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What is the Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)? - ANSWER A block signal system in
which the use of each block is governed by an automatic block signal, cab signal, or
both.
What is a Return Movement? - ANSWER The movement of an uncoupled engine (or
engines) or leading portion of a train, directed back toward the remaining stationary
portion of the same train.
What is s a Distant Signal - ANSWER A fixed signal used to govern the approach of a
train to a home signal.
What is a Home Signal - ANSWER A fixed signal governing entrance to an interlocking or
controlled point.
What is a Main Track - ANSWER A track designated by Timetable upon which train
movements are authorized by ABS, DCS, or interlocking rules
What is a Bulletin Order (BO) - ANSWER A publication used to notify employees of
changes to rules. procedures, or other instructions affecting the movement of trains.
Bulletin Orders are issued periodically by the designated officer
What is a General Order (GO) - ANSWER A publication used to summarize changes to
the Timetable and other instruction manuals. General Orders contain revision pages for
the Timetable and are issued periodically by the designated officer.
What is a Division Notice (DN) - ANSWER A publication issued periodically by the
designated officer, (
which contains instructions or information which do not affect the movement of
trains.
,What is Medium Speed - ANSWER Not exceeding 30 MPH
What is Limited Speed - ANSWER : For passenger trains, not exceeding 45 MPH; for
freight trains, not exceeding 40 MPH
What is Slow Speed - ANSWER Not exceeding 15 MPH
What is Normal Speed - ANSWER The maximum authorized speed
What are the actions prohibited with regards to intoxicating drinks or drugs? (G) -
ANSWER 1. Consuming intoxicating drinks or drugs, holding them or being under their
effect.
2. Under the influence of using any drug, medication or other controlled substance -
including prescription and/or over-the-counter medication - that will in any way
adversely affect their alertness, coordination, reaction, response or safety. Employees
having questions about possible adverse effects of prescribed medication must consult
a Company medical officer before reporting for duty.
3. Illegally possesses or sells any drug, narcotic, or other controlled substance. The
employee may be required to take a breath test and /or provide a urine sample, in case
the Company reasonably suspects violation of this rule. Refusal to comply with this
requirement will be viewed as violation of this rule and the employee shall be forthwith
removed from service.
Prescription drugs or OTC medications may be used by employees while on duty or on
company property under what circumstance(s)? - ANSWER none
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Reduce Speed - ANSWER Held horizontally at
arm's length
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Apply Air Brakes - ANSWER Swung
horizontally above the head, when train is standing.
, What signal by hand, lantern, or flag will be given to Release Air Brakes - ANSWER Held
at arm's length above head, when train is standing.
What is indicated by the following: A train finding an unattended fusee, burning on or
near its track - ANSWER If a train on a main track or controlled siding finds an
unattended fusee burning on a main track or controlled siding, or on a track next to a
main track or controlled siding, it must stop. It may then proceed at Restricted Speed
until the head end is 1 mile beyond the fusee.
Once an Blue Signal (flag) has been displayed, who may remove it - ANSWER 4. Only a
person of the same group or craft that displayed the signals may remove it, after all the
workmen are clear
What whistle signal must be sounded when approaching and passing roadway workers
or equipment on or near the track? - ANSWER -o
Indication: Highway Workers or their equipment in or near the track and any restrictions
for whistling are to be ignored. After preliminary caution, two short whistle sounds
intermittently until front of train has passed Highway Workers or their equipment.
Besides constant bell ringing what is needed if the horn or whistle becomes defective en
route and no other operable forward-facing horn or whistle is available - ANSWER Notify
dispatcher immediately. Reduce speed to not exceed 30mph. Ring bell constantly, if
equipped. Halt before each public highway crossing at grade and provide on ground
warning until the crossing is occupied unless automatic crossing warning devices are
functioning properly or no traffic is approaching or stopped at a crossing not equipped
with automatic crossing warning devices
When must the engine bell be sounded, in addition to approaching and passing public
crossings at grade - ANSWER 1. When the engine is about to move.
