LRTT1070 Light Rail Signals Systems II
This course provides historical information relevant for an understanding of equipment and processes related to rail switch machines, railroad Interlockings, including; theory, troubleshooting and repair. Upon completion, the student will know how to safely work in the rail Right of Way, identify, inspect and maintain both yard and mainline switch machines as well as mainline Interlockings. Local Control Panels and appropriate troubleshooting, repair and return to service techniques will also be covered.
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Describe the maintainers’ interactions with Rail ontrol Center
Identify Alstom 5H/F mainline switch machines
Perform adjustments on Alstom 5H/F mainline switch machines to restore correspondence
Identify Hanning & Kahl mainline switch machines
Perform adjustments on Hanning & Kahl mainline switch machines to restore correspondence
Identify SpeedFrater Yard switch machines
Perform adjustments on SpeedFrater yard switch machines to restore correspondence
Identify Ansaldo YM-2000 yard switch machines
Perform adjustments on Ansaldo YM-2000 yard switch machines to restore correspondence
Explain the purpose and function of an interlocking
Describe the function Vital Processor Interlocking
Describe the function of a Local Control Panel
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this syllabus for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Hennepin Technical College offers reasonable accommodations to qualified students with disabilities. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact the college’s Disability Services Director: Sara Laviolette at Brooklyn Park (763-488-2477) or Jean Kreutter at Eden Prairie (952-995-1544).
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus Eden Prairie Campus 952-995-1300
Credit Details