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108 Cards in this Set
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Is GCT considered other than main track, or is it a Yard? |
It is a Yard
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What operating rules are in effect within GCT? |
IR, CSS |
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What is the speed between GCT and CP 1? |
10mph |
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What are the ten running tracks within GCT? |
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J |
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Which ladder tracks in The Upper Level have signals? |
M, O, X, Y, L |
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What is ladder M known as, and where does it extend? |
Outbound Track 1 - Track C |
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What is ladder O known as, and where does it extend? |
Inbound Track 1 - Track I |
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Where does ladder Y extend to? |
Track C - Track 42 |
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If you are traveling north from tracks 90-94 or tracks 42-34, which signal will be governing your movement? |
The YN |
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What precaution must be taken if you are traveling north off of tracks 32-42? |
The starter signals are on curves north of the platforms |
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Which tracks make up The East Yard? |
Tracks 2-10 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) |
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What is the Back Yard also known as? |
The Lexington Ave Yard |
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What tracks make up the Back Yard? |
Tracks: 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 59, 60, 63, 64, 65 |
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Which track is known as The Pit Track on The Upper Level? |
Track 65 |
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Which tracks are M of W Storage Tracks? |
Tracks 82, 83 |
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Which tracks are the Locomotive Storage Tracks? |
Tracks 90, 91, 92, 93, 94 |
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Which tracks allow access to loop tracks on the Upper Level on the Eastside? |
Tracks 1, 2, 3 |
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Which tracks are Loop Tracks on The Upper Level on the Westside? |
Tracks 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 |
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If a train is left standing on The Upper Level Loop Tracks, how must it be secured? |
With a sufficient number of hand brakes, no less than 2 |
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What is the speed on The Upper Level Loop? |
4mph |
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Which tracks within GCT are not equipped with third rail? |
Tracks 14, 63, 64, 65, 82, 83, 94 & the south end of 101 |
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Which radio channel is used within GCT? |
Radio Channel 2 |
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Where does RTC District P begin? |
CP 1 |
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When assigned a yard job, what is the only required brake test? |
A running brake test |
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List the telephone extensions for... Track 25 GCT Yard District L District U Mechanical |
Track 25 - 2325 GCT Yard - 3305 District L - 3301 District U - 3302 Mechanical - 2323 |
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If an engineer leaves engines on tracks 38-42, what actions must be taken? |
Handbrakes must be applied on all equipment and the brakes must be tested |
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If an engineer is leaving engines and cars on tracks 82, 83, 90-94, what actions must be taken? |
Handbrakes and chocks must be applied on all equipment. A walk around inspection must be performed when arriving to tracks 82, 83, 90-94 |
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Where must the handbrake be applied on all tracks within GCT? |
The South end of the equipment |
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If you are traveling south on the loop from track 1, what is unique to the 1S signal? |
It is a left handed signal |
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What type of equipment is restricted from moving eastbound from the loop to track 3? Which switch would be used? |
M-Series Equipment The 471 Switch |
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What actions must be taken if you are in advance of a signal? |
-Permission of the RTC to proceed where you stand -Picking up signal indication at____(next governing signal) -Checking your route in accordance with Restricted Speed |
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What actions must be taken if a blue light is illuminated on equipment? |
Do not move, do not couple, and do not key in to that equipment |
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Prior to departure from GCT, how must the radio be tested? |
The radio must be tested between the engineer and another crew member on that same train |
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Are engineers permitted to take passengers around the loop track? |
No, permission must be granted by the RTC or OCC
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True or false. Scheduled Trains (including deadheads) do not need permission to to advance to their starter signal. |
True Permission will be two buzzers by conductor, or verbally over the radio |
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Is a yard move within GCT a scheduled move? |
No |
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What are the limits of CP 1? |
MP 0.7 - 0.9 |
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Which track on The Upper Level are Diesel engines and trains prohibited on? |
Tracks 17, 19 |
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Which switch and ladders are Diesel engines and trains prohibited from diverging between? |
The 407 switch from Ladders O to M |
