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What is the authorized hand signal for reduced speed? |
While facing the operator, arm extended horizontally, away from the side of the body, vertical movement of the hand and the wrist. |
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What is the authorized hand signal for proceed slowly? |
While facing the operator, use the proceed signal and then use the reduce speed signal. |
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What is the authorized bell/horn warning used when you back up, uncouple, or answer back up hand signals? |
3 short sounds. |
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What is the authorized bell/horn signal used when you request a hand signal? |
4 short sounds |
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What is it called when the switch points face the approaching train and allows a choice of route? |
Facing move. |
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What is the maximum speed when trailing a girder rail power switch that is set against your move? |
0 (You can not) |
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What are the three words, in order, displayed in the sight glass of a time lock switch? |
Padlocked Locked Unlocked |
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Can you make a selection to allign a time lock switch by pressing the call button on the TWC console? |
No. |
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What are the 3 ways to throw a yard power switch. |
1. TWC 2. Key 3. Manual Crank TKMan |
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We are at Jackson terminus and are getting ready to select out and head on to 6th avenue. How do you proceed past a girder rail spring stay switch that is set against your move? |
Trail the switch. |
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What is the procedure to throw a mainline power switch? |
1. Get permission from Control 2. Unlock padlock 3. Throw the Short handle from Motor to Hand. 4. Throw the long handle to align the switch. |
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If control asked you to revers threw a girder rail spring return switch what must you do? |
Continue until the whole consist is threw before returning back |
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First thing you look for when doing a ground inspection? |
Blue Flags |
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What numbers are recorded on the ATS log sheet? |
Trip # Bypass # |
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3 Steps to safely move to or from Ruby East storage using Yard Power Switch? |
1. Ensure TWC buttons are illuminated and proper TWC code is displayed. 2. Press CALL button and observe nearest switch indicator start and stop flashing. 3. Observe switch points and indicators for proper alignment. |
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When operators are leaving the mainline and entering the yard, where must they stop and call control? |
The Yard Limit Sign. |
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When stopped at the yard limit sign, operators must call control on what channel? |
The Yard channel |
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How do you properly store a train if there is a train in front of you? |
1 Car length, 10 ft, 3 ft. no less |
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You're in the Elmonica yard. In order to get from the storage track to the east roadway, what button of the TWC console do you press? |
Call button |
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When coupling to an LRV, where do you make the initial safety stop? |
1 Car length. |
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What is notching? |
Moving the MDH from coast to MP back to coast, as many times as necessary to maintain half mile per hour speed. |
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What is the purpose of a tug test? |
To ensure a good mechanical couple. |
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After performing a tug test, what position do you put the coupler isolate switch in? |
Normal. |
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If you're uncoupling and either of the coupler heads fail to retract, what can you do to get the coupler head to retract? |
Go to the effected cab, key in and press the uncouple button for a complete cycle. |
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What 4 pieces of information should you give control when bypassing a signal? |
Signal #
LRV Car # Active Cab # New Bypass # (Order Specific) |
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Let's say control is going to have you key-by a red or dark signal. After pressing the key-by button, what annunciator will illuminate on the lower console? |
ATS Cut out |
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What bypass switch can be unsealed and allow the train to be in service? |
Audible alert. |
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When would you push the Reset Button on the lower console annunciator panel on your LRV? |
If you get an ATS Trip |
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What is the indication for a yellow horizontal preempt. |
Stop |
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What does a flashing white vertical preempt aspect indicate? |
Proceed indication is timing out, yellow horizontal is about to return. |
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If you leave on a yellow aspect, what color will the next aspect be? |
Red |
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You just passed an ABS signal displaying a Yellow/Green aspect, what should the aspect on the next ABS signal you approach be? |
Red/Yellow |
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Does preemption give trains absolute authority to enter into and occupy an intersection and protect the train while the train is traveling through the intersection? |
No |
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What is the orange tent placed between the rails about 400 feet before the intersection called? |
Decision point marker |
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Once Control gives permission to "SOP" the intersection Operators will. |
1. Observe that cross traffic and left turn signals are red. 2. Look for Emergency Vehicles. 3. Wait for fresh parallel green or walk signs. 4. Sound horn warning. 5. Proceed when safe. |
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What is the purpose of a dwarf signal? |
To protect power switches when running reverse on the mainline. |
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Can you select a dwarf signal with the TWC? |
NO |
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Control has instructed you to bypass a dwarf signal in ABS territory. You've completed the bypass procedure and are now operating with control's permission. The train is now approaching a switch, what must you do? |
