csx operating rules test 2 study
Questions & Answers(GRADED A+)
sunrise to sunset - ANSWERfrom when to when should flags be used to signal?
day-red flag and red fusees
night-white light and red fusees - ANSWERwhat are the day and night flagging
signal?
1 white light and 6 fusees - ANSWERwhat flagging appliances should be kept in the
operating cab of a locomotive for night operations?
1 red flag and 12 fusees - ANSWERwhat flagging appliances should be kept in a
caboose or on a shoving platform for day operations ?
reduce speed to and not exceed restricted speed for 15 min. - ANSWERwhat must a
train do if it encounters an unattened burning fuse on or near its track ?
2 miles - ANSWERwhen a train stops on a main track and flagging is required and
sufficient time is not available to determine minimum distance how far back must flag
man go ?
place a lighted fuse immediately on any adjacent track at the head of train , go at
least the distance determined as per rule 70 , give a stop signal if a train is seen or
heard - ANSWERwhat 3 step are taken to provide warning to approaching trains on
adjacent tracks?
dispatcher must be notified, warnings must be provided as per rule 70 - ANSWERif
trains run past a DTC block sign what must happen ?
comply with that signal with good train handing procedures, unless emergency
braking is required, notify the dispatcher - ANSWERif you are traveling and
encounter a stop signal without receiving an approach or a restricting signal first,
what must happen?
crewmember must be stationed on leading end of the return movement, movement
must be done at RESTRICTED SPEED - ANSWERhow must a return movement be
handled?
there is only 1 block or controlled point signal to the rear of the train and the following
train is not required to approach that signal at restricted speed - ANSWERyou need
to provide flagging protection to the rear of the train for following trains if ?
go forward at least the distance prescribed by rule 70 and/or special instructions ,
display a lighted fuse, remain at that location until recalled - ANSWERwhen
providing flagging protection for the head of the train, the flagman must ?
,main track is inadvertently fouled - ANSWERwarning protection must be provided in
both directions as per rule 70 when ?
accidents , defects in tracks,bridge,signal or highway crossing warning devices,
unusal condition that may affect the safe ,efficient operation of the railroad, fires on
or near the right of way - ANSWERwhat 4 conditions must be reported promptly and
by the quickest means to proper authority?
RESTRICTED SPEED - ANSWERin case of heavy rain , storms or high water,trains
must approach bridges,culvertsand other points likely to be affected at what speed?
train ID, location of the head of the train after stopped, MP location 1 mile before the
braking application, current situation, if there are any adjacent tracks - ANSWERif a
train experiences an emergency brake application what information must be
transmitted?
it is known that the track are not obstructed / relieved by the dispatcher - ANSWERif
the dispatcher cannot protect adjacent tracks for the above situation, protection for
the adjacent tracks must be maintained until when ?
reduce to RESTRICTED SPEED 1 mile before the reported location and STOP
before passing the rear of the train in EMERGENCY - ANSWERif a train is operating
in the same direction as a train in EMERGENCY on an adjacent track, what must
that train do ?
stop before passing the head of the train in EMERGENCY , using good train
handling unless there is an apparent emergency - ANSWERsame as #23, but
operating in the opposite direction what must that train do ?
the train in EMERGENCY dose not have HAZMAT cars / the HAZMAT cars have
been inspected with nothing found - ANSWERif there are no obstruction on the
adjacent tracks, the dispatcher will allow that train to pass the train in EMERGENCY
if ?
cars or engines are being shoved or kicked / trailing units of an engine are backed
over the crossing - ANSWERat a highway -rail grade crossing , protection is required
when?
the leading end of the movement has covered the crossing - ANSWERthis protection
must be provided until when ?
a crew member has an unobstructed view of approaching pedestrain and/or
vehicular traffic / speed of the movement in not in excess of 5 MPH -
ANSWERduring switching operations when an engine has the lead, protection is not
required when?
be prepared to stop until it is determined that the warning devices are working
properly - ANSWERif a train is operating at RESTRICTED SPEED and is
approaching a public crossing at grade what must this train do ?
