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"Stowed" requires (2.21/Glossary) - Correct Answers -Having personal electronic
devices powered off and out of sight. Devices in pockets are not stowed.
Your 5,681 ton train goes into emergency at a speed of 21mph. No unusual slack action
was felt and the brake pipe pressure was immediately restored after stopping. Will you
be required to walk the train? 6.23 - Correct Answers -No, you are relieved of having to
check it due to the speed being over 20mph, no unusual slack action was felt, and the
brake pipe pressure was immediately restored after stopping.
What is your crew's responsibility to the trian dispatcher regarding an emergency
application of the air brakes? 6.31 - Correct Answers -Unclear. Listed rule does not
match description.
Reverse Movement (Glossary) - Correct Answers -Movement in the opposite direction
of authorized movement
The CTU representative refuses to give you his last name when you are trying to
document who attended the transfer of TIH cars. What is required? Form 8620 Section I
- Correct Answers -Notify dispatch/supervisor. Don't pull or spot them. Retain
possession of shipment
What is required when shoving cars into a spur track? 7.12 - Correct Answers -Stop 150
feet short of the track and precede movement. Tie brakes to control slack if necessary.
Stop short of end of track to prevent damage.
When operating on a foreign railroad, what is required of the crew on a key train? Form
8620 Section VII - Correct Answers -Notify foreign rr dispatch at earliest opportunity that
train is a key train under UPRR instructions for handling hazmat.
The MYO instructs you to leave the derail in the non-derailing position at the east end of
the yard when finished with your work. How do you respond to this request?
8.20 & 1.4.1 - Correct Answers -Tell him you can't.
When moving on the main track or siding, are you required to ring the bell continuously
while passing standing equipment on the adjacent track? 5.8.1 - Correct Answers -Yes.
, What is required when delayed within a block in CTC limits when PTC is not in effect?
9.9 - Correct Answers -Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal until the next signal
is visible and that signal displays a proceed indication.
What actions are required before fouling or crossing a track? (81.2.1) - Correct Answers
-Look in both directions
Ensure no movement is closely approaching
Look for conditions that could interfere with footing
How may your train be authorized by a stop indication at a manual interlocking? 9.12.2 -
Correct Answers -Contact control operator who will give permission when it is known
that the route is properly lined and no conflicting movement is occupying or authorized
to enter the track between that signal and the next absolute signal.
Pounds of brake pipe pressure that must be present at the rear of the train before
beginning an Initial Terminal Air Brake Test (Class 1) 30.3/30.10.1 - Correct Answers -
90
while flagging a signal at a manual interlocking, the dispatcher calls and tells you to pick
up a repaired bad order car off the next siding. How will you answer the dispatcher's
request? Your train is operating at restricted speed. 1.47.1 - Correct Answers -Tell
dispatcher you are in a cab red zone and cannot respond.
Are you required to obtain Red Zone Protection before releasing the hand brakes on
your train while the car department has your train blue flagged? 81.5.4/5.13 - Correct
Answers -You are not allowed to release the hand brakes on your train while the train is
blue flagged unless directed by the employee who placed the blue flag or the EIC of the
employees working on the blue flagged train.
When operating west of El Paso, where must you place an empty multiplatform spine
car in your manifest train to comply with train make-up restrictions?
SSI Item 5-B - Correct Answers -Behind a car with no more than 4500 tons
Before cutting away from the rear portion of your train with a set out, what securement
procedure would you use? 32.1.3/32.1/32.1.1 - Correct Answers -Tie sufficient hand
brakes
Make a 20psi brake pipe reduction
Close angle cock on Locomotive after brake pipe exhaust ceases
Leave angle cock open on the portion left standing to ensure air is not bottled
The dispatcher would like you to handle the switch for a pick-up off a controlled siding
within CTC. Descrive how this switching move could be made using the switch in hand
position. 9.13.2 - Correct Answers -Job brief with dispatcher on moves to be made,
receive authority to enter the control point, and receive permission to place the switch in
hand operation. Unlock switch lock, place selector lever in hand position. Operate hand
throw lever until switch points are seen to move, even if it is already lined for intended
"Stowed" requires (2.21/Glossary) - Correct Answers -Having personal electronic
devices powered off and out of sight. Devices in pockets are not stowed.
