Union Pacific – Switching questions with accurate
answers
After lining the switch for a train to enter or leave the main track, where
must the employee attending the switch be positioned? Ans✓✓✓
Opposite side of the main track
Before switching passenger equipment or occupied outfit cars, what is
required? Ans✓✓✓ Couple air hoses, fully charge brake system, use
automatic brake control valve when switching.
Can cars or engines be left out to foul adjacent tracks? Ans✓✓✓ No
Except at a spring switch, when is a train allowed to foul a main track or
signaled track or pass beyond an insulated joint at the clearance point?
Ans✓✓✓ Switch connected with movement aligned
Except in switching movements, when a train is approaching or passing,
how far must employees remain from a main track switch? Ans✓✓✓
No nearer than 20 feet
How are spring switches identified? Ans✓✓✓ Letter "S" or "SS",
special targets, signs, or lights
How is a spring switch tested? Ans✓✓✓ By lining switch over and
back by hand examining the switch points to see that they fit properly.
, How must employees work to avoid damage to cars, equipment,
structures or other property? Ans✓✓✓ Safely and Efficiently
If the location is not marked, how can an employee determine the
location of the clearance point? Ans✓✓✓ Stand outside rail of adjacent
track and extend arm outwards towards equipment. When unable to
touch equipment, leave equipment an additional 50 feet into track to
ensure equipment beyond clearance point.
Maximum coupling speed Ans✓✓✓ 4 MPH
Regarding switches, in *non-signaled territory*, except at locations
operated with Radio Controlled Switches, conductors must record what
information as soon as practical? Ans✓✓✓ Location and time each
main track switch used is finally lined and locked to normal position on
Conductor's Report form.
Switch Point Aspect: Green Ans✓✓✓ Switch points fit properly in
normal position
Switch Point Aspect: Red or Dark Ans✓✓✓ Stop and inspect switch
Switch Point Aspect: Yellow Ans✓✓✓ Switch points fit properly in
Reverse position.
answers
After lining the switch for a train to enter or leave the main track, where
must the employee attending the switch be positioned? Ans✓✓✓
Opposite side of the main track
Before switching passenger equipment or occupied outfit cars, what is
required? Ans✓✓✓ Couple air hoses, fully charge brake system, use
automatic brake control valve when switching.
Can cars or engines be left out to foul adjacent tracks? Ans✓✓✓ No
Except at a spring switch, when is a train allowed to foul a main track or
signaled track or pass beyond an insulated joint at the clearance point?
Ans✓✓✓ Switch connected with movement aligned
Except in switching movements, when a train is approaching or passing,
how far must employees remain from a main track switch? Ans✓✓✓
No nearer than 20 feet
How are spring switches identified? Ans✓✓✓ Letter "S" or "SS",
special targets, signs, or lights
How is a spring switch tested? Ans✓✓✓ By lining switch over and
back by hand examining the switch points to see that they fit properly.
, How must employees work to avoid damage to cars, equipment,
structures or other property? Ans✓✓✓ Safely and Efficiently
If the location is not marked, how can an employee determine the
location of the clearance point? Ans✓✓✓ Stand outside rail of adjacent
track and extend arm outwards towards equipment. When unable to
touch equipment, leave equipment an additional 50 feet into track to
ensure equipment beyond clearance point.
Maximum coupling speed Ans✓✓✓ 4 MPH
Regarding switches, in *non-signaled territory*, except at locations
operated with Radio Controlled Switches, conductors must record what
information as soon as practical? Ans✓✓✓ Location and time each
main track switch used is finally lined and locked to normal position on
Conductor's Report form.
Switch Point Aspect: Green Ans✓✓✓ Switch points fit properly in
normal position
Switch Point Aspect: Red or Dark Ans✓✓✓ Stop and inspect switch
Switch Point Aspect: Yellow Ans✓✓✓ Switch points fit properly in
Reverse position.
