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"Stowed" requires (2.21/Glossary) - ----Answers---Having personal electronic devices powered off and out of sight. Devices in pockets are not stowed.
Your 5,681 ton train goes into emergency at a speed of 21mph. No unusual slack action was felt and the brake pipe pressure was immediately restored after stopping. Will you be required to walk the train? 6.23 - ----Answers---No, you are relieved of having to check it due to the speed being over 20mph, no unusual slack action was felt, and the brake pipe pressure was immediately restored after stopping.
What is your crew's responsibility to the trian dispatcher regarding an emergency application of the air brakes? 6.31 - -- --Answers---Unclear. Listed rule does not match description.
Reverse Movement (Glossary) - ----Answers---Movement in the opposite direction of authorized movement
When moving on the main track or siding, are you required to ring the bell continuously while passing standing equipment on the adjacent track? 5.8.1 - ----Answers---Yes.
What is required when delayed within a block in CTC limits when PTC is not in effect? 9.9 - ----Answers---Proceed
prepared to stop at the next signal until the next signal is visible and that signal displays a proceed indication.
What actions are required before fouling or crossing a track? (81.2.1) - ----Answers---Look in both directions
Ensure no movement is closely approaching
Look for conditions that could interfere with footing
How may your train be authorized by a stop indication at a manual interlocking? 9.12.2 - ----Answers---Contact control operator who will give permission when it is known that the route is properly lined and no conflicting movement is occupying or authorized to enter the track between that signal and the next absolute signal.
Pounds of brake pipe pressure that must be present at the rear of the train before beginning an Initial Terminal Air Brake Test (Class 1) 30.3/30.10.1 - ----Answers---
while flagging a signal at a manual interlocking, the dispatcher calls and tells you to pick up a repaired bad order car off the next siding. How will you answer the dispatcher's request? Your train is operating at restricted speed. 1.47.1 - ---- Answers---Tell dispatcher you are in a cab red zone and cannot respond.
Are you required to obtain Red Zone Protection before releasing the hand brakes on your train while the car department has your train blue flagged? 81.5.4/5.13 - ----
your route. Do not return power to switch until final movement has been made over the switch.
If it is necessary to work between a yard track and the adjacent CTC controlled siding, will you be required to obtain Track Breach Protection? SSI Item 12 - ----Answers---Yes.
After doubling a solid block of cars to your train, what air brake test(s) and inspections will be necessary before departing? 30.7.1 & Glossary - ----Answers---Class III Application and Release of brakes.
What is required before an employee may choose to ride on moving equipment? 81.7 - ----Answers---Other ways to complete task without needing to ride on equipment
Weather conditions
Car design and configuration that may make it unsuitable to ride
Your physical limitations
Potential slack action
Applicable Operating and Safety Rules
After completing a train inspection for a hot journal, how may the train be shoved back to pick up a crew member? 6.6 - ---- Answers---Movement will not exceed limits of train and trains length. Will not enter or foul public crossing unless proving warning per rule 6.32.1. Cannot be made into or within yard
limits, restricted limits, interlocking limits, drawbridges, rr crossings at grade, or track bulletin form b limits.
If you choose to ride a tank car equipped with one vertical handhold when pulling out of a track, how should you do so? 81.7 - ----Answers---On the trailing end of the car and outside the gauge of the track with both feet planted
While passing a (#) type detector, it transmits the following message: UP detector, MP 538.1 on Track 2. Stop your train, stop your train, first hotbox, axle 372 on north side. Detector out." When will the engineer be required to stop the train in response to the hotbox detector actuation? SSI Item 13 - ---- Answers---Stop the train immediately and inspect for dragging equipment.
How can you determine a RCL Zone is active? 6.7 - ---- Answers---Thorugh the RCO, other authorized employee, or special instructions.
Would you be able to pull a train by to the indicated axle location to inspect for the hot journal? SSI Item 13 - ---- Answers---Only if not a key train, not on rails with concrete ties , indicated axel will not pass over a switch, not the 2nd got box detector on the same car, and visual observation indicates no smoke, flame, or excessive dust. Train just also not require excessive power to continue movement.
What must be done before lining a switch? 82.3 - ---- Answers---LISOP
Look, inspect, sweep, operate switch and point at correct switch points
When it is necessary to use the radio to make a shoving movement, what communication between crew members must take place before and during the shove? 6.5 - ----Answers--- Track is clear of equipment or conflicting movements
Track will remain clear to where movement will be stopped
Switches and derails are properly lined
Who will protect the shove
How the shove will be protected
Distance and direction to be shoved with the distance being acknowledged when more than 4 cars
After stopping the train, knowing that it will take several minutes for an approaching Z train to show up, a crew member pulls his cell phone out of his grip, turns it on and begins to make a call. Is this use of the cell phone prohibited? 2.21 - ----Answers---Yes, because he did not job brief to communicate his desire to use the phone.
