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UNION PACIFIC CONDUCTOR FINAL
What is an absolute signal that is controlled by a controlled operator? A. Track occupation signal B. Stop and proceed signal C. Controlled signal - ANSWER-C. Controlled signal Your duties require you to cross through a train or a standing cut of cars. After proper protection is provided and before crossing over from one side of the equipment to the other side, you should? A. Choose equipment carefully, using cars equipped with a crossover platform and handholds (when available). B. On equipment where crossover platforms and handholds are not available, use end of car structural bracing to maintain 3-point contact, il sate to do so. C. Both answers are correct. - ANSWER-C. Both answers are correct What is a system of tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, that is used for making up trains, storng cars, and other purposes? A. Siding B. Main track C. Yard - ANSWER-C. Yard To enter an area between two adjacent tracks is the glossary definition of? A. Breach B. Crossing Through C. Red Zone - ANSWER-A. Breach Employees must not get on or off cars and engines (whether standing or moving) except when required in the performance of duty, and only when it can be done safely. When getting off standing equipment: A.Let go with both hands before your feet touch the ground or other support. B.Retain a grip with both hands on the handhold until both feet are firmly placed on the ground or other support.
C. Place one foot on the ground, then let go with one hand and place the other foot on the ground before letting go. - ANSWER-B.Retain a grip with both hands on the handhold until both feet are firmly placed on the ground or other support. Employees must be careful to prevent injuring themselves or others. They must be _________ when performing their dutics and plan their work to avoid injury. A. Alert and Attentive B. Responsive and Activel C. Organized and Permissive - ANSWER-A. Alert and attentive What is a length of a track between consecutive block signal or between a block signal and the end of the block system limit. A. Block B. Main track C crossing - ANSWER-A. Block What is the appearance of a fixed or cab signal? A. Signal indication B. Signal aspect C. Signal reasons - ANSWER-B. Signal aspect According to rules hierarchy the system special instruction can be updated by which of the following? A. Service unit general order B. General notice C. System general order - ANSWER-C. System general order When an engine, train or cars are left unattended, what must you do to secure them?. A. Apply air brakes to hold the train in place. B. Make a full-service reduction and place the train in emergency. C. Apply a suflicient number of hand brakes to prevent movement. - ANSWER-C. Apply a suflicient number of hand brakes to prevent movement. How may rules be issued, canceled or modified? A. General Notices B. Track Bulletins, Gencral Orders, or Special Instructions C. Issuing new GCOR, Air Brake, or Safety rules is the only way to change or modity the rules. - ANSWER-B. Track Bulletins, Gencral Orders, or Special Instructions
B. 150 ft C. 100 ft - ANSWER-B. 150 ft What is the standard brake pipe pressure on the UPRR? A. 75 psi B. 90 psi C. 60 psi - ANSWER-B. 90 psi Crew members who have been given fundamental training on freight car inspections and air brake tests are called A. Qualified Mechanical Inspectors B. Carmen C. Qualified Persons - ANSWER-C. Qualified Persons You are required to complete an Initial Terminal Air Brake Test (Class I), and there is no air pressure reaching the rear of your train. What should you check? A. Nothing, notify the train dispatcher. B. Check that air hoses are coupled and angle cocks are positioned correctly. C. Check that the hand brakes are released and reservoirs are drained. - ANSWER-B. Check that air hoses are coupled and angle cocks are positioned correctly. A "Qualified Mcchanical Inspector" is not available to inspect the cars you have added to your train. Who can inspect these cars? A. If a "Qualified Mechanical Inspector" such as a carman, is not available, the inspection docs not need to be made until the next terminal. B. Anyone may make the inspection. C. A train service employee given fundamental training on freight car inspections and air brake test - ANSWER-C. A train service employee given fundamental training on freight car inspections and air brake test You have discovered a ruptured air hose while preparing your train for an air test. What is required? A. You must change the air hose, otherwise the brake pipe will not pressurize B. You must change the air hose, otherwise hand brakes will not release. The branch pipe cutout cock must be closed. C. Do not change air hoses, otherwise glad hands will not fit securely. - ANSWER-A. You must change the air hose, otherwise the brake pipe will not pressurize What is a solid block of cars? A. One or more cars that are destined for the same location.
