CSX Freight Conductor 2026-2027 Test Week 2 | Conductor Exam Practice Questions & Answers
511.4-If a signal aspect permitting a train to proceed 1. When the train is two miles from the cab signal territory without fixed
changes to a Stop signal before it is reached, the train intermediate
crew must? automatic block signals
(2 Answer)
2. At the last station stop prior to the cab signal territory without fixed
automatic block signals
511.5- If the train dispatcher stops a train while moving Received the proper signal or authorization from the train dispatcher.
through a Controlled Point (CP), what must the train
have before moving in either direction?
505.5-The following table describes the limit of the A hand-operated switch-The fouling point of the switch.
authority
401.4-Do not unlock or operate a switch or derail that Verbal authority from the train dispatcher
provides access to a controlled track unless authorized
by
508.3-What speed must not be exceeded when 20 MPH
operating in (YL-S) territory while operating on an
approach signal?
5203-What do you look at to tell if the air brakes apply Brake piston.
and release on a car?
5212.1-If you retest a cars air brake. How long do it stay 3 minutes
applied?
5002.1-Each train must have Operative air brakes on 85% of the cars in the train
300.1-Train speeds are authorized by? 1. Dispatcher message
2. Signal indications
303.2-Temporary track speed restrictions are 1. Authorized speed
designated by dispatcher message or Form EC-1 that
specifies 2. Limits of the restriction
3. If wayside signs are displayed
, CSX Freight Conductor 2026-2027 Test Week 2 | Conductor Exam Practice Questions & Answers
303.1-Permanent track speeds are designated in special 1. Authorized speed
instructions that specify
2. Milepost limits of the speed
405.4-When coupling to equipment Couple at 50 ft prior to coupling
4350.1-Trains must not exceed (2 Answers) 1. 30 MPH with a single-unit locomotive consist without cars attached
2. Freight train speed when handling a multiple-unit locomotive consist without
cars attached.
300.2- What is true about authorize train speed? 1. Must not exceed
(2 Answer)
2. Speeds applied to the entire unless otherwise specified.
300.2- When there is conflicted between authorize The lowest specified speeds
speeds. What is it called?
300.3-A speedometer showing speeds of 15mph is Slow speed
what?
300.3-A speed that permit stopping within 1/2 the range Restricted speed
vision. Is called what?
300.3-A speedometer showing speeds of 30mph is Medium speed
what?
300.3-A speedometer showing speeds of 45mph is Limited speed
what?
300.4-What speed can you not exceed in the yard? 10 mph
300.4- Your train is leaving the main track through a 15 mph
hand-operated switch and entering a non signaled
siding where there is no signal. Unless specified
otherwise in special instructions what speed can not be
exceeded through the switch?
200.3-Which of the following tools is used for 1) Red flag
performing daylight flagging duty?
2) Red fusee
301.1- Your train is approaching a 10 MPH speed No more than five miles, but not less than two miles
restriction. At what distance prior to the restriction must
you notify the locomotive operator?
511.4-If a signal aspect permitting a train to proceed 1. When the train is two miles from the cab signal territory without fixed
changes to a Stop signal before it is reached, the train intermediate
crew must? automatic block signals
(2 Answer)
2. At the last station stop prior to the cab signal territory without fixed
automatic block signals
511.5- If the train dispatcher stops a train while moving Received the proper signal or authorization from the train dispatcher.
through a Controlled Point (CP), what must the train
have before moving in either direction?
505.5-The following table describes the limit of the A hand-operated switch-The fouling point of the switch.
authority
401.4-Do not unlock or operate a switch or derail that Verbal authority from the train dispatcher
provides access to a controlled track unless authorized
by
508.3-What speed must not be exceeded when 20 MPH
operating in (YL-S) territory while operating on an
approach signal?
5203-What do you look at to tell if the air brakes apply Brake piston.
and release on a car?
5212.1-If you retest a cars air brake. How long do it stay 3 minutes
applied?
5002.1-Each train must have Operative air brakes on 85% of the cars in the train
300.1-Train speeds are authorized by? 1. Dispatcher message
2. Signal indications
303.2-Temporary track speed restrictions are 1. Authorized speed
designated by dispatcher message or Form EC-1 that
specifies 2. Limits of the restriction
3. If wayside signs are displayed
, CSX Freight Conductor 2026-2027 Test Week 2 | Conductor Exam Practice Questions & Answers
303.1-Permanent track speeds are designated in special 1. Authorized speed
instructions that specify
2. Milepost limits of the speed
405.4-When coupling to equipment Couple at 50 ft prior to coupling
4350.1-Trains must not exceed (2 Answers) 1. 30 MPH with a single-unit locomotive consist without cars attached
2. Freight train speed when handling a multiple-unit locomotive consist without
cars attached.
300.2- What is true about authorize train speed? 1. Must not exceed
(2 Answer)
2. Speeds applied to the entire unless otherwise specified.
300.2- When there is conflicted between authorize The lowest specified speeds
speeds. What is it called?
300.3-A speedometer showing speeds of 15mph is Slow speed
what?
300.3-A speed that permit stopping within 1/2 the range Restricted speed
vision. Is called what?
300.3-A speedometer showing speeds of 30mph is Medium speed
what?
300.3-A speedometer showing speeds of 45mph is Limited speed
what?
300.4-What speed can you not exceed in the yard? 10 mph
300.4- Your train is leaving the main track through a 15 mph
hand-operated switch and entering a non signaled
siding where there is no signal. Unless specified
otherwise in special instructions what speed can not be
exceeded through the switch?
200.3-Which of the following tools is used for 1) Red flag
performing daylight flagging duty?
2) Red fusee
301.1- Your train is approaching a 10 MPH speed No more than five miles, but not less than two miles
restriction. At what distance prior to the restriction must
you notify the locomotive operator?
