station-ANSWER a location named in the schedule
An absolute block can only have one train using it at a time.
ANSWER: Track Warran Control (TWC) is a way to permit mobility or
safeguard workers or on-track equipment in designated areas on a regulated
track within predetermined bounds. The train dispatcher is in charge of
movements inside the TWC domain.
ANSWER: Track warrants permission to use a regulated track outside of yard
lines that has been obtained in writing or that has been reproduced and repeated
at the dispatcher's request via radio or another form of communication. The
required forms must be used to write the track warrant.
EC-1: ANSWER the required paperwork needed to get a DCS track warrant.
Yard boundaries: ANSWER Yard limits are indicated by specific instructions
signs on a section of main tracks.
Train device head (HTD)-ANSWER An engine-mounted device that receives
data from and sends it to a train end device
A locomotive unit powered by any kind of energy is called an engine. It can
also be a group of such units managed by a single control.
Train-ANSWER: an engine that displays a marker with or without cars
An intermodal train is ANSWER, a freight train made up completely of
machinery intended to transport people, cars, containers, and/or auto frames.
Train of work-ANSWER A train designated to assist the Maintenance of Way
department with track maintenance and repair
, Repair area for auto shops: ANSWER One or more tracks in a region where
only mechanical department staff, shielded by blue signals and derails, are
authorized to test, repair, inspect, or replace railroad rolling equipment at a
speed of five miles per hour
ANSWER: Locomotive service track area One or more tracks inside a zone
where only the mechanical department staff, shielded by blue signals and
derails, are allowed to test, service, repair, inspect, or rebuild locomotives.5
mph is the speed.
ANSWER An auxiliary track is a track that is not the main track.
Primary track: ANSWER A track that is not an auxiliary track is one that runs
through yards between stations.
An additional track for meeting and passing trains is called siding. It is
mentioned in certain instructions.
Excepted Track-ANSWER: A section of track designated by special
instructions that is not allowed to travel at speeds exceeding 10 mph, revenue
passenger service, or five hazardous material placarded cars.
Yard: ANSWER Trains are constructed using a system of tracks other than
main lines and sidings, and cars are sorted, grouped, and classified in a yard.
Timetable-ANSWER local regulations, which take precedence over a standard
rulebook
crossover—ANSWER Two switches in combination that join two nearby rails
ANSWER: Bolt lock switch Prior to the switch points being actuated, a hand-
operated switch with a pripe-connected locking device is intended to shunt the
signal system.
ANSWER dual control switch A power-powered switch that can also be
controlled by hand
An absolute block can only have one train using it at a time.
ANSWER: Track Warran Control (TWC) is a way to permit mobility or
safeguard workers or on-track equipment in designated areas on a regulated
track within predetermined bounds. The train dispatcher is in charge of
movements inside the TWC domain.
ANSWER: Track warrants permission to use a regulated track outside of yard
lines that has been obtained in writing or that has been reproduced and repeated
at the dispatcher's request via radio or another form of communication. The
required forms must be used to write the track warrant.
EC-1: ANSWER the required paperwork needed to get a DCS track warrant.
Yard boundaries: ANSWER Yard limits are indicated by specific instructions
signs on a section of main tracks.
Train device head (HTD)-ANSWER An engine-mounted device that receives
data from and sends it to a train end device
A locomotive unit powered by any kind of energy is called an engine. It can
also be a group of such units managed by a single control.
Train-ANSWER: an engine that displays a marker with or without cars
An intermodal train is ANSWER, a freight train made up completely of
machinery intended to transport people, cars, containers, and/or auto frames.
Train of work-ANSWER A train designated to assist the Maintenance of Way
department with track maintenance and repair
, Repair area for auto shops: ANSWER One or more tracks in a region where
only mechanical department staff, shielded by blue signals and derails, are
authorized to test, repair, inspect, or replace railroad rolling equipment at a
speed of five miles per hour
ANSWER: Locomotive service track area One or more tracks inside a zone
where only the mechanical department staff, shielded by blue signals and
derails, are allowed to test, service, repair, inspect, or rebuild locomotives.5
mph is the speed.
ANSWER An auxiliary track is a track that is not the main track.
Primary track: ANSWER A track that is not an auxiliary track is one that runs
through yards between stations.
An additional track for meeting and passing trains is called siding. It is
mentioned in certain instructions.
Excepted Track-ANSWER: A section of track designated by special
instructions that is not allowed to travel at speeds exceeding 10 mph, revenue
passenger service, or five hazardous material placarded cars.
Yard: ANSWER Trains are constructed using a system of tracks other than
main lines and sidings, and cars are sorted, grouped, and classified in a yard.
Timetable-ANSWER local regulations, which take precedence over a standard
rulebook
crossover—ANSWER Two switches in combination that join two nearby rails
ANSWER: Bolt lock switch Prior to the switch points being actuated, a hand-
operated switch with a pripe-connected locking device is intended to shunt the
signal system.
ANSWER dual control switch A power-powered switch that can also be
controlled by hand
