AMT 2
When it is known to be de-energized, tested de-energized and a Third Rail Warning
Device is applied. [1.303]
Electric engines and Multiple Units (MU) under overhead wires must be
considered energized (Live) except?
When it is known that all Pantographs are down and Pantograph grounding switches
are closed, or overhead wires are de-energized, tested de-energized and properly
grounded. [1.501]
Can employees touch or remove unidentified dangling wires, trees, or foreign
objects in contact with overhead wires or third rail?
NO ,employees must take necessary precautions to protect others and equipment and
maintain Minimum Approach Distance . [1.206]
Conductive material such as steel tape measure, wire, wet or non-rated rope, or
linen tape-line containing metallic reinforcement can be used around energized
wire, apparatus, equipment, or third rail. True or False?
False. [1.114]
The Minimum Approach Distance for AMT-2 Qualified Employees whether or not
protected by Class A employee against Transmission Wires energized or de-
energized and not grounded is?
8ft. [Table 1]
What is the Minimum Approach Distance for AMT-2 Qualified Employee whether
or not protected by a Class A employee against the Catenary, Signal Line, and
Utility Wires less than 35000 volts, energized or de-energized and not grounded?
3ft. [Table 1]
What is the Minimum Approach Distance for AMT-2 Qualified Employees against
Transmission Wires for equipment operating in the vicinity of wires energized or
de-energized and not grounded?
15ft. [Table 1]
The Minimum Approach Distance for AMT-2 Qualified Employees against
Catenary, Signal Line, Utility Wires Less than 35000 volts for Equipment
operating in the vicinity of wires energized or de-energized and not grounded is/
3ft. [Table 1]
Personnel and Equipment being provided protection by Class A Employee, wires
de-energized, tested de-energized, and grounded will be allowed?
Full Contact. [Table 1]
The Minimum Approach Distance for Unidentified Dangling Wires is?
15ft. [Table 1]
What is the Minimum Approach Distance while walking over and around
energized Third Rail?
6 inches. [Table 2]
what is the Minimum Approach Distance for AMT-2 Qualified Employees working
with conductive tools or equipment around Third Rail?
4 feet. [Table 2]
The Typical Overhead Wire Profile for the Catenary system starting from The Wire
that contacts the Pantograph are?
, Contact wire, Auxiliary wire, Messenger wire, Signal line, Transmission line, Static wire.
[Figure 9]
What must be done prior to operating in electrified territory?
A job Briefing. [1.401]
When can Electric Locomotives be routed to tracks protected by a Plate Order?
Ensure that all electric equipment equipped with a Pantograph (Pantographs) be
lowered and locked and/or no third rail shoes are in contact with the third rail in the area
affected by the plate. When the pantograph or third rail shoe cannot be retracted, the
Main Circuit Breaker on the train must be opened and tagged. [2.904 F]
Due to a difference in electric potential between equipment what must be done
when transferring passengers to an adjacent train?
1. When spotting one train adjacent to another, jumper cables must be applied between
adjacent equipment prior to transfer.
2. If staggering trains on an adjacent track, trains must be positioned so that doors do
not line up to avoid simultaneous contact between equipment.
3. If using a non-conductive bridge plate with no jumpers applied, Pantograph on both
trains must be lowered prior to transfer. [2.103 C]
Where are the limits of Dead Sections (DS) be found?
AMT-2 Table 5 [2.104]
Where are Dead Section signs installed?
In overhead wires at certain locations specified in AMT-2 Table 5. [2.104]
How must all electric engines approaching a Dead Section (DS) be governed?
Place throttle/controller in OFF and open the Main Circuit Breaker (MCB), keeping it in
that position until the DS is passed. [2.104]
Phase Break (PB) signs are located as specified in the ______?
AMT-2 Table 6&7. [2.201]
Where are Phase Break (PB) signs or Position Light (PB) indicators located?
Located on the first Catenary pole in advance of the Phase Break (PB) sign. [2.201]
When Phase Break (PB) indicator is lit, a section of the PB is de-energized, all
electric equipment approaching must?
A. Place controller/throttle in the OFF position and open the MCB (if equipped) keeping
it in that position until the PB is passed.
B. Multiple electric locomotives with both pantographs up on leading unit and rear
Pantograph upon each trailing unit will drop all Pantograph prior to entering the PB and
DS. [2.204]
What is an AC MOTOR STOP sign?
A sign placed in the Catenary to indicate the end of contact wire. Electric engines and
MU equipment must not pass this sign with their Pantograph(s) up. [2.205]
When a Catenary power outage occurs, and power cannot be restored on the first
attempt trains within the affected Catenary circuit must be instructed to?
Stop and examine Pantograph for damage, unless the cause of the outage has already
been determined. [2.404]
When a Catenary power outage occurs and power is Restored on the first
attempt, train(s) within the affected catenary circuit must be instructed to?
Proceed at Normal Speed to the next scheduled station stop to inspect pantographs.
