WAG 12B QUESTION BANK

1) Draw the Layout of WAG 12B Machine Room Layout and name the parts in a correct
sequence.
2) Write IMP cocks provided in Brake Control Module. BCM and explain them in one
sentence.
3) Name the different brakes provided in WAG¹12B Loco and write the EB reset procedure.
4) Write WAG12B DEAD LOCO Energization Procedure in a correct sequence.
5) What are the precautions to be taken while moving WAG12 B Loco as DEAD.
6) Write WAG12B cab changing procedure in a correct sequence.
7) Write WAG12B Backup brake PTDC procedure and precautions.
8) Write items provided in a Central Panel and explain in one sentence.
9) Write Different Panels provided on WAG12B Loco Pilot desk
10) Write items provided in CCR and their position, write about them in one sentence.
11) Write WAG12B grounding procedure in sequence.
12) Trouble shooting for
a) TBC failed
b) VCD malfunctioning
c) Pantograph not raising
13) Trouble Shooting for
1) VCB not glowing.
2) B/S HL’s not glowing
3) Flasher Light not glowing
14) What are the important equipment to be checked in WAG12B Loco under gear
15) Write 3 Phase & 1 Phase Auxiliaries in WAG12B loco for one section
16) Write about vigilance management system in WAG12B loco.
17) What are the equipment available in the MASU and Ventilation Block.
18) How will you conduct Loco Brake Power Test in WAG12B.
19) What will be the operation effect when,
a) one E-block blower fails and
b) one TM blower fails?
20) No. of suspensions provided in each Section/Loco.
21) How will you trouble shoot if MR Not Building UP.
22) How will you trouble shoot if VCB not closing after Neutral Section
23) How will you troubleshoot if BP not charging.
24) How will you trouble shoot if Master Controller (Throttle) Fails.
25) How will you troubleshoot if Panto Not raising.

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BITS:
1) Parking gauge shows BC1 & BC2 gauges shows in that particular section
recordings
2) Buzzers Provided : a. Fire detection
b. Vigilance alert
c. Parking Brakes applied / UB applied
3) MASCON . key comes out only DDS in OFF Position .
4) SPM sensor connected to Axle no. 3, Wheel No. 5 .
5) Purpose of lamp test switch in LP right side panel to test indication lamps .
6) When ever CCR push button and switch pressed both cabs light and Machine Room
lights glows for 15 Min
7) CCR Machine Room / Gang way light switch works after CE ON
8) From any cab we can switch on CE with Battery Connect Switch.
9) To switch ON/OFF CE 90 sec will takes place.
10) CE self hold mode is 10 min
11) Wheel no. 2 & 7 earth return bushes proved.
12) On every gear box Motor Speed Sensor provided
13) Traction link Bolts : 18/14
14) Sanding : every Front axle of each section
15) Stone deflector height : 102mm and 40
16) Panto is Purely Pneumatic and Single step Panto
17) Pantograph is High Reach Panto and operating range of OHE 4.58 mts to 7.52 mts
from rail level .
18) Normally pantograph raising 8 to 10 sec lowering time 6-8 secs.
19) Pantograph operating pressure 6.2 Kg/sq cm.
20) 10 lts Panto reservoir is provided on back side pneumatic panel
21) Panto reservoir gauge provided in Brake Control Module (BCM)
22) Pantograph isolation cock is provided in PCU (Panto Control Unit) LP Backside
23) Working cab pantograph selector switch decides which Panto will raise.
24) In case of PSS on Both sections HHTs opens automatically
25) In WAG 12B entered in unwired track it detects over height and lowers Panto in 2
secs
26) VCB opens automatically same some examples :
i) OHE out of range
ii) Main Transformer Oil Temperature exceeds.
iii) Main Transformer Oil Pressure exceeds.
27) Each section Battery consists of
i) 2 Battery Boxes
ii) 20+20=40 cells
iii) 110V, DC
28) If BA voltage drops below
i) 89V Alarm
ii) 85V Loco will shut down
29) MR safety valve setting 10.7 Kg/Cm2 MCP Safety Valve Setting is 12.2 Kg/Cm2
30) If MASU isolation cock is closed that section MCP will not work
31) MCP Cut In and Cut Off 8 Kg/Cm2 and 10 Kg/Cm2

