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What is the purpose of the Reset (Alertness Control) Push button Switch?
What is the purpose of the Reset (Alertness Control) Push button Switch?
Which of the following lights indicates a potential issue with the brakes?
Which of the following lights indicates a potential issue with the brakes?
What is the function of the Manual Sanding Switch?
What is the function of the Manual Sanding Switch?
How many Horn Push Button Switches are there?
How many Horn Push Button Switches are there?
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Which component is not located on the Driver Cab end panel?
Which component is not located on the Driver Cab end panel?
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What type of breakers does the Circuit Breaker Panel consist of?
What type of breakers does the Circuit Breaker Panel consist of?
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What does the Tractive Effort Meter measure?
What does the Tractive Effort Meter measure?
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Which of the following is an incorrect component associated with the driver’s cab?
Which of the following is an incorrect component associated with the driver’s cab?
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What is the total capacity of the lube oil system in liters?
What is the total capacity of the lube oil system in liters?
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Which compartment contains the air brake equipment panel?
Which compartment contains the air brake equipment panel?
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What is the maximum continuous tractive effort in kilonewtons?
What is the maximum continuous tractive effort in kilonewtons?
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How tall is the locomotive over the cooling hood in meters?
How tall is the locomotive over the cooling hood in meters?
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Which of the following is NOT a dimension of the locomotive?
Which of the following is NOT a dimension of the locomotive?
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What is the maximum speed of the locomotive in kilometers per hour?
What is the maximum speed of the locomotive in kilometers per hour?
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What is the total fuel capacity of the locomotive in liters?
What is the total fuel capacity of the locomotive in liters?
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How many control stands are located in the driver's cab?
How many control stands are located in the driver's cab?
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What is the primary function of the EM 2000 display panel?
What is the primary function of the EM 2000 display panel?
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Which component is NOT included in the back panel of the electrical control cabinet?
Which component is NOT included in the back panel of the electrical control cabinet?
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What do the test panel jacks allow maintenance personnel to do?
What do the test panel jacks allow maintenance personnel to do?
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How many push button keys does the keypad of the EM 2000 display panel have?
How many push button keys does the keypad of the EM 2000 display panel have?
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Which of the following is a component of the Traction Control Converter Compartment?
Which of the following is a component of the Traction Control Converter Compartment?
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What is the primary purpose of the Electrical cabinet blower with a filter?
What is the primary purpose of the Electrical cabinet blower with a filter?
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Which of the following components is part of the Main Generator Compartment?
Which of the following components is part of the Main Generator Compartment?
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What type of panel is responsible for the cooling of TCC1 and TCC2?
What type of panel is responsible for the cooling of TCC1 and TCC2?
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What is one function of the low lube oil pressure protection?
What is one function of the low lube oil pressure protection?
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What type of air compressor is used in the compressor compartment?
What type of air compressor is used in the compressor compartment?
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Where is the radiator compartment located in relation to the cooling fans?
Where is the radiator compartment located in relation to the cooling fans?
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What is the capacity of the fuel tank provided under the superstructure?
What is the capacity of the fuel tank provided under the superstructure?
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Where are the batteries located underneath the superstructure?
Where are the batteries located underneath the superstructure?
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What component is responsible for supplying fuel to the engine?
What component is responsible for supplying fuel to the engine?
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Which component serves to cool the traction motors?
Which component serves to cool the traction motors?
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What type of cooling system is used for the air compressor?
What type of cooling system is used for the air compressor?
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What is the purpose of the MR safety valve in the locomotive?
What is the purpose of the MR safety valve in the locomotive?
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Which of the following components is NOT part of the fuel oil system?
Which of the following components is NOT part of the fuel oil system?
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Which part is primarily responsible for exhaust emissions?
Which part is primarily responsible for exhaust emissions?
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Where is the cranking circuit board located in the locomotive?
Where is the cranking circuit board located in the locomotive?
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What is the role of the lube oil cooler in the system?
What is the role of the lube oil cooler in the system?
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Which component is mentioned as a filter for the air compressor?
Which component is mentioned as a filter for the air compressor?
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What type of engine is specified in the components list?
What type of engine is specified in the components list?
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What function does the electrical control cabinet serve?
What function does the electrical control cabinet serve?
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What is utilized to filter out dust from the engine air intake?
What is utilized to filter out dust from the engine air intake?
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Which component is associated with the maintenance of cooling within the engine room?
Which component is associated with the maintenance of cooling within the engine room?
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What is the typical minimum oil pressure at idle?
What is the typical minimum oil pressure at idle?
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What is the purpose of the turbo charger oil filter?
What is the purpose of the turbo charger oil filter?
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What happens when there is insufficient oil pressure?
What happens when there is insufficient oil pressure?
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How does the soak back pump operate before the engine starts?
How does the soak back pump operate before the engine starts?
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What is the purpose of the 70-PSI soak back filter bypass valve?
What is the purpose of the 70-PSI soak back filter bypass valve?
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What is a consequence of sudden cutoff of oil supply to the turbo bearings?
What is a consequence of sudden cutoff of oil supply to the turbo bearings?
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What primarily controls the soak back oil pressure system?
What primarily controls the soak back oil pressure system?
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What allows oil to return to the engine sump when pressure is lower?
What allows oil to return to the engine sump when pressure is lower?
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Study Notes
Introduction Handbook on General Motor Diesel Locomotive
- This handbook is for Indian Railways staff regarding the GM locomotive.
- It was produced by CAMTECH in February 2006.
- The publication contains 72 pages.
- The target audience is diesel shed staff.
Book Details
- Name: Introduction Handbook on General Motor Diesel Locomotive
- Reference No: IRCAMTECH/2006/M/D/GM loco/1.0
- Edition: First Edition
- Year of Publication: 2006
- Target Group: Diesel shed's staff
- Revision Detail: Revision as per requirement
- Total No. of pages: 72
- Compiled by: Sanjeev Kumar, Sr. C.T.A (Mech.)
Preface
- The GM locomotives are now a part of the Indian Railway fleet.
- Production of GM locomotives started at DLW, Varanasi.
- These locomotives (4000 HP) have advanced features compared to Alco locomotives.
- The book aims to disseminate introductory information to diesel locomotive maintenance personnel about the GM locomotive.
- Readers' suggestions are welcome and will be incorporated into future editions.
Contents
- Includes detailed sections on various locomotive components and systems.
- Page numbers for each section are provided in the table of contents.
- The sections within the handbook include: Preface, Contents, Book Details, Correction slips, Introduction of the GM Locomotive, General information, Various parts, location, Fuel Oil System, Cooling Water System, Lube Oil System, Air Intake System, Compressed air system, CCB Air Brake System, Electrical System, Computers control of locomotive, Major equipments of GM locomotives, Differences between WDG4 & WDP4 locomotives, and more.
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Test your knowledge about the components and functions in a locomotive driver's cab with this quiz. Questions cover everything from safety features to measurements and capacities of various systems. Perfect for anyone interested in railway engineering or operations.
