Specifications

RailCorp Infrastructure Engineering Manual – Signalling

Maintenance Manual

Electric Point Machine Westinghouse Style M70 MKIII TMG E1583

5 Maintenance Procedures

5.1 General

Before commencing, notify the signalman and carry out normal safeworking

procedures. All PPE applying to personnel working on or near the track must be

the Signal Sectionman should be performed simultaneously.

observed. Whenever possible the maintenance activities of the Signal Electrician and

5.2 Tools

Description Size Quantity

BACHO adjustable spanner 18" (450mm) 2

BACHO adjustable spanner 15" (375mm) 2

BACHO adjustable spanner 12" (300mm) 2

Screwdriver 8" (200mm) 1

Chisel (cold) 1

Podger (claw type) 1

F.P.L. gauge 1/8" (3.2mm) 1

F.P.L. gauge 1/16" (1.6mm) 1

Whitworth, A.F. and metric socket 1 set

sets with drive extension and

ratchet 1 set

Whitworth, A.F. and metric ring

spanners

Relay spanner

Crank handle 1

Vernier Calipers 1

Special tool for clutch overhaul 1

Check also that the kit includes consumables such as chamois leather, cotton waste,

emery cloth, and lubricants.

5.3 Check that Point Machine is Secure

Holding down bolts should be checked for security and tightness. Check for lost

motion in switch connections, point slides, lock slides and detector rods.

Issue Date: 1 December 2009 Uncontrolled when Printed