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After 3-step protection has been requested, how long must the engineer keep it applied?

Until person who requested it has released it.

Many of our rules come from past accidents and injuries. With this in mind, what takes the highest importance whenever performing service?

Safety.

You find an unattended burning fusee on your track. It takes you one mile to get down to restricted speed. How do you proceed after that?

Restricted speed for one mile.

How might a non-railroad person signal you to stop your train

Waving arms violently or erratically.

Your headlights fail during your trip, but the auxiliary lights still work. How fast can you proceed?

Maximum authorized speed.

What must be displayed for equipment to be considered a train?

Marker on the rear.

If your headlights and auxiliary lights fail en route how will you proceed?

Contact the dispatcher, Not exceeding 20 mph prepared to stop at crossings, ring bell, blow the horn frequently, reduce speed not exceeding 50 mph at night.

If you needed to warn a group of roadway workers what signal would you use? What if there were whistle restrictions?

Short blasts and sound the horn as needed.

What whistle signal would you use for tunnels and public crossings?

Two longs, a short, and a long.

When are you permitted to dim the headlight on your leading locomotive?

Standing, passing through yards, approaching terminals, passing other trains.

You must stop immediately if you lose sight of the conductor using hand signals. What if you are unsure what hand signal the conductor is trying to give you?

Stop.

When must the locomotive bell be rung?

When the engine is about to move, over crossings, passing standing equipment, going through tunnels.

In pusher or helper service what is used as the rear marker? What about a through freight train? A local?

Helper/pusher - headlight


Through freight or local - EOTD or marker.

Are you required to display a marker inside a yard?

No.

You receive a "front to rear" no communication indication on your HOTD. How do you proceed? What if you receive a "rear to front" no communication indication?

Front to rear - not exceeding 30 mph


Rear to front - maximum authorized speed

What is the difference between a marker and an EOTD.

A marker doesn't have the ability to put the train into emergency .

How long must you keep a mandatory directive after it has been voided?

Until the end of you tour of duty.

What is a mandatory directive? What are some examples?

Any mainline restriction such as a track authority, bulletin, or slow order.

If you are relieved by another crew at some point during your trip what are you supposed to do with any track authority forms that are still in effect?

Deliver all forms to the new crew (envelope).

What type of permission, if any, do you need to make a reverse movement in 171 territory?

Track authority.

What is required of a train crew at a meeting point or passing points in 171 territory?

Report lead engine number and communicate with the passing crew.

Under what conditions can two or more trains occupy the same or overlapping limits in 171 or 271 territories?

1) When moving in the same direction


2) When moving on a "proceed" authority through the limits of another trains "work between" (restricted speed)


3) When two or more crews are authorized to "work between" (restricted speed)

As a conductor you requested 3-step. While you're taking off handbrakes the engineer asks you to release 3-step so he can step out of the operating compartment. Do you have to give up 3-step? Is there any way to keep 3-step until the engineer gets back?

No, you do not have to give up 3-step. Yes, 3-step protection can remain applied but the conductor must be in the clear while the engineer is outside of the cab.

Preparing to make a train meet you contact the opposing train not less than 1 mile before reaching the meeting point. What are you going to attempt to find out?

If the opposing train has cleared.

You get a track authority to jointly occupy foreman Miller's limits. What else do you need to enter his limits? How will you proceed while on his limits?

Permission from Miller and proceed at restricted speed unless Miller authorizes a different speed.

You receive a mandatory directive from the dispatcher. How long will it remain in effect?

Until voided or cleared.

Is it possible to issue a track authority to protect maintenance personnel or equipment within limits that are occupied by a train?

Yes, after the train passes or both movements are made at restricted speed.

After recording all information and instructions on the track authority what is the copying employee required to repeat, state, or identify?

Repeat the information that was copied and after the information is verified repeat the "OK" time.

When can the "OK" time be given for a track authority if the conductor is not in the operating cab when the engineer copied the track authority?

When the conductor has confirmed the information copied by the engineer.

What does a track authority govern movement on in 171 territory?

Main track.

May an engineer copy a mandatory directive while operating a locomotive?

No.

If you are given a "proceed" from mile 1 to mile 10 what type of movement(s) are you allowed?

Forward movements.

Under what conditions would you write "void" on a track authority?

When it is necessary to change the limits or instructions and when the track authority is voided.

When does a track authority become effective?

When it has been given an OK time.

When issuing a track authority, how will the dispatcher designate the train?

Lead engine number and direction.