Stop and observe switch points for proper alignment. |
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What does a red/white diagonal/white vertical aspect mean on combination signal? |
C Route - Clear to proceed. |
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You overshot a call loop, how many feet are you allowed to back up? |
0 |
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What does ABS stand for? |
Automatic Block Signal (system). |
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What does MSB stand for? |
Maximum service brake. |
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RA |
Run Around |
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S3GH |
Storage Tack 3 position G, H |
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What is the maximum operating speed on the yellow line between Albina and Missippi and Kenton and Denver? |
30 MPH |
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There is a walking inspection and the walker is in your track walking towards you. What is the maximum operating speed in high speed territory? |
35 MPH |
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Restricted Speed |
20 MPH or the posted speed, whichever is less, but always at a speed that will permit stopping a train within ½ the sight distance of the Operator. |
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What is the maximum speed on Holladay street? |
25 mph |
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What is the maximum operating speed on the Harbor Viaduct? |
25 MPH |
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You are approaching a speed sign that is less restrictive, but slower than the speed you are going. When may you begin to accelerate? |
When the lead cab reaches the speed sign. |
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what is the speed into most platform unless otherwise posted? |
20 mph |
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What is the maximum operating speed when trailing a girder rail spring return switch that is set against you? |
5 MPH
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What must you do when you see a call board? |
Stop and Call Control, before selecting or continuing. |
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Does the end autoblock sign designate the end of a manual block? |
No. |
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The Section of a track 10 feet prior to and 10 feet passed a gated crossing is referred to as what? |
Island Circuit. |
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How many lights can be dark on a crossing gate? |
1 |
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You are approaching a gated crossing and notice one light on the end of the gate arm is dark, what should you do? |
Continue to roll and call control and report the defect. |
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Are we required to turn off our cyclops at all gated crossings that we share with heavy rail on the orange line? |
No. |
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You've been involved in a collision and you have come to a complete stop. What is the first thing that you do? |
Lower the pantograph. |
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You are involved in a collision on Burnside; why should you stay keyed in? |
To make PA announcements |
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When you are outside of the train in the tunnel, what items are you required to carry with you? |
Safety vest Flashlight Radio Keys |
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7 things that can bee added to an initial call to control? |
1. Priority 2. Relief 3. Fallback 4. Defect 5. Train not moving 6. Trespasser 7. Yard Limit |
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Control has just issued a verbal train order and they are now calling your train. You respond with your TDL, how must you repeat the verbal train order back to control? |
Word for word. |
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On a type 4, which soft key on the TOD do you press to acknowledge a fault and silence the TOD audible alert? |
The OK button. |
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What position should the reverser be in when keying out in a Type 4? |
Neutral. |
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When approaching a school bus displaying flashing red lights in area with median protection/separation between Max track way and roadway: |
1. Slow the train to restricted speed approximately 200 ft. prior to the school bus. 2. Prepare to sound warning and stop should anyone enter the MAX right of way. 3. Continue to operate at restricted speed until the front of the train is 200 ft. past the school bus. |
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How many school zones are located in preempt territory along Burnside? |
2 |
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If you see an emergency vehicle displaying lights and sirens, what distance must you maintain from that emergency vehicle? |
500 feet. |
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Who is ultimately responsible for the safe operation of the train? |
The Train Operator |
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What happens to the LRV wheels when you use maximum braking for a platform stop? |
Flat tire ; Creates flat spots |
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What is the following distance when traveling behind a bus on the Portland mall? |
1/2 block or 100 feet. |
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Are there secondary call loops at all intersections between stations on the Portland mall? |
yes |
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You are west bound on the main line and are approaching Collins circle what is you first option to move threw safely? |
Stop and use the secondary call loop |
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If OPR has a trap lock out can the operator SOP the intersection? |
No (Need Road Sup; Keyby) |
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Do you need a flagger to enter the shop? |
Yes |
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Do you need to stop at the shop door when leaving the shop? |
Yes |
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Where is the MRU pump handle on a Type 3? |
On the door of the MRU |
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You observe a friction brake fault on the lower console of a type 2 LRV, where would you look to get more detailed information about this fault? |
LIP |
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When pumping off the brakes on a type 2 LRV, the exterior ball valve needs to point towards the MRU, which is located at which door? |
Door 3 & MRU |