2. When running through tunnels.
CORRECT LATEST UPDATE
What is the Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)? - ANSWER A block signal system in
which the use of each block is governed by an automatic block signal, cab signal, or
both.
What is a Return Movement? - ANSWER The movement of an uncoupled engine (or
engines) or leading portion of a train, directed back toward the remaining stationary
portion of the same train.
What is s a Distant Signal - ANSWER A fixed signal used to govern the approach of a
train to a home signal.
What is a Home Signal - ANSWER A fixed signal governing entrance to an interlocking or
controlled point.
What is a Main Track - ANSWER A track designated by Timetable upon which train
movements are authorized by ABS, DCS, or interlocking rules
What is a Bulletin Order (BO) - ANSWER A publication used to notify employees of
changes to rules. procedures, or other instructions affecting the movement of trains.
Bulletin Orders are issued periodically by the designated officer
What is a General Order (GO) - ANSWER A publication used to summarize changes to
the Timetable and other instruction manuals. General Orders contain revision pages for
the Timetable and are issued periodically by the designated officer.
What is a Division Notice (DN) - ANSWER A publication issued periodically by the
designated officer, (
which contains instructions or information which do not affect the movement of
trains.
,What is Medium Speed - ANSWER Not exceeding 30 MPH
What is Limited Speed - ANSWER : For passenger trains, not exceeding 45 MPH; for
freight trains, not exceeding 40 MPH
What is Slow Speed - ANSWER Not exceeding 15 MPH
What is Normal Speed - ANSWER The maximum authorized speed
What are the actions prohibited with regards to intoxicating drinks or drugs? (G) -
ANSWER 1. Consuming intoxicating drinks or drugs, holding them or being under their
effect.
2. Under the influence of using any drug, medication or other controlled substance -
including prescription and/or over-the-counter medication - that will in any way
adversely affect their alertness, coordination, reaction, response or safety. Employees
having questions about possible adverse effects of prescribed medication must consult
a Company medical officer before reporting for duty.
3. Illegally possesses or sells any drug, narcotic, or other controlled substance. The
employee may be required to take a breath test and /or provide a urine sample, in case
the Company reasonably suspects violation of this rule. Refusal to comply with this
requirement will be viewed as violation of this rule and the employee shall be forthwith
removed from service.
Prescription drugs or OTC medications may be used by employees while on duty or on
company property under what circumstance(s)? - ANSWER none
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Reduce Speed - ANSWER Held horizontally at
arm's length
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Apply Air Brakes - ANSWER Swung
horizontally above the head, when train is standing.
, What signal by hand, lantern, or flag will be given to Release Air Brakes - ANSWER Held
at arm's length above head, when train is standing.
What is indicated by the following: A train finding an unattended fusee, burning on or
near its track - ANSWER If a train on a main track or controlled siding finds an
unattended fusee burning on a main track or controlled siding, or on a track next to a
main track or controlled siding, it must stop. It may then proceed at Restricted Speed
until the head end is 1 mile beyond the fusee.
Once an Blue Signal (flag) has been displayed, who may remove it - ANSWER 4. Only a
person of the same group or craft that displayed the signals may remove it, after all the
workmen are clear
What whistle signal must be sounded when approaching and passing roadway workers
or equipment on or near the track? - ANSWER -o
Indication: Highway Workers or their equipment in or near the track and any restrictions
for whistling are to be ignored. After preliminary caution, two short whistle sounds
intermittently until front of train has passed Highway Workers or their equipment.
Besides constant bell ringing what is needed if the horn or whistle becomes defective en
route and no other operable forward-facing horn or whistle is available - ANSWER Notify
dispatcher immediately. Reduce speed to not exceed 30mph. Ring bell constantly, if
equipped. Halt before each public highway crossing at grade and provide on ground
warning until the crossing is occupied unless automatic crossing warning devices are
functioning properly or no traffic is approaching or stopped at a crossing not equipped
with automatic crossing warning devices
When must the engine bell be sounded, in addition to approaching and passing public
crossings at grade - ANSWER 1. When the engine is about to move.
2. When running through tunnels.
