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Block - correct answer A length of track defined limits, the use of which is govern by block signals, block limit signals, automatic speed control any combination thereof. Absolute Block - correct answer A block established between block stations, block limit stations, interlockings or any combinations there of which must not be occupied by more than one train except as provided by the rules. Automatic Block Signal System - correct answer A block signal system wherein the use of each block is governed by automatic block signal, the cab signal indication or both. Block Signal System - correct answer A series of consecutive blocks. Manual Block Signal System - correct answer A block signal system wherein the use of each block is governed by block signal controlled manually, by block-limit signals or both, upon information received by telephone, radio or other means of communication. Automatic Speed Control System ASC - correct answer A system so arranged that its operation will automatically result in the following: A full service application of the train brakes if, while operation under a speed restriction, the speed of the train exceeds the predetermined rate. The application will continue until the train is either brought to a stop or, under the control of the engineer, its speed is reduced to the predetermined rate. Automatic Speed Control System (ASC) - correct answer A system so arranged that its operation will automatically result in the following: A full service application of the train brakes if, while operation under a speed restriction, the speed of the train exceeds the predetermined rate. The application will continue until the train is either brought to a stop or, under the control of the engineer, its speed is reduced to the predetermined rate.
Engine - correct answer A unit propelled by any form of energy or a combination of units operated from a single control, used in road or yard service. Multiple unit equipment - correct answer Equipment capable of being propelled by electrical energy through the use of third rail contact shoes Track Car - correct answer A roadway maintenance machine, not classified as an engine, which is operated on track for inspection or maintenance. It may not shunt track circuits or operate signals and will be governed by rules and special instructions for trains other than passenger trains. Interlocking - correct answer An arrangement of signals and signal appliances so interconnected that their movements must succeed each other in proper sequence and for which interlocking rules are in effect. Interlocking limits - correct answer The tracks between the extreme opposing home signals of an interlocking. Pilot - correct answer An employee assigned to a train or track car when the engineer, conductor or track car drive is not qualified on the physical characteristics or rules of the railroad or portion of the railroad over which the movement is to be made. Aspect - correct answer The appearance of a fixed signal which conveys an indication as view from the direction of an approaching train; the appearance of a cab signal indicator as viewed in the engine control compartment. Block-Limit Signal - correct answer A fixed signal indicating a limit of block, the use of which is governed by manual block signal system rules. Block Signal - correct answer A fixed signal or a hand signal in the absence of a fixed signal, at the entrance to a black that governs trains using the block. CAB signal indicatior - correct answer A signal indicator located in the engine control compartment displaying the maximum speed for the movement of the train. IT will
railroad track, bridges, roadway, signal and communication systems, electric traction systems, roadway facilities or roadway maintenance machinery on or near track or with the potential of fouling a track and flagmen and watchmen/lookouts responsible for their protection. Watchman/ Lookout - correct answer A properly equipped employee that has been annually trained on roadway worker protection whose sole duty is to provide at least 15 seconds advanced visual and auditory warning of approaching trains or on-track equipment to roadway workers. Working limits - correct answer A segment of track with definite boundaries upon which trains may move only as authorized by the roadway worker in charge of that segment of track. Limited Speed - correct answer A speed not exceeding 40mph Maximum Authorized Speed (MAS) - correct answer The highest speed that is permitted over a specific portion of railroad. It may be authorized by the special instruction of the current timetable, Rules of the Operation Department or any other publication authorized by the General Superintendent- Transportation Medium Speed - correct answer A speed not exceeding 30mph, except in ASC territory, train will be governed by speed displayed on the cab signal indication not to exceed 40mph. Reduced Speed - correct answer A speed at which a train can be stopped short of another train or obstruction. Restricted Speed - correct answer A mode of operation, at which a train can be stopped within one half the range of vision, short of the next signal, another train, obstruction, derail, or switch improperly lined, looking out for broken rail or crossing protection not functioning, not exceeding 15 miles per hour. Slow Speed - correct answer A speed not exceeding 15 mph, except in ASC territory, train will be governed by speed displayed on the cab signal indicator not exceed 30mph
Automatic safety switch - correct answer a switch identified by the yellow switch stand. Trains may make trailing point moves through the switch without previously aligning it by hand except as specified by timetable special instructions Crossover - correct answer a track connection between two adjacent, not necessarily parallel tracks, consisting of a minimum of two switches, which is intended to be used primarily for the purpose of crossing over from one track to another Derail - correct answer A track safety device, fixed or portable, designed to guide a car off the rails at a selected location on a track as means of protection against collision or other accidents Dual Control switch - correct answer a power-operated switch also equipped for hand operation Electric Lock Switch - correct answer A hand-operated switch equipped with an electrical device that restricts the movement of the switch Hand-Operated Switch - correct answer A switch that must be aligned by hand before a train makes a trailing point movement through the switch Interlocking Switch - correct answer a switch within interlocking limits controlled by the Block operator or Train Dispatcher working in conjunction with interlocking signals and other interlocking appliances Spring Switch - correct answer A switch equipped with a spring mechanism that will restore the switch points to the normal position after having been trailed through Block-Limit Station - correct answer A place at which a Block-Limit signal is displayed Block Station - correct answer A place at which Manual Block Signals are displayed Interlocking Station - correct answer A place from which an interlocking is operated
Industry Track - correct answer A track, or series of tracks, serving the needs of a commercial industry other than a railroad Main Track - correct answer A designated track upon which trains are operated by timetable, Form L or both or the use of which is governed by block signals Secondary Track - correct answer A designated track upon which trains may be operated without timetable or Form L authority, or block signals subject to the prescribed signals, rules and special instructions Siding - correct answer A designated track adjacent to a main track for the meeting or passing of trains Single Track - correct answer A main track upon which trains are operated in both directions Two Or More Tracks - correct answer Two or more main tracks upon which trains are operated as designated in the special instructions Yard - correct answer A system of tracks, other than main tracks, secondary tracks or siding, used for making trains, storing cars and other purposed. All movement are subject to prescribed signals, rules and special instructions Yard Limits - correct answer A portion of single main track between yard limits boards, as specified by special instructions Camp Car - correct answer Any on-track vehicle, except a wreck train, that is used to house railroad or contract employees Extra Train - correct answer A train not authorized by a timetable schedule. It must be designated as: -Passenger Extra: for passenger train extra -Work Extra: for work train extra
-Track Car Extra: for train car extra Extra: for any other extra train except passenger extra, work extra, or track car extra Passenger Train - correct answer A train carrying revenue passengers Push-Pull train - correct answer A train consisting of a bi-level cab control car at one end and a diesel or dual mode locomotive at the opposite end Regular Train - correct answer A train authorized by a timetable schedule Superior Train - correct answer A train having precedence over another train Train - correct answer An engine or more than one engine coupled, with or without cars, displaying markers Train of superior Direction - correct answer A Train given precedence in the direction specified as between opposing regular trains Train Of Superior Right - correct answer A Train given Precedence by form L
