CSX CONDUCTOR PRACTICE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE!!
Absolute Block - ANSWERA block that may be occupied by only one train at a time.
Absolute Signal - ANSWERA color light color positon light or semaphore signal without
a number plate a "P" marker, "APP" marker "C" marker or "G" marker that conveys stop
as its most restrictive indication.
Automated Railroad Crossing - ANSWERA railroad crossing at grade it is protected by
signals which are actuated automatically by the approach of a train.
Automatic Block Signal - ANSWERA block signal that is activated either by track circuit
or in conjunction with interlocking or controlled point circuit this block signal
automatically indicates track condition and block occupancy.
Automatic Block Signal, ABS - ANSWERA series of consecutive blocks whose use is
governed by train actauted block signals or by certain conditions affecting the use of a
block is called an ___________ __________ _________ system or (___).
Auxiliary track - ANSWERA track other than a main track.
Block - ANSWERA track section of defined limits in signaled territory a block is the track
section between two consecutive block signals geverning movements in the smae
direction it is also the track section from a block signal to the end of signaled territory.
Block signal - ANSWERA fixed signal displayed to trains at the entrance of a block to
govern use of the block.
Bolt lock switch - ANSWERA hand operated switch equiped with a pripe-connected
locking device that is designated to shunt the signal system before the switch points are
operated.
Centralaized - ANSWERA __________train dispatching system (CTDS)is a system by
which train and on track equipment movements are governed by a controlled signals
and or instructions of a train dispatcher from a centrailized location.
Color light signal - ANSWERA fixed signal that displays aspects by the color of light it
may also display aspects by a combination of colored lights.
Color position - ANSWERA ________ ________ light signal is a fixed signal that
displays aspects by the color or position of two or more lights it consists of a cluster of
,colored lights normally displayed in pairs for some aspects an additional white or yellow
light is displayed above or below the cluster.
Control station - ANSWERA place from which signals and signal aplliances are
operated it is also a place from which instructions governing railroad movements are
issued.
Controlled point - ANSWERA station designated in the the timetable where signals are
remotely controlled from the control station.
Controlled siding - ANSWERA siding equipped with controlled signals such signals
authorize trains to enter or leave the siding only.
Controlled signal - ANSWERA fixed signal at the entrance of a route or block it is used
to govern the movement of trains using that route or block the signal is operated from a
control station.
Controlled Speed, TCOOS - ANSWER__________ ________ is a speed that will permit
within one- half the range of vision it will also permit stopping short of a Train, Car,
Obstuction, On track equipment, or Stop signal. Take Control Over Our Speed or
________.
Controlled track - ANSWER________ ________ is a track upon which all movements
will be authorized by a train dispatcher.
Crossover - ANSWERA combination of two switches connecting two adjacent tracks.
Tonnage, special, clearance, radio - ANSWERCSX train documentation is a computer
generated form consisting of some or all of the following: _________ graph, restricted
and _________ handling, CT-168 report, _________ bureau instructions, train listing
and hazardous endorsement, hazardous special handling instructions, hazardous
material, ________ waybill form.
Current, traffic - ANSWER________ of ________ is the movement of trains on a main
track in one direction as a specified in the rules or special instructions.
DCS track warrant - ANSWERTrack warrant where the specified limits are designated
by form EC-1 authority.
bulletin - ANSWERA Dispatcher __________ is a computer generated form issued by
the train dispatcher it contains current operating instructions applying to the train
addressed it also contains information as to the latest systems and general bulletins
issued.
, dispatcher message - ANSWERInstructions and mandatory directives issued by the
train dispatcher in a the prescribed form when applicable it governs the operaions of
trains and is part of a dispatcher bulletin.
DTC block - ANSWERA block whose use is governed by verbal authority of the train
dispatcher.
DTC block form - ANSWERThe prescribed from used when obtaining a DTC track
warrant.
DTC block system - ANSWERA direct traffic control block or a series of consecutive
DTC blocks.
DTC track warrant - ANSWERTrack warrant where the specified limits are designated
by block authority.
Dual control - ANSWERA _____ ______ switch is a power operated switch also
equipped for hand operation.
EC-1 - ANSWERA form used to record specific instructions regarding movements on
controlled tracks.
EC-1 - ANSWERThe prescribed form used when obtaining a DCS track warrant.
Electric Locked - ANSWERAn _______ ________ switch is a hand operated switch with
an electric locking device applied.
Emergency - ANSWER___________ inspection or repairs is any unforeseen
circumstances (such as a derailment) has caused an inspection or a repair to be made
to ensure the safe movements of trains.
Engine - ANSWERA locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy it is also a
combination of such units operated from a single control.
Excepted Track - ANSWERA segment of track identified in special instructions with no
more than 10 MPH, no revenue passenger service, no more than five hazardous
material placrded cars is called _________ _________.
Exclusive, move - ANSWERThe authority a train has to occupy a track which does not
include other movement within the same limit is called ___________ authority to
______.
Fixed Signal - ANSWERA permanent signal or sign indicationg a condition affecting
train movement.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE!!
