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COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
/. "Stowed" requires (2.21/Glossary) - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-Unclear. Listed rule does not match
description.
/.Reverse Movement (Glossary) - Answer-Movement in the opposite direction of
authorized movement
/.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 - Answer-Yes.
/.What is required when delayed within a block in CTC limits when PTC is not in effect?
9.9 - Answer-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) - Answer-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
- Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-
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 - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-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 route.
Line switch for your route. Do not return power to switch until final movement has been
made over the switch.
/.If it is necessary to work between a yard track and the adjacent CTC controlled siding,
will you be required to obtain Track Breach Protection? SSI Item 12 - Answer-Yes.
/.After doubling a solid block of cars to your train, what air brake test(s) and inspections
will be necessary before departing? 30.7.1 & Glossary - Answer-Class III Application
and Release of brakes.
/.What is required before an employee may choose to ride on moving equipment? 81.7 -
Answer-Other ways to complete task without needing to ride on equipment
Weather conditions
Car design and configuration that may make it unsuitable to ride
Your physical limitations
Potential slack action
Applicable Operating and Safety Rules
/.After completing a train inspection for a hot journal, how may the train be shoved back
to pick up a crew member? 6.6 - Answer-Movement will not exceed limits of train and
trains length. Will not enter or foul public crossing unless proving warning per rule
6.32.1. Cannot be made into or within yard limits, restricted limits, interlocking limits,
drawbridges, rr crossings at grade, or track bulletin form b limits.
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
/. "Stowed" requires (2.21/Glossary) - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-Unclear. Listed rule does not match
description.
/.Reverse Movement (Glossary) - Answer-Movement in the opposite direction of
authorized movement
/.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 - Answer-Yes.
/.What is required when delayed within a block in CTC limits when PTC is not in effect?
9.9 - Answer-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) - Answer-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
- Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-
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 - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-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 route.
Line switch for your route. Do not return power to switch until final movement has been
made over the switch.
/.If it is necessary to work between a yard track and the adjacent CTC controlled siding,
will you be required to obtain Track Breach Protection? SSI Item 12 - Answer-Yes.
/.After doubling a solid block of cars to your train, what air brake test(s) and inspections
will be necessary before departing? 30.7.1 & Glossary - Answer-Class III Application
and Release of brakes.
/.What is required before an employee may choose to ride on moving equipment? 81.7 -
Answer-Other ways to complete task without needing to ride on equipment
Weather conditions
Car design and configuration that may make it unsuitable to ride
Your physical limitations
Potential slack action
Applicable Operating and Safety Rules
/.After completing a train inspection for a hot journal, how may the train be shoved back
to pick up a crew member? 6.6 - Answer-Movement will not exceed limits of train and
trains length. Will not enter or foul public crossing unless proving warning per rule
6.32.1. Cannot be made into or within yard limits, restricted limits, interlocking limits,
drawbridges, rr crossings at grade, or track bulletin form b limits.
