Block 2

Front 1

One or more engines coupled, with or without cars, displauing a marker, and authorized to operate on a main track

Back 1

Train

Front 2

A track extending through yards and between stations that must not be occupied without authority or protection

Back 2

Main track

Front 3

A track connected to the main track and used for meeting or passing trains

Back 3

Siding

Front 4

A main track where trains are operated in both directions

Back 4

Single track

Front 5

Two or more main tracks that are used according to the timetable

Back 5

Multiple main tracks

Front 6

A track connected to another track at only one end. Aka a stub track

Back 6

Spur track

Front 7

The appearance of a fixed or cab signal

Back 7

Signal aspect

Front 8

The action required by the signal aspect

Back 8

Signal indication

Front 9

Any block signal indication that allows a train to proceed without stopping

Back 9

Proceed indication

Front 10

A signal that is fixed to a location permanently and that indicates a condition affecting train movement

Back 10

Fixed signal

Front 11

A bloc or interlocking signal without a number plate or designated by an A marker

Back 11

Absolute signal

Front 12

A series of consecutive blocks governed by block signals, cab signals, or both. The signals are activated by a train or by certain conditions that affect the block use

Back 12

Automatic block signal system ABS

Front 13

Trains will be identified by __ and __

Back 13

Initials and engine number

Front 14

A fixed signal at the entrance of a block that governs trains entering and using the block

Back 14

Block signal

Front 15

A length of track between consecutive block signals and a block signal at the end of block system limits.

Back 15

Block

Front 16

A block or series of consecutive blocks within ABS, ACS, CTC, or interlocking limits

Back 16

Block system

Front 17

An absolute signal controlled by a control operator

Back 17

Controlled signal

Front 18

Two main tracks where the current of traffic on one track is in a specified direction and in the opposite direction on the other

Back 18

Double track

Front 19

A block system that uses block signal indications to authorize train movements

Back 19

Centralized Traffic Control

Front 20

The location of absolute signals controlled by a control operator

Back 20

Control point

Front 21

A siding within CTC or interlocking limits where a signal indication authorizes the sidings use

Back 21

Controlled siding

Front 22

A power-operated switch, moveable point frog, or derail that can also be operated by hand

Back 22

Dual Control Switch

Front 23

A combination of two switches that connect two adjacent tracks, normally used for crossover movements

Back 23

Crossover

Front 24

Signal appliances that are interconnected so that each of their movements follows the other in a proper sequence. Can be operated manually or automatically

Back 24

Interlocking

Front 25

The tracks between outer opposing absolute signals of an interlocking

Back 25

Interlocking limits

Front 26

A movement opposite the authorized direction

Back 26

Reverse movement

Front 27

An Indictator that tells whether a length of track is occupied or not

Back 27

Track Occupancy Indicator

Front 28

6.2 before initiating movement on a main track or controlled siding, a crew member must

Back 28

Receive track bulletins affecting their movement

Determine from the TD or yardmaster if any track bulletins are needed. (ask)

Front 29

22.1 all trains are required to obtain a Track Condition Summary prior to initiating movement except

Back 29

If it's switching or yard moves and no bulletins are in effect

Front 30

What items can a dispatcher verbally change on a track condition summary?

Back 30

Train symbol

Engine ID

Direction

Date

Number(TCS number)

Hint 30

TEDDN

Front 31

Mandatory directives are __ and __

Back 31

Main track authorities and radio speed restrictions

Front 32

What are the 4 types of main track authorities

Back 32

Track warrants

Track bulletins

Track and time

Track permits

Front 33

What will a train dispatcher do before issuing a mandatory directive?

Back 33

Confirm with the conductor or engineer that the train can comply with the restriction

Front 34

What are the two types of authority for a train in CTC territory?

Back 34

A control signal displays a proceed indication or the control operator authorizes

Front 35

What are the 3 types or verbal(non signal) authority in CTC territory

Back 35

Movement past a stop indication

A train to enter track between block signals "(train) @ (location) has authority to enter (track) and proceed (direction)"

Or

Track and time

Front 36

Before giving authority to enter CTC between block signals:

Back 36

No conflicting movements

Apply blocking mechanism in to area

Authority to Enter Main Track function must be used

Use verbal as required

Keep blocking mechanism until movement has occupied track

Front 37

Employees must not open the case of door or unlock an electrically locked switch or derail without ___ and ___ from the control operator

Back 37

Track and time or authority

Front 38

When a seal has been broken who has to be notified

Back 38

A signal technician

Front 39

What is the normal position of a main track switch

Back 39

Lined and locked for main track movement

Front 40

When may a main track switch be left open?