Absolute Block - ANSWERA block that may be occupied by only one train at a time.
Absolute Signal - ANSWERA color light color positon light or semaphore signal without
a number plate a "P" marker, "APP" marker "C" marker or "G" marker that conveys stop
as its most restrictive indication.
Automated Railroad Crossing - ANSWERA railroad crossing at grade it is protected by
signals which are actuated automatically by the approach of a train.
Automatic Block Signal - ANSWERA block signal that is activated either by track circuit
or in conjunction with interlocking or controlled point circuit this block signal
automatically indicates track condition and block occupancy.
Automatic Block Signal, ABS - ANSWERA series of consecutive blocks whose use is
governed by train actauted block signals or by certain conditions affecting the use of a
block is called an ___________ __________ _________ system or (___).
Auxiliary track - ANSWERA track other than a main track.
Block - ANSWERA track section of defined limits in signaled territory a block is the track
section between two consecutive block signals geverning movements in the smae
direction it is also the track section from a block signal to the end of signaled territory.
Block signal - ANSWERA fixed signal displayed to trains at the entrance of a block to
govern use of the block.
Bolt lock switch - ANSWERA hand operated switch equiped with a pripe-connected
locking device that is designated to shunt the signal system before the switch points are
operated.
Centralaized - ANSWERA __________train dispatching system (CTDS)is a system by
which train and on track equipment movements are governed by a controlled signals
and or instructions of a train dispatcher from a centrailized location.
Color light signal - ANSWERA fixed signal that displays aspects by the color of light it
may also display aspects by a combination of colored lights.
Color position - ANSWERA ________ ________ light signal is a fixed signal that
displays aspects by the color or position of two or more lights it consists of a cluster of
,colored lights normally displayed in pairs for some aspects an additional white or yellow
light is displayed above or below the cluster.
Control station - ANSWERA place from which signals and signal aplliances are
operated it is also a place from which instructions governing railroad movements are
issued.
Controlled point - ANSWERA station designated in the the timetable where signals are
remotely controlled from the control station.
Controlled siding - ANSWERA siding equipped with controlled signals such signals
authorize trains to enter or leave the siding only.
Controlled signal - ANSWERA fixed signal at the entrance of a route or block it is used
to govern the movement of trains using that route or block the signal is operated from a
control station.
Controlled Speed, TCOOS - ANSWER__________ ________ is a speed that will permit
within one- half the range of vision it will also permit stopping short of a Train, Car,
Obstuction, On track equipment, or Stop signal. Take Control Over Our Speed or
________.
Controlled track - ANSWER________ ________ is a track upon which all movements
will be authorized by a train dispatcher.
Crossover - ANSWERA combination of two switches connecting two adjacent tracks.
Tonnage, special, clearance, radio - ANSWERCSX train documentation is a computer
generated form consisting of some or all of the following: _________ graph, restricted
and _________ handling, CT-168 report, _________ bureau instructions, train listing
and hazardous endorsement, hazardous special handling instructions, hazardous
material, ________ waybill form.
Current, traffic - ANSWER________ of ________ is the movement of trains on a main
track in one direction as a specified in the rules or special instructions.
DCS track warrant - ANSWERTrack warrant where the specified limits are designated
by form EC-1 authority.
bulletin - ANSWERA Dispatcher __________ is a computer generated form issued by
the train dispatcher it contains current operating instructions applying to the train
addressed it also contains information as to the latest systems and general bulletins
issued.
, dispatcher message - ANSWERInstructions and mandatory directives issued by the
train dispatcher in a the prescribed form when applicable it governs the operaions of
trains and is part of a dispatcher bulletin.
DTC block - ANSWERA block whose use is governed by verbal authority of the train
dispatcher.
DTC block form - ANSWERThe prescribed from used when obtaining a DTC track
warrant.
DTC block system - ANSWERA direct traffic control block or a series of consecutive
DTC blocks.
DTC track warrant - ANSWERTrack warrant where the specified limits are designated
by block authority.
Dual control - ANSWERA _____ ______ switch is a power operated switch also
equipped for hand operation.
EC-1 - ANSWERA form used to record specific instructions regarding movements on
controlled tracks.
EC-1 - ANSWERThe prescribed form used when obtaining a DCS track warrant.
Electric Locked - ANSWERAn _______ ________ switch is a hand operated switch with
an electric locking device applied.
Emergency - ANSWER___________ inspection or repairs is any unforeseen
circumstances (such as a derailment) has caused an inspection or a repair to be made
to ensure the safe movements of trains.
Engine - ANSWERA locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy it is also a
combination of such units operated from a single control.
Excepted Track - ANSWERA segment of track identified in special instructions with no
more than 10 MPH, no revenue passenger service, no more than five hazardous
material placrded cars is called _________ _________.
Exclusive, move - ANSWERThe authority a train has to occupy a track which does not
include other movement within the same limit is called ___________ authority to
______.
Fixed Signal - ANSWERA permanent signal or sign indicationg a condition affecting
train movement.
