NS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
You are the relief crew on 29J and the crew is not present. What documents
must you check with the dispatcher to determine if they are still in effect?
(Select all that apply) - ANSWER -track authority/mandatory directive
-clearance/dispatchers bulletin
What is the speed restriction for a train containing a Center Beam Flat Car in its
consist? - ANSWER no restrictions
Except where movement is governed by signal indication, a train or engine
operating on any track other than the main track or siding must operate at... -
ANSWER restricting speed not exceeding 10mph
A train or engine approaching a roadway work group on or near the track will
acknowledge their presence by immediately sounding: - ANSWER a series of
short blasts
How must a train crew proceed when an intermediate signal in Rule 261 or 271
territory displays no lighted aspect (dark signal)? - ANSWER the signal must
be regarded as the most restrictive indication given by that signal
When engines or cars are detached from a train, return movements must be
made at Restricted Speed to prevent damage to equipment when recoupling.
What other requirements must be observed? - ANSWER a crew member must
be at on or ahead of the leading end of return movement
You are not allowed to ride a car over ____ feet through a turnout or crossover
on the side next to equipment on an adjacent track. - ANSWER 60
, If a train separates or air hoses come uncoupled twice between the same two
cars, then both cars are to be set out at a point authorized by the dispatcher. The
exception to this requirement would be if: - ANSWER both of the above
When necessary to control cars by hand brakes, - ANSWER it must be
determined that brakes are working properly
Train 185 with 170 cars, 12,900 tons and pusher service attached in power
experiences an emergency brake application at 29 MPH. Train 185 is not a key
train and is not in a turnout or crossover. If the brake pipe pressure restores on
the rear, would a visual inspection of Train 185 be required? Why? - ANSWER
no, occurred above 25mph
Which of the following is NOT permitted to be performed with the use of the
Norfolk Southern Brake stick? (Select all that apply) - ANSWER -operating
cut out cock
-moving drawbar
While crewmembers on a train are napping, the napping period must not exceed
60 minutes, and the employee that remains awake must not be a trainee or a
utility employee. - ANSWER false
Train 111 operates over a detector but does not receive a message. The crew
immediately requests a repeat of the detector voice message by entering 001#
on the radio keypad, but a retransmission of the message is not provided. What
actions must the crew take? (Select all that apply) - ANSWER ???
-proceed to next detector and be governed by its message
Every train is required to display a marker on the rear to indicate the end of the
train when occupying or operating on: - ANSWER main track outside yard
limits
You are approaching a color light signal equipped with a number plate, and the
only aspect that is visible is a white light. How should you proceed? -
ANSWER restricting displayed and contact dispatch
The standard whistle signal when approaching a public crossing is: - ANSWER
2 long 1 short 1 long --0-
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
You are the relief crew on 29J and the crew is not present. What documents
must you check with the dispatcher to determine if they are still in effect?
(Select all that apply) - ANSWER -track authority/mandatory directive
-clearance/dispatchers bulletin
What is the speed restriction for a train containing a Center Beam Flat Car in its
consist? - ANSWER no restrictions
Except where movement is governed by signal indication, a train or engine
operating on any track other than the main track or siding must operate at... -
ANSWER restricting speed not exceeding 10mph
A train or engine approaching a roadway work group on or near the track will
acknowledge their presence by immediately sounding: - ANSWER a series of
short blasts
How must a train crew proceed when an intermediate signal in Rule 261 or 271
territory displays no lighted aspect (dark signal)? - ANSWER the signal must
be regarded as the most restrictive indication given by that signal
When engines or cars are detached from a train, return movements must be
made at Restricted Speed to prevent damage to equipment when recoupling.
What other requirements must be observed? - ANSWER a crew member must
be at on or ahead of the leading end of return movement
You are not allowed to ride a car over ____ feet through a turnout or crossover
on the side next to equipment on an adjacent track. - ANSWER 60
, If a train separates or air hoses come uncoupled twice between the same two
cars, then both cars are to be set out at a point authorized by the dispatcher. The
exception to this requirement would be if: - ANSWER both of the above
When necessary to control cars by hand brakes, - ANSWER it must be
determined that brakes are working properly
Train 185 with 170 cars, 12,900 tons and pusher service attached in power
experiences an emergency brake application at 29 MPH. Train 185 is not a key
train and is not in a turnout or crossover. If the brake pipe pressure restores on
the rear, would a visual inspection of Train 185 be required? Why? - ANSWER
no, occurred above 25mph
Which of the following is NOT permitted to be performed with the use of the
Norfolk Southern Brake stick? (Select all that apply) - ANSWER -operating
cut out cock
-moving drawbar
While crewmembers on a train are napping, the napping period must not exceed
60 minutes, and the employee that remains awake must not be a trainee or a
utility employee. - ANSWER false
Train 111 operates over a detector but does not receive a message. The crew
immediately requests a repeat of the detector voice message by entering 001#
on the radio keypad, but a retransmission of the message is not provided. What
actions must the crew take? (Select all that apply) - ANSWER ???
-proceed to next detector and be governed by its message
Every train is required to display a marker on the rear to indicate the end of the
train when occupying or operating on: - ANSWER main track outside yard
limits
You are approaching a color light signal equipped with a number plate, and the
only aspect that is visible is a white light. How should you proceed? -
ANSWER restricting displayed and contact dispatch
The standard whistle signal when approaching a public crossing is: - ANSWER
2 long 1 short 1 long --0-
