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Crossings that intersect at the same level |
Crossings at grade |
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A device that indicates conditions such as overheated journals, dragging equipment, excess dimensions, shifted loads, high water, or slides |
Trackside warning detector |
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Working limits established by a roadway worker through the use of a trains authority on a main track or other track where specific authority is required from a control operator or TD |
Train coordination |
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What flag indicates the end of a temporary speed restriction |
Green flag |
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Flags for temporary speed restrictions will only be places for trains moving... |
With the current of traffic |
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Flags protecting men or equipment must be placed in... |
Both directions on each track affected |
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If a series of locations require reduced speeds, the green flags could overlap yellow flags. When this is the case, employees must: |
Place a yellow flag before each speed restriction Place a green flag at the end of the last speed restriction |
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A red flag is displayed where trains must stop. Can a TD authorize a train to pass a red flag? |
No |
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If the whistle fails to operate and no other unit can be used as the lead unit, continue movement... |
With the bell ringing continuously |
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Whistle failure and headlight failure must be reported to |
The locomotive help desk and the cooridor manager |
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If a train has whistle or headlight failure, the train must stop before each public crossing so a crew member on the ground can provide warning until the crossing is occupied unless: |
Crossing gates are in the fully lowered position Or No traffic is approaching or stopped at the crossing |
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What signal signifies that workmen are on, under, or between rolling equipment |
Blue signals |
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When providing blue signal protection for other than a main track, the TD must |
Line dual control switches to prevent access to the track and apply a blocking mechanism |
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Train dispatcher must not provide blue signal protection on the main track except |
At locations specifically exempted by the FRA |
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What provides for men or equipment to use a trains authority to establish working limits? |
Train coordination |
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To establish working limits: |
The train must be in view and stopped EIC will communicate with the engineer who will notify other crew that working limits are to be established Engineer will make movements only as permitted by EIC until limits have been released Train will not release authority within the limits until the working limits have been released by EIC |
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When does a train not have to obtain permission from a TD to make a reverse movement? |
When the movement is within the same signaled block |
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At manual interlockings, if movement stops while the trailing end is between the outer opposing absolute signals of a control point can the movement change without permission from the TD? |
No |
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T/F at an automatic interlocking, the train movement may change direction within the limits of the interlocking if it continously occupies at least one car length of the limits |
True |
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For a backup move, the crew ensures movement will not |
Exceed the limits of the trains authority Exceed the trains length Enter or foul a private/public crossing Made into or in yard limits, restricted limits, interlocking limits, drawbridge, Railroad crossings at grade, or track bulletin form B limits |
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For backup moves the TD grants permission after verifying : |
Another authority is not in effect unless conflicting movements are protected A form B is not in effect MT is not removed from service TBP is not in effect Permission to leave a switch in the reverse position has not been granted |
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In unusually heavy rain, storm, or high water, trains and engines must approach bridges, culverts, and other potentially hazardous points... |
Prepared to stop |
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Do not operate trains and engines over tracks submerged in water until |
The track has been inspected and verified as safe |
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Operate engines at ___ when water is above the top of the rail |
5mph or less |
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If water is more than 3 inches above the top of the rail, who must authorize the movement? |
A mechanical department supervisor |
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When can protection be removed for heavy rains, flash flood, or flooding conditions? |
When all warnings have expired AND the track has been released by an employee qualified to inspect track |
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The dispatcher receives a report of something that could jeopardize the safety of a train the TD must: |
Immediately warn all trains and employees authorized into the affected limits Set signals to stop and apply a block Issue track bulletin in accordance with SSI |
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If there's a report of a defect, the TD must |
Determine location of defect Determine if defect on a bridge Immediately advise any train approaching the defect Apply a block Notify appropriate track supervisor |
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Do not authorize a loaded unit ___ train to pass over a reported rough track until advised by a qualified maintenance employee |
Oil |
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When a report is received of a possible broken rail or thermal misalignment, the TD must: |
Determine location of defect Immediately advise trains approaching the defect to stop before passing over the location until authorized by qualified employee Apply a block Notify track supervisor |
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When the TD observes a train or on-track equipment leaving two seperate track occupancies the TD must |
Stop movement Notify crew that multiple TKO were left behind their train and instruct them to do a roll-by inspection Notify signal technician and corridor manager |
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When a TD receives a tornado warning, advise advancing trains of what: |
Advise all trains within or approaching the affected area. Inform them of geographic limits and effective start time, and instruct to comply with item 16
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Trains with cars that indicate blow over speeds less than or equal to the actual or predicted sustained wind or gust speed must: |
Not enter the affected area If already in the affected area, proceed not exceeding 10mph Be rerouted Set out the car that has a blow over speed less than the wind speed |
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Provide protection on adjacent tracks when a train or engine is stopped by an emergency application of the breaks provide, take the following actions: |
Know that any movement within limits has been notified Apply blocking mechanism until trains are notified of train in emergency or advised that the adjacent tracks are safe for passage Advise the crew that protection is provided on adjacent tracks In locations where a block cannot be used, verbally contact trains that may meet or pass affected train to advise of location and status of stopped train |
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T/F Track breach protection is not authority for a crew to occupy an adjacent track? |
True |
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A TD may protect track breach protection on what type of track and where? |
On controlled tracks adjacent to where work will be performed |
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On east to west railroads, how are multiple main tracks labeled? |
North to South |
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On north to south railroads how are multiple main tracks numbered? |
West to East |
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Stop the train immediately for an inspection when any of the following conditions exist: |
A crew member receives a stop signal A trackside warning detector indicates a train defect A crew member is notified of a dangerous condition |
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Procedure for crossing not working properly, has an activation failure or is disabled |
Xh |
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Cars have been left closer than the required distance from the crossing |
Xc |
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Due to broken crossbuck, stop sign, vegetation, etc |
XI |
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What is the required distance for a crew to cut a crossing? |
250 |
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Who must be notified when xh is in effect? |
Harriman dispatching center signal tech |
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How long may a train legally block a public crossing? |
10 minutes |
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When a detector returns to service how long must the TD provide BLI protection? |
At least 14 hrs |
