CSX Conductor FINAL
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401.4 You have doubled your train and performed all required brake tests needed to depart the
yard. Your Yardmaster instructs you to exit via the high switch to controlled track. What do you
need to do before operating the switch?
Obtain permission from Train Dispatcher to enter controlled track
401.6 If you encounter a missing lock on a switch or derail where a lock is required, and a lock is
not readily available, what should you do?
Report the device to the Proper Authority
401.7 S/A what must you do if you determine a switch or derail to be defective?
1) Do not operate the device and report to Proper Authority
2) Tag the device as defective
401.13 S/A You are running on the Q63414, the next customer you must work is on a single
main track, with access through an electronically controlled switch and derail. The dispatcher
instructs you to clear up on the industry track. Prior to reporting the track is clear what must you
do?
1) Restore the switch to main track movement
2) Restore the derail to the derailing position
401.14 You are working in a location where main track switches are operated by hand. What
precautions must be taken before departing?
Each crewmember must verbally confirm the switch position has been locked or reset to the
position required by the dispatcher
403.1 S/A When must permission from a train dispatcher be received before operating an
electrically locked switch or derail?
1) When entering signaled track
2) When crossing from one signaled track to another
,404.1 You must ensure which of the following before releasing the handbrakes on railcars?
The cars must be coupled to a locomotive
405.2 S/A what precautions must be taken when working at an industry?
1) Moves must only be made when all gates, doors, and other devices are fully opened and
fastened
2) do not make any moves if the track or flange way is obstructed by sand, dirt, gravel, snow etc.
and notify the proper authority
405.5 After coupling your locomotive to a cut of cars to perform a shove move, what safety
precautions must be taken before commencing shoving movement?
Stretch the slack out of the couplers before any shoving movement begins
406.2 When shoving cars without a shove light or functional electronic alternative, what is your
responsibility?
Ensure that the move is protected by a crewmember or other qualified employee
407.1 Your yardmaster has instructed you to move and leave your cut of cars on track 2. When
you get to T2, you see that the clearance point has not been properly identified. What procedure
should you use to determine a safe clearance point?
4 Steps 1) Stand outside of the rail of the connecting track
2) Extend your arm out towards the equipment
3) Identify the location where the equipment can no longer be touched
4) position your equipment an additional 50' into the track from the location identified in step 3
407.2 Whenever it is necessary to leave equipment beyond the clearance point fouling adjacent
tracks, what safety precautions must be taken?
Ensure that you completely occupy the switch to the connecting tracks.
409.2 How many hand brakes are required to be set on a cut of 100 cars left standing?
At least 1
409.3 S/A After applying appropriate number of hand brakes you must ensure that the brake
chain is still tight on the cars and what else?
1) Instruct the engineer to release the air brakes and independent brake
2) Verify that brake shoes on the "B" end of the car are against the wheels with hand brake
applied
, 409.4 You have been instructed to leave 2 cars on Track 2, to test the handbrakes you must
release the airbrakes and observe the cars for how long?
1 minute
409.5 What is required when leaving a car with defective hand brakes unattended?
It must be coupled to at least one additional car with tested hand brakes
409.5 What is the proper procedure to test hand brakes on a single car?
After applying hand brakes, push against the car with the locomotive. The test is successful if no
retarding efforts are observed after 1 minute.
412.1 T/F You are not permitted to leave a Key Train unattended on a main line unless permitted
by special instructions or dispatcher permission
True
502.1 T/F Tracks other than main, signaled, or sidings may be used without dispatcher
permission?
True
503.11 How often must you announce by radio, that your train is stopped on the main line?
Upon stopping and every 15 minutes until moving again
504.8 If a train enters a block on a proceed indication signal and then stops, how must the train
proceed?
Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal and not exceed 40 mph unless governed by a slower
signal
505.12 You are operating in "Dark Territory" and have operated a hand thrown switch. You must
record the information about the position of the switch on what form?
SPAF (Switch Position Awareness Form)
1101.3 What are Blue Flag Signals used to indicate?
That workmen are on, under, or between rolling equipment
1101.3 Who may remove a Blue Flag Protection?
Only an employee of the same craft or group that originally displayed the Blue Flag Protection
1101 When blue flag protection is displayed, you must not pass the blue flag with a locomotive
or cars. What other restrictions must be followed?
