Union Pacific Railroad rules questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade
What documents must the crew review before they begin their work and what documents must they
have?
- correct answer Systems special instruction area, timetables, subdivision general orders, rule books, and
instructions for handeling hazards materials
The crew walks out to the engine. They both have backpack type grips. Can they board the engine while
wearing their bags?
- correct answer Yes, but must maintain 3 point contace and balance
Engineer Owns notices that the locomotive has a blue flag attached. When can he start the locomotive
or release the handbreak? What is the risk of releasing the hand brake before the air system is charged?
- correct answer Starting engine is prohibited and releasing breaks are prohibited
To ensure that no one has tapered with safety decives on the engine, what is engineer Owens inspectivg
for while taking charge of the controlling locomotive?
- correct answer Safety devices--alerters, cab signal, train 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?
- correct answer 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 the RCL Zone, what communication must take place?
- correct answer Employees not part of the remote crew must determine whether the zone is active
2026\2027 A+ Grade
What documents must the crew review before they begin their work and what documents must they
have?
- correct answer Systems special instruction area, timetables, subdivision general orders, rule books, and
instructions for handeling hazards materials
The crew walks out to the engine. They both have backpack type grips. Can they board the engine while
wearing their bags?
- correct answer Yes, but must maintain 3 point contace and balance
Engineer Owns notices that the locomotive has a blue flag attached. When can he start the locomotive
or release the handbreak? What is the risk of releasing the hand brake before the air system is charged?
- correct answer Starting engine is prohibited and releasing breaks are prohibited
To ensure that no one has tapered with safety decives on the engine, what is engineer Owens inspectivg
for while taking charge of the controlling locomotive?
- correct answer Safety devices--alerters, cab signal, train 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?
- correct answer 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 the RCL Zone, what communication must take place?
- correct answer Employees not part of the remote crew must determine whether the zone is active
