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CSX Freight Conductor Final Exam
What hand signal is raised and lowered vertically? - correct answer Proceed What form is required to move a key train to show the hazmat position in a track? - correct answer CT- True or False: When handling one or more clearance implicated shipments in a train, do not enter a yard or terminal where a yardmaster is on-duty until the yardmaster is informed of the shipment. - correct answer True What instructions are required to handle and move a clearance implicated shipment? - correct answer Clearance Bureau Instructions Your train is traveling at a speed of 42 miles per hour with a speed limit of 40 mph. This means you are speeding by 2 mph. what do you do? - correct answer Tell the locomotive operator to slow down Your train is traveling at a speed of 47 MPH with a speed limit of 40. This means you are speeding by 7 MPH. what do you do? - correct answer Tell the locomotive operator to stop Your equipment must not foul a track until it can be visually determined that: 2 Answers - correct answer 1) The intended route is clear
- Switches and derails connected with the movement are properly lined The yardmaster tasked you with putting cars from track 11 into track 4. Track 4 does not have a clearance marker clearly visible. How would you find the clearance point? 2 Answers - correct answer 1) Standing outside the rail and off the end of crosstie extend arm toward the equipment
- Identify the location equipment can no longer be touched and position equipment an additional 50 ft into track from location identified Multiple Part True or False: After operating a switch or derail the employee must make certain the
- Device has a reflective handle
- Device is lined opposite movement
- Lever is latched
- If equipped, device is locked before being left unattended - correct answer
- False
- False
- True
- True When shoving equipment you must stop 150 ft before what? Select All That Apply - correct answer 1) A Fixed Derail
- An improperly lined switch You are operating on the q79510 at max speed in CP territory and you experience an air brake emergency what is required when permitted to proceed? - correct answer Operate the Train not to exceed 20 MPH for 1 train length You have been switching and doubled your train, how do you protect the movement when shoving? - correct answer Protected by qualified employee on the leading end of the track, on the ground ahead of the movement and clear of all tracks Who is responsible for protecting a shove move? - correct answer Qualified Employee After coupling cars to your locomotive what is your next step? - correct answer Stretch the slack
True or False: Employees that have been trained and qualified may mount and dismount moving equipment at a walking pace not to exceed 4 MPH except in case of emergency. - correct answer True What is the minimum distance you can stand away from a switch associated with a movement? - correct answer 30 Ft You are operating on the main track and are approaching a 10 MPH speed restriction, when should you notify your locomotive operator? - correct answer Not more than 5 miles from the restriction and not less than 2 miles from the restriction How far from an electric locked switch must a train be to operate the switch? - correct answer Within 100 ft What must you do if track length is insufficient to leave equipment clear of connecting tracks? - correct answer Completely occupy switch associated with track If you encounter a lock that is defective or missing and a replacement is not immediately available, What must you do? - correct answer Report it to the proper authority What is the normal position of a hand operated switch on a siding? - correct answer Lined for movement on the siding You have one car that you are setting out and it failed a hand brake test, how many other cars must you leave with it that have a working hand brake? - correct answer At least 1 What is the proper procedure to perform a hand brake test on a single car? - correct answer Shove the car and observe for retarding effect, if observed the car passes test.
How many handbrakes are required on 100 cars being left in a track? - correct answer At least 1 As a crewmember, what are you responsible for? Select all that apply - correct answer 1) Complying with all rules
- Ensuring cars and locomotives receive the required inspections and brake tests On what documents are permanent track speeds designated? - correct answer Special Instructions On what documents are temporary track speeds designated? Select all that apply - correct answer 1) Dispatcher Messages
- EC- You are operating the q583 and you arrive on duty to find the dispatcher bulletin does not contain the correct conductor and locomotive operator information, What do you do? - correct answer Notify the dispatcher and confirm the bulletin number and number of messages You are en route between terminals what form is required to note a speed restriction you are notified by the dispatcher about? - correct answer Form EC- You are on the q675 reporting for duty at 1100, your release form is timestamped for 0645 what do you do? - correct answer Contact the dispatcher and obtain corrected copies What is information contained in timetables, system bulletins, division bulletins, and CSX procedural manuals? - correct answer Special Instructions How long must you retain a dispatcher bulletin? - correct answer For entire tour of duty on all trips