B. One or more cars coupled together that are charged or have not been "off air" for more than 24 hours, have been tested as outlined in a Class I Air Brake Test and have been inspected per rule 1.33 and as outlined in Section Ill (Inspection) of Instructions for Handling Hazardous Materials. C. Cars that have been tested with yard air, have been disconnected for four hours, and will be moved within the next four hours. - ANSWER-B. One or more cars coupled together that are charged or have not been "off air" for more than 24 hours, have been tested as outlined in a Class I Air Brake Test and have been inspected per rule 1.33 and as outlined in Section Ill (Inspection) of Instructions for Handling Hazardous Materials. Must an End of Train Device (BOT), gauge or locomotive be connected to the train before an Initial Terminal Air Brake Test can begin? A. Yes, an EOT, an accurate gauge, or a locomotive must be attached to the rear car. B. Yes, an EOT, a gauge, or a locomotive must be attached to the head car. C. No, the pressure in the train line can be measured from the Air Flow Indicator on the lead engine - ANSWER-A. Yes, an EOT, an accurate gauge, or a locomotive must be attached to the rear car. The hand is pointing at the ___________ wheel on a boxcar. A. R B. R C. L2 - ANSWER-C. L When performing a Class I Test (Initial Terminal Air Brake Test), what is the required air pressure at the rear of the train before the test can begin? A. The air pressure must not be less than 90 psi." B. The air pressure must not be more than 60 psi. C. The air pressure must not be less than 75 psi. - ANSWER-C. The air pressure must not be less than 75 psi. For a successtul compiction ot a Class I Test (Initial Terminal Air Brake Test), what| percentage of the train brakes must be opcrative before departing? A. 100 percent B. 90 percent C. 85 percent - ANSWER-A. 100 percent You have stopped your Class I train at an industry to pick up 5 cars. These cars are not a solid block of cars. What is must be completed before picking up these 5 cars? A. All 5 cars must be inspected as outlined in the Class 1 Air Brake Test
A. Close the angle cock on the rear of the locomotive and leave the angle cock open on the cars to be left standing to allow an emergency brake application. B. Make sure that the angle cock on the cars to be left standing is closed to prevent an cincrgency brake application. C. Set retainers on the low end of the cars to be lett standing. - ANSWER-A. Close the angle cock on the rear of the locomotive and leave the angle cock open on the cars to be left standing to allow an emergency brake application. What is required after re-coupling to your train, but before coupling air hoses? A. Ensure coupling(s) are made, using engine to streich slack if necessary. B. Wait until a 20-psi brake pipe reduction is complete and the engincer has signaled to you that the brake valve exhaust has stopped. C. Both answers are correct. - ANSWER-C. Both answers are correct. Your crew is instructed to pick up cars that are not a solid block of cars. After inspecting the cars, you determine that one of the car's brakes is inoperative. What are you required to do? A. Leave the car, place bad order tags on both sides and report it to the dispatcher. B. Take the car if the operable train brakes remain above 85 percent. C. Report it to the dispatcher and take it to the next terminall - ANSWER-A. Leave the car, place bad order tags on both sides and report it to the dispatcher. Your crew is going to perform a Class I Air Brake Test and the controlling locomotive is equipped with an Air Flow Meter. What method for measuring Ieakage should be used? A. Brake Pipe Leakage Method. B. Air Flow Method. C. Class III Application and Release Method. - ANSWER-B. Air Flow Method. After setting out 5 cars to an industry and re-coupling to your train, what air brake test is required? Your train received a Class | Initial Terminal Air Brake Inspection before departing the yard). A. An Application and Release Test on the rear car (Class III Air Brake Test). B. Inspect all brakes in your train to ensure they apply and release. C. No air test is required. Ensure the air is being restored to the rear of the train. - ANSWER-A. An Application and Release Test on the rear car (Class III Air Brake Test). Before testing the emergency application capability from the rear of the train, what must you do? A. Close branch pipe cutout cock on the rear car to prevent emergency application throughout the train. B. Close the angle cock ahead of the last car. C. Leave angle cock open between rear of train and EOT. - ANSWER-B. Close the angle cock ahead of the last car.
