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Re: Elecronic Distraction Rule
Author: SP5103
Date: 10-08-2015 - 20:33
I found some information online regarding the original DMU specifications for SMART. It does state they preferred a master controller, and that the reverser was to be a rotary switch. (BTW - cost was $3.3 million each and Metrolinx (Ontario, Canada) is purchasing the same through a cooperative add-on order.) I believe it was mentioned several weeks ago that these use the transit standard of handle forward=go, back=stop.
Looking at the photo - is the switch at the left side of the console the reverser or is it the handle on the right? I like the handle on the right for the reverser becuase it looks like a U maze between forward and reverse. I am assuming the T handle is the master controller. Pneumatic disc brakes were requested, but electronically controlled blended brake so would be integrated into the master controller instead of a separate brake handle. Can't really decide where the speedometer is. The right gauge looks to be the load meter, the center and maybe the left look to be standard Wabco/Graham-White brake gauges (older design still popular on transit). Best guess - maybe in full throttle?
Found the following ads on RailJobs.com. Interesting that the engineers are expected to run work trains (locos leased from NWP?). May not be that big of a problem since they are looking for engineers already FRA qualified, but these are very different control arrangements and that may lead to issues later as they train their own engineers. Then again who as I say anything about control arrangements since I've run everything from a steam locomotive to a GE C4 this year. I really hated the desktop on the Dash-9, and still can't get used to the feel of the EPIC/CCB controls. And you have to be crazy to run steam ...
Job Ref. # 8259 Date Posted : Oct 6, 2015 Expires on : Jan 7, 2016
Department: Conductors & Engineers,Transportation
Engineer-Conductor
Sonoma_Marin Area Rail Transit
5401 Old Redwood Highway
Santa Ros , CA , 95403
707-794-3330
E-mail : Sonoma_Marin Area Rail Transit Website : click here!
This position is a dual-certified position consolidating the responsibilities of an Engineer and a Conductor into a single classification. This position is responsible for the operation of SMART trains under the direction of an on-duty Controller-Supervisor. Engineer Conductors will also be required to operate material handling trains using a freight locomotive. This position will be responsible for the safety of customers, equipment, fellow staff members and the general public during operation of the train, and for the enforcement of SMART’s fare collection system. Minimum Qualifications:
•Must possess a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.
•Three (3) years full time equivalent of verifiable experience operating trains in a general Railroad System environment.
•Must be a Federal Railroad Administration Certified Locomotive Engineer.
•Must meet or exceed the requirements for certified Conductor.
•Must be at least 21 years of age
•Salary Range : $24.04- $36.06 per hour
Job Ref. # 8258 Date Posted : Oct 2, 2015 Expires on : Jan 3, 2016
Department: Dispatching,Transportation
Controller Supervisor
Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit
5401 Old Redwood Hwy Ste. 200
Petaluma , CA , 94954
707-794-3330
E-mail : Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit Website : click here!
Under direction of the Superintendent of Transportation, this position is responsible for railroad dispatch (both passenger and freight trains), train control, radio communications, field supervision, field customer service, field safety and accident investigation, supervisory and administrative duties, employee assessment, counseling and training.
•Must be a FRA Certified Locomotive Engineer and be able to perform any of the duties required of an Engineer.
•Must possess a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.
•Five (5) years (full-time equivalent) of verifiable experience operating trains and/or directing the operations of trains in a General Railroad System environment with at least 2.5 years as a certified locomotive engineer or engineer-conductor.
Salary Range: $39.68 - $49.28 per hour
To apply, go to [www.calopps.org]. Using the search function, select “Northern Bay Area” under location and “Transportation” under category to view SMART’s open positions.
Looking at the photo - is the switch at the left side of the console the reverser or is it the handle on the right? I like the handle on the right for the reverser becuase it looks like a U maze between forward and reverse. I am assuming the T handle is the master controller. Pneumatic disc brakes were requested, but electronically controlled blended brake so would be integrated into the master controller instead of a separate brake handle. Can't really decide where the speedometer is. The right gauge looks to be the load meter, the center and maybe the left look to be standard Wabco/Graham-White brake gauges (older design still popular on transit). Best guess - maybe in full throttle?
Found the following ads on RailJobs.com. Interesting that the engineers are expected to run work trains (locos leased from NWP?). May not be that big of a problem since they are looking for engineers already FRA qualified, but these are very different control arrangements and that may lead to issues later as they train their own engineers. Then again who as I say anything about control arrangements since I've run everything from a steam locomotive to a GE C4 this year. I really hated the desktop on the Dash-9, and still can't get used to the feel of the EPIC/CCB controls. And you have to be crazy to run steam ...
Job Ref. # 8259 Date Posted : Oct 6, 2015 Expires on : Jan 7, 2016
Department: Conductors & Engineers,Transportation
Engineer-Conductor
Sonoma_Marin Area Rail Transit
5401 Old Redwood Highway
Santa Ros , CA , 95403
707-794-3330
E-mail : Sonoma_Marin Area Rail Transit Website : click here!
This position is a dual-certified position consolidating the responsibilities of an Engineer and a Conductor into a single classification. This position is responsible for the operation of SMART trains under the direction of an on-duty Controller-Supervisor. Engineer Conductors will also be required to operate material handling trains using a freight locomotive. This position will be responsible for the safety of customers, equipment, fellow staff members and the general public during operation of the train, and for the enforcement of SMART’s fare collection system. Minimum Qualifications:
•Must possess a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.
•Three (3) years full time equivalent of verifiable experience operating trains in a general Railroad System environment.
•Must be a Federal Railroad Administration Certified Locomotive Engineer.
•Must meet or exceed the requirements for certified Conductor.
•Must be at least 21 years of age
•Salary Range : $24.04- $36.06 per hour
Job Ref. # 8258 Date Posted : Oct 2, 2015 Expires on : Jan 3, 2016
Department: Dispatching,Transportation
Controller Supervisor
Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit
5401 Old Redwood Hwy Ste. 200
Petaluma , CA , 94954
707-794-3330
E-mail : Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit Website : click here!
Under direction of the Superintendent of Transportation, this position is responsible for railroad dispatch (both passenger and freight trains), train control, radio communications, field supervision, field customer service, field safety and accident investigation, supervisory and administrative duties, employee assessment, counseling and training.
•Must be a FRA Certified Locomotive Engineer and be able to perform any of the duties required of an Engineer.
•Must possess a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.
•Five (5) years (full-time equivalent) of verifiable experience operating trains and/or directing the operations of trains in a General Railroad System environment with at least 2.5 years as a certified locomotive engineer or engineer-conductor.
Salary Range: $39.68 - $49.28 per hour
To apply, go to [www.calopps.org]. Using the search function, select “Northern Bay Area” under location and “Transportation” under category to view SMART’s open positions.
