NS Conductor Rules Exam Study Guide
When following a passenger train that is not operating c. stop short of the restricting signal until a more favorable signal is received or
with PTC active in 261 territory, how must a freight train the dispatcher authorizes movement
operate when a restricting signal is received indicating
the passenger train is in the ahead block? (STTI EQ-32)
a. proceed at restricted speed
b. proceed at restricted after confirming the location of
the rear of the passenger train
c. stop short of the restricting signal until a more
favorable signal is received or the dispatcher authorizes
movement
How far in Advance of a meeting or waiting point must C. At least two miles
the Conductor remind the Engineer that their authority to
proceed is restricted? (OR 177)
A. At least one Mile.
B. One and a half miles.
C. At least two miles.
D. Two and a half miles.
In 261 double-track territory, Train 17M announces it has C. Train 119 must operate at Restricted Speed while passing Train 17M until it's
brakes in emergency Westbound on Main Track #2 at determined that the track is clear.
CP Howell. Train 119 is traveling Westbound on the
adjacent track, and hears 17M's radio announcement.
How must Train 119 proceed? (OR 111)
A. Train 119 may proceed on signal indication at
authorized speed past 17M.
B. Train 119 must operate at Restricted Speed until the
leading end reaches the next signal.
C. Train 119 must operate at Restricted Speed while
passing Train 17M until it's determined that the track is
clear.
Employees directing a shoving movement must: (OR C. Both (a) and (b).
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A. Not engage in any task unrelated to the shove
movement
B. Inform the Engineer or Remote Control Operator the
means of communication to be used and how point
protection will be provided.
C. Both (a) & (b).
On running tracks, yard tracks, and industrial tracks, A. Prepared to stop. If warning device does not activate, on-ground warning must
trains and engines must approach crossings equipped be provided before proceeding over the crossing.
with automatic warning devices: (OR 123)
A. Prepared to stop. If warning device does not activate,
on-ground warning must be provided before proceeding
over the crossing.
B. Not exceeding 15 MPH.
C. At Restricted Speed
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Train J29 is operating westward in Rule 261 territory B. prepared to stop at the next signal
between Prince, MP 156.0 and Royal, MP 184.7. After
receiving a Clear signal at Queen, MP 164.8, the J29
proceeds for 2 miles and stops to inspect a car. The next
governing signal is 3/4 mile away. When ready to depart
the movement must proceed: (OR 281)
A. At Restricted Speed until the leading end of the
movement reaches the next signal.
B. Prepared to stop at the next signal.
C. At Restricted Speed. The J29 may resume speed as
authorized by the clear signal.
Each train and each car in the train must be given a A. 24
Class I brake inspection and test by a qualified person
where a train has been off air for a period of more than
_____ hours. (NS-1 A-6)
A. 24
B. 10
C. 12
During a Class 1 brake test, an Air Flow Method (AFM) D. Both (b) and (c).
test or a Brake Pipe Leakage test must be performed
and an inspection of the train must be made to determine
that: (NS-1 A-6-1)
A. Brakes apply on at least 85% of the cars in the train.
B. Angle cocks and cut-out cocks are properly
positioned, brakes are applied on each car, piston travel
is correct, brake rigging does not bind or foul, and all
parts of the air brake equipment are properly secured.
C. Before proceeding, it must be known that the brake
pipe pressure as indicated at the rear car of the train is
being restored.
D. Both (b) and (c).
A Class III Brake Test (Train Line Continuity Inspection) A. On a train at a point other than the initial terminal where a car or solid block of
must be performed: (NS-1 A-10) cars has received a Class I brake test prior to being added at that location and
has not been off air for more than (24) hours.
A. On a train at a point other than the initial terminal
where a car or solid block of cars has received a Class I
brake test prior to being added at that location and has
not been off air for more than (24) hours.
B. When a car or solid block of cars has not previously
received a Class I brake test or has been off air for more
than 24 hours.
C. When multiple solid blocks of cars are added to a train
in the same relative order as when removed from the
previous train, except for the removal of defective
equipment.
D. Where a unit or cycle train has traveled 3,000 miles
since its last Class I brake test.