What is needed to report clear (OS'ing) of your limits in 171 territory?

1) qualified employee has verified passing engine number and marker/EOTD or


2) train is 3 miles past limits with proper brake pipe pressure on rear or


3) train has working foot counter, EOTD moving function and is one train length plus 500 feet past limits.

Do you have to copy a track authority on a prescribed form?

Yes.

The conductor copies a track authority at a location outside of the initial terminal on the telephone. Before the dispatcher can give an "OK" time what must he or she know?

That the engineer has read and confirmed the information on the track authority.

In 261 territory you have a track authority to work between MP38 and MP42. Halfway between MP38 and MP42 is CP Jones and it is displaying a stop indication. Do you have to comply with the signal?

Yes,

How will trains be designated on a track authority?

Trains will be designated by lead engine number and direction when applicable.

Mandatory directives remain in effect for how long?

Until cleared or voided.

Your marker is reported dark at 3 AM, at what speed may you operate?

Maximum authorized speed.

What is the maximum authorized speed of a loaded welded rail train?

50 mph.

What is the maximum authorized speed that a freight train can operate against the current of traffic in 251 territory?

49 mph.

Your headlights fail en route but you're auxiliary lights work, how fast can you go?

Maximum authorized speed.

How fast can you operate without an event recorder on your lead locomotive?

30 mph.

What is the maximum speed on engine service tracks?

5 mph.

What is the most important part of restricted speed?

Being able to stop within half the range of vision.

What is limited speed?

Not exceeding 40 mph.

What is the maximum speed a shove move can operate at?

Properly equipped, 30 mph.

Voided mandatory directives must be kept for how long?

They must be kept for the duration of the work assignment.

A roll by inspection after receiving a detector defect failure message at the first detector after leaving a yard can be done at what speed?

Not exceeding 10 mph.

You encounter an unexpected signal change, what do you do?

Stop at soon as possible without endangering the movement.

You're running on a clear signal in 261 territory. You stop and switch an industry. How do you operate when you are ready to proceed?

Prepared to stop at the next signal.

You pass a restricting signal in 261 territory and can see the next signal about a mile away Is clear, how do you operate?

At restricted speed until the leading end of the movement reaches the signal.

You have a slow order listed in your bulletins. When should the conductor remind you?

2 miles in advance of the slow order.

You have an imperfectly displayed signal showing green over red over white. How do you operate?

Operate according to a clear signal.

What should you do if you find an unattended burning fusee in the gauge of your track?

Reduce immediately to restricted speed and proceed at that speed for 1 mile.

Your conductor said "3 cars to a tie". What should you be prepared to do?

Stop in 1 car length if no further communication is received.

What is the whistle signal when approaching a crossing?

__ __O __


2 longs, a short and a long.

Your conductor is giving hand signals when you unexpectedly lose sight of him. What do you do?

Immediately bring the move to a stop.

What are the three steps of 3 step?

Apply the brakes, open the generator field switch, and center the reverser.

You enter yard limits on a clear signal. How do you operate?

Maximum authorized speed.

If the air is restoring after an emergency brake application, which situation would not require an inspection?

Solid bulk commodity operating at 15 mph.

What do you need to make a reverse move within the same block in 251 and 261 territories?

Verbal permission from the dispatcher.

You must not exceed 10 mph on an FRA excepted track and your train cannot contain more than how many hazardous material cars?

5 cars.

When are you required to have an EOTD?

When operating through freight trains at speeds greater than 30 mph.

Public crossing should be cleared by how many feet?

300 ft.

A blue flag on the automatic brake means what?

Someone could be working on the brakes and the air brake should not be applied or released.

How long must an engineer maintain 3-step protection?

Until the person requesting it releases it.

What are the three steps of 3 step protection?

Brakes applied, generator field switch down, reverser centered.

The engineer copies a track authority (TA-1) while the conductor inspects the train. When can the OK time be given?

After the track authority has been read to and acknowledged by the conductor.

The authority to proceed past a stop signal must not be acted upon until...

The train is stopped in view of the signal, crew members are informed of the situation, and instructions have been repeated to the dispatcher.

Under what conditions could more than one train be permitted to occupy the same or overlapping limits of a track authority?

Operating in 271 territory and moving in the same direction.

When reporting past (OS'ing) a location to the dispatcher, what method can be used?

A qualified employee visually confirms the rear end marker has cleared the limits.

Who can authorize movements to pass a conditional stop sign?

The person listed in charge of the work limits.