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32) Aux Compressor Cut IN and Cut Off 6 Kg/Cm2 and 7 Kg/Cm2
33) MCPA Safety valve setting 9 Kg/Cm2
34) If MR pressure drops below 5.5 Kg/Cm2 emergency Brakes will apply
35) BP cock and MR cock of BCM closed condition Brake Electronic will not energise.
36) PER COS isolation BP will not charge
37) If Aux Cock closed MCPA will not work and Panto will not raise
38) PCU Cock closes Panto will not raise happens
39) Energy consumption/ Regeneration will be available High Voltage Status page on
DDU
40) Panto can be raised and lowered by toggle switch and DDU.
41) VCB can be closed and opened by Toggle switch and DDU.
42) Marker light, Flasher Light and Head Light can be operated by toggle switch and
DDU
43) If speed exceeds MPS more than 5% warning comes and exceeds 10% Over speed
penalty brakes applied.
44) Location of CB 100 LP side Battery Box
45) If brake system fails to reset traction stop the train and open VCB
46) Main transformer oil level should be +200C
47) E Block water level should be between 220C to 700C
48) Stone deflectors are provided on leading wheel set for both sections
49) If emergency brakes applied at speed of above 3 KMPH BP 0, VCB trips, Panto
Lowers and Loco Stops, AFL comes
50) Max Tractive and Braking Effort is 706 KN/514KN
51) If one TCU is isolated Max TE will come 529 KN
52) If PB is applied gauge shows 0 kg/cm2 when SA9 Released and when SA9 applied
3.8 kg/cm2 released gauge shows 5.6 kg/cm2
53) In Dead loco PB gauge shows 4.8 kg/cm2
54) TBC by pass switch provided in CCR panel
55) Flaps can be operated by Manually and Automatically
56) If both white and red marker lights are switched on same section RED MARKER
lights will glow.
57) In WAG12B, loco shall not move up to 157 KN.
58) To stop dehumidifier open CB 100 MCB after deenergising WAG12B loco.
58) Max. permissible speed of WAG12B is _100_ KMPH at axle load of 22.5T.
59) ZPT positions are RAISE, NONE, LOWER, EMERGENCY .
60) If throttle is not responding operate TBC Bypass switch.
61) When MCB 100 is ON, machine room lights work for 15 minutes.
62) Location of battery voltmeter is LB CUBICLE / TLB PANEL .
63) To operate HOM KABA key to be used.
64) If HHT is closed in advance, position VCB will not close.
65) Minimum battery voltage required to energise WAG12B loco is 92 V .
66) 13 no of 3ph auxiliary motors are provided in each section of WAG12B.
67) Panto selector switch positions are Front, Rear and Both in WAG12B.
68) To overcome 3KMPH trouble in WAG12B 0 Speed Bypass Switch switch is to be
operated.
69) Bogie can be isolated through DDU in WAG12B.

