MTA TOWER OPERATOR STUDY GUIDE || A+
GUARANTEED!!!
ABSOLUTE BLOCK correct answers A block that may be occupied by only one train at a
time.
REROUTING correct answers Diverting a train from its normal route because of blockage or
unusual occurrence
REVENUE TRAIN correct answers A train that carries passengers
TIMETABLE correct answers Shows the time the train is due to arrive and leave from each
listed terminal, arriving and/or departing times at intermediate stations , running times,
headways, and train routes
GAP STATIONS correct answers Key locations between the terminals of a line where trains
are recorded as they pas by, can be properly spaced and can be held for connections
RELAY TRACK correct answers A track outside the station limits on which a train is placed
when being relayed or "swung" from one station to another station
SIGNAL YELLOW OVER GREEN correct answers Proceed on the main route, be prepared
to stop at the next signal
SUBDIVISION "A" SIGNAL DISPLAYING YELLOW OVER RED WITH AN
ILLUMINATED "S" correct answers Approach at allowable speed, then continue on the
main route
DWARF SIGNAL correct answers A signal with a fixed STOP indication displaying red over
red
AUTOMATIC SIGNAL correct answers A signal that is controlled by the movement of
trains
INTERLOCKING SIGNAL correct answers A signal at a fixed location indicating a
condition controlling the movement of trains
TOWER OPERATORS correct answers (a) Required to familiarize themselves with the rules
and regulations
(b) train schedules
(c) maintain records of all train movements
OBSTRUCTION ON TRACK, A TOWER OPERATOR WILL correct answers Notify RCC
and display a red signal
WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORITY, A TOWER OPERATOR MUST NOT correct answers
Remove authorized appliances from machines
, TOWER OPERATORS MUST NOTIFY RCC WHEN correct answers (a) unusual
conditions
(b) unusual intervals bet trains
(c) operating part time tower
EXPEDITING SERVICE, TOWER OPERATOR MUST correct answers Crank switches,
and flag trains
TOWER OPERATORS MUST OBSERVE correct answers station platforms and model
boards
RULE 9.05 (n) correct answers "When for any reason it is necessary to divert a train from its
regular route, the switch must not be set for the diverging move."
TOWER OPERATORS MAY TAKE INSTRUCTION FROM correct answers Dispatchers
and assistant dispatchers, superintendents RTO
WHEN OPERATING AN INTERLOCKING MACHINE, TOWER OPERATORS MUST
correct answers Cooperate with Maintainers
FROG correct answers Two running rails that intersect
TYPE VIII track correct answers Concrete and rubber padding
TYPE III track correct answers Used for elevated structures
RELAY correct answers to move one or more cars from a particular track onto a relay or
main line track and return the car(s) to an adjacent track
LIGHT TRAIN correct answers Train consisting of revenue cars operating on the mainline
track without any passengers
TRANSFERRING CONTROL FROM A LOCAL TOWER TO A MAIN TOWER correct
answers (a) must notify the main tower
(b) all signal and switch towers must correspond with main tower
(c) Tower Operator must turn transfer key from auxiliary panel
CROSSOVER correct answers An arrangement of tow switches used to move a train from
one track to another (lcl/exp) and (exp/lcl)
SWITCH TRANSIT LIGHT correct answers a feature US & S machine that is NOT part of
the GRS machine is
BLACK correct answers Lever type machine
SLOTTING MACHINE correct answers Signal lever which controls a signal at an adjacent
interlocking
BLACK, WHITE, YELLOW, RED correct answers switch
master lever
GUARANTEED!!!
ABSOLUTE BLOCK correct answers A block that may be occupied by only one train at a
time.
REROUTING correct answers Diverting a train from its normal route because of blockage or
unusual occurrence
REVENUE TRAIN correct answers A train that carries passengers
TIMETABLE correct answers Shows the time the train is due to arrive and leave from each
listed terminal, arriving and/or departing times at intermediate stations , running times,
headways, and train routes
GAP STATIONS correct answers Key locations between the terminals of a line where trains
are recorded as they pas by, can be properly spaced and can be held for connections
RELAY TRACK correct answers A track outside the station limits on which a train is placed
when being relayed or "swung" from one station to another station
SIGNAL YELLOW OVER GREEN correct answers Proceed on the main route, be prepared
to stop at the next signal
SUBDIVISION "A" SIGNAL DISPLAYING YELLOW OVER RED WITH AN
ILLUMINATED "S" correct answers Approach at allowable speed, then continue on the
main route
DWARF SIGNAL correct answers A signal with a fixed STOP indication displaying red over
red
AUTOMATIC SIGNAL correct answers A signal that is controlled by the movement of
trains
INTERLOCKING SIGNAL correct answers A signal at a fixed location indicating a
condition controlling the movement of trains
TOWER OPERATORS correct answers (a) Required to familiarize themselves with the rules
and regulations
(b) train schedules
(c) maintain records of all train movements
OBSTRUCTION ON TRACK, A TOWER OPERATOR WILL correct answers Notify RCC
and display a red signal
WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORITY, A TOWER OPERATOR MUST NOT correct answers
Remove authorized appliances from machines
, TOWER OPERATORS MUST NOTIFY RCC WHEN correct answers (a) unusual
conditions
(b) unusual intervals bet trains
(c) operating part time tower
EXPEDITING SERVICE, TOWER OPERATOR MUST correct answers Crank switches,
and flag trains
TOWER OPERATORS MUST OBSERVE correct answers station platforms and model
boards
RULE 9.05 (n) correct answers "When for any reason it is necessary to divert a train from its
regular route, the switch must not be set for the diverging move."
TOWER OPERATORS MAY TAKE INSTRUCTION FROM correct answers Dispatchers
and assistant dispatchers, superintendents RTO
WHEN OPERATING AN INTERLOCKING MACHINE, TOWER OPERATORS MUST
correct answers Cooperate with Maintainers
FROG correct answers Two running rails that intersect
TYPE VIII track correct answers Concrete and rubber padding
TYPE III track correct answers Used for elevated structures
RELAY correct answers to move one or more cars from a particular track onto a relay or
main line track and return the car(s) to an adjacent track
LIGHT TRAIN correct answers Train consisting of revenue cars operating on the mainline
track without any passengers
TRANSFERRING CONTROL FROM A LOCAL TOWER TO A MAIN TOWER correct
answers (a) must notify the main tower
(b) all signal and switch towers must correspond with main tower
(c) Tower Operator must turn transfer key from auxiliary panel
CROSSOVER correct answers An arrangement of tow switches used to move a train from
one track to another (lcl/exp) and (exp/lcl)
SWITCH TRANSIT LIGHT correct answers a feature US & S machine that is NOT part of
the GRS machine is
BLACK correct answers Lever type machine
SLOTTING MACHINE correct answers Signal lever which controls a signal at an adjacent
interlocking
BLACK, WHITE, YELLOW, RED correct answers switch
master lever
