Union Pacific Railroad Rules Exam Study Guide
Questions And 100% Correct Answers 2026
Update
What is required before the engineer can change direction to clear the roundhouse
lead? - Line the switch before changing direction or take slack AND communicate with
roundhouse.
Is communication with the Bedlam Yardmaster required before occupying the east
switching lead? - Yes, must determine whether the zone is activated.
Is a radio job briefing required when using hand signals for a shoving movement? - No,
when using hand signals, no radio job briefing required.
Is any protection required before fouling bowl track 4 during humping operations? - Yes,
must notify the switch controller and job brief which track will be fouled.
What is required before operating a switch that is tagged or spiked? - Ensure there are
no other movements approaching the switch and inspect switch points before and after
lining switch.
Will the conductor need to establish 'Red Zone Protection' to adjust a misaligned
drawbar? - Yes
What requirements need to be met before making the coupler adjustment to the car? -
Apply sufficient amount of handbrakes, but not less than two on the end closest to the
employee working.
, What air tests and inspections are required before departing Bedlam? - Initial Terminal
Air Brake Test (Class 1) and safety inspection.
What action is required by the engineer before the conductor can foul the track after
requesting 'Red Zone Protection'? - Fully apply locomotive brakes, apply train brakes (if
necessary), center the reverser, and confirm Red Zone protection.
What securement procedure should the crew use in the departure yard? - Minimum of 3
handbrakes are required following a release test.
What is the required rest before starting after a total trip time of 13 hours and 20
minutes? - 11 hours and 20 minutes
What documents must be reviewed as part of the job briefing? - System general orders,
subdivision general orders, track warrant for bulletins, and superintendent bulletins
Can the crew start the locomotives while they are blue flagged? - No, not unless told to
by the person who places the Blue Flag.
Do the crew need to communicate with the Roundhouse Supervisor before moving the
locomotives? - Yes
Can the conductor ride the rear platform of the centerbeam flat car while pulling out of
the track? - Yes, because it's the rear car pulling out of the track.
Can the conductor ride the side of the loaded centerbeam flat while protecting the
shoving movement into the lead pocket track? - No, not allowed on shove move.
What should the conductor do if instructed to leave the car where it is located? - Leave
the car as long as it physically clears the lead.
What rules are covered by Good Faith Challenge? - Shoving movements, leaving
equipment foul of an adjacent track, handling of hand-operated switches or derails.
What securement procedure should be used when leaving a single car in track 3? -
Apply handbrake, release air on car, push/pull test, check for movement for 1 minute,
make 20 brake pipe reduction, cut away, tighten handbrake after cutting away.
Questions And 100% Correct Answers 2026
Update
What is required before the engineer can change direction to clear the roundhouse
lead? - Line the switch before changing direction or take slack AND communicate with
roundhouse.
Is communication with the Bedlam Yardmaster required before occupying the east
switching lead? - Yes, must determine whether the zone is activated.
Is a radio job briefing required when using hand signals for a shoving movement? - No,
when using hand signals, no radio job briefing required.
Is any protection required before fouling bowl track 4 during humping operations? - Yes,
must notify the switch controller and job brief which track will be fouled.
What is required before operating a switch that is tagged or spiked? - Ensure there are
no other movements approaching the switch and inspect switch points before and after
lining switch.
Will the conductor need to establish 'Red Zone Protection' to adjust a misaligned
drawbar? - Yes
What requirements need to be met before making the coupler adjustment to the car? -
Apply sufficient amount of handbrakes, but not less than two on the end closest to the
employee working.
, What air tests and inspections are required before departing Bedlam? - Initial Terminal
Air Brake Test (Class 1) and safety inspection.
What action is required by the engineer before the conductor can foul the track after
requesting 'Red Zone Protection'? - Fully apply locomotive brakes, apply train brakes (if
necessary), center the reverser, and confirm Red Zone protection.
What securement procedure should the crew use in the departure yard? - Minimum of 3
handbrakes are required following a release test.
What is the required rest before starting after a total trip time of 13 hours and 20
minutes? - 11 hours and 20 minutes
What documents must be reviewed as part of the job briefing? - System general orders,
subdivision general orders, track warrant for bulletins, and superintendent bulletins
Can the crew start the locomotives while they are blue flagged? - No, not unless told to
by the person who places the Blue Flag.
Do the crew need to communicate with the Roundhouse Supervisor before moving the
locomotives? - Yes
Can the conductor ride the rear platform of the centerbeam flat car while pulling out of
the track? - Yes, because it's the rear car pulling out of the track.
Can the conductor ride the side of the loaded centerbeam flat while protecting the
shoving movement into the lead pocket track? - No, not allowed on shove move.
What should the conductor do if instructed to leave the car where it is located? - Leave
the car as long as it physically clears the lead.
What rules are covered by Good Faith Challenge? - Shoving movements, leaving
equipment foul of an adjacent track, handling of hand-operated switches or derails.
What securement procedure should be used when leaving a single car in track 3? -
Apply handbrake, release air on car, push/pull test, check for movement for 1 minute,
make 20 brake pipe reduction, cut away, tighten handbrake after cutting away.