When can crew members exceed the speed shown on the permanent speed restriction sign shown below? A. The leading wheels have passed a proceed indication. B. The leading wheels have traveled one mile past the sign. C. The rear of the train has passed a permanent resume speed sign, a sign showing a higher speed, or clears the limits of the restriction. - ANSWER-C. The rear of the train has passed a permanent resume speed sign, a sign showing a higher speed, or clears the limits of the restriction What is the indication of the sign shown below? A. A permanent speed restriction is in effect 2500 feet ahead B. A permanent speed restriction is in efficct 1 mile ahead. C. A temporary speed restriction is in effect 2 miles ahead. - ANSWER-A. A permanent speed restriction is in effect 2500 feet ahead What do the two numbers shown on the permanent speed restriction sign indicate? A. The greater number indicates the speed for passenger trains, the lesser number indicates the speed for other trains B. The greater number indicates the speed on the track you are currently running on. the lesser number indicates the speed at the point of the speed restriction. C. The greater number indicates the speed for other trains, the lesser number indicates the speed for passenger trains. - ANSWER-A. The greater number indicates the speed for passenger trains, the lesser number indicates the speed for other trains Your train is moving on the main track within yard limits. What is the action required when passing a solid yellow aspect? A. Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. Freight trains exceeding 30 MPH must immediately reduce to 30 MPH. B. Proceed at restricted speed C. Procced prepared to stop before any part of the train passes the next signal. Freight trains excceding 30 MPH must immediately reduce to 30 MPH - ANSWER-B. Proceed at restricted speed What is the action required when passing a solid yellow over a solid yellow aspect? A. Proceed prepared to stop at second signal. Freight trains excceding 30 MPH must immediately reduce to 30 MPH. B. Proceed prepared to stop before any part of train or engine passes the next signal.Freight trains exceeding 40 MPH must immediately reduce to 30 MPH. C. Proceed prepared to advance on diverging route at next signal at prescribed speed throuch turnout - ANSWER-C. Proceed prepared to advance on diverging route at next signal at prescribed speed throuch turnout What is the action required when passing a solid red over solid yellow aspect? A. Proceed on diverging route at prescribed speed through turnout prepared to stop before any part of train or engine passes the next signal. Freight trains exceeding 30 MPH must immediately reduce to 30 MPH.