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70) CSC can be activated from __5___ KMPH in WAG12B.
71) Regenerative braking shall be used above 10 KMPH in WAG12B.
72) In WAG12B, parking brakes can be applied below __5___KMPH.
73) In WAG12B, if panto selector switch is in “emergency” in rear cab Panto will not
Raise happens.
74) Purpose of E-block blower is To Cool E Block water coolant and TFP Oil .
75) Location of E-block blower2 is Beside E Block 2 .
76) When BPEMS is pressed in WAG12B, BP 0, TE/BE 0, VCB Open, Panto Lowers,
AFL Glows, Train Stops actions takes place.
77) When MR pressure drops below 6.5 kg/cm2, both compressors start working.
78) When MR pressure drops below 5.5 kg/cm2 tractive effort becomes 0.
79) In WAG12 , in place of rail guard Stone Deflector is provided.
80) When BA voltage drops below 89 V volts 1st alarm bell comes on DDU.
81) Dehumidifier is provided to control humidity of MR when loco is shut down.
82) E-block 1 gives supply to TM 3 & TM 4 and Aux.
83) Parking brakes are provided to 2, 5, 7 & 11 wheels in WAG12B.
84) BPCS cannot be used during Regenerative braking in WAG12B.
85) MASCON key shall be operated within 10 Min. after operating battery connect
switch.
86) In any cab if panto switch is kept in emergency, Both Pantos will lower happens in
WAG12B.
87) ……… mode will not work in reverse direction of WAG12B.
88) VCD starts functioning above 5 KMPH in WAG12B.
89) If DDU fails reset 72Q21 MCB and Location LV Cubicle.

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 WAG 12B QUESTION BANK with ANSWERS

1) Draw the Layout of WAG 12B Machine Room Layout and name the parts in a correct
sequence.
2) Write IMP cocks provided in Brake Control Module. BCM and explain them in one
sentence.
3) Name the different types of brakes provided in WAG12B Loco and write the EB reset
procedure.
Ans:
Types of Brakes
a. Regenerative Brake Regenerative braking starts above 10Kmph and cuts off at 5Kmph.
Maximum Regenerative effort is available between 10Kmph and 60Kmph.

No. of Healthy Regenerative Braking Effort

Bogies 22.5 T Axle Load 25T Axle Load
4 514KN 563KN
3 385KN 422KN

Types of Pneumatic Brakes

i. Auto Brake- Applies brake in complete trainline.
ii. Direct Brake- Applies Brake only on Locomotive.
iii. Emergency Brake- Applies Brake in complete trainline.
iv. Back Up Brake- Applies brake in complete trainline.
v. Parking Brake- Parking Brake in Locomotive only
4) Write WAG12B Energization Procedure in a correct sequence.
Ans:
Locomotive Energisation Procedure
i. Operate Battery Isolation CB (CB.100) to normal position in both sections.
ii. Check Battery Voltage on Voltmeter at LV Cubicle.
iii. Move battery connect switch to Start-up position.
iv. Turn, Key Switch (BL Key) to ON Position in Master Controller.
v. Move Pantograph toggle switch to raise position.
vi. Check the line voltage value is within range from Line Indicator located on Driver Desk.
vii. Close the VCB
viii. Put EBV Mode selector to “LEAD” position.
ix. Place Direct Brake Handle (SA9) at FULL position.
x. To release penalty brake, place the EBV Auto Brake Handle (A9) at FS position for
minimum 10 seconds.
xi. Once “OKAY TO RUN” message appears on EBV screen, ensure to charge BP up to
5kg/cm2.
xii. Release Parking brakes from Central Panel
xiii. Select the direction from Reverser (Direction Selector) on Master Controller.
5) What are the precautions to be taken while moving WAG12 B Loco as DEAD.
6) Write WAG12B cab changing procedure in a correct sequence.
Ans:
Cab Change Procedure
i. Place the EBV handle at FS position and lock with pin.

