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19 Cards in this Set
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At MP 2.1 the crew identifies an Approach signal. What action is required? What is the train's maximum authorized speed at Seadrift?
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restricted speed and prepare to stop at the next signal
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As the train passes at Seadrift, an employee is performing a roll-by on the adjacent track and calls to report a car with a possible sticking brake. A gondola car 30 from the rear is smoking. What actions are required?
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the train must be stopped, car inspected
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If Owens is currently in idle, how should he stop the train in response to the sticking brake?
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bunch slack
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How will Clark cut out the air brakes on the gondola?
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Close the branch pipe cutout cock, cut out the control valve, drain the air reservoirs completely by operating the brake cylinder release valve
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After departing Seadrift, the crew passes a Approach Diverging at MP 15, what action is required?
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automatic train check
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The next signal displays Diverging Approach. What is required to comply with this indication?
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the speed is not affected, specific train handling applies
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After meeting a westward train, the crew receives a Clear to depart Trinity Bay. The crew proceeds and enters the main track moving at 9 MPH. Would this be considered delayed in the block?
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no, the train is initiating movement
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After reviewing the track warrant the crew is ready to depart Sawgrass but the signal governing movement from the siding to main track did not clear after the train passed. Can the crew call the dispatcher for permission to pass this signal dispalying Stop?
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No, they must comply with provision 9.17
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It is now 1640 hrs, and Clarks spots a Yellow/Red flag at MP 54.5. How does the crew comply with the Form B between MP 56.5 and 58.5?
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The Form B is no longer in effect
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At MP 56.5 the crew does not find a Red Flag displayed, how would they proceed?
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restricted speed
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Before passing MP 65 what is required?
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contact foreman Samples for joint authority
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The signal at the BNSF interlocking displays a Stop indication. How will the crew proceed?
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when the leading wheels past the "outer opposing signal"
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After Clark releases the track warrant and other train passes, the dispatcher issues them track warrant # 4152. In addition he instructs the crew to pick-up 4 empty non placarded tank cars located at Coastal Chemicals (CC) MP 89.3. The cars are 75 ft each in length and each weight 45 tons. The train proceeds and stops clear of the Coastal Chemical switch. During the job briefing Clark asks if 6 axle units may be operated in CC track. What should Owens tell him?
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Yes, SI-14, per table
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They proceed to Coastal Chemicals to pick-up the cars. Clark stops the move and walks back to the cars. What must he do before making a coupling?
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verify the cars or secured
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The crew completes the move and is ready to perform air test. What air brake tests and or inspections will be required before departing Coastal Chemicals?
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Class I and Class III
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Attempting the air brake test, the remote DP consist is not responding. They notify the dispatcher that Clark will proceed to the rear to troubleshoot. Upon arriving he notices the locomotive has shutdown and will not restart. Clark informs the dispatcher of the condition but the dispatcher instructs them to make their tests and drag there engine to Compano Yard. Could they comply with the dispatchers instructions?
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yes, if the units must be switched and it is linked
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The crew arrives at Compano Yard. What is the trains maximum authorized speed at the west end of the yard?
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restricted speed
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After the FTX is completed and Robinson refocuses the crew he informs them that they will set out all of their cars in yard track 3 and then take the power to track 4. Can the crew leave the DP unit(s) unattended on the main track while setting out the cars?
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yes
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Is a release test required for the cars being left in track 3?
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No, just tie 2 handbrakes
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