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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
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.
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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 -
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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
Questions and Answers (Most Recent
Version, Complete Study Material)
"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
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.
,UP Return to Work Study Guide Exam
Questions and Answers (Most Recent
Version, Complete Study Material)
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 -
, UP Return to Work Study Guide Exam
Questions and Answers (Most Recent
Version, Complete Study Material)
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