If the next two blocks in 261 territory are unoccupied, what signal would you expect?

A clear signal.

In what territories might you use a track authority?

171, 271, 261, 251

You enter into a block in 251 territory on a restricting signal. You're delayed in the block, how can you proceed?

Restricted speed until reaching next signal

You enter into a block in 251 territory on an approach signal. You're delayed in the block. How can you depart?

Restricted speed until track can be seen to be clear and next signal can be seen

You enter into 261 territory on a restricting signal. You're delayed in the block. How can you proceed?

Restricted speed until reaching next signal

You enter into 261 territory on a restricting signal. You're delayed in the block. How can you proceed?

Restricted speed until reaching next signal

You enter into a block in 261 territory on a clear signal. You're delayed in the block. How can you proceed?

Prepared to stop at next signal

After receiving permission, you enter the main track in ABS territory through a hand throw switch. The first signal is two miles away. How will you proceed?

Restricted speed until reaching next signal. In cab signal territory the train may proceed in accordance with cab signal rules and signals

What is needed to make a reverse move within the same block in 261 or 251 territory? At what speed can you operate?

Verbal permission from dispatcher at restricted speed

What is needed to make a reverse move beyond the limits of the same block in 271 territory? At what speed can you operate?

Track authority at restricted speed until governed by next signal

Describe the procedure for operating a hand throw switch to enter into ABS territory. Are there any exceptions to this procedure?

After getting permission to operate switch, throw switch and wait 5 minutes then operate at restricted speed to next signal. Exceptions: dispatcher can wave the 5 minutes, train was observed passing switch, equipment is stopped on main clear of switch, train has "work between" on track authority or switch is equipped with electric lock

Operating against the current of traffic in 251 territory, what is the maximum authorized speed?

49 mph

Operating against the current of traffic in 251 territory you enter into yard limits. How will you proceed through yard limits?

Restricted speed

What is needed to run against the current of traffic in 251 territory?

Track authority

What can authorize movement in 261 territory? Which would be the most common type of movement authority?

Movement can be authorized by dispatcher, signal indication, or track authority.


Most common type is signal indication or dispatcher

What is the required amount of time to wait after throwing a switch in ABS territory to enter main track? What are you protecting by doing this?

Wait time is 5 minutes and you are protecting your train from following movements

After recrewing, you get ready to proceed but do not have a leaving signal. How will you proceed? What if you can see the next signal a half mile away and it is a clear signal?

Proceed at restricted speed until next signal is reached

You are instructed to get off the main track in 261 territory at the next hand throw switch. Track speed over the switch is 50 mph and it does not have an electric lock. Can you clear at this location?

No because track speed is above 20 mph

Can the dispatcher authorize your train to proceed at track speed after being delayed in the block in rule 251 territory?

No

While operating in engine house territory what is the maximum speed you are allowed?

5 mph

Movement on an FRA excepted track must not exceed 10 mph, but what other restrictions must you consider?

No more than 5 hazmat and no passengers

What must be done when a signal comes into view? Whose responsibility is it to have each employee comply with these requirements?

Signal must be called and acknowledged. It is the Engineers responsibility

Unless governed by signal indication or authorized by timetable or special instructions how fast can you proceed through a turnout or crossover?

15 mph

Found in the timetable, what does the "A" symbol stand for?

Automatic interlocking

Found in the timetable, what does the "A" symbol stand for?

Automatic interlocking

After passing a "clear" distant signal leading to an automatic block your speed drops to 15 mph. Does this affect how you are required to approach the automatic interlocking?

Yes, be prepared to stop

If you are operating in a territory that has short blocks what signal might you encounter?

Advanced Approach

If you encounter an approach signal what does it tell you about the block ahead? What about a restricting signal? A clear signal?

Approach - next block is unoccupied


Restricting - block is occupied


Clear - next 2 blocks are unoccupied

How should you operate when approaching a CP or interlocking that does not have a distant signal governing your movement?

Prepared to stop

What is the most restrictive indication possible at a signal with a number plate?

Restricting

What is an unexpected signal change? How do you handle your train of you experience an unexpected signal change?

Unexpected signal change is any signal indication that is more restrictive then allowed according to previous signal indication. Bring train to a safe stop, notify dispatcher and proceed at restricted speed

What is a fixed signal?


If a fixed signal was missing from its normal location how would you proceed?

A signal of fixed location indicating a condition affecting the movement of a train or engine.


The most restrictive indication given by the signal.

