Maintenance of Rolling Stock - General Overview

A large crane used for lifting heavy objects, with an auxiliary hoist.

Electric overhead travelling crane capable of lifting 25 tonnes.

Electric overhead travelling crane with a 15-tonne lifting capacity.

A smaller crane system for lifting lighter items, on a track.

Devices for lifting various heavy parts, like transformers, train parts.

Monorail system for lightweight lifting with a chain pulley mechanism.

A hoisting system using chains, for 2-tonne loads.

Lifting equipment that uses capstans for 3-tonne loads.

Lifting equipment using ropes for 3-tonne loads.

Powerful hydraulic jack for very heavy lifting.

A hydraulic jack with a high lifting capacity, for 20-tonne objects.

Electric forklift for transporting 2-tonne loads.

Electric forklift for transporting 1-tonne pallets.

Hand-operated trolley for moving 1-tonne materials.

Trolley used for moving 7.5 tonne traction motors on rails.

Truck with 5-tonne loading capacity.

Specialized wagons used to transport specific items like armature, wheels, and bogies

Device for measuring weights up to 1 tonne.

A detailed examination of a failure to identify its causes, suggesting improvements, and modifications.

Recording all technical information related to the system or project.

Procedures for upkeep and repair of equipment or systems.

Maintaining a list of specifications and drawings for ordering and issuing stocking advice.

Materials used up in a process.

Systematic record-keeping of observations from tests and trials; improve specifications and modifications to schedules.

Purchasing, storing, and overseeing components, sub-assemblies, and spare parts, particularly concerning equipment suppliers.

Pre-approved vendors for specific items or products, usually validated for reliability and quality.

Specific procedures for storing rubber components, such as keeping them away from sunlight to prevent degradation, storing in cool conditions (below 30°C), and maintaining suitable humidity.

Planned checks on equipment (compressors, exhausters, etc.) to ensure proper functioning and prevent breakdowns.

Unexpected repairs on equipment due to malfunctions.

Separating a locomotive's mechanical parts for repairs or maintenance.

Comprehensive repair and restoration of locomotive's undercarriage components.

Taking apart and putting back together locomotive's driving components.

Replacing the metal on the locomotive suspension bearings.

Managing incoming and outgoing locomotives/electric multiple units.

Planned maintenance and repairs on locomotives and electric multiple units.

Unplanned maintenance and repairs on locomotives and electric multiple units due to malfunctions.

Systematically recording and monitoring failures of parts in equipment.

Obtaining necessary equipment and materials.

Communication related to technical matters.

Using computers to analyze and process information.

Testing the physical and chemical properties of materials, like axles and shafts.

Using sound waves to detect inside defects in materials, like axles.

Rubber must be stored carefully to prevent deterioration.

Loose electrical connections can create ozone, which harms rubber.

Rubber should be kept away from copper/manganese to prevent rapid degradation.

Rubber materials should be stored without stress to prevent permanent deformations.

Rubber should not come into contact with grease and oil to prevent damage.

Applying French chalk to rubber surfaces helps prevent deterioration.

Rubber materials should be used in the order they were received to maximize their quality.

Rubber materials continue to deteriorate, even when stored and usage speeds up this process.

Day-to-day maintenance, new stock induction and maintenance scheduling, are their responsibilities.

Larger aspects of maintenance; anticipating problems; procuring parts and vigilantly overseeing unusual events.

A shop-built fixture for assembling the pantograph.

A group of wheels used to support a railway bogie.

A machine for turning or shaping railway wheels.

A machine that applies 50 metric tons of pressure.

A machine that applies 10 metric tons of pressure.

A machine used for machining large parts.

Tools using a high-temperature flame for cutting.

A device to ensure accurate alignment of bogies.

Tools for shaping the wheel profiles.

Tools for applying grease to lubricate.

Tool for removing transmission bearings.

Rig for lifting and supporting heavy locomotive components.

Equipment used for lifting railway bogies

Devices for testing the properties of springs.

Device to test shock absorber and snubber performance.

Mechanical devices used for lifting using hydraulic pressure.

Tool for extracting gear pinions.

Method to heat gear pinions using a heated bath.

Device to change electrical power in motors.

Machining tool to shape a commutator.

Equipment to precisely cut and bevel armature mica.

Tool used for machining the armature.

Device used to balance rotating components.

Used to impregnate electrical components.

Oven for curing electrical components.

Equipment to measure the strength of electric components after baking.

Device used to wind coils for electrical components.

General duties of the senior engineer in charge of an electric locomotive or EMU shed, as defined in paragraph 10108, potentially assisted by other officers depending on workload.

A structured arrangement of personnel at a locomotive shed, encompassing different roles like Maintenance, Stores, Quality Assurance, etc.

Responsibilities of the supervisor responsible for locomotive maintenance within a loco shed, encompassing guidance of staff, minimizing unscheduled downtime, and executing modifications.

Pre-determined procedures for maintaining locomotives according to a pre-defined schedule.

Unexpected removal of locomotives from service due to malfunctions or breakdowns, which should be minimized.

Process of returning locomotives to service after maintenance or repair

Changes to locomotives and equipment that are approved by the relevant authorities.

Maintaining the physical condition of the locomotive shed to ensure optimal working environment.

Ensuring sufficient supplies and parts for ongoing maintenance and modifications are available.

A device used to measure weights up to 50 kilograms, likely located at a depot.

Tables, battery charging stations and armature stands used by workers.

Steel cabinets for storing tools and equipment in work areas.

A nominated shed responsible for collating failure data and recommending modifications for particular loco/EMU classes.

Necessary authorization from RDSO (Research, Design & Standards Organisation) before making any modifications to existing railway designs.

A step-by-step process for initiating and executing modifications to locomotives/EMUs.

To gather and combine data, likely concerning problems and solutions of different locos.

Detailed investigation of failures to find causes, suggest improvements, and implement modifications.

Failures in equipment that can be tracked and analyzed statistically.

Failures that don't follow predictable patterns.

A monthly record of the distance a piece of equipment has operated.

The amount of time a piece of equipment is ready for operation.

Changes made to the electrical systems of equipment.

Changes made to the mechanical systems of equipment.

Maintenance tasks that are a part of the routine or needed unexpectedly.

Tools used to hold and manipulate parts during brazing.

Device for extracting brazed parts.

Machine for cutting insulation.

A device used for assembling traction motors of various types.

Tool for applying grease to lubricate.

Tools for soldering electrical components.

Instrument to measure voltage surges.

Equipment for balancing rotating auxiliary machines.

Tools for removing and installing bearings on traction and auxiliary machinery.

Set of tools needed for TIG welding.

Panel to test and calibrate specific types of electrical relays.

Panel used for calibrating speedometers.

Panel used for testing and verifying auxiliary machines.

Used for testing, measuring, and calibrating the force exerted by auxiliary machines.

Panel used for testing and checking contactors, and circuit breakers.

Panel designed for testing and maintaining brake and pneumatic systems, including air compressors.

High-voltage insulation tester.

Insulation tester.

Tool used for various electrical measurements.

Detailed records of replacing major equipment components (traction motors, transformers, etc.) including serial numbers of old and new parts, and reasons for replacement.

Documentation of mechanical aspects, critical to safety, of locomotives/EMUs. Includes records of work performed and modifications.

Individual records for major equipment like traction motors. Stored in a shed for easy access.

Identifies each specific piece of major equipment.

Defines the equipment in the card.

Date when the equipment was first used or installed.

Records the locomotive/motor coach in which the piece of equipment is originally installed.

Details every movement of the equipment (e.g., from one locomotive to another, to the workshop).