाले ग्रेडीयेंट पर गाड़ी का संचालन )

TRAIN HANDLING IN UNDULATING GRADIENT 

Required knowledge in undulating gradient In some undulating areas, the track profile is of such severity that it is virtually impossible to control slack action without generating high draw bar force levels within the train. Skilful operation by the Loco Pilot can reduce the severity of the slack changes to a tolerable degree. To properly negotiate such undulating gradient, it is essential that the Loco Pilot have knowledge of:

AC Simulator - TRAIN HANDLING ON DESCENDING (DOWN) GRADE (डाउन (डिसेंडिंग) ग्रेडियेंट का संचालन )

TRAIN HANDLING ON DESCENDING (DOWN) GRADE 

Starting of train in descending grade 

Assuming train brakes & loco brakes are applied 

i) Release loco brakes first then release train brakes. 

ii) Allow train to slowly move forward until entire train is moving.

AC Simulator - TRAIN HANDLING ON AN ASCENDING (UP) GRADE (अप असेंडिंग ग्रेडीयेट पर गाड़ी का संचालन )

TRAIN HANDLING ON AN ASCENDING (UP) GRADE 

Starting procedure in ascending grade Assuming train brakes are applied 

i) Move MP to take 3 or 4 notches (Keep watch on Ammeter)

ii) Release SA-9 (loco brake) 

iii) Gradually release A9 (train brake)

AC Simulator - TRAIN HANDLING ON A LEVEL SECTION (लेवल सेक्शन में गाड़ी का संचालन )

TRAIN HANDLING PROCEDURES IN DIFFERENT GRADIENTS 

(Starting, Negotiating & Stopping of train) 

TRAIN HANDLING ON A LEVEL SECTION 

Starting of train from level section 

i) Keep train brakes in released condition. 

ii) Move MP to take 1 notch and simultaneously release SA-9. 

iii) Wait for few seconds until the Ammeter reading stops increasing and begin to reduce. 

iv) Advance MP to notch 2 and again note Ammeter indication as in (iii).

AC Simulator - Type & definition of gradients (ढालो के प्रकार एवं परिभाषाये )

Type & definition of gradients

AC Simulator - Engineman ship (इंजिमनशिप )

Engineman ship 

It is the capability of a Loco Pilots to handle his loco along with its trailing load, so that it reaches destination in time in a most economic manner and without adversely affecting safety. Poor engineman ship adversely affects all these requirements. Same is also a contributory factor leading at times to train parting, and on other occasions result in stalling, passing signal at danger, brake binding, loco failure or even derailment. Such of these factors, which are associated with Loco Pilots enginemen ship.

AC Simulator - TRAIN PARTING ( ट्रेन विभाजन )

TRAIN PARTING 

Train parting is a common unusual occurrence affecting the train movement. There are number of contributing factors towards train parting such as poor driving technique, inadequate maintenance, material failure, improper marshalling, loco troubles, etc. 

When The Train Parting Takes Place? 

1. If the tractive force exceeds the tensile strength of the coupling system. 

2. If any coupling gets opened or works out.

AC Simulator - Parasitic motion of a vehicle (पेरासायनिक मोशन )

 Parasitic motion of a vehicle

AC Simulator - COUPLER POSITIONS (कपलर स्थितियां )

COUPLER POSITIONS 

COUPLER EXTENSION: 

Movement of two couplers in opposite outer direction is called coupler extension. ( This happens during run out) 

COUPLER COMPRESSION 

Movement of two couplers in opposite inner direction is called coupler compression. (This happens during run in)

AC Simulator - Comparison between driving a road vehicle & train (आम वाहन तथा रेल गाड़ी में अंतर )

COMPARISON BETWEEN DRIVING A ROAD VEHICLE AND TRAIN 

Just as we expect from a road vehicle driver that he should drive his vehicle smoothly and safely, so is the expectation of public at large from the train driver. The similarity however, ends here, as there is a marked difference in the Zonal Railway Training Institute, Central Railway, Bhusawal  functioning and appreciation involved in train working. Some of the major areas are as below: -

ADVANTAGE OF SIMULATOR TRAINIG ( सिमुलेटर प्रशिक्षण के फायदे )

ADVANTAGE OF SIMULATOR TRAINIG : 

• To reduce energy consumption. 
• For reducing Brake wear. 
• To improve overall performance & confidence of Loco Pilots. 
• To minimise coupler damages. 
• To minimise stalling cases. 

AC Simulator - WHY SIMULATOR TRAINING IS REQUIRED ? ( सिमुलर प्रशिक्षण क्यों आवश्यक है )

WHY SIMULATOR TRAINING IS REQUIRED ? 

Driving of train looks so easy; the singleman does all the steering, and is to stop when required. However, accidents prove that driving a train is not quite so simple as it looks. The driver must continuously watch out and obey every signal, without fail. He must always be on the alert and must never loose his concentration for an instant.

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Train Driving Techniques - AC Simulator - सिमुलेटर क्या है ?