[2.403]
When it is known to be de-energized, tested de-energized and a Third Rail Warning
Device is applied. [1.303]
Electric engines and Multiple Units (MU) under overhead wires must be
considered energized (Live) except?
When it is known that all Pantographs are down and Pantograph grounding switches
are closed, or overhead wires are de-energized, tested de-energized and properly
grounded. [1.501]
Can employees touch or remove unidentified dangling wires, trees, or foreign
objects in contact with overhead wires or third rail?
NO ,employees must take necessary precautions to protect others and equipment and
maintain Minimum Approach Distance . [1.206]
Conductive material such as steel tape measure, wire, wet or non-rated rope, or
linen tape-line containing metallic reinforcement can be used around energized
wire, apparatus, equipment, or third rail. True or False?
False. [1.114]
The Minimum Approach Distance for AMT-2 Qualified Employees whether or not
protected by Class A employee against Transmission Wires energized or de-
energized and not grounded is?
8ft. [Table 1]
What is the Minimum Approach Distance for AMT-2 Qualified Employee whether
or not protected by a Class A employee against the Catenary, Signal Line, and
Utility Wires less than 35000 volts, energized or de-energized and not grounded?
3ft. [Table 1]
What is the Minimum Approach Distance for AMT-2 Qualified Employees against
Transmission Wires for equipment operating in the vicinity of wires energized or
de-energized and not grounded?
15ft. [Table 1]
The Minimum Approach Distance for AMT-2 Qualified Employees against
Catenary, Signal Line, Utility Wires Less than 35000 volts for Equipment
operating in the vicinity of wires energized or de-energized and not grounded is/
3ft. [Table 1]
Personnel and Equipment being provided protection by Class A Employee, wires
de-energized, tested de-energized, and grounded will be allowed?
Full Contact. [Table 1]
The Minimum Approach Distance for Unidentified Dangling Wires is?
15ft. [Table 1]
What is the Minimum Approach Distance while walking over and around
energized Third Rail?
6 inches. [Table 2]
what is the Minimum Approach Distance for AMT-2 Qualified Employees working
with conductive tools or equipment around Third Rail?
4 feet. [Table 2]
The Typical Overhead Wire Profile for the Catenary system starting from The Wire
that contacts the Pantograph are?
, Contact wire, Auxiliary wire, Messenger wire, Signal line, Transmission line, Static wire.
[Figure 9]
What must be done prior to operating in electrified territory?
A job Briefing. [1.401]
When can Electric Locomotives be routed to tracks protected by a Plate Order?
Ensure that all electric equipment equipped with a Pantograph (Pantographs) be
lowered and locked and/or no third rail shoes are in contact with the third rail in the area
affected by the plate. When the pantograph or third rail shoe cannot be retracted, the
Main Circuit Breaker on the train must be opened and tagged. [2.904 F]
Due to a difference in electric potential between equipment what must be done
when transferring passengers to an adjacent train?
1. When spotting one train adjacent to another, jumper cables must be applied between
adjacent equipment prior to transfer.
2. If staggering trains on an adjacent track, trains must be positioned so that doors do
not line up to avoid simultaneous contact between equipment.
3. If using a non-conductive bridge plate with no jumpers applied, Pantograph on both
trains must be lowered prior to transfer. [2.103 C]
Where are the limits of Dead Sections (DS) be found?
AMT-2 Table 5 [2.104]
Where are Dead Section signs installed?
In overhead wires at certain locations specified in AMT-2 Table 5. [2.104]
How must all electric engines approaching a Dead Section (DS) be governed?
Place throttle/controller in OFF and open the Main Circuit Breaker (MCB), keeping it in
that position until the DS is passed. [2.104]
Phase Break (PB) signs are located as specified in the ______?
AMT-2 Table 6&7. [2.201]
Where are Phase Break (PB) signs or Position Light (PB) indicators located?
Located on the first Catenary pole in advance of the Phase Break (PB) sign. [2.201]
When Phase Break (PB) indicator is lit, a section of the PB is de-energized, all
electric equipment approaching must?
A. Place controller/throttle in the OFF position and open the MCB (if equipped) keeping
it in that position until the PB is passed.
B. Multiple electric locomotives with both pantographs up on leading unit and rear
Pantograph upon each trailing unit will drop all Pantograph prior to entering the PB and
DS. [2.204]
What is an AC MOTOR STOP sign?
A sign placed in the Catenary to indicate the end of contact wire. Electric engines and
MU equipment must not pass this sign with their Pantograph(s) up. [2.205]
When a Catenary power outage occurs, and power cannot be restored on the first
attempt trains within the affected Catenary circuit must be instructed to?
Stop and examine Pantograph for damage, unless the cause of the outage has already
been determined. [2.404]
When a Catenary power outage occurs and power is Restored on the first
attempt, train(s) within the affected catenary circuit must be instructed to?
Proceed at Normal Speed to the next scheduled station stop to inspect pantographs.
[2.403]