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When conducting a Class III Brake test (Train Line A. 60/20
Continuity Inspection), after the train is charged to the
pressure at which the train will be operated, and the
pressure at the rear is not less than _____ PSI as
indicated by a gauge at the rear or EOTD device, a
_____ PSI brake pipe service reduction must be made
and it must be determined the brakes on the rear car of
the train apply and remain applied until the release is
initiated from the controlling locomotive. (NS-1 A-10)
A. 60/20
B. 65/25
C. 70/20
D. 75/15
Before locomotives are left unattended on any track the D. All of the above.
effectiveness of the parking brakes must be tested to
ensure they won't roll away. Which of the following
actions ARE REQUIRED? (NS-1 C-102)
A. Apply the parking brake on each locomotive.
B. Place the Independent and the Automatic brakes in
the RELEASE position. The locomotive consist must
remain stationary for 10 seconds.
C. Place throttle in the No. 1 power position or higher, if
necessary, until movement occurs. NOTE: If the
locomotive(s) is standing on a grade, the movement
must be in a descending direction. Place the throttle in
IDLE when the locomotive consist begins to move.
Locomotive consist must stop within 25 feet.
D. All of the above.
A freight car found with defective air brakes at a location C. The nearest available location where necessary repairs can be made
where repairs cannot be made may be moved to what
location after the following requirements have been met:-
- Qualified person has determined it is safe to move--
Qualified person has established a maximum speed for
safe movement-- Conductor is notified by copy of the
"Home Shop" tag-- Other crew members are notified of
defect, including any movement restriction, by the
Conductor (NS-1 C-113)
A. The car owner for repair
B. The last location where the car received a Class I
brake test.
C. The nearest available location where the necessary
repairs can be made.
D. Any Norfolk Southern repair track approved to do air
brake work.
No more than ____ conventional (non-high adhesion) A. 27
axles may be operated under power on the head end of
a train (except solid unit coal trains, solid loaded bulk
commodity unit trains not exceeding 100 cars, and trains
designated by Special Instructions). (NS-1 L-207)
A. 27
B. 24
C. 20
D. 3
When following a passenger train that is not operating c. stop short of the restricting signal until a more favorable signal is received or
with PTC active in 261 territory, how must a freight train the dispatcher authorizes movement
operate when a restricting signal is received indicating
the passenger train is in the ahead block? (STTI EQ-32)
a. proceed at restricted speed
b. proceed at restricted after confirming the location of
the rear of the passenger train
c. stop short of the restricting signal until a more
favorable signal is received or the dispatcher authorizes
movement
How far in Advance of a meeting or waiting point must C. At least two miles
the Conductor remind the Engineer that their authority to
proceed is restricted? (OR 177)
A. At least one Mile.
B. One and a half miles.
C. At least two miles.
D. Two and a half miles.
In 261 double-track territory, Train 17M announces it has C. Train 119 must operate at Restricted Speed while passing Train 17M until it's
brakes in emergency Westbound on Main Track #2 at determined that the track is clear.
CP Howell. Train 119 is traveling Westbound on the
adjacent track, and hears 17M's radio announcement.
How must Train 119 proceed? (OR 111)
A. Train 119 may proceed on signal indication at
authorized speed past 17M.
B. Train 119 must operate at Restricted Speed until the
leading end reaches the next signal.
C. Train 119 must operate at Restricted Speed while
passing Train 17M until it's determined that the track is
clear.
Employees directing a shoving movement must: (OR C. Both (a) and (b).
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A. Not engage in any task unrelated to the shove
movement
B. Inform the Engineer or Remote Control Operator the
means of communication to be used and how point
protection will be provided.
C. Both (a) & (b).
On running tracks, yard tracks, and industrial tracks, A. Prepared to stop. If warning device does not activate, on-ground warning must
trains and engines must approach crossings equipped be provided before proceeding over the crossing.
with automatic warning devices: (OR 123)
A. Prepared to stop. If warning device does not activate,
on-ground warning must be provided before proceeding
over the crossing.
