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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Track limits can only use fixed points such as stations or mile posts | Switches can also be used |
| What is an Absolute Block? | A length of track that no train is permitted to enter while another occupies the track |
| What is an Absolute Signal? | A block or interlocking signal without a number plate or designated by an "A" marker. |
| What is an Automatic Block Signal System? | A series of consecutive blocks governed by block signals, cab signals, or both. The signals are activated by a train or by certain conditions that affect the block use. |
| What is Centralized Traffic Control (CTC)? | A block system that uses block signal indications to authorize train movements. |
| The employee is charge of a train or yard movement is: | The conductor |
| What is a Control Operator? | An employee assigned to operate a CTC or interlocking control machine or authorized to grant track permits. |
| The location of absolute signals controlled by a control operator is the meaning of a: | Control Point |
| What is a controlled siding? | A siding within CTC or interlocking limits, where a signal indication authorized the siding's use. |
| What is an Automatic Train Stop System (ATS)? | A system activate by wayside inductors positioned to apply the brakes automatically until the train stops. |
| What is a Block? | A length of track between consecutive block signals and the end of block system lemits or in ATC limits the use of which is governed by cab signals and/or block signals. |
| What is a Block Signal? | A fixed signal at the entrance of a block that governs trains entering and using that block. |
| What is a Block System? | A block or series of consecutive blocks within ABS, ACS, ATC, or interlocking limits. |
| What is a controlled signal? | An absolute signal controlled by a Control Operator. |
| A track connection between two adjacent tracks is: | A Crossover |
| What is Current of Traffic? | The movement of trains in one direction on a main track, as specified by the rules. |
| What is a Distant Signal? | A fixed signal outside a block system that governs the approach to a block signal, interlocking signal, or switch point indicator. |
| Does a Distant Signal indicate conditions that affect track use between the distant signal and block or interlocking signals or between the distant signal and switch point indicator | No. |
| What is a Distant Signal identified by? | "D" |
| What is a Double Track? | Two main tracks where the current of traffic on one track is in a specified direction and in the opposite direction on the other. |
| A power-operated switch, movable point frog, or derail that can also be operated by hand is a: | Dual control switch. |
| What is an Electric Switch Lock? | An electrically controlled lock that restricts the use of a hand operated switch or derail. |
| What is an Engine? | A unit propelled by any form of energy or more than one of these units operated from a single control. Engines are used in train or yard service. Rules which apply to engines also apply to cab control cars. |
| The Term Engineer | Also includes student engineers, firemen, or hostlers |
| What is a Fixed Signal | A signal that is fixed to a location permanently and that indicates a condition affecting train movement. |
| Any employee providing flag protections outlined in Rule 6.19 (Flag Protection) and for other purposed as outlined in the rule is: | A Flagman. |
| Radio Blocking is only for? | All trains? |
| What is an Interlocking? | A Signal appliances that are interconnected so that each of their movements follows the other in a proper sequence. interlocking may be operated manually or automatically. |
| What are Interlocking Limits? | The tracks between the outer opposing absolute signals or an interlocking. |
| The fixed signal of an interlocking that governs trains using interlocking limits is the meaning of? | Interlocking signals. |
| What is a Main Track? | A track extending through yards and between stations that must not be occupied without authority or protection. |
| What are Multiple Main Tracks? | Two or more main tracks that are used according to the timetable. |
| What is a Pilot (verb)? | An employee assigned to a train to assist an engineer or conductor who is unfamiliar with the rules or the portion of railroad the train will operate on. |
| What is a Proceed indication? | Any block signal indication that allows a train to proceed without stopping. |
| What is Reverse Movement? | A movement opposite the authorized direction. |
| What is a Siding? | A track connected to the main track and used for meeting or passing trains. The locations of sidings are shown in the timetable. |
| What is a Signal Aspect? | The appearance of a fixed or cab signal. |
| What does a Signal Indication mean? | The action required by the signal aspect. |
| A main track where trains are operated in both directions is the meaning of? | Single track. |
| What is the meaning of Special Instructions? | The instructions contained in the timetable or other publication. |
| A switch with a spring mechanism that returns the switch to the original position after they are trailed through is the meaning of: | Spring switch. |
| A Station is: | A place designated by name in the timetable station column. |
| A Switch Point Indicator is? | A light type indicator used during movement over certain switches to show that switch points fit properly. |
| A publication with instructions on train, engine or equipment movement. It also contains other essential information, is the meaning of: | A timetable. |
| A notice of conditions affecting train movement. It may also authorize movement against the current of traffic where Rule 9.14 (Movement with the Current of Traffic) is in effect. This is the meaning of: | A Track Bulletin |
| A device that indicates conditions such as overheated journals, dragging equipment, excess dimensions, shifted loads, high water or slides, is the meaning of: | A Track side Warning Detector |
| A method to authorize train movements or protect en or machines on a main track within specified limits in a territory designated by the timetable, is the meaning of: | Track Warrant Control |
| The meaning of Train is: | One or more engines coupled, with or without cars, displaying a marker, and authorized to operate on a main track. |
| Conductors, assistant conductors, brakemen, yard engine foreman, switchmen and yard helpers, is the meaning of: | Crewmembers |
| A switch identified by a "V" or a bowl painted yellow. When tailed through, the switch points remain lined in the position they were forced | Is the meaning of a Variable Switch |
| A system of tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, used for making up trains, storing cars, and other purposes: | Is the meaning of a Yard. |
| A portion of main track designated by Yard Limit signs and Timetable Special Instructions or a Track Bulletin | Is the meaning of Yard Limits |
| What is the most important element in performing duties? | Safety |
| What is essential to job safety and continued employment? | Obeying the rules. |
| In case of doubt or uncertainty, take the | Safe course |
| Employees must be careful to prevent injuring themselves or others. They must be alert and attentive when performing their duties and plan their work to avoid injury. | True |