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 ii. Place the Direct Brake Handle (SA9) at “REL” position.
iii. Change EBV mode selector to “TRL” position.
iv. Move the VCB open/close switch to Open position.
v. Move Pantograph toggle switch to lower position.
vi. Ensure pantograph is lowered.
vii. Turn MASCON Key Switch (BL Key) to OFF Position in Master Controller Panel.
viii. Change the Cab within 10 Mins (If other cab is not activated within 10 Mins, Locomotive
will enter shutdown mode)
ix. Turn, Key Switch (BL Key) to ON Position in Master Controller.
x. Move Pantograph toggle switch to raise position.
xi. Check the line voltage value is within range from Line Indicator located on Driver Desk.
xii. Close the VCB.
xiii. Change EBV mode selector to “LEAD” position.
xiv. Place Direct Brake Handle (SA9) at FULL position.
xv. To release penalty brake, place the EBV Auto Brake Handle (A9) at FS position for
minimum 10 seconds.
xvi. Once “OKAY TO RUN” message appears on EBV screen, ensure to charge BP up to
5kg/cm2
xvii. Select the direction from Direction Selector (Reverser) on Master Controller.
7) Write WAG12B Backup brake PTDC procedure and precautions.
8) Write items provided in a Central Panel and explain in one sentence.
9) Write Different Panels provided on WAG12B Loco Pilot desk
10) Write items provided in CCR and their position, write about them in one sentence.
11) Write WAG12B grounding procedure in sequence.
12) Trouble shooting for
d) TBC failed
e) VCD malfunctioning
f) Pantograph not raising
13) Trouble Shooting for
1) VCB not glowing.
2) B/S HL’s not glowing
3) Flasher Light not glowing
14) What are the important equipment to be checked in WAG12B Loco under gear
15) Write 3 Phase & 1 Phase Auxiliaries in WAG12B loco for one section.
Ans :
S. No Description Quantity Per Section Load
1 E-Block Blower 2(1 in each E-Block) 14.8 kw
2 E-Block water pumps 2(1 in each E-Block) 3.05 kw
3 Traction Motor Blower 2 14.05 kw
4 Machine Room Blower 2 4.93 kw
5 Punction Blower 2 1.35 kw
6 MASU 1 34 kw
7 HVAC 1 4.13 kw
8 230v Socket 1 5A
9 Battery Charger 1 14 kw
10 Main Transformer Oil Pump 2 3.5 kw
11 Crew Fans 2

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16) Write about vigilance management system in WAG12B loco.
Ans :
a) Vigilance control is operative in all driving modes except inching mode, it is also operative for
locomotive speeds beyond 5 km/h.
b) The logic of vigilance is different for driving modes and logic is explained below:
c) Loco pilot must perform any of the following actions every 60 seconds (acknowledgement):
i. Movement of master controller handle (displacement of more than 5 degree
ii. Movement of auto brake handle
iii. Tap vigilance pedal switch
iv. Press the VCD Ack/Reset push button If none of the above actions are performed for 60
seconds, an alarm is triggered and vigilance warning indication lamp is lit on indication panel
along with buzzer.
To reset, Loco Pilot must press and release the vigilance foot pedal. If alarm is not reset within
16 seconds, then penalty brake is initiated.
To reset vigilance function, Loco Pilot must:
i. Bring traction brake controller handle to “Neutral”
ii. Wait for 32 seconds
iii. Press “VCD Ack/Reset” push button on central panel.
iv. Give VCB close command
v. The reset is recorded in event recorder.
To reset the penalty brake, move auto brake handle to Full Service (FS) position for 10 seconds
and then to RUN position.
Indication is provided when vigilance alarm is active.
a. Visual alarm on Indication Panel
b. Audio alarm through Buzzer Alarm
17) What are the equipment available in the MASU and Ventilation Block.
Ans:
(Main Air Supply Unit)
i. Air filtration and inlet arrangement
ii. Main compressor with filtration system
iii. Air Dryer
iv. Main Reservoir
v. Auxiliary compressor

18) How will you conduct Loco Brake Power Test in WAG12B.
19) What will be the operation effect when,
a) one E-block blower fails and
b) one TM blower fails?
20) No. of suspensions provided in each Section/Loco.
Ans:
Primary suspension for one bogie
i) Each axle box : 2 Helical springs.
ii) One vertical damper
iii) Vertical bottom stop
iv) Vertical top stop
v) Guide rods : 2 upper and lower
Secondary Suspension :
i) Helical Springs : 4
ii) Vertical dampers : 2

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 iii) Lateral dampers : 1
Each section Bogie :
i) Helical springs : 12
ii) Dampers : 07
Each Loco :
i) Helical springs : 48
ii) Dampers : 28

21) How will you trouble shoot if MR Not Building UP.