B. Not exceeding 15 MPH.
C. At Restricted Speed
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Train J29 is operating westward in Rule 261 territory B. prepared to stop at the next signal
between Prince, MP 156.0 and Royal, MP 184.7. After
receiving a Clear signal at Queen, MP 164.8, the J29
proceeds for 2 miles and stops to inspect a car. The next
governing signal is 3/4 mile away. When ready to depart
the movement must proceed: (OR 281)
A. At Restricted Speed until the leading end of the
movement reaches the next signal.
B. Prepared to stop at the next signal.
C. At Restricted Speed. The J29 may resume speed as
authorized by the clear signal.
Each train and each car in the train must be given a A. 24
Class I brake inspection and test by a qualified person
where a train has been off air for a period of more than
_____ hours. (NS-1 A-6)
A. 24
B. 10
C. 12
During a Class 1 brake test, an Air Flow Method (AFM) D. Both (b) and (c).
test or a Brake Pipe Leakage test must be performed
and an inspection of the train must be made to determine
that: (NS-1 A-6-1)
A. Brakes apply on at least 85% of the cars in the train.
B. Angle cocks and cut-out cocks are properly
positioned, brakes are applied on each car, piston travel
is correct, brake rigging does not bind or foul, and all
parts of the air brake equipment are properly secured.
C. Before proceeding, it must be known that the brake
pipe pressure as indicated at the rear car of the train is
being restored.
D. Both (b) and (c).
A Class III Brake Test (Train Line Continuity Inspection) A. On a train at a point other than the initial terminal where a car or solid block of
must be performed: (NS-1 A-10) cars has received a Class I brake test prior to being added at that location and
has not been off air for more than (24) hours.
A. On a train at a point other than the initial terminal
where a car or solid block of cars has received a Class I
brake test prior to being added at that location and has
not been off air for more than (24) hours.
B. When a car or solid block of cars has not previously
received a Class I brake test or has been off air for more
than 24 hours.
C. When multiple solid blocks of cars are added to a train
in the same relative order as when removed from the
previous train, except for the removal of defective
equipment.
D. Where a unit or cycle train has traveled 3,000 miles
since its last Class I brake test.
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When conducting a Class III Brake test (Train Line A. 60/20
Continuity Inspection), after the train is charged to the
pressure at which the train will be operated, and the
pressure at the rear is not less than _____ PSI as
indicated by a gauge at the rear or EOTD device, a
_____ PSI brake pipe service reduction must be made
and it must be determined the brakes on the rear car of
the train apply and remain applied until the release is
initiated from the controlling locomotive. (NS-1 A-10)
A. 60/20
B. 65/25
C. 70/20
D. 75/15
Before locomotives are left unattended on any track the D. All of the above.
effectiveness of the parking brakes must be tested to
ensure they won't roll away. Which of the following
actions ARE REQUIRED? (NS-1 C-102)
A. Apply the parking brake on each locomotive.
B. Place the Independent and the Automatic brakes in
the RELEASE position. The locomotive consist must
remain stationary for 10 seconds.
C. Place throttle in the No. 1 power position or higher, if
necessary, until movement occurs. NOTE: If the
locomotive(s) is standing on a grade, the movement
must be in a descending direction. Place the throttle in
IDLE when the locomotive consist begins to move.
Locomotive consist must stop within 25 feet.
D. All of the above.
A freight car found with defective air brakes at a location C. The nearest available location where necessary repairs can be made
where repairs cannot be made may be moved to what
location after the following requirements have been met:-
- Qualified person has determined it is safe to move--
Qualified person has established a maximum speed for
safe movement-- Conductor is notified by copy of the
"Home Shop" tag-- Other crew members are notified of
defect, including any movement restriction, by the
Conductor (NS-1 C-113)
A. The car owner for repair
B. The last location where the car received a Class I
brake test.
C. The nearest available location where the necessary
repairs can be made.
D. Any Norfolk Southern repair track approved to do air
brake work.
No more than ____ conventional (non-high adhesion) A. 27
axles may be operated under power on the head end of
a train (except solid unit coal trains, solid loaded bulk
commodity unit trains not exceeding 100 cars, and trains
designated by Special Instructions). (NS-1 L-207)
A. 27
B. 24
C. 20
D. 3
