CSX Conductor Week 2 Test Questions
and Answers 100% Correct
Engine - ANSWER-This is a locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy.
Intermodal Train - ANSWER-This is designed entirely to carry trailers, containers, motor
vehicles and or auto frames.
Car shop repair area - ANSWER-1 or more tracks for testing, servicing and repair of
rolling equipment.
Siding - ANSWER-This is an auxilliary track for meeting and passing trains.
Limited speed - ANSWER-Not to exceed 45 miles per hour.
Medium speed - ANSWER-Not to exceed 30 miles per hour.
Slow Speed - ANSWER-Not to exceed 15 miles per hour.
Controlled speed - ANSWER-A speed that will permit stopping within one half the range
of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on track
equipment, or a stop signal.
Restricted Speed - ANSWER-A speed that will permit stopping within one half the range
of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on track
equipment, or a stop signal.
Spring switch - ANSWER-Equipped to restore to normal position after being trailed
through.
Dual Control Switch - ANSWER-This is power operated and also equipped for hand
operation.
Excepted track - ANSWER-A segment of track designated in special instructions. No
more than 10 mph, no passenger service and no more than 5 hazmat cars.
Block Signal - ANSWER-A fixed signal at an entrance of a block to govern train
movement.
Block - ANSWER-Track section of defined limits.
Signal Aspect. - ANSWER-The appearance of a fixed signal.
, Accidents, Defects in track, bridges, signals or highway crossing warning devices, fires
on or near the right of way. - ANSWER-What conditions must be reported promptly and
by the quickest means to the proper authority?
Safe course - ANSWER-In case of doubt or uncertainty what course must always be
taken?
Rules, Special instructions, signal indications, dispatcher messages or other means. -
ANSWER-Where may train speeds be authorized?
Lowest speed - ANSWER-When there is a difference in speeds what speed will govern?
Crew members - ANSWER-Who must take the necessary action to stop the train when
the engineer fails or is unable to do so?
Signal Indication - ANSWER-Information conveyed by the signal aspect.
Improper signal aspect. - ANSWER-When a signal aspect permits a train to proceed
when the condition of the block does not justify.
Intermediate signal - ANSWER-Equipped with a number plate.
Controlled point - ANSWER-Where signals are remotely controlled, defined in time
tables.
Automatic Block Signal - ANSWER-A block signal that is activated either by track circuit
or in conjunction with interlocking or controlled point circuits. This block signal
automatically indicates track condition and block occupancy.
Color light signal - ANSWER-Displays aspect by a color of light.
Color position light signal - ANSWER-Displays aspect by position of colored lights.
Controlled point - ANSWER-Where signals are remotely controlled defined in time
tables.
System notice - ANSWER-Written or electronically transmitted notice of information and
instructions not affecting the movement of trains issued by the Operating rules
department.
General notice - ANSWER-Written or electronically transmitted notice of information and
instructions not affecting the movement of trains, issued by a division.
Face the braking end - ANSWER-How do you determine the left and right sides of a rail
car?
and Answers 100% Correct
Engine - ANSWER-This is a locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy.
Intermodal Train - ANSWER-This is designed entirely to carry trailers, containers, motor
vehicles and or auto frames.
Car shop repair area - ANSWER-1 or more tracks for testing, servicing and repair of
rolling equipment.
Siding - ANSWER-This is an auxilliary track for meeting and passing trains.
Limited speed - ANSWER-Not to exceed 45 miles per hour.
Medium speed - ANSWER-Not to exceed 30 miles per hour.
Slow Speed - ANSWER-Not to exceed 15 miles per hour.
Controlled speed - ANSWER-A speed that will permit stopping within one half the range
of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on track
equipment, or a stop signal.
Restricted Speed - ANSWER-A speed that will permit stopping within one half the range
of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on track
equipment, or a stop signal.
Spring switch - ANSWER-Equipped to restore to normal position after being trailed
through.
Dual Control Switch - ANSWER-This is power operated and also equipped for hand
operation.
Excepted track - ANSWER-A segment of track designated in special instructions. No
more than 10 mph, no passenger service and no more than 5 hazmat cars.
Block Signal - ANSWER-A fixed signal at an entrance of a block to govern train
movement.
Block - ANSWER-Track section of defined limits.
Signal Aspect. - ANSWER-The appearance of a fixed signal.
, Accidents, Defects in track, bridges, signals or highway crossing warning devices, fires
on or near the right of way. - ANSWER-What conditions must be reported promptly and
by the quickest means to the proper authority?
Safe course - ANSWER-In case of doubt or uncertainty what course must always be
taken?
Rules, Special instructions, signal indications, dispatcher messages or other means. -
ANSWER-Where may train speeds be authorized?
Lowest speed - ANSWER-When there is a difference in speeds what speed will govern?
Crew members - ANSWER-Who must take the necessary action to stop the train when
the engineer fails or is unable to do so?
Signal Indication - ANSWER-Information conveyed by the signal aspect.
Improper signal aspect. - ANSWER-When a signal aspect permits a train to proceed
when the condition of the block does not justify.
Intermediate signal - ANSWER-Equipped with a number plate.
Controlled point - ANSWER-Where signals are remotely controlled, defined in time
tables.
Automatic Block Signal - ANSWER-A block signal that is activated either by track circuit
or in conjunction with interlocking or controlled point circuits. This block signal
automatically indicates track condition and block occupancy.
Color light signal - ANSWER-Displays aspect by a color of light.
Color position light signal - ANSWER-Displays aspect by position of colored lights.
Controlled point - ANSWER-Where signals are remotely controlled defined in time
tables.
System notice - ANSWER-Written or electronically transmitted notice of information and
instructions not affecting the movement of trains issued by the Operating rules
department.
General notice - ANSWER-Written or electronically transmitted notice of information and
instructions not affecting the movement of trains, issued by a division.
Face the braking end - ANSWER-How do you determine the left and right sides of a rail
car?
