Union Pacific Railroad rules Exam
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What documents must the crew review before they begin their work and what
documents must they have?
Systems special instruction area, timetables, subdivision general orders, rule
books, and instructions for handling hazards materials
The crew walks out to the engine. They both have backpack type grips. Can they
board the engine while wearing their bags?
Yes, but must maintain 3 point contact and balance
Engineer Owns notices that the locomotive has a blue flag attached. When can
he start the locomotive or release the hand break? What is the risk of releasing
the hand brake before the air system is charged?
Starting engine is prohibited and releasing breaks are prohibited
, To ensure that no one has tapered with safety devices on the engine, what is
engineer Owens inspecting for while taking charge of the controlling locomotive?
Safety devices--alerters, cab signal, train control and stop devices
The LBR54-09 has a work order to deliver an empty flat car to Osage Wind. The
car they need is buried in track South 2 in the bowl. The crew comes out of the
locomotive servicing track and moves westward towards the RCL Zone. After
beginning the move, how does Engineer Owens verify that the locomotive
brakes are operative?
1-3 mph allows the engine with throttle in idle to check the brake and defects do
not restrict the locomotive movement
Before they enter the RCL Zone, what communication must take place?
Employees not part of the remote crew must determine whether the zone is
active
They determine the RCL zone is not active4. What is their authority to occupy
the main track at the west of end of Arkansas Yard?
Obtain track warrant
Before they occupy the main track, do they have to check for Track Breach
Protection?
Questions and Correct Answers| Latest
Update
What documents must the crew review before they begin their work and what
documents must they have?
Systems special instruction area, timetables, subdivision general orders, rule
books, and instructions for handling hazards materials
The crew walks out to the engine. They both have backpack type grips. Can they
board the engine while wearing their bags?
Yes, but must maintain 3 point contact and balance
Engineer Owns notices that the locomotive has a blue flag attached. When can
he start the locomotive or release the hand break? What is the risk of releasing
the hand brake before the air system is charged?
Starting engine is prohibited and releasing breaks are prohibited
, To ensure that no one has tapered with safety devices on the engine, what is
engineer Owens inspecting for while taking charge of the controlling locomotive?
Safety devices--alerters, cab signal, train control and stop devices
The LBR54-09 has a work order to deliver an empty flat car to Osage Wind. The
car they need is buried in track South 2 in the bowl. The crew comes out of the
locomotive servicing track and moves westward towards the RCL Zone. After
beginning the move, how does Engineer Owens verify that the locomotive
brakes are operative?
1-3 mph allows the engine with throttle in idle to check the brake and defects do
not restrict the locomotive movement
Before they enter the RCL Zone, what communication must take place?
Employees not part of the remote crew must determine whether the zone is
active
They determine the RCL zone is not active4. What is their authority to occupy
the main track at the west of end of Arkansas Yard?
Obtain track warrant
Before they occupy the main track, do they have to check for Track Breach
Protection?