What is the appearance of a fixed signal as viewed from the direction of an approaching train? - correct answer Signal Aspect You are operating your locomotive in the yard from NE to SE on track 10, what is your maximum speed? - correct answer 10 MPH What is a speed that permits stopping within one half the range of vision it also permits stopping short of a train, car, on-track equipment, obstructions, a stop signal, a derail, or an improperly lined switch. It is not to exceed 15 mph until the entire movement is clear of all turnouts, crossovers, and power operated switches otherwise it does not exceed 20 MPH? - correct answer Restricted Speed You are operating the Y30516 as a single light locomotive on a yard track what is your max speed? - correct answer 10 MPH What is the maximum speed for the receiving yard? - correct answer 10 MPH What is the max speed of excepted track? - correct answer 10 MPH Which of the following statements are true about employees giving hand signals? - correct answer Must remain in a position to be clearly seen and correspond to the direction the locomotive is heading. Employees are prohibited from possessing or being under the influence of alcohol when? Select all that apply - correct answer 1) Reporting for duty or on duty
- On CSX Property or occupying facilities provided by CSX When an employee determines a switch or derail is defective the employee must: Select all that apply - correct answer 1) Report the device to the proper authority
- Tag the device as defective
Illegal narcotics cannot be used on duty and what other occasions? - correct answer Occupying CSX Property or off duty What is the hand signal for Back Up? - correct answer Swing Arm vertically in a circle at a right angle to the track Who must a utility employee contact to be added to a train or yard crew? - correct answer Ranking employee What hand signal is any object waved violently by anyone on or near the track? - correct answer Stop What hand signal is held at arm's length above the head, when equipment is standing? - correct answer Release Air Brakes What hand signal is swung horizontally above the head at right angle to the track when equipment is standing? - correct answer Apply Air Brakes When on duty what must a CSX employee have in their possession? - correct answer 1) Applicable timetables, system bulletins, and subdivision bulletins.
- Rule Books What is a speed not exceeding 45 MPH? - correct answer Limited Speed What is a speed not exceeding 30 MPH? - correct answer Medium Speed What is a speed not exceeding 15 MPH? - correct answer Slow Speed
What percentage of operating air brakes must you have when leaving your initial terminal? - correct answer 100% What is the minimum brake pipe pressure on the rear car during a class 1 brake test? - correct answer 75 PSI You're called for the q21193 upon arriving you receive a brake test certificate from a carman for the train with the locomotives attached, what brake test is required? - correct answer None While you are en route what percentage of air brakes are required to be operable? - correct answer 85% After the air brake test but before proceeding what must you ensure happens? - correct answer Brake pipe pressure is being restored at the rear of the train How long do you have to perform a retest on air brakes when the air brakes fail? - correct answer 3 minutes You cut out the air brakes on a car when you are moving it due to hot bearings and when else? - correct answer The air brakes do not release when they should What document record is required when picking up a hazmat shipment that does not have any paperwork? - correct answer Radio Waybill You have been instructed to pick up a hazmat shipment from a customer facility what documentation is required for you to move the shipment? Select all that apply
- correct answer 1) Acceptable Shipping Documents
- A Document Showing the Current Position Of The Hazardous Material Shipment in the Train
You have been instructed to pick up a hazmat shipment from a customer facility and see that the car is unfit for transportation what do you do? - correct answer Do not accept hazardous material shipment or allow it to continue in transportation You are on a freight train on the main track and experience a failure of your two way telemetry, what speed must you not exceed? - correct answer 30 MPH Before moving a damaged car you must: Multiple Part T/F
- Do Nothing
- Couple To it
- Obtain instructions from the Mechanical and Transportation Departments
- Inform the train dispatcher of the movement - correct answer
- False
- False
- True
- True Your train passed a defect detector that alerted you of some defects with your train, what must you do? - correct answer Stop the train utilizing proper train handling techniques and perform the required inspections If you discover a broken wheel on a car you should get instructions from engineering before moving. True or False - correct answer False True or False: The defect detector alerts you to a hot bearing and upon inspection you find that it is previously tagged, you are required to set this car out. - correct answer True Who do you contact when you discover equipment that is unsafe for movement? - correct answer Train Dispatcher or Supervisor
What identifies the ends of a car? Select all that apply - correct answer
- For a car with only 1 handbrake the end with the handbrake is the B end
- For a car with more than one hand brake the letters A and B will be stenciled on the appropriate ends of the car When must Personal electronic devices be powered down and stored? Select all that apply - correct answer 1) When a crewmembers is performing duties on the ground
- on a moving locomotive What is the maximum speed of a roll by inspection during a class 1 brake test? - correct answer 10 MPH What does off air mean? - correct answer When the air brake system on a car or cars is/are not being supplied with air pressurized to 60 PSI or more What is the branch pipe cut out cock used for? - correct answer To cut out brakes on a car Which of the following statements are true about an inspection? - correct answer Both sides of the car must be examined How many brakes must be operable during a class 1 brake test? - correct answer Each car's brakes must apply and release When performing a class 1 brake test all brakes in your train must apply and release. True or False - correct answer True How many hours does a class 1 brake test remain good if the train is off air? MPTF