| How must accidents, personal injury, defects in track, bridges or signals, any unusual condition that may affect safe and efficient operation of the railroad, be reported | By the first means of communication, and where required, furnish a written report promptly after reporting the incident. |
| Employees must check the condition of equipment and tools they use to perform their duties. If defects are found what should they do? | Employees must not use defective equipment or tools until they are safe to use. Employees must report any defects to the proper authority. |
| When passengers or employees are injured, what must be done to ensure proper care? | So everything possible to care for them. |
| If equipment is involved in personal injury, loss of life, or damage to property, what must be immediately secured by the employee in charge, from all persons at the scene when the accident occurred and those that arrived soon after? | The names, addressed, and occupations of all persons at the scene. |
| The employee in charge must secure the names regardless of whether those persons admit knowing anything about the accident | True |
| The employee in charge must obtain the license numbers of nearby automobiles for the accident report | True |
| Other employees can assist the employee in charge in obtaining information which must be included in the accident report | True |
| Where signaling devices are provided or a flagman is on duty, the employee in charge and assisting employees must try to: | Determine who among the witnesses can testify whether the signaling devices were functioning properly or if the flagman was performing his duties properly. When possible, obtain the names of witnesses who can testify about bell and whistle signals. |
| If an accident results in personal injury or death, all tools, machinery, an other equipment involved, including the accident site, must be inspected promptly by the foreman, another person in charge of the work, or other competent inspectors. | Must be marked for identification and placed in custody of the responsible manger or employees. |
| When engines, cars, or other equipment are involved in an accident that results in personal injury or death, the equipment must be inspected: | Before it leaves the accident site. |
| When communication is available, employees must notify the traindispatcher or another authority of the time the law requires them to put off duty. Employees must: | Provide notification early enough that thy mmay be relieved, or transportaion provided before they exceed the hours of service. |
| When may an amployee engage in another business occupations | When it would not create a conflict of interest with their employment on the railroad or would not interfere with their availability for service or the porper performance of their duties. |
| When and where must employees expect the movement of trains, engines, cars. or other movable equipment? | At any time, on any track and in either direction |
| At waht maximum speed may equipment having a flat spot of the wheels more than 2 1/2 in in lenght, or adjoining flat spots each 2 in in length be moved? | 10 MPH |
| When re-alighning a swithc, the crew member must | Check switch points before and after movement for proper operation. |
| Main track switches are | Locked at all times |
| Railcars | Are only to be ridden by train crews in performance of duties |
| Employees can ride moving equipment into a joint | Never |
| The _____ are responsible for the safety and proctection of their train and observance of the rules. If any conditions are not covered by the rules they must take every procaution for protection | Conductor and the engineer. |
| Other crew members' responsibilities are | Ensure the train is operated safely & rules are observed, they must assume responsibly to prevent accidents or violation of rules. Stop the train immediately if the conductor/engineer fails to stop the train & emergency conditions exists |
| Any employee operating a radio must do the following | 1. Before transmitting, listne long enought to make sure the channel is not being used. 2. Give the required identification 3. So not proceed with further transmission until acknowledgement is received. |
| Replace any missing or defectie switch locks. If unable to do so | |
| For mobile units, employees transiting or acknowledging a radion communication must begin with the required identification. The identification must include | 1. Name and initials of the railroad 2. Train name (number), engine number, or workds that identify the precise mobile unit. |
| If communication continues without interruptions, repeat the identification | Every 15 seconds |
| An employee who receives a transmission must repeat it to the person tranmitting the mesage except when the communication | 1. Concerns yard switching operations 2. Is a recorded message from an automatic alarm device. 3. Is geneneral and does not contain anu information, instruction, or advice that could affect the safety of a railroad operation. |
| When a radio communication has ended or is completed, when a response is expected, or when not response is expected is answered by the following | Over, out |
| What must all employees give to an emergency transmission | Absolute priority |
| When the radio is being used instead of hand signals for backing or shoving movements, what information must be given | The direction and distance to be traveled |
| When the radion is being used instead of hand signals for backing or shoving movements and additional instructions are not given, when must the movement be stopped | One half the distance specified |
| What must the engineer do if radion contat is lost with a crew member directing switching movements | Stop the movement within half the distance specified unless additional instructions are received. |
| When a yellow flag is displayed and the restriction is not specified by the bulletin and you are unable to contact the train dispatcher, what must be done | Two miles beyond the yellow flag continute moving the train but at a speed not exceeding 10 MPH until the rear of the train has passed the green flag. |
| A block signal is showing a dark aspect. The last block signal the train has passed was proceed. What action is required of the crew | Stop. Contact dispatcher for instructions |
| A train operating within ABS territory must move at what speed within yard limits | At restricted speed, unless operating under a block signal indicating that is more favorable than Approach |
| When leaving a train, engine, or cars unattended temporarily during a switching movement crew must porvide protection and apply sufficient number of handbrakes. | True |
| Block signals govern | The use of blocks |
| Signal aspect could mean | Color |
| Action required by the signal aspect is what meaning | Signal indication |
| Block signal displaying "STOP" Instructions indicate | The block signal has no number plate, and the signal aspect is red, darek or the light is white |
| What must be done when a train overruns a block signal indicating STOP or STOP and PROCEED | Warn other trains at once by radio, stop the train immediately and report it to the train dispatcher |
| How must your train proceed when delayed within a block in CTC limits | Proceed prepared to stop at next signal until thenext dignal is visible and that signal displays a proceed indication |
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