answers
"Train identification (initials, engine number and direction) is
approaching (location name) at (speed) MPH" Ans✓✓✓ In non-signaled
TWC territory, when a train is approximately 2 miles in advance of a
siding or junction, a crew member must transmit by radio:
1 hour before sunset to 1 hour after sunrise, and when weather
conditions restrict visibility Ans✓✓✓ Display a highly visible marker at
the rear of every train
20 MPH for freight trains and 30 MPH for passenger trains Ans✓✓✓
Shoving movements must not exceed
A block signal governing movement over the switch indicates stop, stop
and proceed, or restricted proceed. Ans✓✓✓ A crew member must test
the switch when:
A controlled signal displays a proceed indication or verbal authority is
granted. Ans✓✓✓ A train must not enter or occupy any track where
CTC is in effect unless:
A crew member must immediately contact the control operator unless
the train is within track and time limits Ans✓✓✓ At a signal displaying
a stop indication in CTC territory, if no conflicting movement is evident,
the train will be governed as followed:
,a crew member reports the train has cleared the limits, or the track
warrant is made void. Ans✓✓✓ A track warrant is in effect until
A track bulletin may be used to issue, change, or cancel rules, general
orders, or special instructions. Ans✓✓✓ When authorized by the
designated manager,
A track warrant at their initial station or GTB unless otherwise instructed
by the train dispatcher. Ans✓✓✓ The conductor and engineer must
receive
Advise the engineer and train dispatcher of any restriction placed on
equipment being handled. Remind the engineer that the train is
approaching an area restricted by: limits of authority, track warrant,
track bulletin or radio speed restriction. Inform the engineer after the
train passes the last station, but atleast 2 miles from the restriction.
Ans✓✓✓ Other responsibilities of the conductor are;
approaching men or equipment on or near track, regardless of any
whistle prohibitions Ans✓✓✓ whistle 8
approaching public crossings at grade with engine in front. Ans✓✓✓
whistle 7 _ _o_
, as a warning when necessary, approaching men or equipment, before
moving except switching moves, when whistle (7) is required Ans✓✓✓
ringing the bell
at restricted speed and only within the limits a train has authority to
occupy the track Ans✓✓✓ Make reverse movements on any main track
at stations and yards where switching is being done, approaching and
passing the head end of a train at night. Ans✓✓✓ Except when the
engine is approaching public crossings at grade, with the engine in front,
under what conditions must the headlight be dimmed?
Authority is extended until the train dispatcher can be contacted.
Ans✓✓✓ If the crew member cannot contact the train dispatcher to clear
track warrant and the time expires...
Authorize movement past the stop indication and instruct the employee
to operate the switch by hand. Ans✓✓✓ If a control operator cannot line
the dual control switch to the desired position, the control operator
must..
authorize the train to enter the main track or controlled siding before the
switch is opened. Ans✓✓✓ If a signal governs movement over a hand
operated switch that is not electrically locked, the control operator must