AMTRAK EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Is it possible to get to track 17 from JO? How? - ANS Yes, proceed to ladder track governed
by 558W
What must be considered when leaving east off of tracks 5-9 on an approach signal? -
ANS You must be aware of the "wall" signal 516E only becomes visible when one car length
away
Which tunnel (lines) can be accessed from JO - ANS line 1,2,3,4
Describe how the number plates on westbound signals change at JO on tracks 10-13 -
ANS On tracks 10-13 inclusive the westbound traffic signals change from 0-199 series. This is
considered MP 0
What tunnels (lines) can be accessed through C interlocking - ANS Lines 1,2,3,4
Describe how the number plates on westbound signals change at C on tracks 16 thru 21 -
ANS The number plates become 400 series as it changes from C to KN interlocking
Where is the signal (436W) on the west end of 21 track located? - ANS Between the 10 and
12 car markers protecting the switch to 9 and 10 C
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, What yard tracks does signal 436W govern the entrance to? - ANS Tracks 9C and 10C
Where are the eastbound signals on these tracks located? (9C and 10C) - ANS Low home
signals located on the ground
A. Where is westbound signal 426W located?
B. what ladder does this signal govern the entrance to?
C. what tracks can be accessed by this signal? - ANS A. Hanging from the ceiling just west of
the west end of platform 11
B. F ladder
C. 4 lead, 1C and 2C
What tracks can 8C be accessed from? - ANS Track 20 ONLY
What ladder tracks can be accessed from track 18? - ANS Ladders I and G
A. what ladders are on the northwest end of the station?
B. What westbound tracks can be accessed from these ladders? - ANS A. Ladders I, G, and F
B. Heading west from these ladders the following tracks are accessible
- #1 lead, #2 lead, #3 lead, #4 lead
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ANSWERS
Is it possible to get to track 17 from JO? How? - ANS Yes, proceed to ladder track governed
by 558W
What must be considered when leaving east off of tracks 5-9 on an approach signal? -
ANS You must be aware of the "wall" signal 516E only becomes visible when one car length
away
Which tunnel (lines) can be accessed from JO - ANS line 1,2,3,4
Describe how the number plates on westbound signals change at JO on tracks 10-13 -
ANS On tracks 10-13 inclusive the westbound traffic signals change from 0-199 series. This is
considered MP 0
What tunnels (lines) can be accessed through C interlocking - ANS Lines 1,2,3,4
Describe how the number plates on westbound signals change at C on tracks 16 thru 21 -
ANS The number plates become 400 series as it changes from C to KN interlocking
Where is the signal (436W) on the west end of 21 track located? - ANS Between the 10 and
12 car markers protecting the switch to 9 and 10 C
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, What yard tracks does signal 436W govern the entrance to? - ANS Tracks 9C and 10C
Where are the eastbound signals on these tracks located? (9C and 10C) - ANS Low home
signals located on the ground
A. Where is westbound signal 426W located?
B. what ladder does this signal govern the entrance to?
C. what tracks can be accessed by this signal? - ANS A. Hanging from the ceiling just west of
the west end of platform 11
B. F ladder
C. 4 lead, 1C and 2C
What tracks can 8C be accessed from? - ANS Track 20 ONLY
What ladder tracks can be accessed from track 18? - ANS Ladders I and G
A. what ladders are on the northwest end of the station?
B. What westbound tracks can be accessed from these ladders? - ANS A. Ladders I, G, and F
B. Heading west from these ladders the following tracks are accessible
- #1 lead, #2 lead, #3 lead, #4 lead
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