Union Pacific Railroad rules Exam
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What is the maximum speed that they can make a coupling? - Answer-4 MPH
At impact, the pin dropped and the momentum of the coupling stretched the joint. Given
that the joint is now proven, as it tugged the engine, is it required that Owens change
direction to check the joint? - Answer-Yes, stretch the back to ensure that all coupling
are made
The second car in the track is the one they want. In their job briefing they decide to
make a cut and set the flat car over on the lead; then kick the first car back into track 2.
Before performing the work does Clark need to establish the "Red Zone" before making
thge cut? - Answer-Yes
After making the cut and pulling over the lead switch, they use hand signs to shove up
the lead. Can Clark walk ahead of the cut while making the shove? - Answer-?19
The flat car had to be moved 200 feet to be set over to the lead in order to kick the other
car back into the track. How must the flat car be secured? What if the crew set out 5
cars on the lead that were charged and placed into emergency after seperation? -
Answer-Car must be secured with hand breaks to prevent movement and a secure
movement must be made
The head car is a box with a "Radioactive #7" placard. It needs to go back into South 2.
Can they kick this car? - Answer-No, it can not
With their one car train, what tests or inspections are needed to go over to Osage
Wind? - Answer-Yard transfer test not exceeding prescribed speed
After another train passes their location, the crew enters the main and follows the
westbound train. As they approach CP R098, they see a Red over Lunar signal. How
should the train be operated by the signal? - Answer-Proceed at restricted speed
Questions with All Correct
Answers
What is the maximum speed that they can make a coupling? - Answer-4 MPH
At impact, the pin dropped and the momentum of the coupling stretched the joint. Given
that the joint is now proven, as it tugged the engine, is it required that Owens change
direction to check the joint? - Answer-Yes, stretch the back to ensure that all coupling
are made
The second car in the track is the one they want. In their job briefing they decide to
make a cut and set the flat car over on the lead; then kick the first car back into track 2.
Before performing the work does Clark need to establish the "Red Zone" before making
thge cut? - Answer-Yes
After making the cut and pulling over the lead switch, they use hand signs to shove up
the lead. Can Clark walk ahead of the cut while making the shove? - Answer-?19
The flat car had to be moved 200 feet to be set over to the lead in order to kick the other
car back into the track. How must the flat car be secured? What if the crew set out 5
cars on the lead that were charged and placed into emergency after seperation? -
Answer-Car must be secured with hand breaks to prevent movement and a secure
movement must be made
The head car is a box with a "Radioactive #7" placard. It needs to go back into South 2.
Can they kick this car? - Answer-No, it can not
With their one car train, what tests or inspections are needed to go over to Osage
Wind? - Answer-Yard transfer test not exceeding prescribed speed
After another train passes their location, the crew enters the main and follows the
westbound train. As they approach CP R098, they see a Red over Lunar signal. How
should the train be operated by the signal? - Answer-Proceed at restricted speed