, at normal speed - ANSWERif the train dispatcher has notified you that you have
police protection at a malfunctioning highway grade crossing with activation failure
how can your train proceed ?
proceed with caution not to exceed 15 mph - ANSWERif you only have 1 flagger with
false activation ?
station listing track diagram - ANSWERin a timetable where will you find track
speeds, siding , controlled point signals, travel authority, ect..?
info contained in timetable , system & general bulletins , and the csx procedural
instructions manual - ANSWERwhat are special instructions?
release form - ANSWERwhat advised you of the dispatcher bulletin number and the
number of dispatcher message ?
dispatcher bulletin / release form - ANSWERbefore occupying main tracks , signaled
track, or sidings you must obtain ?
sequential item number / dispatcher message number / total number of lines -
ANSWEReach dispatcher message must have ?
1 - ANSWERhow many release forms and dispatcher bulletins will be sent to a signal
train at any one station ?
obtain a legible copy of the dispatcher bulletin / determine all documents
correspond / confirm their understanding of the requirements - ANSWERthe C&E
must ?
notify the dispatcher to confirm the dispatcher bulletin number - ANSWERif your
name or the name of the engineer or the train ID is incorrect on the dispatcher
bulletin , what must happen ?
contact the dispatcher - ANSWERif you go on duty and receive your dispatcher
bulletin and its 5 hours old , what must you do ?
time / dispatchers initials - ANSWERif a release form is transmitted orally , what
must be written on the dispatcher bulletin?
obtain a corrected copy / confirm the ENTIRE content of the bulletin and record the
time and dispatcher initials - ANSWERif there is something wrong on the dispatcher
bulletin , other than C&E names and/or ID the train dispatcher must be contacted
to ?
unit fulfilled or annulled - ANSWERhow long must dispatcher message must be held
on to ?
being done at other than crew change point / for the purpose of yarding a train -
ANSWERa train being re-crewed needs new instruction if ?
Questions & Answers(GRADED A+)
sunrise to sunset - ANSWERfrom when to when should flags be used to signal?
day-red flag and red fusees
night-white light and red fusees - ANSWERwhat are the day and night flagging
signal?
1 white light and 6 fusees - ANSWERwhat flagging appliances should be kept in the
operating cab of a locomotive for night operations?
1 red flag and 12 fusees - ANSWERwhat flagging appliances should be kept in a
caboose or on a shoving platform for day operations ?
reduce speed to and not exceed restricted speed for 15 min. - ANSWERwhat must a
train do if it encounters an unattened burning fuse on or near its track ?
2 miles - ANSWERwhen a train stops on a main track and flagging is required and
sufficient time is not available to determine minimum distance how far back must flag
man go ?
place a lighted fuse immediately on any adjacent track at the head of train , go at
least the distance determined as per rule 70 , give a stop signal if a train is seen or
heard - ANSWERwhat 3 step are taken to provide warning to approaching trains on
adjacent tracks?
dispatcher must be notified, warnings must be provided as per rule 70 - ANSWERif
trains run past a DTC block sign what must happen ?
comply with that signal with good train handing procedures, unless emergency
braking is required, notify the dispatcher - ANSWERif you are traveling and
encounter a stop signal without receiving an approach or a restricting signal first,
what must happen?
crewmember must be stationed on leading end of the return movement, movement
must be done at RESTRICTED SPEED - ANSWERhow must a return movement be
handled?
there is only 1 block or controlled point signal to the rear of the train and the following
train is not required to approach that signal at restricted speed - ANSWERyou need
to provide flagging protection to the rear of the train for following trains if ?
go forward at least the distance prescribed by rule 70 and/or special instructions ,
display a lighted fuse, remain at that location until recalled - ANSWERwhen
providing flagging protection for the head of the train, the flagman must ?
