CSX Conductor Week 6 - Advanced
Train Movement Questions & Solutions
100% Correct!!
Half, Vision - ANSWERTrains using other than main or signaled tracks must move at
a speed that permits stopping within ____ the range of ______, short of a train, a
car, on track equipment, an obstruction, a stop signal, a derail, or an improperly lined
switch
Without - ANSWERTracks other than main, signaled, or sidings may be used
_______ permission or authority from the train dispatcher or control station
Sidings - ANSWERDesignated in special instructions for the purpose of meeting and
passing trains
Controlled Siding - ANSWERA track designated in special instruction as a
__________ ______. In signal territory, signals do not govern movement on the
siding. Entrance and exit signals only authorize trains to enter or leave the siding
25 - ANSWER__ mph on non-signaled sidings
15 - ANSWER__ mph when moving to and from the main track, operating through
hand-operated switches not equipped with a signal
10 - ANSWER__ mph when *not* moving to or from the main track, operating
through hand-operated switches
10 - ANSWER__ mph on other than main tracks or signaled tracks
5 - ANSWER_ mph within designated locomotive service track or car shop repair
track areas
Signaled Siding - ANSWERA track designated in special instructions as a ________
______ where movement on the siding is authorized by block signals and signal
rules apply to movement on the siding
Signal Indication, Train Dispatcher - ANSWERTrains must not enter a siding unless
authorized by ______ __________ or _____ __________
First - ANSWERTrains instructed to take siding must enter the the siding at the
_____ switch unless directed otherwise by the train dispatcher
Cleared, Switches - ANSWERTrains must report to dispatcher when the train has
_______ the main track and ________ have been restored for movement on the
main track
, Train Dispatcher - ANSWERDo not leave equipment unattended on a siding without
permission of the _____ __________
1. Main Tracks
2. Junctions
3. Drawbridges
4. Railroad crossings at grade - ANSWERTrains must approach these locations
prepared to stop:
1. Special instructions governing the using of the crossing have been met
2. Given a proceed signal by a flagman, if present
3. There is no conflicting movement and it is safe to pass - ANSWERAt railroad
crossings at grade equipped with stop signs, a train must not pass the stop sign and
must remain clear of the crossing until:
Signals, Derails - ANSWERDo not leave equipment standing and unattended
between opposing _______ of a railroad crossing at grade, or _______ that protect a
railroad crossing at grade
Dispatcher Bulletin, Release Form - ANSWERBefore occupying a controlled track,
the engineer and conductor must obtain a legible __________ ________ and
_______ ____ that contains the correct names, employee ID's, and train ID, and
must determine that all documents correspond with each other. All crewmembers
must have read and understand the requirements.
During tour of duty - ANSWERRetain and observe dispatcher bulletins, on all trips,
for how long?
Crewmember - ANSWERAny __________ may obtain permission or copy authorities
from the train dispatcher when under the direct observation of the Conductor or
locomotive operator
1. Track Warrant Control with Automatic Block Signals (TWC-ABS)
2. Main Track Yard Limits Signaled (YL-S)
3. Current of Traffic - Traffic signaled in one direction (COT)
4. Traffic Control (TC)
5. Control Point Signals (CP) - ANSWERGeneral signal rules apply where special
instructions, dispatcher message, or form EC-1 designate the following authorities
for movement are in effect:
Comply - ANSWERTrains must approach the beginning of signaled territory
prepared to ______ with the first signal in service
Train Dispatcher, Restricted Speed - ANSWERMovements not governed by fixed
signal indication must receive authorization from the _____ ________, then proceed
at __________ _____ to the next signal
Plainly, Rear - ANSWERTrains may operate according to the indication of the next
fixed signal governing the movement when the next governing signal can be
Train Movement Questions & Solutions
100% Correct!!
Half, Vision - ANSWERTrains using other than main or signaled tracks must move at
a speed that permits stopping within ____ the range of ______, short of a train, a
car, on track equipment, an obstruction, a stop signal, a derail, or an improperly lined
switch
Without - ANSWERTracks other than main, signaled, or sidings may be used
_______ permission or authority from the train dispatcher or control station
Sidings - ANSWERDesignated in special instructions for the purpose of meeting and
passing trains
Controlled Siding - ANSWERA track designated in special instruction as a
__________ ______. In signal territory, signals do not govern movement on the
siding. Entrance and exit signals only authorize trains to enter or leave the siding
25 - ANSWER__ mph on non-signaled sidings
15 - ANSWER__ mph when moving to and from the main track, operating through
hand-operated switches not equipped with a signal
10 - ANSWER__ mph when *not* moving to or from the main track, operating
through hand-operated switches
10 - ANSWER__ mph on other than main tracks or signaled tracks
5 - ANSWER_ mph within designated locomotive service track or car shop repair
track areas
Signaled Siding - ANSWERA track designated in special instructions as a ________
______ where movement on the siding is authorized by block signals and signal
rules apply to movement on the siding
Signal Indication, Train Dispatcher - ANSWERTrains must not enter a siding unless
authorized by ______ __________ or _____ __________
First - ANSWERTrains instructed to take siding must enter the the siding at the
_____ switch unless directed otherwise by the train dispatcher
Cleared, Switches - ANSWERTrains must report to dispatcher when the train has
_______ the main track and ________ have been restored for movement on the
main track
, Train Dispatcher - ANSWERDo not leave equipment unattended on a siding without
permission of the _____ __________
1. Main Tracks
2. Junctions
3. Drawbridges
4. Railroad crossings at grade - ANSWERTrains must approach these locations
prepared to stop:
1. Special instructions governing the using of the crossing have been met
2. Given a proceed signal by a flagman, if present
3. There is no conflicting movement and it is safe to pass - ANSWERAt railroad
crossings at grade equipped with stop signs, a train must not pass the stop sign and
must remain clear of the crossing until:
Signals, Derails - ANSWERDo not leave equipment standing and unattended
between opposing _______ of a railroad crossing at grade, or _______ that protect a
railroad crossing at grade
Dispatcher Bulletin, Release Form - ANSWERBefore occupying a controlled track,
the engineer and conductor must obtain a legible __________ ________ and
_______ ____ that contains the correct names, employee ID's, and train ID, and
must determine that all documents correspond with each other. All crewmembers
must have read and understand the requirements.
During tour of duty - ANSWERRetain and observe dispatcher bulletins, on all trips,
for how long?
Crewmember - ANSWERAny __________ may obtain permission or copy authorities
from the train dispatcher when under the direct observation of the Conductor or
locomotive operator
1. Track Warrant Control with Automatic Block Signals (TWC-ABS)
2. Main Track Yard Limits Signaled (YL-S)
3. Current of Traffic - Traffic signaled in one direction (COT)
4. Traffic Control (TC)
5. Control Point Signals (CP) - ANSWERGeneral signal rules apply where special
instructions, dispatcher message, or form EC-1 designate the following authorities
for movement are in effect:
Comply - ANSWERTrains must approach the beginning of signaled territory
prepared to ______ with the first signal in service
Train Dispatcher, Restricted Speed - ANSWERMovements not governed by fixed
signal indication must receive authorization from the _____ ________, then proceed
at __________ _____ to the next signal
Plainly, Rear - ANSWERTrains may operate according to the indication of the next
fixed signal governing the movement when the next governing signal can be
