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Train Operator Exam
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Terms in this set (1043)
If in doubt as to the meaning of any rule, regulation, or obtain an explanation for the dispatcher
instruction, the BEST procedure for a train operator to
follow
Before leaving his train for any reason a conductor must open an emergency brake valve
first
A conductor must not close the doors of a train in the ten seconds
station until they have been fully opened for at least
How many minutes before the scheduled leaving time two
must the train with all identification equipment properly
displayed and in place
When making a station stop, a train operator must stop opposite the proper station car stop sign for the length of the train
the first car of the train
If the train whistle/horn becomes inoperative enroute, call the control center, then proceed at restricted speed with extreme caution to
and the problem cannot be corrected, the train operator the next station and discharge passengers
must
A train operator observing that the tower operator has four short
set up the wrong route should signal with ________ whistle
blasts
When a train operator sounds three short blasts on the calling for a road car inspector
train whistle he is......
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A train operator, operating in a yard, hearing one long all trains within the interlocking limits to come to an immediate stop.
blast on the tower whistle knows that the tower operator
is signaling for
When a train bypasses a station platform, the train Not operate faster than 15mph when leaving the station. Blow horn upon entering
operator must. and leaving the station. Enter the station at normal speed for the area.
An absolute block is section of track that can be occupied by no more than two trains at a time.
An interlocking is a section or sections of track where the signals and switches are controlled by a
tower
A timetable is the authority for the movement of regular trains in passenger service
A train operator must accept a route from the express to loca route does not divert him from their scheduled line
local track if the
Train Operators reprt to train dispatchers, superintendents (RTO) yard dispatchers.
Trains dispatchers must observe that there is sufficient air in every instance before starting a train. before rounding curves, before
by examining the duplex air gauge approaching descending grades.
If for any reason, some side doors of the train fail to ample opportunity
open, the conductor must allow ______ for customers to
detrain and entrain
If a train operator must leave his train while enroute, it is the train must always be secured
only necessary to secure the train (when)
A train may run ahead of schedule if ordered to do so by proper authority
A proceed hand signal may never be given with a _______ red
lantern
A signal which is never clear but always displays a red marker
aspect is a _____ signal
This signal indicates (4-23) Stop and call
This Signal indicates (24-4) approach with caution at allowable speed and the next signal will clear.
The indication of this signal is (4-25) Proceed
This signal means (5-26) proceed with caution, prepared to stop at next signal.
The indication of this illuminated sign is (5-27) beginning of grade timing section at the indicated speed
This sign means that (5-28) there are no electrically operated signals beyond this point
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Train Operator Exam
19 studiers recently Leave the first rating
Students also studied
Flashcard sets Study guides
Wayside & Cab Signals Signals Train Operator Transit
31 terms 31 terms 26 terms 60 terms
MyronTitsworth Preview jbrockwy Preview pam_brown3 Preview eric
Terms in this set (1043)
If in doubt as to the meaning of any rule, regulation, or obtain an explanation for the dispatcher
instruction, the BEST procedure for a train operator to
follow
Before leaving his train for any reason a conductor must open an emergency brake valve
first
A conductor must not close the doors of a train in the ten seconds
station until they have been fully opened for at least
How many minutes before the scheduled leaving time two
must the train with all identification equipment properly
displayed and in place
When making a station stop, a train operator must stop opposite the proper station car stop sign for the length of the train
the first car of the train
If the train whistle/horn becomes inoperative enroute, call the control center, then proceed at restricted speed with extreme caution to
and the problem cannot be corrected, the train operator the next station and discharge passengers
must
A train operator observing that the tower operator has four short
set up the wrong route should signal with ________ whistle
blasts
When a train operator sounds three short blasts on the calling for a road car inspector
train whistle he is......
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A train operator, operating in a yard, hearing one long all trains within the interlocking limits to come to an immediate stop.
blast on the tower whistle knows that the tower operator
is signaling for
When a train bypasses a station platform, the train Not operate faster than 15mph when leaving the station. Blow horn upon entering
operator must. and leaving the station. Enter the station at normal speed for the area.
An absolute block is section of track that can be occupied by no more than two trains at a time.
An interlocking is a section or sections of track where the signals and switches are controlled by a
tower
A timetable is the authority for the movement of regular trains in passenger service
A train operator must accept a route from the express to loca route does not divert him from their scheduled line
local track if the
Train Operators reprt to train dispatchers, superintendents (RTO) yard dispatchers.
Trains dispatchers must observe that there is sufficient air in every instance before starting a train. before rounding curves, before
by examining the duplex air gauge approaching descending grades.
If for any reason, some side doors of the train fail to ample opportunity
open, the conductor must allow ______ for customers to
detrain and entrain
If a train operator must leave his train while enroute, it is the train must always be secured
only necessary to secure the train (when)
A train may run ahead of schedule if ordered to do so by proper authority
A proceed hand signal may never be given with a _______ red
lantern
A signal which is never clear but always displays a red marker
aspect is a _____ signal
This signal indicates (4-23) Stop and call
This Signal indicates (24-4) approach with caution at allowable speed and the next signal will clear.
The indication of this signal is (4-25) Proceed
This signal means (5-26) proceed with caution, prepared to stop at next signal.
The indication of this illuminated sign is (5-27) beginning of grade timing section at the indicated speed
This sign means that (5-28) there are no electrically operated signals beyond this point
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