,main track is inadvertently fouled - ANSWERwarning protection must be provided in
both directions as per rule 70 when ?
accidents , defects in tracks,bridge,signal or highway crossing warning devices,
unusal condition that may affect the safe ,efficient operation of the railroad, fires on
or near the right of way - ANSWERwhat 4 conditions must be reported promptly and
by the quickest means to proper authority?
RESTRICTED SPEED - ANSWERin case of heavy rain , storms or high water,trains
must approach bridges,culvertsand other points likely to be affected at what speed?
train ID, location of the head of the train after stopped, MP location 1 mile before the
braking application, current situation, if there are any adjacent tracks - ANSWERif a
train experiences an emergency brake application what information must be
transmitted?
it is known that the track are not obstructed / relieved by the dispatcher - ANSWERif
the dispatcher cannot protect adjacent tracks for the above situation, protection for
the adjacent tracks must be maintained until when ?
reduce to RESTRICTED SPEED 1 mile before the reported location and STOP
before passing the rear of the train in EMERGENCY - ANSWERif a train is operating
in the same direction as a train in EMERGENCY on an adjacent track, what must
that train do ?
stop before passing the head of the train in EMERGENCY , using good train
handling unless there is an apparent emergency - ANSWERsame as #23, but
operating in the opposite direction what must that train do ?
the train in EMERGENCY dose not have HAZMAT cars / the HAZMAT cars have
been inspected with nothing found - ANSWERif there are no obstruction on the
adjacent tracks, the dispatcher will allow that train to pass the train in EMERGENCY
if ?
cars or engines are being shoved or kicked / trailing units of an engine are backed
over the crossing - ANSWERat a highway -rail grade crossing , protection is required
when?
the leading end of the movement has covered the crossing - ANSWERthis protection
must be provided until when ?
a crew member has an unobstructed view of approaching pedestrain and/or
vehicular traffic / speed of the movement in not in excess of 5 MPH -
ANSWERduring switching operations when an engine has the lead, protection is not
required when?
be prepared to stop until it is determined that the warning devices are working
properly - ANSWERif a train is operating at RESTRICTED SPEED and is
approaching a public crossing at grade what must this train do ?
, at normal speed - ANSWERif the train dispatcher has notified you that you have
police protection at a malfunctioning highway grade crossing with activation failure
how can your train proceed ?
proceed with caution not to exceed 15 mph - ANSWERif you only have 1 flagger with
false activation ?
station listing track diagram - ANSWERin a timetable where will you find track
speeds, siding , controlled point signals, travel authority, ect..?
info contained in timetable , system & general bulletins , and the csx procedural
instructions manual - ANSWERwhat are special instructions?
release form - ANSWERwhat advised you of the dispatcher bulletin number and the
number of dispatcher message ?
dispatcher bulletin / release form - ANSWERbefore occupying main tracks , signaled
track, or sidings you must obtain ?
sequential item number / dispatcher message number / total number of lines -
ANSWEReach dispatcher message must have ?
1 - ANSWERhow many release forms and dispatcher bulletins will be sent to a signal
train at any one station ?
obtain a legible copy of the dispatcher bulletin / determine all documents
correspond / confirm their understanding of the requirements - ANSWERthe C&E
must ?
notify the dispatcher to confirm the dispatcher bulletin number - ANSWERif your
name or the name of the engineer or the train ID is incorrect on the dispatcher
bulletin , what must happen ?
contact the dispatcher - ANSWERif you go on duty and receive your dispatcher
bulletin and its 5 hours old , what must you do ?
time / dispatchers initials - ANSWERif a release form is transmitted orally , what
must be written on the dispatcher bulletin?
obtain a corrected copy / confirm the ENTIRE content of the bulletin and record the
time and dispatcher initials - ANSWERif there is something wrong on the dispatcher
bulletin , other than C&E names and/or ID the train dispatcher must be contacted
to ?
unit fulfilled or annulled - ANSWERhow long must dispatcher message must be held
on to ?
being done at other than crew change point / for the purpose of yarding a train -
ANSWERa train being re-crewed needs new instruction if ?
