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What is the first importance in the discharge of duty? - correct answer Safety What must be done when in doubt or uncertainty? - correct answer In case of doubt or uncertainty a SAFE course must be taken What is essential to safety? - correct answer Obedience is essential to safety What does the company requires by all employees? - correct answer The company requires Faithful, Intelligent and Courteous discharge of duty What should an employee present for inspection when reporting for examination? - correct answer Their copy of the Current Timetable and/or Rules of the Operating Department What is contained in Appendix A? - correct answer General Notices What is contained in Appendix B? - correct answer Train Evacuation What is contained in Appendix C? - correct answer On Train Announcements What is contained in Appendix E? - correct answer Protocol for On-Board Medical Emergencies What is contained in Appendix F? - correct answer Security Protocols What is contained in Appendix G? - correct answer Yard Maps
What is contained in Appendix M? - correct answer Holiday schedule for Martin Luther King Day and when implemented by the CTO when warranted by operational conditions When in doubt of a rule what should an employee do? - correct answer Apply to the proper authority for explanation With reference to Rule G - What are all employees prohibited from using? - correct answer Alcololic Beverages, Intoxicants and Controlled Substances What will be a reason for dismissing an employee? - correct answer Employees who are requested to take a breath, blood and urinalysis test and refuse will be subject to dismissal Whom must an employee consult with reference to any medications? - correct answer LIRR physician in charge What items must be worn when issued? - correct answer When items for personal safety are issued, they must be worn as prescribed Name 2 items a uniformed employee must wear while performing service - correct answer Hat and badge In what manner must authorized employees transact business on or about trains and at stations? - correct answer Courteous, Orderly and Quiet When must an employee expect the movement of trains or cars? - correct answer They must expect the movement of trains or cars at any time, on any tracks, in either direction What action must an employee take when served with a subpoena, summons or other legal documents? - correct answer Notify the head of department and be governed by instructions given
Name the different way a job briefing can be conducted? - correct answer Face to face, radio or telephone communication When can a job briefing be considered complete? - correct answer When all employees involved confirm their understanding about the information covered When does a timetable takes effect? - correct answer From the moment it supersedes the preceding timetable What happens to a train of the preceding timetable when a new timetable takes effect and how will the train proceed thereafter - correct answer It loses its rights and schedule and will proceed as provided by rule 97 (extra train) When does the schedules of the new timetable takes effect? - correct answer At the leaving time and date from their initial station. How many schedule of the same number and day shall be in effect? - correct answer Not more than one How many times are given for a train at any station? - correct answer Not more than two times. Where one is given it is unless otherwise indicated the leaving time. When two times are give they are the arriving and leaving times How are scheduled meeting times indicated? - correct answer Figures in full faced type How are scheduled meets indicated? - correct answer Scheduled meeting times are indicated by figures in full faced type. The numbers of the trains to be met are shown in small figures adjoining in brackets What must all train and engine service employees possess? - correct answer A white light for use in passing signals and other purposes
When performing flagging duties for outside contractors what equipment must employees have in their possession and in good working condition? - correct answer Whistles White light Approved hard hat Approved safety vest Red flag Fusees (minimum 5) What does the color red indicates? - correct answer Stop and for other uses as prescribed by the rules What does the color white indicates? - correct answer As prescribed by the rules What does the color yellow indicates? - correct answer as prescribed by the rules What does the color green indicates? - correct answer Proceed and for other uses as prescribed by the rules What does the color blue indicates? - correct answer See rule 26 and for other uses as prescribed by the rules What does the color amber indicates? - correct answer Train Marker Light and for other uses as prescribed by the rules On a single track, a train finding a fusee burning red on or near its track must - correct answer Stop, extinguish the fusee, proceed at restricted speed and notify the block operator On multiple track a train finding a fusee burning red on its track must - correct answer Stop, extinguish the fusee, proceed at restricted speed and notify the block operator
- When approaching a station where Form L's are to be received or when on a main track at a meeting point
- When approaching fixed signals if the view of the fixed signal is thereby improved
- On two or more tracks when approaching a train in the opposite direction. When must the auxiliary lights be dimmed? - correct answer When the headlight is dimmed Where will yard engines display the headlight? - correct answer To the front and rear at all times What will be displayed to the rear of a train at all times as a marker? - correct answer A fixed electric marker illuminated to show red on each side of the rear of the train OR an electric flasher illuminated to show amber to the rear of the train What should be done if the prescribed marker becomes inoperative? - correct answer Display to the rear of the train a red flag by day and a red light by night. When passing through tunnels a red light is displayed to the rear of the train Who is responsible for displaying the markers? - correct answer The assistant conductor or a crew member What is a blue signal? - correct answer A blue signal is a blue flag, blue light or blue tag by day or a blue light or an illuminated blue tag by night What does a blue signal signify? - correct answer It signifies that workmen are on, under or between rolling equipment and when displayed