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How will track cars operate within GCT? |
They need verbal permission and signal indication to move, and must travel at Restricted Speed not exceeding 10mph |
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How must the horn be sounded when making moves in GCT? |
The horn must be sounded from the leading end of the equipment |
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What is MAS while using a compromised coupler? |
30mph - 10 cars or less 10mph - more than 10 cars |
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If you’re instructed to operate a train with less than 100% operative brakes, who must accompany you? |
A QMP and a train master/supervisor |
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What are the ladder tracks within The Lower Level? |
N, U, T |
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What track does ladder N lead to? |
Ladder N goes to track 114 - B |
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What track does ladder T lead to? |
Ladder T goes to track 102 - Track J |
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Which running tracks allow access to The Lower Level? |
B, F, J (A stub) A does not run to CP 1 |
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Which tracks make up the East Side Storage Yard? |
Tracks 130-138 |
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What is The Pit Track on The Lower Level? |
Track 141 |
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Which Stub Track is adjacent to Track F? |
Track 183 |
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Which track is the Partial Old Lower Level Loop Track? What is the speed on this track? |
Track 200 6mph |
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From the 154S signal, where can you be lined? |
Tracks 110-114 |
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What is the move referred to as when you go from JS to JN? |
J Dead |
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If you are cutting a pair of M3’s out of a consist, and want to prevent an emergency brake application from “gapping,” what test must be performed? |
Shut off the MA breaker for 30 seconds in the A car to test the battery |
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Which signal do you need on track 185 to proceed south? |
The 185S |
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What equipment is prohibited south of CP 1? |
VRE (Virginia Raul Equipment) |
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What seals must be visually inspected and tied? |
ATC, Cab Signals, Dead Man, Door Bypass, PKO, Traction Motor Cutout, V-Zero |
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What tasks must be performed when making a reverse movement in GCT? |
-A JSB -A conductor or Qualified crew member must be in the lead cab in direction of movement -Crews must test: Buzzer, PA. Radio and IC -Must receive verbal permission of RTC or OCC to advance to starter signal -Conductor or Qualified Crew member must use two forms of communication before movement can begin -Crews must convey the name and aspect of signal affecting the movement and switch position, the distance must be specified, and the movement must be stopped with 1/2 of the remaining distance unless additional instructions are given. -Movement must be stopped at once if communication is lost
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If you are traveling 10mph, how many feet per second are you traveling? If you applied an emergency brake application, how many seconds will it take to stop? How far will you have traveled? |
14.67ft per second 5 seconds 53’ |
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How will trains operate that experience a train control apparatus failure between CP 1 & GCT? |
On fixed signal indication at Restricted Speed not exceeding 10mph |
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Can a failed train accept a Proceed Cab? |
No, they must receive verbal permission of the RTC |
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What conditions will constitute a Failed Train? |
-Audible Indicator fails to sound when the cab signal changes to a more restrictive aspect -The Audible Indicator continues to sound even though the cab signal change was acknowledged and the speed of the train was reduced to the speed required by the cab signal indication -Inoperative speedometer or there is a constant No Motion (V-Zero) indication -It is necessary to cut-out any component of the train control apparatus, except when necessary or operation in MBS territory -Damage or fault occurs to any part of the train control apparatus -The train experiences continuous cab signal flips -The train receives a more favorable cab signal indication that is not in conformity with observable track occupancy or track conditions |
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How can Highbridge Yard be accessed? |
CP 6 or CP 8 |
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What is the radio channel in use within Highbridge Yard? |
Channel 5 |
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What is the procedure for taking a train out of Highbridge Yard? (Yard track, Mechanical track) |
Permission from the Yardmaster/Mechanical Foreman - Channel 5 Permission from District M - Southbound through CP 6 Permission from District C - Northbound through CP 8 |
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What are the speeds within Highbridge Yard? List: Yard Tracks, Mechanical Tracks, and through the wash |
Yard Tracks - Restricted Speed not exceeding 10mph Mechanical Tracks - Restricted Speed not exceeding 5mph Wash Northbound - Restricted Speed not exceeding 10mph Wash Southbound - Restricted Speed not exceeding 3 mph |
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Is permission required to enter the wash traveling southbound through Highbridge Yard? |
Yes (Car Wash indicators must be abided by) |
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What is the speed for making a hitch? |
2mph |
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What throttle position must not be exceeded by diesel freight trains, lite engines? |
Notch 3 |
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What throttle position must not be exceeded by diesel freight trains in the Park Ave Tunnel? |