Back 40

Within track and time limits

Attended by a crewmember/switch tender

During switching Ops and it's certain no other train/engine will pass over it

For another train or engine when the switch is attended by member of that crew

Front 41

Train or engine moving must stop how many feet of a derail in derailing position

Back 41

100 ft

Front 42

Except when in position to permit movement, power operated derails shall be placed in what position

Back 42

The derailing position

Front 43

When may a train clear through hand operated switchches

Back 43

Have electric switch lock

There's a non-controlled signal

Permanent 20 mph on main or controlled siding with intermediate signal

Permanent 30 mph on controlled siding without intermediate signal

When hand operated switch is kept open

Front 44

Except to avoid an accident, after a controlled signal has been cleared for for a closely approaching train the control operator must not change the signal before..

Back 44

Confirming with the trains engineer that they can compy

Front 45

Do not establish or authorize a conflicting route with a closely approaching train until confirming what

Back 45

That the train has stopped clear or conflicting route

Front 46

T/F any signal once requested must be considered as proceed signal regardless of screen display

Back 46

True

Front 47

If a train overruns any block signal they must

Back 47

Warn other trains

Stop immediately

Notify TD

Front 48

If a train fails to stop short of controlled signal when it was not in time the TD must:

Back 48

Instruct train to stop and remain stopped and stop any conflicting movements

Protect the location

Notify cooridor manager

Train can't proceed until released by field manager, cooridor, or proper authority

Front 49

When a train occupies controlled track without authority the TD must

Back 49

Instruct train to stop and remain stopped

Warn conflicting movements

Protect location

Train can't proceed until released (field management, cooridor, proper sup)

Front 50

When an employee occupies a controlled track without authority the TD must:

Back 50

Instruct employee to immediately clear the track

Warn conflicting movements

Protect the location

Front 51

Before authorizing a train to proceed last a stop indication the dispatcher must know that

Back 51

Crew has signal aspect in view

There are no conflicting movements

Blocking mechanism has been applied

Switches are lined for intended route by requested signal or OS block

Switches are locked by a switch block

Hint 51

ACBOS

Front 52

What is the verbal authority for passing stop indication

Back 52

After stopping, (train ID) @ (location) has authority to pass signal displaying stop indication

Front 53

Do not removed the blocking mechanism from the dual control switches until

Back 53

The train has entered the protected limits

Front 54

Do not remove the blocking mechanism from the protected area until

Back 54

The train has entered the limits and the next controlled signal has been established in direction of movement

Front 55

What extra items must be included in a job briefing prior to verbally authorizing a train past a stop indication where the switch will not line and lock for the intended move?

Back 55

Advise the employee of the route to be taken

What is wrong at that location

Clearly instruct the employee to hand operate the switches that cannot be lined and locked for movement

Hint 55

Your route will be, I cannot get, I need you too

Front 56

T/F before authorizing a train to pass a signal displaying a stop indication into a track segment in which a track Occupancy indication of unknown origin is present, advise the crew of the TKO

Back 56

True

Front 57

If a TKO remains behind a train which is following one or more other trains, before authorizing an opposite movement to pass a signal displaying stop the TD must

Back 57

Confirm that the last train has cleared that control point

Front 58

When a report of a possible broken rail or thermal misalignment the TD must

Back 58

Determine location of defect

Immediately advise any train approaching to stop before passing over until inspection

Apply a blocking mechanism to prevent movement into affected track

Notify the track supervisor

Hint 58

D.I.A.N

Front 59

When the TD observes a train or equipment leaving two seperate TKO behind their movement the TD must

Back 59

Stop their movement

Notify crew TKOs were left behind and to conduct a roll by inspection

Notify the signal tech and cooridor manager

Front 60

A track Occupancy indication be considered intermittent when it occurs

Back 60

More than once within the hour

Front 61

When a TD observes an intermittent TKO of unknown origin

Back 61

That portion of track must be protected by applying a blocking mechanism to prevent unauthorized movement

Front 62

Terminology for passing stop indication with intermittent track Occupancy

Back 62

After stopping, (train ID) has authority to pass signal displaying stop indication(route direction). Do not exceed restricted speed to (next cp)

Front 63

When does a TD not establish a signal route

Back 63

To proceed against flow of traffic

To enter a track that has been removed from service

For the first train to enter a section of track where an intermittent TKO has been observed

When a field officer requests that a signal be held at a stop position to conduct a field training exercise

Front 64

An employee must get permission from who to operate a dual control switch by hand?

Back 64

Control operator/TD

Front 65

When a crew has been granted permission to operate a dual control switch by hand the TD must

Back 65

Verify there are no conflicting movements

Apply blocking mechanism

Advkse trains authorized into any affected track segment that signal indication may change

Specify which tracks and direction are authorized

Front 66

When required to move at restricted speed, movement must be made at a speed that allows stopping within half the range of vision of:

Back 66

Train

Engine

Railroad car

Men or equipment fouling the track

Stop signal

Derail or switch lined improperly

Hint 66

T.E.R.M.S.D