- 26 hours
- 24 Hours
- 8 Hours
- 19 hours - correct answer 1) False
- True
- False
- False When using telemetry to perform a brake test on a train what is the maximum difference in air pressure from the EOT to the HTD? - correct answer 3 PSI What is standard brake pipe pressure? - correct answer 90 PSI When must plug doors on a box car be latched and closed? - correct answer Before moving What types of cars cannot be placed in front of loaded auto racks? Select all that apply - correct answer 1) Loaded open top sand
- Loaded open top cars containing gravel, coal, or grain. When moving a Clearance Implicated Shipment within a yard without Clearance Bureau Authorization, where must the Load be located? - correct answer Positioned so the crew can observe it You are instructed to pick up a block of 52 loaded coal cars from a customer, where must these cars be placed in the train? - correct answer Behind the locomotive at the head end of the train What is a shipment that exceeds the standard limits of the rail? - correct answer Clearance implicated shipment When do you use the hazardous materials switching chart? Select all that apply - correct answer 1) When moving the shipment in the yade
- Making a Pickup or set out at a customer facility
When you are operating a switch you may use your foot to operate the keep, for what other purpose can you use your foot in this situation? - correct answer To apply final downward pressure to the switch lever Select all that apply: What can be used to clear an obstruction from a switch? - correct answer 1) Broom
- Stick When riding on equipment employees must be prepared for unexpected movements and slack action and what else? - correct answer Ride the side of cars equipped with a horizontal grab iron or a vertical grab iron When must CSX approved hearing protection be worn? Select all that apply - correct answer 1) Within 100 ft of a stationary locomotive above idle
- on an operating locomotive outside the cab What is required when riding the side of equipment and you are approaching a close clearance? - correct answer Dismount In addition to facing the equipment and maintaining 3 points of contact, what other steps must be taken when dismounting moving equipment? - correct answer Do so clear of any obstructions and stop on the bottom step to ensure solid footing before dismount What is a device consisting of necessary rails and connections designed to change the direction of a movement from the track on which it is moving to another track? - correct answer Switch What are special instructions concerning the safety of employees and the movement of trains over a specific subdivision? - correct answer Subdivision Bulletin
What are special instructions issued by the operating rules department concerning the safety of employees and the movement of trains? - correct answer System Bulletin What is a publication containing instructions and other essential information relating to the movement of trains or equipment? - correct answer Timetable When you are preparing to couple and notice the couplers aren't aligned how far must the equipment be separated to correct this? - correct answer a minimum of 50 ft MPTF: To prevent slips and falls:
- Remain alert and mindful of your surroundings at all times
- Uses designated walkways and crosswalks
- Plan and choose routes that afford safest walking conditions
- Keep clear view of where you are walking and avoid carrying object that block view - correct answer All True What time could you be called if you reported for duty at 1545 and went off duty at 0100? - correct answer 1100 After working 12 hours how many hours of undisturbed rest are you required to have? - correct answer 10 hours What are the maximum hours you can work in train service? - correct answer 12 hours When must CSX approved safety glasses be worn? - correct answer On or About tracks When getting off of equipment you must: Select all that apply - correct answer
- Keep clear of adjacent tracks
- Stop at the bottom step or ladder rung to check for solid footing
A job briefing is required when the work activity or conditions change and what other reasons? - correct answer Another employee joins the crew or workgroup What action must be taken when you observe an employee committing an unsafe act? - correct answer Warn your coworker of the unsafe act What is a track connection between two adjacent but not necessarily parallel tracks consisting of two switches whose primary purpose is to allow crossing from one track to the other? - correct answer Crossover Blue signals identify that: - correct answer workmen are on, under, or between equipment Who can remove a blue flag? - correct answer Employee of the same craft or group that displayed them The dispatcher issued you an EC-1 for a False/Partial activation at a crossing and you have no flaggers what do you do? - correct answer Proceed with caution not exceeding 15 mph The dispatcher issued you an EC-1 for a Activation Failure at a crossing and you have no flaggers what do you do? - correct answer Stop and protect the crossing from the ground What is required to protect a crossing in daylight? Select all that apply - correct answer 1) Red Flag
- Red Fusees What items are required on the lead locomotive? - correct answer 6 red fusees and 1 red flag what must a crewmember have in their possession at the beginning of their tour of duty? - correct answer 169* Tempilstik and 6 Hot Box Tags
Your train enters a block on a clear signal and has to stop, what must you do to proceed? - correct answer Proceed prepared to stop at next signal and not exceed 40 MPH You are operating on the main track and the dispatcher issues you a speed restriction, what form would you record this on? - correct answer EC-
