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What is the authorized bell/horn warning used when proceed forward, answering proceed, reduce speed, stop or stop at a specific point. |
2 short sounds. |
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If someone is near the right away, what type of sound do you make? |
2 long sounds. |
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What must you do at all switch points? |
Observe |
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What is it called when the switch points allow a choice of routes? |
Facing Move |
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What is it called when the switch points allow no choice of routes? |
Trailing Move |
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How many locks does a mainline manual switch have? |
2 Locks; 1 by the switch handle and 1 by the switch point. |
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What are the three words displayed in the sight glass of the time lock switch? |
Padlocked Locked Unlocked. |
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What would you see in the sight glass when you remove the padlock?
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Locked |
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Can you Select a Manuel Switch?
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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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Can you trail a girder rail power switch? |
No |
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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 switch. |
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If control instructs you to run reverse while you are moving through a girder rail spring return switch, what must you do? |
Make sure train is completely passed the switch points, then go to the other end. |
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What 2 numbers are on an ATS log sheet? |
Trip# Bypass# (Order Specific) |
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Can you move without permission from control? |
No |
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Can you use the dead man feature to stop the train? |
No |
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When can you use the dead man switch? |
Proportion and brake test |
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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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What separates the main line from the yard?
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Yard Limit Sign |
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Why does the isolate switch need to be in isolate for coupling procedures?
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To preform a Tug Test |
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What is the speed for coupling? |
1/2 mph |
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What is the purpose of a tug test? |
To ensure a good mechanical couple. |
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When are we allowed to use the bypass procedure?
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With permission from Control. |
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Where is the door cutout in a Type 1? |
In the over head door panel |
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What is the last critical step to ensure a door has been cut out regardless of what type of car it is? |
Push hard on both door leaves. |
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You are pulling into a platform and you notice a person standing on the platform with a walker. Once the train has come to a complete stop what button do you press? |
Bridgeplate |
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What is the last step when cutting out a door of the Type 5 LRV after you key in? |
Press the door close button. |
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ABS |
Automatic Block Signal System |
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What does a flashing white vertical in preempt territory mean? |
Proceed indication timing out, yellow horizontal is about to return. |
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Coming off the main line pulling into YL1 and up to signal RT1 what signal should you get to go to the west yard?
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Red/Lunar |
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What is the maximum operating speed on the yellow line between Mississippi and Denver? |
30 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 operating speed on the Harbor Viaduct? |
25 mph |
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When approaching a speed limit sign that is more restrictive than the train's current speed, when must the train must be at the lower speed indicated? |
When the front of the LRV (lead cab) reaches the speed sign. |
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What is the curve speed east bound and west bound leaving rose quarter? |
8 mph |
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Unless otherwise instructed what is the speed for manual block?
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Restricted Speed |
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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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What does the yellow cone indicate? |
Slow Order |
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What does a yellow red wayside flag indicate? |
Stop in the next 1,000 feet. |
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If the gate arms fail where would you call control? |
At the prior platform |
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If gates fail how do you SOP the inter section? |
Stop at intersection, Sound Horn warning and proceed when safe |
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How do you respond to a passenger intercom? |
How May I Help You? |
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Is it a good idea to monitor the Westside air when you are in the Eastside air?
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No |
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Does a verbal train order overwrite a written train order? |
Yes |
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Control has issued a train order into affect how should you respond when they call you? |
TDL and respond word for word |
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Where is the run release handle on a typed 5 LRV?
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Outside, C-Section on the right while facing the A-End |
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Where is the B Truck friction cut out switch located on the Type 4 LRV?
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B-End, Over Head Compartment |
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TOD will let you know fault cause was an audible alert, how you silenced the alert on the type 4? |
The OK Button |
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If you are operating a Type 4 that will not move, what is the first thing you can do?
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Recycle the MDH |
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Recycling the MDH definition? |
MSB, to Cost, to MSB and back to MP |
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What steps do you take to release the breaks on a Type 4 C-Truck?
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While facing the A-End in the C-Section overhead compartment move handle from run release to release.
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Type 4 Dead Car Tow/Push where is the flagger located?
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C-Section next to the run release handle |
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School Zones on Burn side? |
2 |
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Do all MB, EM and mushrooms stops have to be called in to control? |
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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Do you need a flagger when leaving the shop? |
No |
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When leaving the shop you must stop at the door how many warning sounds must you make? |
2 warning sounds |
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What are the faults associated with an aux fail on a type 1, 2 & 3?
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HVAC Inverter Converter LVPS (Low Voltage Power Supply) |
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To electrically isolate two car what must you do first before Turing the coupler isolate switch to isolate? |
Key In |
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What is the primary concern when a converter fails on a type 1 LRV? |
Battery dies brakes apply |
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You have and aux fail on your lower console and there is not indication on the LIP where would you find the AUX fail? |
Trailing Car |
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On a type 2 Type, what are the three indications that the LRV disc brakes are not releasing, other than smoke, smell or heat? |
Exterior Break Lights Green Indicator is Dark Friction Break Fault is illuminated |
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Where are Exterior ball valves on a type 1 LRV?
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A Right B, C left While facing the A-End |
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When pumping of the Exterior ball valves on a type 2,3 LRV what direction do you face them? |
Door 3, MRU |
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Type 1 MRU location? |
Door 6 While facing the A-End |
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Is the flagger allowed to leave the LRV before the breaks are restored?
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No |
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In a type 2/3 LRV where is the tool compartment located? |
C-Section Over head compartment |
