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Union Pacific Railroad Rules Study Guide –
Questions And 100% Correct Answers
2025/2026
What documents must the crew review before they begin their work and what
documents must they have?-correct-answer-Systems special instruction area,
timetables, subdivision general orders, rule books, and instructions for handling
hazards materials
The crew walks out to the engine. They both have backpack type grips. Can they
board the engine while wearing their bags?-correct-answer-Yes, but must
maintain 3 point contace and balance
Engineer Owns notices that the locomotive has a blue flag attached. When can he
start the locomotive or release the handbreak? What is the risk of releasing the
hand brake before the air system is charged?-correct-answer-Starting engine is
prohibited and releasing breaks are prohibited
To ensure that no one has tapered with safety decives on the engine, what is
engineer Owens inspectivg for while taking charge of the controlling locomotive?-
correct-answer-Safety devices--alerters, cab signal, train train control and stop
devices
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The LBR54-09 has a work order to deliver an empty flat car to Osage Wind. The
car they need is buried in track South 2 in the bowl. The crew comes out of the
locomotive servicing track and moves westward towards the RCL Zone. After
beginning the move, how does Engineer Owens verify that the locomotive brakes
are operative?-correct-answer-1-3 mph allows the engine with throttle in idle to
check the brake and defects do not restrict the locomotive movement
Before they enter the the RCL Zone, what communication must take place?-
correct-answer-Employees not part of the remote crew must determine whether
the zone is active
Can Conductor Clark leave the derail on the south lead in the non-derailing
position while switching in the bowl tracks? The switching will take about 20
minutes.-correct-answer-No, derail must be in derailing position
South 2 track is in the bowl at Arkansas Yard. Will additional protection be
required before the crew can perform work within the bowl?-correct-answer-Yes
Union Pacific Railroad Rules Study Guide –
Questions And 100% Correct Answers
2025/2026
What documents must the crew review before they begin their work and what
documents must they have?-correct-answer-Systems special instruction area,
timetables, subdivision general orders, rule books, and instructions for handling
hazards materials
The crew walks out to the engine. They both have backpack type grips. Can they
board the engine while wearing their bags?-correct-answer-Yes, but must
maintain 3 point contace and balance
Engineer Owns notices that the locomotive has a blue flag attached. When can he
start the locomotive or release the handbreak? What is the risk of releasing the
hand brake before the air system is charged?-correct-answer-Starting engine is
prohibited and releasing breaks are prohibited
To ensure that no one has tapered with safety decives on the engine, what is
engineer Owens inspectivg for while taking charge of the controlling locomotive?-
correct-answer-Safety devices--alerters, cab signal, train train control and stop
devices
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The LBR54-09 has a work order to deliver an empty flat car to Osage Wind. The
car they need is buried in track South 2 in the bowl. The crew comes out of the
locomotive servicing track and moves westward towards the RCL Zone. After
beginning the move, how does Engineer Owens verify that the locomotive brakes
are operative?-correct-answer-1-3 mph allows the engine with throttle in idle to
check the brake and defects do not restrict the locomotive movement
Before they enter the the RCL Zone, what communication must take place?-
correct-answer-Employees not part of the remote crew must determine whether
the zone is active
Can Conductor Clark leave the derail on the south lead in the non-derailing
position while switching in the bowl tracks? The switching will take about 20
minutes.-correct-answer-No, derail must be in derailing position
South 2 track is in the bowl at Arkansas Yard. Will additional protection be
required before the crew can perform work within the bowl?-correct-answer-Yes
