CSX Conductor Week 2 test Questions
& Answers 100% Correct!!
Engine - ANSWERThis is a locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy.
Intermodal Train - ANSWERThis is designed entirely to carry trailers, containers,
motor vehicles and or auto frames.
Car shop repair area - ANSWER1 or more tracks for testing, servicing and repair of
rolling equipment.
Siding - ANSWERThis is an auxilliary track for meeting and passing trains.
Limited speed - ANSWERNot to exceed 45 miles per hour.
Medium speed - ANSWERNot to exceed 30 miles per hour.
Slow Speed - ANSWERNot to exceed 15 miles per hour.
Controlled speed - ANSWERA speed that will permit stopping within one half the
range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on
track equipment, or a stop signal.
Improper signal aspect. - ANSWERWhen a signal aspect permits a train to proceed
when the condition of the block does not justify.
Intermediate signal - ANSWEREquipped with a number plate.
Controlled point - ANSWERWhere signals are remotely controlled, defined in time
tables.
Restricted Speed - ANSWERA speed that will permit stopping within one half the
range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on
track equipment, or a stop signal.
Spring switch - ANSWEREquipped to restore to normal position after being trailed
through.
Dual Control Switch - ANSWERThis is power operated and also equipped for hand
operation.
Excepted track - ANSWERA segment of track designated in special instructions. No
more than 10 mph, no passenger service and no more than 5 hazmat cars.
Block Signal - ANSWERA fixed signal at an entrance of a block to govern train
movement.
, Block - ANSWERTrack section of defined limits.
Signal Aspect. - ANSWERThe appearance of a fixed signal.
Signal Indication - ANSWERInformation conveyed by the signal aspect.
Automatic Block Signal - ANSWERA block signal that is activated either by track
circuit or in conjunction with interlocking or controlled point circuits. This block signal
automatically indicates track condition and block occupancy.
Color light signal - ANSWERDisplays aspect by a color of light.
Color position light signal - ANSWERDisplays aspect by position of colored lights.
Controlled point - ANSWERWhere signals are remotely controlled defined in time
tables.
System notice - ANSWERWritten or electronically transmitted notice of information
and instructions not affecting the movement of trains issued by the Operating rules
department.
General notice - ANSWERWritten or electronically transmitted notice of information
and instructions not affecting the movement of trains, issued by a division.
Dispatcher bulletin - ANSWERA computer generated form issued by the train
dispatcher. It contains current operating instructions applying to the train addressed.
It also contains information as to the latest system and general bulletins issued.
CSX train documentation - ANSWERA computer generated document consisting of
some or all of the following: Tonnage graph, restricted and special handling list, CT-
168 report, clearance bureau instructions, train listing and hazardous endorsement,
hazardous special handling instructions, and hazardous materials radio waybill form.
EC-1 - ANSWERA form used to record specific instructions regarding movements
and controlled blocks.
Blue Signal - ANSWERA clearly distinguishable blue flag, blue light, or blue tag by
day, or blue light or blue tag by night. When displayed, it signifies that workmen are
on, under or between equipment.
Pilot - ANSWERAn employee assigned to a train when the engineer or conductor is
not qualified on the segment of track.
Accidents, Defects in track, bridges, signals or highway crossing warning devices,
fires on or near the right of way. - ANSWERWhat conditions must be reported
promptly and by the quickest means to the proper authority?
Safe course - ANSWERIn case of doubt or uncertainty what course must always be
taken?
& Answers 100% Correct!!
Engine - ANSWERThis is a locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy.
Intermodal Train - ANSWERThis is designed entirely to carry trailers, containers,
motor vehicles and or auto frames.
Car shop repair area - ANSWER1 or more tracks for testing, servicing and repair of
rolling equipment.
Siding - ANSWERThis is an auxilliary track for meeting and passing trains.
Limited speed - ANSWERNot to exceed 45 miles per hour.
Medium speed - ANSWERNot to exceed 30 miles per hour.
Slow Speed - ANSWERNot to exceed 15 miles per hour.
Controlled speed - ANSWERA speed that will permit stopping within one half the
range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on
track equipment, or a stop signal.
Improper signal aspect. - ANSWERWhen a signal aspect permits a train to proceed
when the condition of the block does not justify.
Intermediate signal - ANSWEREquipped with a number plate.
Controlled point - ANSWERWhere signals are remotely controlled, defined in time
tables.
Restricted Speed - ANSWERA speed that will permit stopping within one half the
range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on
track equipment, or a stop signal.
Spring switch - ANSWEREquipped to restore to normal position after being trailed
through.
Dual Control Switch - ANSWERThis is power operated and also equipped for hand
operation.
Excepted track - ANSWERA segment of track designated in special instructions. No
more than 10 mph, no passenger service and no more than 5 hazmat cars.
Block Signal - ANSWERA fixed signal at an entrance of a block to govern train
movement.
, Block - ANSWERTrack section of defined limits.
Signal Aspect. - ANSWERThe appearance of a fixed signal.
Signal Indication - ANSWERInformation conveyed by the signal aspect.
Automatic Block Signal - ANSWERA block signal that is activated either by track
circuit or in conjunction with interlocking or controlled point circuits. This block signal
automatically indicates track condition and block occupancy.
Color light signal - ANSWERDisplays aspect by a color of light.
Color position light signal - ANSWERDisplays aspect by position of colored lights.
Controlled point - ANSWERWhere signals are remotely controlled defined in time
tables.
System notice - ANSWERWritten or electronically transmitted notice of information
and instructions not affecting the movement of trains issued by the Operating rules
department.
General notice - ANSWERWritten or electronically transmitted notice of information
and instructions not affecting the movement of trains, issued by a division.
Dispatcher bulletin - ANSWERA computer generated form issued by the train
dispatcher. It contains current operating instructions applying to the train addressed.
It also contains information as to the latest system and general bulletins issued.
CSX train documentation - ANSWERA computer generated document consisting of
some or all of the following: Tonnage graph, restricted and special handling list, CT-
168 report, clearance bureau instructions, train listing and hazardous endorsement,
hazardous special handling instructions, and hazardous materials radio waybill form.
EC-1 - ANSWERA form used to record specific instructions regarding movements
and controlled blocks.
Blue Signal - ANSWERA clearly distinguishable blue flag, blue light, or blue tag by
day, or blue light or blue tag by night. When displayed, it signifies that workmen are
on, under or between equipment.
Pilot - ANSWERAn employee assigned to a train when the engineer or conductor is
not qualified on the segment of track.
Accidents, Defects in track, bridges, signals or highway crossing warning devices,
fires on or near the right of way. - ANSWERWhat conditions must be reported
promptly and by the quickest means to the proper authority?
Safe course - ANSWERIn case of doubt or uncertainty what course must always be
taken?
