Union Pacific -- Railroading Basics
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Main Track CORRECT ANSWERS A track extending through yards and between
stations that must not be occupied without authority or protection.
Station CORRECT ANSWERS A place designated by name in the timetable station
column.
Single Track CORRECT ANSWERS A main track where trains are operated in both
directions.
Train CORRECT ANSWERS One or more engines coupled, with or without cars,
displaying a marker, and authorized to operate on a main track. A term that when used
in connection with speed restrictions, flag protection, and the observance of all signals
and signal rules also applies to engines.
Yard Limits CORRECT ANSWERS A portion of *main track* designated by yard limit
signs and timetable special instructions or a track bulletin. Within Yard Limits, trains or
engines are authorized to use the main track not protecting against other trains or
engines. *You can have Yard Limits without a yard.* (Rule 6.13)
Yard CORRECT ANSWERS A system of tracks, other than main tracks and sidings,
used for making up trains, storing cars, and other purposes.
Siding CORRECT ANSWERS A track connected to the main track and used for meeting
or passing trains. Location of sidings are shown in the timetable.
Spur Track CORRECT ANSWERS A track connected to another track at only one end,
also referred to as a stub track.
Track Bulletin CORRECT ANSWERS A notice of conditions affecting train movement. It
may also authorize movement against the current of traffic where Rule 9.14
(Movement with the Current of Traffic) is in effect.
Track Warrant Control (TWC) CORRECT ANSWERS A method to authorize train
movements or protect men or machines on a main track within specified limits in a
territory designated by the timetable.
Block CORRECT ANSWERS A length of track:
-- Between consecutive block signals
-- Between a block signal and the end of block system limits
(GCOR) Exam Questions And Answers |
Verified
Main Track CORRECT ANSWERS A track extending through yards and between
stations that must not be occupied without authority or protection.
Station CORRECT ANSWERS A place designated by name in the timetable station
column.
Single Track CORRECT ANSWERS A main track where trains are operated in both
directions.
Train CORRECT ANSWERS One or more engines coupled, with or without cars,
displaying a marker, and authorized to operate on a main track. A term that when used
in connection with speed restrictions, flag protection, and the observance of all signals
and signal rules also applies to engines.
Yard Limits CORRECT ANSWERS A portion of *main track* designated by yard limit
signs and timetable special instructions or a track bulletin. Within Yard Limits, trains or
engines are authorized to use the main track not protecting against other trains or
engines. *You can have Yard Limits without a yard.* (Rule 6.13)
Yard CORRECT ANSWERS A system of tracks, other than main tracks and sidings,
used for making up trains, storing cars, and other purposes.
Siding CORRECT ANSWERS A track connected to the main track and used for meeting
or passing trains. Location of sidings are shown in the timetable.
Spur Track CORRECT ANSWERS A track connected to another track at only one end,
also referred to as a stub track.
Track Bulletin CORRECT ANSWERS A notice of conditions affecting train movement. It
may also authorize movement against the current of traffic where Rule 9.14
(Movement with the Current of Traffic) is in effect.
Track Warrant Control (TWC) CORRECT ANSWERS A method to authorize train
movements or protect men or machines on a main track within specified limits in a
territory designated by the timetable.
Block CORRECT ANSWERS A length of track:
-- Between consecutive block signals
-- Between a block signal and the end of block system limits
