CSX RCO Study Guide UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
The is a diesel electric power unit that can pro-
locomotive, 1000, 6000
duce between and horsepower.
A is used to provide power to a genera-
diesel engine, voltage tor (alternator) to produce high electrical energy
necessary to power the traction motors.
The deliver power to each axle via an
traction motors
arrangement of gears to cause the locomotive to move.
A low electrical control system is used to regulate
voltage, interfaces locomotive operation and with remote control
electrical systems.
The consists of air brake and electrical
control stand
devices to control locomotive operation.
on the control stand is used to apply air
Automatic (train) brake
brakes on the locomotive and train.
on the control stand is used to apply air
Independent (engine) brake
brakes to the locomotive only.
on the control stand is used to
air brake gauges
measure air pressures for air brake operation.
on the control stand is used to increase engine
throttle RPM. It has 10 positions: stop, idle, and throttle positions
1-8.
A on the control stand is used to change direc-
reverser
tions: forward, reverse and neutral.
The on the control stand enables the
engine run (ER) switch
engine to respond to throttle commands.
The on the control stand enables the generator/
generator field (GF) switch
alternator to create electricity.
, The on the control stand enables the
control/fuel pump switch
fuel pump and control circuitry to work.
The on the control stand indicates locomo-
AMP gauge
tive electrical output
The , located on the back wall of
engine control panel the locomotive cab, consists of alarm/indicator lights and
component devices used to operate the locomotive.
Always place to start/stop/isolate before
isolation switch
opening any electrical cabinet doors.
The on the engine control panel enables or
isolation switch disables the locomotive to operate electrically. The switch
positions include run and start/stop/isolate
The on the engine control
traction motor cutout switch panel cuts out a defective traction motor that may be
responsible for causing high voltage ground relay faults
The on the engine control panel is
headlight setup switch
used to establish appropriate headlight control circuitry.
The on the engine control panel
Alarm & Indicator lights
indicate a fault or condition of the locomotive.
The on the switch and circuit
main battery knife switch breaker panel must be closed to connect the battery to the
electrical system.
A is a 400 amp starting fuse; a test strip
starting fuse above the fuse may be used to determine if the starting
fuse is defective (blown).
The located in the "black" area must be
operational circuit breakers
on for the locomotive to operate.
accessory circuit breakers
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The is a diesel electric power unit that can pro-
locomotive, 1000, 6000
duce between and horsepower.
A is used to provide power to a genera-
diesel engine, voltage tor (alternator) to produce high electrical energy
necessary to power the traction motors.
The deliver power to each axle via an
traction motors
arrangement of gears to cause the locomotive to move.
A low electrical control system is used to regulate
voltage, interfaces locomotive operation and with remote control
electrical systems.
The consists of air brake and electrical
control stand
devices to control locomotive operation.
on the control stand is used to apply air
Automatic (train) brake
brakes on the locomotive and train.
on the control stand is used to apply air
Independent (engine) brake
brakes to the locomotive only.
on the control stand is used to
air brake gauges
measure air pressures for air brake operation.
on the control stand is used to increase engine
throttle RPM. It has 10 positions: stop, idle, and throttle positions
1-8.
A on the control stand is used to change direc-
reverser
tions: forward, reverse and neutral.
The on the control stand enables the
engine run (ER) switch
engine to respond to throttle commands.
The on the control stand enables the generator/
generator field (GF) switch
alternator to create electricity.
, The on the control stand enables the
control/fuel pump switch
fuel pump and control circuitry to work.
The on the control stand indicates locomo-
AMP gauge
tive electrical output
The , located on the back wall of
engine control panel the locomotive cab, consists of alarm/indicator lights and
component devices used to operate the locomotive.
Always place to start/stop/isolate before
isolation switch
opening any electrical cabinet doors.
The on the engine control panel enables or
isolation switch disables the locomotive to operate electrically. The switch
positions include run and start/stop/isolate
The on the engine control
traction motor cutout switch panel cuts out a defective traction motor that may be
responsible for causing high voltage ground relay faults
The on the engine control panel is
headlight setup switch
used to establish appropriate headlight control circuitry.
The on the engine control panel
Alarm & Indicator lights
indicate a fault or condition of the locomotive.
The on the switch and circuit
main battery knife switch breaker panel must be closed to connect the battery to the
electrical system.
A is a 400 amp starting fuse; a test strip
starting fuse above the fuse may be used to determine if the starting
fuse is defective (blown).
The located in the "black" area must be
operational circuit breakers
on for the locomotive to operate.
accessory circuit breakers
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