Knowing operating speeds are critical to an engineer, what is the most important part of restricted speed?

Being able to stop within half the range of vision.

Running on an approach you see the next signal (clear) about a half mile ahead. When can you operate according to the clear signal?


What if you were running on a restricting signal?

As soon as the signal is clearly visible.


Not until the head and reaches the next signal.

Automatic interlocking's are not controlled by a dispatcher. How would you proceed at an automatic interlocking if you were stopped and there were no other movements taking place?

Instructions posted at the location or instructions in the timetable.

What is the difference between and improper signal and an imperfectly displayed signal?

An Improper signal is a signal displaying an aspect more permissive than the block allows or is capable of displaying.


An Imperfectly displayed signal is a signal with a burned-out bulb, is erratic or dark.

Can you ever be authorized to pass a stop signal?


If yes, what authorization would you need and then how would you proceed?

Yes, authorization from the dispatcher.


Proceed at restricted speed after stopping.


Rule 276

If you have a stop signal, where do you have to stop?

Before any part of your train passes the signal.

In 271 territory, when passing a non-controlled stop signal, without permission, to couple to equipment immediately beyond the signal be acceptable?

Yes.

You see a signal pumping from green to red (functioning erratically), how do you proceed?

The most restricting indication possible at that signal.


Report to the dispatcher.

According to the system timetable, what is the maximum speed you can operate a light locomotive? What if you had two locomotives?

30 mph for 1 light locomotive.


50 mph for 2 light locomotives.

Unless governed by signal indication or special instruction what speed can you operate anywhere other than a main track or siding?

Restricted speed not exceeding 10 mph.

What is Limited Speed?

Not exceeding 40 mph.

What is Medium Speed?

Not exceeding 30 mph.

What is Slow Speed?

Not exceeding 15 mph.

What does a blue flag on the locomotive tell you?

Don't do anything. Someone is working on the equipment.

Like a slow order, how far in advance must the conductor remind the engineer of a conditional stop sign?

2 miles.

Before leaving equipment standing unattended you must test the handbrakes. You must also ensure that the equipment is in the clear. How far away, at a minimum, must the equipment be left from the switch points of the track?

225 feet or 4 1/2 car lengths.

Before shoving an engine or train, what information does the engineer need to receive from the conductor if radio communication will be used?

How the move is being protected.


How many cars you are clear for.


Distance. Direction. Protection.

Can the dispatcher or a trainmaster give you permission through working limits that have been established with rule 142 (conditional stop signs)? If no, how do you get permission through the limits?

No, you must get them from the RWIC.

Once you have permission to pass a conditional stop sign what speed will you operate at? Can you be required to operate at restricted speed?

The speed designated by the RWIC, and they cannot give you restricted speed.

What is the fastest a shove move can be made at?


What equipment is needed to operate at that speed?


What if you do not have the equipment?

30 mph inside the cab of the locomotive.


Emergency brake valve and a horn or whistle.


If you do not have an emergency brake valve, and a horn or whistle you must operate at restricted speed.

While going through your train clearances you notice that a conditional stop sign will be displayed from 8 AM until 5 PM at milepost 127. You approach milepost 127 at 6:30 AM and notice that the conditional stop sign is displayed. How do you proceed?

Stop. Call the dispatcher. Movement must not proceed until notified by the RWIC that the track is clear, or the conditional stop sign is removed by the proper authority.

How can you make a reverse movement after you pass a conditional stop sign?

Under the specific directions of the RWIC and, when authorized by the dispatcher.


The RWIC and dispatcher must be notified when the reverse movement is complete.

Can you perform a locomotive brake test if there is a blue flag located on the automatic brake handle?

No.

The controlling locomotive has a blue light flashing in the window. Can you operate the locomotive?

No.

How far in advance must the conductor remind the engineer of slow orders?

At least 2 miles.

Can you move a locomotive or cars beyond the point on a track where a blue signal is displayed?

No.

When clearing a main track at a hand operated switch when should the switch be relined for the main track?

As soon as you are past the clearance point or insulated joints.

Is it acceptable to foul a switch before it is lined for your movement?

No.

As an engineer you must be in control of your train. Your conductor ask you to shove "three cars to a tie". How will you operate?

Shove one car and if you don't receive any further information, stop the shove.

Your conductor asked you to shove "10 cars to a tie". How will you operate?

Shove up to five cars. If you don't receive any more information, stop the move.