Ans:
a) Check the Compressor is running or not.
b) Check the leakage from Auto drain valve under Main Reservoir, if yes put the auto drain
valve (B60.01) in closed position of respective section.
c) Check Drain cock (A-10, Under MR) of both sections is in Open/Close position, if found
Open, then Close it.
d) Check the Drain Cocks (A11/1,A11/2,A11/3) located in BCM of both sections. If any of them
are in open position, then close it.
e) Check the leakage from MASU (i.e. safety valve, air dryer etc.) if there is leakage then Cut
out the MASU Isolation cock (A13) of the respective section.
f) Check the leakage from MREP, DBP & FP angle cocks.
g) Check the leakages in load side.
22) How will you trouble shoot if VCB not closing after Neutral Section
Ans:
a) Check the OHE voltage from Line Indicator/DDU. If available Ensure the throttle position in
Neutral else proceed to the next step.
b) Check the Panto status from DDU. If Panto is down, stop the Loco.
c) Raise the panto
d) Wait for voltage indication in Line Indicator/DDU & Close the VCB.
e) Still VCB not closing change the panto selector switch to other section and wait for voltage
indication in Line Indicator/DDU.
f) Close the VCB

23) How will you troubleshoot if BP not charging.

Ans:
a) Check that EBV Auto Handle is in RUN position, and EB push Button is in released
condition, and ALP Emergency cock should be closed position.
b) Put auto brake handle on FS with lock, direct brake handle on REL and Put selector switch
on TRAIL in non-active cab.
c) Put selector switch on LEAD in active cab.
d) Ensure MR Pressure on gauge is > 8kg/cm2 .
e) Check the Display of EBV if it is showing target pressure “0.00 kg/cm2 ” or “xxxx”, then
check the leakage in BP line, otherwise follow the displayed instruction.
f) Ensure the no leakage from Assistant driver emergency cock and cock is fully closed in
both section (by hearing sound).
g) Close the BP angle cocks (front and intersection) of the locomotive and charge BP by
placing auto brake handle in RUN position.

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 h) Check the leakage from 821 vent valve (N98, underframe) if yes, close the SIFA emergency
cock (N55.05) on BCM of respective section.
i) Check for no leakage from both the BCMs.
j) If leakage is arrested by closing the cock, then charge BP by following the EBV display
instruction (follow the EB reset instruction).
k) Open the BP angle cock (intersection) to supply BP to formation slowly.
l) After opening the cock if again BP is dropping check the formation leakage.

24) How will you trouble shoot if Master Controller (Mechanical) Fails.
Ans:
Throttle failure:
a) Remove the sealing of TBC bypass switch and Put the switch to Bypass.
b) Use the virtual TBC on DDU for throttle operation.
Key switch failure:
a) Loco can only be run from other section.
b) If not possible, PRT intervention needed.
Direction Selector Switch Failure.
a) Loco can only be run from other section.
b) If not possible, PRT intervention needed.
25) How will you troubleshoot if TBC (Throttle) not Responding.
Ans:
a) Put the throttle at Neutral.
b) Put the Direction switch in OFF position then put in FWD/REV as per requirement then put
throttle to Traction if still it is not responding proceed to next step.
c) Remove the sealing of TBC bypass switch and Turn the switch to Bypass.
d) Use the virtual Master controller on DDU for throttle operation.

26) How will you troubleshoot if Panto Not raising.

Ans: Ensure that ZSEC is not in HV disconnection Position in both cabins. Ensure that not CB on
LV cubical of both sections is in tripped condition. Ensure that pantograph switch in other section
is not in “EMERGENCY” position,
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