What is the correct riding position when making a shoving movement when riding a tank car? 81.7 - ----Answers--- Behind the safety bar on the leading end of the car.
May a crew member wear a FitBit like device on duty? 2.21 - -- --Answers---No.
How many switch machines will need to be operated to properly line up a crossover identified in the timetable as an (11-3) type crossover? SSI Item 11 - ----Answers---
what securement procedure must you use when setting out a single car? 32.1.4 - ----Answers---Single car securement and a squeal test
Which crewmembers are not allowed to engage in any unrelated tasks while making a shoving movement? 6.5 - ---- Answers---Those participating in the shoving movement.
What sequence is required when lining a crossover identified in the timetable as an (11-3) type crossover? SSI Item 11 - ---- Answers---Operate movable frog first halfway. Then the first switch and then the middle switch point machine. Finish throwing frog.
When may you ride a freight car to a coupling? 81.13 - ---- Answers---Not allowed.
You observe a yellow/red flag at MP 376.0 displayed on the field side of your train in the direction of travel. You do not have a form B track bulletin in effect at this location. What action is required? 5.4.3 - ----Answers---Attempt to contact EIC of the yellow red flag. Prepare to stop short of red flag 2
How do you obtain authority to occupy the main track within Yard Limits? 6.13 - ----Answers---A signal, track permit, verbal permission or the control operator.
Within ABS Yard Limits, how must your train be operated after passing a signal displaying Approach? 6.13. - ----Answers--- Restricted speed unless a signal is more favorable than approach.
Before entering the main track within Yard Limits, how would you determine if Track Breach Protection is in effect? SSI Item 12 - ----Answers---Contact the designated supervisor
Make 3 attempts to contact crews working in the area. If no response, initiate movement looking for employees working in the area.
After coupling to locomotives that are being added to their train and stretching the coupling, the engineer will assist the conductor in connecting hoses and cables. Is the engineer required to announce Red Zone before fouling the equipment? 81.5.4 - ----Answers---No. Verify set and centered.
At what speed must you operate wihile moving on the main track where non-signaled Yard Limits are in effect? 6.27 - ---- Answers---Restricted speed.
What air brake test(s) will be required after adding a locomotive to your train? 31.8.1 / 31.8.4 / 30.7.1 - ----Answers-- -Application and release class III
What authority, if any, is needed to enter a siding to make a pick-up on the head end of a train within TWC limits? 14.1/6.28 - ----Answers---A track warrant that provides authority until the switch of that siding.
While working a yard assignment, you notice that a track you need to switch into is blue flagged. How can you pass the blue signal? 5.13 - ----Answers---When it's removed by the craft that placed it.
What is required before your train may occupy joint limits with maintenance of way employees? 6.3 - ----Answers---Working limits are described and permission is given by the listed authorized employee to enter the overlapping limits
The dispatcher informs you that the workers are clear of the limits
Move at restricted speed
You couple power to a train. After stretching the joint and cutting in the air on the train, the lead locomotive is fouling the lead. Can you secure the power and leave the train fouling the lead? 7.1 - ----Answers---If the track is lined properly, yes.
Minimum equipment separation required before adjusting a knuckle? 81.13.1 /81.2.2 - ----Answers---100 ft
Is an entry into the conductors report necessary about the switch position after mkaing a rear-end set out in non- signaled TWC? SSI Item 10-K - ----Answers---Yes.
As you approach your power, you notice both units are shutdown and the steps are not illuminated. How will you climb aboard? 80.6 - ----Answers---Using your light if it's nighttime.
What air brake test(s), if any, are required before departing after making a pick-up enroute? Your train received a Class I Initial Terminal Brake Test a point of origin.
1.33 / 30.3.1 / 30.7.1 - ----Answers---If it is only one solid block added, an application and release test would be sufficient. Otherwise, a class 1 initial terminal Air brake test must be done on the added cars only.
when climbing aboard your engine, you notice the handbrake on your lead loco is located on the nose of the engine. When can you release it? 31.8.5 #11 - ----Answers---Ensure air brake system is fully charged and operative before releasing.
The boxcar you just picked up has a body mounted brake cylinder. What are the acceptable piston travel limits while the brake is applied? 30.11.1 - ----Answers---6 to 9 inches
When a train receives track and time joint with an employee, the train must not occupy the joint limits until: 6.3 - ---- Answers---Working limits are described and permission
received to enter overlapping limits from employee listed on the authority or advice is received from dispatcher that the employee is clear of the limits.