B. Proceed prepared to stop before any part of train or engine passes the next signal. Freight trains exceeding 40 MPH must immediately reduce to 40 MPH C. Proceed prepared to stop at second signal. Freight trains exceeding 30 MPH must Immediately reduce to 30 MIPI. - ANSWER-A. Proceed prepared to stop before any part of train or engine passes the next signal.Freight trains exceeding 30 MPH must immediately reduce to 30 MPH What is the action required when passing a flashing red aspect? A. Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. Freight trains exceeding 40 MPH must immediately reduce to 40 MPH. B. Proceed at restricted speed, not exceeding prescribed speed through turnout when applicable. C.Proceed prepared to stop before any part of train or engine passes the next signal.Freight trains excceding 30 MPH must immediately reduce to 30 MPH.. - ANSWER-B. Proceed at restricted speed, not exceeding prescribed speed through turnout when applicable. You are approaching CP 190. What action is required if the aspect is solid red? - ANSWER-Stop before any part of train or engine passes the signal. If no conflicting movement is evident, a crew member must immediately contact the control operations Your train encounters the yellow-red flag shown below. There is no track bulletin Form B specitied for that location. How must your train proceed? A. Be prepared to stop short of a red flag 2 miles beyond the yellow-red flag. If no red flag is displayed, proceed at restricted speed. C. Be prepared to stop short of a red flag. If no red flag is displayed, continue moving the train but not excceding 20 MPH. - ANSWER-A. Be prepared to stop short of a red flag 2 miles beyond the yellow-red flag. If no red flag is displayed, proceed at restricted speed. Referring to the previous question, when may train speed be increased if no red flag is displayed? B. Continue moving the train at a spced not exceeding 10 MPH until you have contacted the train dispatcher. C. Instructions are received from the employee in charge or the leading wheels of movement are 4 miles beyond the yellow-red tlag and the train dispatcher hasverified that no track bulletin or track warrant protecting men or equipment is in effect at that location - ANSWER-C. Instructions are received from the employee in charge or the leading wheels of movement are 4 miles beyond the yellow-red tlag and the train dispatcher hasverified that no track bulletin or track warrant protecting men or equipment is in effect at that location
What is required when a train is approaching the red flag shown below? A. Train must stop short of the flag and not proceed unless the train dispatcher gives verbal authority to proceed. B. Train must stop short of the flag and not proceed unless the employee in charge gives verbal instructions. C. Train must stop short of the flag, and then proceed at restricted speed. - ANSWER-B. Train must stop short of the flag and not proceed unless the employee in charge gives verbal instructions Approaching a manual interlocking, what is the action required if the signal displays a red aspect? A.Stop before any part of the train or engine passes the signal. If no conflicting movement is evident comply with instructions in the release box. B. Stop before any part of train or engine passes the signal. It no conflicting movement is evident, a crew member must immediately contact the controll operator. - ANSWER-B. Stop before any part of train or engine passes the signal. It no conflicting movement is evident, a crew member must immediately contact the controll operator. You are moving on a yard track when you come upon the red flag shown below displayed between the rails ahcad. What must you do? A. Remove the flag if the yardmaster gives approval. B. Stop, remove the flag, and proceed at restricted speed. C. Stop and do not proceed until the flag has been removed by an employee of the class that placed it - ANSWER-C. Stop and do not proceed until the flag has been removed by an employee of the class that placed it You find the blue flag displayed below at the entrance of the track you need to set cars into. What does this flag require? A. Do not enter the track. The flag may only be removed by the craft or group that placed It B.You may remove the flag only after making a visual inspection to determine that no one is on, under, or between the equipment. C.Remove the flag only with the permission of the car department. - ANSWER-A. Do not enter the track. The flag may only be removed by the craft or group that placed It What is the action required when passing this solid red aspect? A. Stop before any part of train or engine passes the signal, and then proced at restricted speed until train's leading wheels have passed the next govcring signal or the end of the block system B. Proceed at restricted speed. C. Proceed prepared to stop before any part of train or engine passes the next signal.Freight trains exceeding 30 MPH must immediately reduce to 30 MPH. - ANSWER-B. Proceed at restricted speed.