You cannot move or couple to the cars where Blue Flag protection is active except when
governed by the rules of a car repair or shop track
REVIEW Exams With 100%
Accurate Answers 2024/2025
401.4 You have doubled your train and performed all required brake tests needed to depart the
yard. Your Yardmaster instructs you to exit via the high switch to controlled track. What do you
need to do before operating the switch?
Obtain permission from Train Dispatcher to enter controlled track
401.6 If you encounter a missing lock on a switch or derail where a lock is required, and a lock is
not readily available, what should you do?
Report the device to the Proper Authority
401.7 S/A what must you do if you determine a switch or derail to be defective?
1) Do not operate the device and report to Proper Authority
2) Tag the device as defective
401.13 S/A You are running on the Q63414, the next customer you must work is on a single
main track, with access through an electronically controlled switch and derail. The dispatcher
instructs you to clear up on the industry track. Prior to reporting the track is clear what must you
do?
1) Restore the switch to main track movement
2) Restore the derail to the derailing position
401.14 You are working in a location where main track switches are operated by hand. What
precautions must be taken before departing?
Each crewmember must verbally confirm the switch position has been locked or reset to the
position required by the dispatcher
403.1 S/A When must permission from a train dispatcher be received before operating an
electrically locked switch or derail?
1) When entering signaled track
2) When crossing from one signaled track to another
,404.1 You must ensure which of the following before releasing the handbrakes on railcars?
The cars must be coupled to a locomotive
405.2 S/A what precautions must be taken when working at an industry?
1) Moves must only be made when all gates, doors, and other devices are fully opened and
fastened
2) do not make any moves if the track or flange way is obstructed by sand, dirt, gravel, snow etc.
and notify the proper authority
405.5 After coupling your locomotive to a cut of cars to perform a shove move, what safety
precautions must be taken before commencing shoving movement?
Stretch the slack out of the couplers before any shoving movement begins
406.2 When shoving cars without a shove light or functional electronic alternative, what is your
responsibility?
Ensure that the move is protected by a crewmember or other qualified employee
407.1 Your yardmaster has instructed you to move and leave your cut of cars on track 2. When
you get to T2, you see that the clearance point has not been properly identified. What procedure
should you use to determine a safe clearance point?
4 Steps 1) Stand outside of the rail of the connecting track
2) Extend your arm out towards the equipment
3) Identify the location where the equipment can no longer be touched
4) position your equipment an additional 50' into the track from the location identified in step 3
407.2 Whenever it is necessary to leave equipment beyond the clearance point fouling adjacent
tracks, what safety precautions must be taken?
Ensure that you completely occupy the switch to the connecting tracks.
409.2 How many hand brakes are required to be set on a cut of 100 cars left standing?
At least 1
409.3 S/A After applying appropriate number of hand brakes you must ensure that the brake
chain is still tight on the cars and what else?
1) Instruct the engineer to release the air brakes and independent brake
2) Verify that brake shoes on the "B" end of the car are against the wheels with hand brake
applied
, 409.4 You have been instructed to leave 2 cars on Track 2, to test the handbrakes you must
release the airbrakes and observe the cars for how long?
1 minute
409.5 What is required when leaving a car with defective hand brakes unattended?
It must be coupled to at least one additional car with tested hand brakes
409.5 What is the proper procedure to test hand brakes on a single car?
After applying hand brakes, push against the car with the locomotive. The test is successful if no
retarding efforts are observed after 1 minute.
412.1 T/F You are not permitted to leave a Key Train unattended on a main line unless permitted
by special instructions or dispatcher permission
True
502.1 T/F Tracks other than main, signaled, or sidings may be used without dispatcher
permission?
True
503.11 How often must you announce by radio, that your train is stopped on the main line?
Upon stopping and every 15 minutes until moving again
504.8 If a train enters a block on a proceed indication signal and then stops, how must the train
proceed?
Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal and not exceed 40 mph unless governed by a slower
signal
505.12 You are operating in "Dark Territory" and have operated a hand thrown switch. You must
record the information about the position of the switch on what form?
SPAF (Switch Position Awareness Form)
1101.3 What are Blue Flag Signals used to indicate?
That workmen are on, under, or between rolling equipment
1101.3 Who may remove a Blue Flag Protection?
Only an employee of the same craft or group that originally displayed the Blue Flag Protection
1101 When blue flag protection is displayed, you must not pass the blue flag with a locomotive
or cars. What other restrictions must be followed?
You cannot move or couple to the cars where Blue Flag protection is active except when
governed by the rules of a car repair or shop track