After adding a car to your train, is it acceptable to reach over a drawbar to open or close an angle cock on the other side of your train? 81.6 - ----Answers---No, you would need the red zone unless you were able to use a brake stick without your body breaking the plane.
You are working a local freight job on an industrial lead and the trip will total 12 miles. What air test is required on the cars you will be taking? 30.5.1 - ----Answers---Transfer train test.
What paperwork is necessary after picking up cars enroute on a KEY train? Form 8620 - ----Answers---RR produced docs (trainlist, waybills, work orders, etc)
Connecting carriers documents
Hand printed document (only to correct problem found during transport)
UPS produced document
What info is required on an air slip for a Transfer Train Movement Air Test? - ----Answers---No slip required.
While working a conventional local freight job, you pass a signal displaying Approach. what entry should the conductor make on his log, if any? 1.47A - ----Answers---The answer with z on the test
Your train passes a distant signal displaying Approach, and is now stopped for the Stop indication at an Automatic Interlocking. No train is seen or heard on the conflicting route. What is required to pass the red absolute signal? - ---- Answers---Control panel
Must you lock the main track switch while your train is making a facing point movement over the switch? 8.8 - ----Answers-- -Yes.
After passing an approach signal, your train immediately reduces speed to 30mph. Rounding a curve, you observe your next governing signal displaying a Clear indication. After job briefing with the crew regarding the signal indication, when can your train resume speed? 9.8 - ----Answers---Top speed complying with signal
If none of the locomotives in your consist are equipped with alignment control couplers, what is the max number of locomotives allowed? 31.7.1 - ----Answers---
Your engine and 5 cars are in a business track stopped at an absolute signal displaying a Stop indication. Part of your train
is on the main track. What action, if any, is required to pass the Stop Indication, re-enter the CTC main track and couple back to your train? Main traack switch is hand thrown and not electronically locked.
10.1 - ----Answers---Stop before entering the block. After that, you may proceed because the switch is already lined for your movement.
What air test is required after setting out cars if your train was given a Transfer Train Movement Air Test at point of origin? 30.5.1 / 30.10.1 - ----Answers---Determine brake pipe pressure in rear is restored.
Your train moving at 60mph passes an advance approach signal. What action is required? SSI Item 19 - 9.2.4 - ---- Answers---Slow down to 40mph
How far back must you stop short of a derail in the derailing position, as you are approaching a main track switch? 8.20 - -- --Answers---100 feet.
What immediate action is required as your train passes an Approach signal? - ----Answers---Reduce speed to 30mph and call it out.
You contact the dispatcher and he grants your train authority to enter the main track in CTC territory at a hand operated switch for eastward movement. After you line the switch, the non-controlled absolute signal protecting the main track
You observe a number plated signal displaying a red aspect. How must your train proceed past the signal and when do you resume speed? SSI Item 19 -9.2.14 9.11 - ----Answers--- Restricted speed until leading wheels have passed the next governing signal or the end of the block system.
Your crew has a work order to pull 8 cars of radioactive material from CTU Industries. The 2nd car in the track is not listed on the work order. What are you required to do? Form 8620 Section II - ----Answers---Set out the 2nd car. Report it as work not completed.
After making a set out, you realize the car next to the engine will be a loaded tankcar with a corrosive placard. Will you be required to switch the head end of the train for hazmat placement? Form 8620 Section VI - ----Answers---Yes.
The CTU representative refuses to give you his last name when you are trying to document who attended the transfer of TIH cars. What is required? Form 8620 Section I - ----Answers--- Notify dispatch/supervisor. Don't pull or spot them. Retain possession of shipment
What is required when shoving cars into a spur track? 7.12 - -- --Answers---Stop 150 feet short of the track and precede movement. Tie brakes to control slack if necessary. Stop short of end of track to prevent damage.
When operating on a foreign railroad, what is required of the crew on a key train? Form 8620 Section VII - ----Answers--- Notify foreign rr dispatch at earliest opportunity that train is a key train under UPRR instructions for handling hazmat.
The MYO instructs you to leave the derail in the non-derailing position at the east end of the yard when finished with your work. How do you respond to this request?
8.20 & 1.4.1 - ----Answers---Tell him you can't.
Which rules are covered by the Good Faith Challenge? - ---- Answers---Shoving, leaving in the foul, switches and derails
What steps are available to settle a dispute if a supervisor insists you comply with instructions that you believe violate a rule regarding leaving cars out to foul an adjacent track? 1.4.1 - ----Answers---Good faith challenge.
