1 of 130
Definition
In ABS territory, when authorized to enter the main track, a _______ or
________ must open the switch and wait 5 minutes at the switch to
establish block signal protection.
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, Maintenance crew only Crew member, switch tender
Train conductor, engineer Any available passenger
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2 of 130
Definition
Movements in yard limits "against the current of traffic" must not be
made unless...
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allowed if the crew feels it is safe to
permitted only during daylight hours
do so
authorized or protected by
restricted to only freight trains and track warrant, track bulletin,
not passenger trains yardmaster, or other authorized
employee.
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3 of 130
,Definition
Methods of blue signal protection on other than a main track include...
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Each manually operated switch
must be lined against authorized or protected by track
movement. A blue signal must warrant, track bulletin, yardmaster, or
be placed at or near each such other authorized employee.
switch
Switches do not require any signals if Blue signals are only required at the
no work is being done main track
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4 of 130
Definition
On tracks designated in the timetable, a ______ will authorize a train, track
car, machine, or employee to occupy the main track or tracks between
specific points.
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Signal confirmation Track permit
, General authorization Crew member approval
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5 of 130
Definition
If no red flag is displayed
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continue at normal speed without
stop only if a train is approaching
concern
move at restricted speed, increase speed to clear the area
prepared to stop faster
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Definition
In ABS territory, when authorized to enter the main track, a _______ or
________ must open the switch and wait 5 minutes at the switch to
establish block signal protection.
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, Maintenance crew only Crew member, switch tender
Train conductor, engineer Any available passenger
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2 of 130
Definition
Movements in yard limits "against the current of traffic" must not be
made unless...
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allowed if the crew feels it is safe to
permitted only during daylight hours
do so
authorized or protected by
restricted to only freight trains and track warrant, track bulletin,
not passenger trains yardmaster, or other authorized
employee.
Don't know?
3 of 130
,Definition
Methods of blue signal protection on other than a main track include...
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Each manually operated switch
must be lined against authorized or protected by track
movement. A blue signal must warrant, track bulletin, yardmaster, or
be placed at or near each such other authorized employee.
switch
Switches do not require any signals if Blue signals are only required at the
no work is being done main track
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4 of 130
Definition
On tracks designated in the timetable, a ______ will authorize a train, track
car, machine, or employee to occupy the main track or tracks between
specific points.
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Signal confirmation Track permit
, General authorization Crew member approval
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5 of 130
Definition
If no red flag is displayed
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continue at normal speed without
stop only if a train is approaching
concern
move at restricted speed, increase speed to clear the area
prepared to stop faster
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