APT-P Technical Training Notes Index


Railway Engineering School Derby

APT1

Introduction to the Advanced Passenger Train

  1. Background
  2. Research & Development Programme
  3. Development of APT-P
  4. Design Speed
  5. Vehicle Structures

APT2

A.P.T. Suspension System

  1. General Introduction
  2. Basic Principles
  3. Bogie Detail
  4. Body to Bogie Detail
  5. The Tilt Suspension System
  6. The Pantograph Anti-Tilt Mechanism
  7. Safety Precautions

APT3

Tilt System, Control, Design and Test Procedures

  1. The Hydraulic System Symbols
  2. The Hydraulic Circuit
  3. The Tilt Pack and External Components
  4. Component Detail
  5. Standards of Cleanliness
  6. Testing
  7. Electrical/Electronic Systems
  8. Technical Data and Installation

APT4.1

Auxiliary Supply Systems, Trailer Vehicles

  1. General Introduction
  2. Intermediate Trailer Car
  3. Driving Trailer Car
  4. Van Trailer Car
  5. Motor-Alternator Set
  6. Diesel-Alternator Set

APT4.2

Auxiliary Supply Systems, Catering Vehicles

  1. Introduction
  2. General Detail and Layout
  3. Local Distribution (Power Supply Systems)

APT4.3

Train Air Supply Systems

  1. General Introduction
  2. Compressor
  3. Vehicle Air Systems

APT5

Auxiliary Equipment, Trailer Vehicles

  1. Exterior Passenger Access Door
  2. Trailer Car Air Management System
  3. Temperature Ltd. Air Conditioning System
  4. Denco-Miller Ltd. Air Conditioning System
  5. Toilets

APT6.1

Braking Systems H.K., Friction and Parking

  1. Introduction
  2. Brake Control Systems on APT
  3. The Brake Equipment
  4. The Brake Schematic, Air, Water Glycol and Hydraulic Oil
  5. The Fluid Circuit

APT6.2

Braking Control, Electrical, Emergency and Towing Interface

  1. Electronic Control of the Brake
  2. The Towing Interface

APT7.1

Traction Power and Control Systems, Power Car

  1. General
  2. Components and Location
  3. Operation

APT7.2

Traction Circuits Description, Power Car

  1. Battery Supplies
  2. Aux. Compressor System
  3. Pantograph & VCB
  4. Auxiliaries
  5. Traction Control

APT7.3

Traction Control Electronics, Power Car

  1. General
  2. Description
  3. Equipment

APT8.1

Driving Cab Controls and Indicators

  1. Driving Controls
  2. Elect. Train Supplies - Auxiliaries
  3. Displays
  4. Indicators

APT8.2

Driver Aid System C-APT

  1. Introduction
  2. Track Equipment
  3. Vehicle Borne Equipment
  4. Operation
  5. Failure Guide (Commissioning)

APT9

Towing, Rescue and Lifting Procedures

  1. Towing and Propelling
  2. Failures en Route
  3. Lifting
  4. Equipment Location

APT10

Depot Equipment, Repair and Replacement Procedures

  1. APT-P Passenger Services
  2. Availability of Spare Train
  3. Depots
  4. Maintenance Procedures
  5. Removal and Handling of Components

APT11

Commissioning and Testing (APT-P)

  1. Introduction
  2. Power Car Commissioning
  3. Auxiliary Equipment Tests
  4. The Next Steps

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