While going through your train clearances you notice that a conditional stop sign will be displayed from 8 AM until 5 PM at mile post post 127. You approach milepost 127 at 10 AM and notice the conditional stop sign is not there. How do you proceed?

Stop and contact the dispatcher. Do not move until you talk to the RWIC.

You know that if you receive a detector failure message on two consecutive detectors you must stop and the train must be inspected. Are you required to stop and inspect if you receive a detector failure message at the first detector outside of the yard?

Yes and if permitted a roll by inspection at 10 mph on one side

Your train speed was below 8 mph while passing over a detector. After clearing the detector you received a "no defects" message from the detector. What must you do?

Stop and inspect. If permitted a roll by inspection at 10 mph can be performed

You are entering Yard limits without a signal indication (171 territory) How will you operate your train?

Restricted speed

Along with proper train handling, what are you required to communicate via the radio when your train experiences an emergency brake application?

Train symbol, direction and milepost, and what track you're on if in multiple track territory

Along with proper train handling, what are you required to communicate via the radio when your train experiences an emergency brake application?

Train symbol, direction and milepost, and what track you're on if in multiple track territory

How will you proceed if operating on a single track with a clear signal entering yard limit? What if the signal was an approach?

Clear - track speed


Approach- restricted speed

What types of trains are relieved of an inspection following an emergency brake application (assuming the air pressure is restoring?)

Solid loaded bulk commodity, or


ECP train in RUN mode, or


Above 25 mph, or


5,000 tons or less

Under what conditions would a train not be relieved of an inspection following an emergency brake application?

Key train, or


In a turnout or crossover, or


200 cars or more and in pusher or DP

Why would you want to stop within sight of the next signal when stopping to get a pusher or helper?

So you can depart on a favorable signal (not delayed in the block)

How do you perform an inspection of a train following and emergency brake application when the train is in a location that cannot be walked?

Inspect as much as possible, if pressure is restoring pull remainder of train not exceeding 5 mph. If amps become too high, stop

Train 28G went into emergency on track 1. You heard him announce the emergency on the radio and are approaching his location on track 2. How would you proceed past him?

At restricted speed

Who is responsible for ensuring there are not unnecessary delays to your train?

Engineer and conductor

Who is responsible for ensuring there are not unnecessary delays to your train?

Engineer and conductor

There are two ways yard limits are designated. One way is in the timetable and the other way is in the field. How would your limits be designated for each case?

Timetable - YL


Field - "yard limit" spelled out on sign

Who is responsible for ensuring there are not unnecessary delays to your train?

Engineer and conductor

There are two ways yard limits are designated. One way is in the timetable and the other way is in the field. How would your limits be designated for each case?

Timetable - YL


Field - "yard limit" spelled out on sign

Except for an emergency situation, are you or your conductor permitted to manually raise crossing gates to allow the public to pass?

No

Who is responsible for ensuring there are not unnecessary delays to your train?

Engineer and conductor

There are two ways yard limits are designated. One way is in the timetable and the other way is in the field. How would your limits be designated for each case?

Timetable - YL


Field - "yard limit" spelled out on sign

Except for an emergency situation, are you or your conductor permitted to manually raise crossing gates to allow the public to pass?

No

On a yard or industrial track how must a train or engine approach a crossing that is equipped with automatic warning devices?

Prepared to stop

How are you required to operate when making a return movement?

Restricted speed

If there is any type of failure of automatic warning equipment at a Crossing, but there is a flagger for each direction or a police officer at the crossing how can you proceed over the Crossing?

Maximum authorized speed

You activated and automatic crossing warning device, but are delayed getting to the crossing. When can you enter the crossing?

When lights have been activated for at least 20 seconds and gates have been down for at least 5 seconds. Or a flagger is present

You activated and automatic crossing warning device, but are delayed getting to the crossing. When can you enter the crossing?

When lights have been activated for at least 20 seconds and gates have been down for at least 5 seconds. Or a flagger is present

When leaving equipment unattended, what is the minimum distance that should be between the equipment and a road Crossing, when possible?

300 ft

You activated an automatic crossing warning device, but are delayed getting to the crossing. When can you enter the crossing?

When lights have been activated for at least 20 seconds and gates have been down for at least 5 seconds. Or a flagger is present

When leaving equipment unattended, what is the minimum distance that should be between the equipment and a road Crossing, when possible?

300 ft

How are "reverse movements" and "return movements" different?

Reverse movements - entire train is moving (i.e. Marker is reversing)



Return movements - a movement back to equipment left standing