Notch 4 |
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What throttle position must not be exceed by diesel passenger trains within the Park Ave Tunnel? |
Notch 6 |
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What type of brake release setting is on a diesel freight train pilot valve? |
Direct Release |
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What type of brake release setting is on a diesel passenger train pilot valve? |
Graduated Release |
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What is the definition of Restricted Speed? |
Restricted Speed is a Speed that will permit stopping within one half the range of vision, short of train, obstruction, derail or switch improperly lined, looking out for broken rail and misaligned track, and not exceeding 15mph for the entire movement |
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Proceed Cab Proceed governed by cab signal indication |
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Absolute Block Signal Proceed at Slow Speed within interlocking limits, MAS not exceeding 59mph outside of interlocking limits, and approaching the next interlocking signal prepared to stop |
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Stop Signal Stop |
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Stop Signal Stop |
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Terminal Proceed Proceed |
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Terminal Approach Proceed approaching the next signal prepared to stop |
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Terminal Restricting Proceed at Restricted Speed |
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What are the CDMI tracks in GCT? |
3, 6, 9, 51, 133, 136 |
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Which CDMI tracks have gaps within them, and where are they located? |
Tk 3 - 2 car gap at the south end Tk 9 - 2 car gap at the north end Tk 136 - gaps on the south towards the 136s signal |
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Which tracks are the Pit tracks in GCT? |
65, 141 |
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Where are the left handed signals in GCT and CP1? |
GCT - 1S CP 1 - 1S2, 2N2 |
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Where is the YN signal located? |
North of Locomotive Storage Tracks 90-94 |
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Where is the YN1 signal located? |
Between tracks E and G |
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Where is the ON3 signal located? |
Between tracks E and G |
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How close to the block can you spot a train on track 3? |
Track 3 does not have a block; it gives access to the upper level loop |
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Does the brake stand need to be cut-in on a Cab Car to initiate an emergency brake application? |
No |
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If a train comes into GCT with less than 100% operative brakes and you are asked to move it, who must accompany you? |
A QMP and a supervisor/trainmaster |
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If you are told to go to tracks 90-94 to move an engine, what must you do upon arrival? |
Walk around the equipment and check for wheel chocks |
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Who must you conduct a radio check with during your pre-trip departure? |
A crew member of the same equipment |
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Is GCT a repair point? |
No, GCT is a yard |
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If you are bringing equipment off the upper level loop to spot on tracks 38-42, how would you know where to spot the equipment? |
Using the spray painted marks on the passenger platforms |
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If you realize you’re being lined to a track with insufficient space for the size of your consist, what must you do? |
Spot train at the end of the track, contact your conductor immediately, protect the doors, and notify the RTC |
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If you are in advance of your starter signal, what steps must you take prior to moving the equipment? |
Open the window and look down and to the rear of the train to locate the signal. Notify the RTC that you need permission from where you stand; picking up signal indication from the next signal governing your route, and that you are checking your route |
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On the lower level, what is the only run-through platform track from a yard track? |
Tk 102 - Tk 136 |
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Where is the location of the bumping block on track 155? |
At the north end of tk 155 |
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Where is the location of the bumping block on track 160? |
On the south end of tk 160 |
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Where is the location of the wheel impact detectors? |
MP 2.2 across all mainline tracks (4, 2, 1, 3) |
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If you are instructed to make a cut on a consist on track 5, in which direction would you make the cut? |
North to the 5N signal once signal indication permits doing so. Never make a cut towards the block; the block does not change, but a signal can always be given. |
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How many cars can you fit between the CN1 and the CS1 signal? |
7 cars |
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How many cars can you fit between the CN1 and the MS2 signal? |
9 cars |
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How many cars can you fit between the MS2 and the MS1 signal? |
2 cars |
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How many cars fit inside the mainline track pockets in CP 1? |
12 cars for all tracks |
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If you are traveling north on track J, what signals would you take to CP1? |
JN, JNA, JN1 |
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If you are traveling south on track J, what signals would you pass to the block? |
JS1, JS2, JS |
