Union Pacific Remote Control Operations Basic
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How are traction motors numbered? 1-6 front to rear
Where would you find the Integrated Control console
Computer Display Screen and Operator
Controls?
Where would you find the Emergency Fuel Control Panel
Cut-Off (EFCO) button, Isolation Switch, and
Headlight control switch?
Except for EMD SD70ACe locomotives, Control Panel
where is the Main Battery Knife switch
located?
In what position must you place the Main Open
Battery Knife switch when the locomotive is
shut down?
What is the purpose of the diesel engine? Turns the main generator, which supplies electrical power to
the traction motors
What happens to the diesel engine when Runs at idle speed, regardless of throttle position and does
the Engine Control Switch (Isolation Switch) not develop power
is moved to 'isolate'?
What position must the Generator Field Off (down position)
Switch be in for remote operation?
What position should the Main Battery Knife Closed
switch be placed prior to starting the
engine?
How can you tell when the fuel system is When the Return sight glass is full of fuel
properly primed prior to starting a low
horsepower EMD locomotive?
, How can you tell when the fuel system is When the pressure on the fuel oil pressure gauge rises and
properly primed when starting a GE stabilizes, AND/OR when the bubble type fuel sight glass is
locomotive? full of fuel
If both fuel filter sight glasses are full on a The Return fuel filter is clogged
low horsepower EMD locomotive, what
would that indicate?
On a low horsepower EMD locomotive, The fuel filter closest to the engine
which engine mounted fuel filter is called
the Return fuel filter?
What effect will pressing the Emergency Stops the flow of fuel to the engine, which results in engine
Fuel Cutoff switch have on the locomotive? shutdown on the engine the button was pressed
How can you tell if the cooling system is low Look at the water level in the water level sight glass and
on water? compare that level to markings on the indicator plate
How do you drain the water system? Open the manual water drain valve
When is it required to drain the water system If an engine dies and cannot be restarted, the engine must be
of a locomotive? drained if the temperature is below 32 degrees F
Where is the governor located on a low Top center of the engine at the rear of the engine
horsepower EMD locomotive?
What is the purpose of the governor? To maintain proper engine RPM and shut the engine down if a
protective device senses a condition that could be damaging
If the engine shuts down due to low water Low Water Protective Device, AND Governor Low Oil button
level, what protective device(s) trips?
How many times should you reset the The crankcase protective device must never be reset
crankcase protective device?
If the governor shuts down the engine on a Indicator lights on the control panel
low horsepower EMD locomotive, where
would information concerning the nature of
the fault be found?
How can you determine the engine RPM An alarm will sound and the engine RPM overspeed level will
Overspeed device has been tripped, and be pointed towards the right side of the locomotive. To reset,
how do you reset it? pull the overspeed lever toward you from the left side of the
locomotive
If the Engine RPM Overspeed trips, what The engine will shut down
effect does it have on the diesel engine?
If standing at the start station of a low Pull the governor low oil button out exposing the red ring
horsepower EMD locomotive, how could
you shut down the engine quickly?
What fluid levels must be checked before Cooling water level
starting the engine?
When starting the engine, which switches on Air condition, lights, heaters, refrigerator, and other
the circuit breaker panel must be open or accessories
off?
Locomotive Knowledge Exam – Questions & A+ Solutions
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Terms in this set (81)
How are traction motors numbered? 1-6 front to rear
Where would you find the Integrated Control console
Computer Display Screen and Operator
Controls?
Where would you find the Emergency Fuel Control Panel
Cut-Off (EFCO) button, Isolation Switch, and
Headlight control switch?
Except for EMD SD70ACe locomotives, Control Panel
where is the Main Battery Knife switch
located?
In what position must you place the Main Open
Battery Knife switch when the locomotive is
shut down?
What is the purpose of the diesel engine? Turns the main generator, which supplies electrical power to
the traction motors
What happens to the diesel engine when Runs at idle speed, regardless of throttle position and does
the Engine Control Switch (Isolation Switch) not develop power
is moved to 'isolate'?
What position must the Generator Field Off (down position)
Switch be in for remote operation?
What position should the Main Battery Knife Closed
switch be placed prior to starting the
engine?
How can you tell when the fuel system is When the Return sight glass is full of fuel
properly primed prior to starting a low
horsepower EMD locomotive?
, How can you tell when the fuel system is When the pressure on the fuel oil pressure gauge rises and
properly primed when starting a GE stabilizes, AND/OR when the bubble type fuel sight glass is
locomotive? full of fuel
If both fuel filter sight glasses are full on a The Return fuel filter is clogged
low horsepower EMD locomotive, what
would that indicate?
On a low horsepower EMD locomotive, The fuel filter closest to the engine
which engine mounted fuel filter is called
the Return fuel filter?
What effect will pressing the Emergency Stops the flow of fuel to the engine, which results in engine
Fuel Cutoff switch have on the locomotive? shutdown on the engine the button was pressed
How can you tell if the cooling system is low Look at the water level in the water level sight glass and
on water? compare that level to markings on the indicator plate
How do you drain the water system? Open the manual water drain valve
When is it required to drain the water system If an engine dies and cannot be restarted, the engine must be
of a locomotive? drained if the temperature is below 32 degrees F
Where is the governor located on a low Top center of the engine at the rear of the engine
horsepower EMD locomotive?
What is the purpose of the governor? To maintain proper engine RPM and shut the engine down if a
protective device senses a condition that could be damaging
If the engine shuts down due to low water Low Water Protective Device, AND Governor Low Oil button
level, what protective device(s) trips?
How many times should you reset the The crankcase protective device must never be reset
crankcase protective device?
If the governor shuts down the engine on a Indicator lights on the control panel
low horsepower EMD locomotive, where
would information concerning the nature of
the fault be found?
How can you determine the engine RPM An alarm will sound and the engine RPM overspeed level will
Overspeed device has been tripped, and be pointed towards the right side of the locomotive. To reset,
how do you reset it? pull the overspeed lever toward you from the left side of the
locomotive
If the Engine RPM Overspeed trips, what The engine will shut down
effect does it have on the diesel engine?
If standing at the start station of a low Pull the governor low oil button out exposing the red ring
horsepower EMD locomotive, how could
you shut down the engine quickly?
What fluid levels must be checked before Cooling water level
starting the engine?
When starting the engine, which switches on Air condition, lights, heaters, refrigerator, and other
the circuit breaker panel must be open or accessories
off?
