CSX FREIGHT CONDUCTOR
TEST 2
You are working in dark territory and threw a hand operated switch,
What must be done once the switch is restored? - ANSWERS-
Verbally confirm all crewmembers and affected personnel that the
switch has been restored and locked in normal position or that the
switch will be left in the reverse position as authorized by the
dispatcher
What is the normal position of hand operated switches on the main
track? - ANSWERS-Lined for straight movement
After operating a switch or derail what must the employee make
certain of? Select all that apply - ANSWERS-1) Device is lined for
the intended movement
2) if equipped with a lock, device is locked before being left
unattended
What is the normal position of derails? - ANSWERS-The Derailing
Position
You are entering a block of track under a clear signal and then stop in
the block, what must you do? - ANSWERS-Proceed prepared to stop
at the next signal and not exceed 40 MPH unless governed by a
slower speed, must not exceed 40 MPH until the next signal is visible
and displace a proceed indication and the track to the signal is clear
, You are operating in dark territory and throw a hand operated main
track switch, what form must you record this action on? -
ANSWERS-Switch Position Awareness Form
After an air brake test but before proceeding what must you do? -
ANSWERS-Ensure the brake pipe pressure is being restored at the
rear of the train
When performing a class 3 brake test where your consist changed,
what is the difference in pressure between applied and release? -
ANSWERS-5 PSI
You are instructed to pick up a hazardous material shipment from a
customer facility, upon arriving you find the shipment is not ready for
transport, who do you notify? - ANSWERS-Notify the customer,
Dispatcher or your immediate supervisor
You are instructed to pick up a hazardous material shipment from a
customer facility, upon arriving you find the shipment is not ready for
transport, what do you do? - ANSWERS-Do Not Accept
You are required to pick up a hazardous material shipment from a
customer location without any paperwork and the dispatcher says he
will deliver you paperwork over the radio what form will you use? -
ANSWERS-Radio Waybill
TEST 2
You are working in dark territory and threw a hand operated switch,
What must be done once the switch is restored? - ANSWERS-
Verbally confirm all crewmembers and affected personnel that the
switch has been restored and locked in normal position or that the
switch will be left in the reverse position as authorized by the
dispatcher
What is the normal position of hand operated switches on the main
track? - ANSWERS-Lined for straight movement
After operating a switch or derail what must the employee make
certain of? Select all that apply - ANSWERS-1) Device is lined for
the intended movement
2) if equipped with a lock, device is locked before being left
unattended
What is the normal position of derails? - ANSWERS-The Derailing
Position
You are entering a block of track under a clear signal and then stop in
the block, what must you do? - ANSWERS-Proceed prepared to stop
at the next signal and not exceed 40 MPH unless governed by a
slower speed, must not exceed 40 MPH until the next signal is visible
and displace a proceed indication and the track to the signal is clear
, You are operating in dark territory and throw a hand operated main
track switch, what form must you record this action on? -
ANSWERS-Switch Position Awareness Form
After an air brake test but before proceeding what must you do? -
ANSWERS-Ensure the brake pipe pressure is being restored at the
rear of the train
When performing a class 3 brake test where your consist changed,
what is the difference in pressure between applied and release? -
ANSWERS-5 PSI
You are instructed to pick up a hazardous material shipment from a
customer facility, upon arriving you find the shipment is not ready for
transport, who do you notify? - ANSWERS-Notify the customer,
Dispatcher or your immediate supervisor
You are instructed to pick up a hazardous material shipment from a
customer facility, upon arriving you find the shipment is not ready for
transport, what do you do? - ANSWERS-Do Not Accept
You are required to pick up a hazardous material shipment from a
customer location without any paperwork and the dispatcher says he
will deliver you paperwork over the radio what form will you use? -
ANSWERS-Radio Waybill