- The equipment must not be coupled to or moved
- Other equipment must not be placed on the same track so as to reduce or block the view of a blue signal
- Rolling equipment must not pass a blue signal When workers are working on, under or between rolling equipment on a MAIN TRACK where must a blue signal be displayed? - correct answer At each end of the
equipment and must be attached to the controlling locomotive at a location where it is readily visible to the engineer When workers are working on, under or between rolling equipment on A TRACK OTHER THAN A MAIN TRACK where must a blue signal be displayed? - correct answer At or near each manually operated switch providing access to that track and must be attached to the controlling locomotive at a location where it is readily visible to the engineer What is the maximum authorized speed within all maintenance of equipment service areas? - correct answer will not exceed 5 miles per hour In yards, where will a blue flag that clamps to the rail be placed? - correct answer At the yellow clearance marker of the track Explain the procedure that must be followed when applying a blue signal to the controls of a MU locomotive - correct answer The red emergency brake valve handle in the engineer's compartment will be pulled applying the train brakes in emergency. The blue signal will be affixed to the red emergency brake valve handle. At night this signal will be illuminated What procedure must be followed when applying a blue signal to the controls of a diesel locomotive? - correct answer The blue signal will be affixed to the throttle. At night the blue signal will be illuminated. What must be done if a fixed signal is absent or missing from a place where it is usually shown? - correct answer It must be regarded as displaying the most restrictive aspect that can be given by the signal. When a signal is imperfectly displayed, how must it be regarded? - correct answer As displaying its most restrictive aspect Name 3 communicating appliances? - correct answer Electrical buzzers Radio communications PA system
How will temporary speed signs be placed in service? - correct answer By General Notice or Form L Where are temporary signs placed? - correct answer Unless otherwise provided, they are placed to the right of the track to which they apply When may the speed of the train be increased after passing through a temporary speed restriction area? - correct answer When the rear of the train has passed the resume speed sign What will be used in lieu of Temporary Advanced speed limit sign and Temporary Resume speed signs when they are not immediately available? - correct answer Yellow flags and lights and green flags and lights Explain the superiority of trains - correct answer A train is superior to another by right or direction. Eastward regular trains are superior by direction to westward regular trains unless otherwise specified. How are General Orders and General Notices issued? - correct answer They are issued by the authority and over the signature of the General Superintendent - Transportation What must employees examine when reporting for duty? - correct answer Employees must examine the Bulletin Board when reporting for duty What must an employee do if reporting for duty at a location where there are no orders or general notices posted? - correct answer Contact the block operator who must contact the train dispatcher for instructions Who signs all general notices and general orders - correct answer The General Superintendent - Transportation What action must be taken by the conductor or engineer of a train found in a condition that might interfere with the safe movement of that train - correct answer Immediately notify the Movement Bureau
When crews rerail cars or engines what must they be inspected for? - correct answer When crews rerail cars or engines, they must inspect them for bent axles or other defects What must be done when a defect is found on equipment? - correct answer Notify the movement bureau What must be inspected when the wheels become overheated due to sticking brakes? - correct answer Wheels Who must be notified when a train has a condition that may delay or prevent it from operating at MAS - correct answer The Movement Bureau When required to perform flagging duties what are the minimum distances that a flagman must go back? - correct answer Manual block 1200 feet Automatic Block 500 feet When may a flagman return to the train after flagging is no longer required - correct answer When recalled and safety to the train permits When it is necessary to provide flag protection upon reaching the distances what must be done? - correct answer The flagman will display one lighted fusee When cars are being pushed, where must crew members be stationed? - correct answer A conspicuous position on the leading car Where should cars be placed if they are left adjacent to a public crossing at grade? - correct answer As far from the crossing as conditions permit What does the sign STOP TANK CAR CONNECTED indicates? - correct answer Tank cars are connected to stationary pipes for loading or unloading Who provides protection for workmen when they are on tracks where the switches are remotely controlled? - correct answer The Train Dispatcher/Block Operator
What do crossties indicate? - correct answer It indicates the fouling point of the track on which the tie is located How must a train approach switches where utility assistant conductors are stationed? - correct answer Unless otherwise provided - at restricted speed How is a spring switch identified? - correct answer by a white disc with the letters SS in black What colors are displayed on the switch lamp of a spring switch and what do these colors indicate? - correct answer green light in both directions when the switch points are in normal positions red light in both directions when the switch points are in the reverse position or not properly lined. What is the maximum authorized speed on a secondary track - correct answer Must not exceed restricted speed unless otherwise provided What authority is needed to occupy a secondary track? - correct answer The permission of a Block Operator or signal indication What is the maximum authorized speed for a train on a secondary track or in a siding? - correct answer Unless otherwise specified must be made at restricted speed
