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CSX Conductor Practic Complete Questions and Correct
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Absolute Block
Ans: A block that may be occupied by only one train at a time.
Absolute Signal
Ans: A color light color positon light or semaphore signal without a number plate a
"P" marker, "APP" marker "C" marker or "G" marker that conveys stop as its most
restrictive indication.
Automated Railroad Crossing
Ans: A railroad crossing at grade it is protected by signals which are actuated
automatically by the approach of a train.
Automatic Block Signal
Ans: A block signal that is activated either by track circuit or in conjunction with
interlocking or controlled point circuit this block signal automatically indicates track
condition and block occupancy.
Automatic Block Signal, ABS
Ans: A series of consecutive blocks whose use is governed by train actauted block
signals or by certain conditions affecting the use of a block is called an ___________
__________ _________ system or (___).
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Auxiliary track
Ans: A track other than a main track.
Block
Ans: A track section of defined limits in signaled territory a block is the track section
between two consecutive block signals geverning movements in the smae direction it
is also the track section from a block signal to the end of signaled territory.
Block signal
Ans: A fixed signal displayed to trains at the entrance of a block to govern use of the
block.
Bolt lock switch
Ans: A hand operated switch equiped with a pripe-connected locking device that is
designated to shunt the signal system before the switch points are operated.
Centralaized
Ans: A __________train dispatching system (CTDS)is a system by which train and on
track equipment movements are governed by a controlled signals and or instructions
of a train dispatcher from a centrailized location.
Color light signal
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Ans: A fixed signal that displays aspects by the color of light it may also display
aspects by a combination of colored lights.
Color position
Ans: A ________ ________ light signal is a fixed signal that displays aspects by the color
or position of two or more lights it consists of a cluster of colored lights normally
displayed in pairs for some aspects an additional white or yellow light is displayed
above or below the cluster.
Control station
Ans: A place from which signals and signal aplliances are operated it is also a place
from which instructions governing railroad movements are issued.
Controlled point
Ans: A station designated in the the timetable where signals are remotely controlled
from the control station.
Controlled siding
Ans: A siding equipped with controlled signals such signals authorize trains to enter
or leave the siding only.
Controlled signal
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Ans: A fixed signal at the entrance of a route or block it is used to govern the
movement of trains using that route or block the signal is operated from a control
station.
Controlled Speed, TCOOS
Ans: __________ ________ is a speed that will permit within one- half the range of vision
it will also permit stopping short of a Train, Car, Obstuction, On track equipment, or
Stop signal. Take Control Over Our Speed or ________.
Controlled track
Ans: ________ ________ is a track upon which all movements will be authorized by a
train dispatcher.
Crossover
Ans: A combination of two switches connecting two adjacent tracks.
Tonnage, special, clearance, radio
Ans: CSX train documentation is a computer generated form consisting of some or
all of the following: _________ graph, restricted and _________ handling, CT-168 report,
_________ bureau instructions, train listing and hazardous endorsement, hazardous
special handling instructions, hazardous material, ________ waybill form.
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CSX Conductor Practic Complete Questions and Correct
Detailed Answers (Verified Answers)e
Absolute Block
Ans: A block that may be occupied by only one train at a time.
Absolute Signal
Ans: A color light color positon light or semaphore signal without a number plate a
"P" marker, "APP" marker "C" marker or "G" marker that conveys stop as its most
restrictive indication.
Automated Railroad Crossing
Ans: A railroad crossing at grade it is protected by signals which are actuated
automatically by the approach of a train.
Automatic Block Signal
Ans: A block signal that is activated either by track circuit or in conjunction with
interlocking or controlled point circuit this block signal automatically indicates track
condition and block occupancy.
Automatic Block Signal, ABS
Ans: A series of consecutive blocks whose use is governed by train actauted block
signals or by certain conditions affecting the use of a block is called an ___________
__________ _________ system or (___).
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Auxiliary track
Ans: A track other than a main track.
Block
Ans: A track section of defined limits in signaled territory a block is the track section
between two consecutive block signals geverning movements in the smae direction it
is also the track section from a block signal to the end of signaled territory.
Block signal
Ans: A fixed signal displayed to trains at the entrance of a block to govern use of the
block.
Bolt lock switch
Ans: A hand operated switch equiped with a pripe-connected locking device that is
designated to shunt the signal system before the switch points are operated.
Centralaized
Ans: A __________train dispatching system (CTDS)is a system by which train and on
track equipment movements are governed by a controlled signals and or instructions
of a train dispatcher from a centrailized location.
Color light signal
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Ans: A fixed signal that displays aspects by the color of light it may also display
aspects by a combination of colored lights.
Color position
Ans: A ________ ________ light signal is a fixed signal that displays aspects by the color
or position of two or more lights it consists of a cluster of colored lights normally
displayed in pairs for some aspects an additional white or yellow light is displayed
above or below the cluster.
Control station
Ans: A place from which signals and signal aplliances are operated it is also a place
from which instructions governing railroad movements are issued.
Controlled point
Ans: A station designated in the the timetable where signals are remotely controlled
from the control station.
Controlled siding
Ans: A siding equipped with controlled signals such signals authorize trains to enter
or leave the siding only.
Controlled signal
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Ans: A fixed signal at the entrance of a route or block it is used to govern the
movement of trains using that route or block the signal is operated from a control
station.
Controlled Speed, TCOOS
Ans: __________ ________ is a speed that will permit within one- half the range of vision
it will also permit stopping short of a Train, Car, Obstuction, On track equipment, or
Stop signal. Take Control Over Our Speed or ________.
Controlled track
Ans: ________ ________ is a track upon which all movements will be authorized by a
train dispatcher.
Crossover
Ans: A combination of two switches connecting two adjacent tracks.
Tonnage, special, clearance, radio
Ans: CSX train documentation is a computer generated form consisting of some or
all of the following: _________ graph, restricted and _________ handling, CT-168 report,
_________ bureau instructions, train listing and hazardous endorsement, hazardous
special handling instructions, hazardous material, ________ waybill form.
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