Your 5,681 ton train goes into emergency at a speed of 21mph. No unusual slack action
was felt and the brake pipe pressure was immediately restored after stopping. Will you
be required to walk the train? 6.23 - Correct Answers -No, you are relieved of having to
check it due to the speed being over 20mph, no unusual slack action was felt, and the
brake pipe pressure was immediately restored after stopping.
What is your crew's responsibility to the trian dispatcher regarding an emergency
application of the air brakes? 6.31 - Correct Answers -Unclear. Listed rule does not
match description.
Reverse Movement (Glossary) - Correct Answers -Movement in the opposite direction
of authorized movement
The CTU representative refuses to give you his last name when you are trying to
document who attended the transfer of TIH cars. What is required? Form 8620 Section I
- Correct Answers -Notify dispatch/supervisor. Don't pull or spot them. Retain
possession of shipment
What is required when shoving cars into a spur track? 7.12 - Correct Answers -Stop 150
feet short of the track and precede movement. Tie brakes to control slack if necessary.
Stop short of end of track to prevent damage.
When operating on a foreign railroad, what is required of the crew on a key train? Form
8620 Section VII - Correct Answers -Notify foreign rr dispatch at earliest opportunity that
train is a key train under UPRR instructions for handling hazmat.
The MYO instructs you to leave the derail in the non-derailing position at the east end of
the yard when finished with your work. How do you respond to this request?
8.20 & 1.4.1 - Correct Answers -Tell him you can't.
When moving on the main track or siding, are you required to ring the bell continuously
while passing standing equipment on the adjacent track? 5.8.1 - Correct Answers -Yes.
, What is required when delayed within a block in CTC limits when PTC is not in effect?
9.9 - Correct Answers -Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal until the next signal
is visible and that signal displays a proceed indication.
What actions are required before fouling or crossing a track? (81.2.1) - Correct Answers
-Look in both directions
Ensure no movement is closely approaching
Look for conditions that could interfere with footing
How may your train be authorized by a stop indication at a manual interlocking? 9.12.2 -
Correct Answers -Contact control operator who will give permission when it is known
that the route is properly lined and no conflicting movement is occupying or authorized
to enter the track between that signal and the next absolute signal.
Pounds of brake pipe pressure that must be present at the rear of the train before
beginning an Initial Terminal Air Brake Test (Class 1) 30.3/30.10.1 - Correct Answers -
90
while flagging a signal at a manual interlocking, the dispatcher calls and tells you to pick
up a repaired bad order car off the next siding. How will you answer the dispatcher's
request? Your train is operating at restricted speed. 1.47.1 - Correct Answers -Tell
dispatcher you are in a cab red zone and cannot respond.
Are you required to obtain Red Zone Protection before releasing the hand brakes on
your train while the car department has your train blue flagged? 81.5.4/5.13 - Correct
Answers -You are not allowed to release the hand brakes on your train while the train is
blue flagged unless directed by the employee who placed the blue flag or the EIC of the
employees working on the blue flagged train.
When operating west of El Paso, where must you place an empty multiplatform spine
car in your manifest train to comply with train make-up restrictions?
SSI Item 5-B - Correct Answers -Behind a car with no more than 4500 tons
Before cutting away from the rear portion of your train with a set out, what securement
procedure would you use? 32.1.3/32.1/32.1.1 - Correct Answers -Tie sufficient hand
brakes
Make a 20psi brake pipe reduction
Close angle cock on Locomotive after brake pipe exhaust ceases
Leave angle cock open on the portion left standing to ensure air is not bottled
The dispatcher would like you to handle the switch for a pick-up off a controlled siding
within CTC. Descrive how this switching move could be made using the switch in hand
position. 9.13.2 - Correct Answers -Job brief with dispatcher on moves to be made,
receive authority to enter the control point, and receive permission to place the switch in
hand operation. Unlock switch lock, place selector lever in hand position. Operate hand
throw lever until switch points are seen to move, even if it is already lined for intended