C. A speed that allows you to stop within half the range of vision. Movement must stop short of train, engine, railroad car, men or equipment fouling the track, stop signal, or derail or switch lined improperly. - ANSWER-C. A speed that allows you to stop within half the range of vision. Movement must stop short of train, engine, railroad car, men or equipment fouling the track, stop signal, or derail or switch lined improperly. While working over road crossings at grade, avoid blocking crossings longer than _______________ , When practical. A. 20 minutes B. 10 minuies C. necessary to get the work done - ANSWER-B. 10 minuies As you leave the main track and travel on an industrial lead to spot a few cars, fog rolls in and your visibility is reduced to 400 fect. While on this industrial lead, the rules require you to move at a speed that would enable you to stop within ___________ Feet A. 200 B. 400 C. 300 - ANSWER-A. 200 Your stopped train is met or passed by another train. Who is responsible for inspecting the passing train from the ground if there is a safe location? A. Trainman B.Engineer C. No one. All crew members must remain in the cab at all times. - ANSWER-A. Trainmen When necessary to leave a portion of a train on the main track, what is required? A. Set retainers on the detached portion of the train. B. Set a sufficient number of hand brakes to keep the detached portion from moving.Provide protection against movements that may enter the main track between the detached portion and the returning front portion. C. Close angle cock on the detached portion to hold the train. - ANSWER-B. Set a sufficient number of hand brakes to keep the detached portion from moving.Provide protection against movements that may enter the main track between the detached portion and the returning front portion. In most states, what is the minimum distance cars, engincs, or equipment should bel left standing next to a road crossing when there are adjacent tracks? A. 250 B. 350 C. 500 - ANSWER-A. 250 Docs Rule 6.13 (Yard Limits) authorize trains or engines to occupy the main track in non- signaled territory? - ANSWER-Yes, only after obtaining a track warrant, listing all track bulletins that affect their movement or a I rack Condition Summary.
How do you determine if the subdivision you are operating on is signaled temtory" - ANSWER- Look in the timctable, Section SI-0, to find ABS, CTC, ctc. within the subdivision. What document(s) would you use to determine the indication of a signal you do not underdstand
- ANSWER-Item 19 of the System Spccial Instructions How would you determine if a block signal with a single or multiple red aspect(s) is a Restricted Procced or a Stop indication? - ANSWER-Restricted Proceed indications will have a number plate on the signal. Your train has just passed the above signal. What must crew members don - ANSWER-A. Warn other trains at once by radio, stop the train immediately, and report to the train dispatcher. Your train stopped to make a pick-up in ABS-TWC territory and you are back on the main track ready to depart. Since your train entered the block on a clear signal, at what speed may you depart? - ANSWER-At restricted speed, and train must maintain this speed until the next signal is visible, that signal displays a proceed indication, and the track to that signal is clear Your train will have to use the BNSF railway today to deliver some cars. What must you do to determinc how to use another railroad's signals? - ANSWER-B. While some signal indications may be the same, you must use BNSF's special instructions for their signals and signal indications. Your train is stopped at a Stop indication at a manual interlocking. There is no conflicting movement. How may you pass this signal? - ANSWER-C. You must have authority from the control opcrator to pass the signal. You are working on a local job and you are ready to leave the yard and proceed onto the main track which is designated ABS-Yard Limits territory. How is your train authorized to occupy the main track at this location? - ANSWER-Trains or engines are authorized to use the main track in yard limits, not protecting. against other trains or engines, and only after obtaining a track warrant listing all track bulletins that aftect their movement or a Track Condition Summary. You are approaching the signal above. How should it be regarded? - ANSWER-B. As the most restrictive indication it can give, proceed at restricted speed. Referring to the previous question, what else is required? - ANSWER-B. Notify the train dispatcher. Approaching your away-from-home terminal, on the right side of the track, you pass the sign depicted above. What does this sign indicate? - ANSWER-You have entered yard limits. After passing the sign in the previous question, the signal above becomes visible. What would be your speed past this signal? - ANSWER-Restricted speed
How can you handle these cars over a hump? - ANSWER-They may be released in cuts of two or less. When docs a Positive Hand-ofT of Rail Sccurity-Scnsitive Matcrials (RSSM) have to be made and documented? - ANSWER-When receiving an RSSM shipment from the shipper at any location or receiving/delivering an RSSM shipment in interchangc. What must be documented by the employee or representative attending a positive hand-off - ANSWER-Car initial and number, the first and last name of the individual who attended the transfer locaton, che and time of transfer. Which of the following is acceptable as hazardous matcrial response information? - ANSWER-A. Information printed as part of the Train List, /RD Track List, or TTH inquiry. B. Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).
