QUESTIONS and CORRECT Answers
Form EC1 - CORRECT ANSWER - Form w/ specific instructions and dispatcher message
while on the train
Before occupying a controlled track, the locomotive operator and conductor, if assigned, must -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Obtain a legible dispatcher bulletin and release form that
contains the correct names.,
employee IDs, and train ID;
2.
Determine that all documents correspond with each other;
3.
Confirm that all crewmembers read and understand the requirements; and
4. Retain and observe the dispatcher bulletins on all trips during a tour of duty.
Contact the train dispatcher when the release form______ - CORRECT ANSWER - a. Is
not available when reporting for duty, or
b. Time shows that more than four hours have elapsed since the crew went on duty.
Do not occupy a subdivision that is not listed on the dispatcher bulletin until the locomotive
operator
or conductor contacts the train dispatcher and obtains: - CORRECT ANSWER - a. A
dispatcher bulletin containing dispatcher messages for the subdivision, or
b. Form EC-1 instructions for the subdivision.
When the train dispatcher transmits a release form verbally, the conductor or locomotive operator
must: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Repeat the dispatcher bulletin number and total number
of messages to the train dispatcher;
and
, 2. Record the train dispatcher's OK, effective time, and initials on the dispatcher bulletin.
Release Form - CORRECT ANSWER - A computer-generated form advising of a
dispatcher bulletin number and the number of train messages it must contain. Its address must
correspond to the associated dispatcher bulletin.
Dispatcher message is in effect until: - CORRECT ANSWER - Fulfilled or cancelled
When relieved before reaching the final destination leave any train documents except the
emergency response guide where? - CORRECT ANSWER - Where it can easily be found
on the controlling locomotive
Temporary speed - CORRECT ANSWER - Dispatcher message
EC1
Dispatcher bulletin
Authorized speed - CORRECT ANSWER - The maximum speed a train or on-track
equipment is authorized to operate.
Trains are authorized by: - CORRECT ANSWER - Rules
Special instructions
Train documentation
Dispatcher message
Form EC1
Signal indication
Authorized train speed: - CORRECT ANSWER - Must not be exceeded
Applies to entire train unless specified otherwise
Must be observed even if wayside signs are not displayed