Conductor Phase 2 questions and
answers already passed
Prior to commencing work, what documents must be reviewed as part of the job briefing with
Foreman Candy? - correct answer ✔✔ SSI, Area Timetable, Subdivision General Order, System
General Orders, Super Intendant Bulletin
The locomotive assigned to the yard job are tied down in the engine spur. Both locomotives are
shutdown. When can Engineer Chase release the handbrakes on the locomotives? - correct
answer ✔✔ After the air brake system is charged and operative
The daily inspection card on the locomotives were signed yesterday. Who is responsible for the
daily inspection and when? - correct answer ✔✔ The Engineer, before tour of duty during
daylight hours if possible
How would Engineer Chase verify that the locomotives brakes are operative? - correct answer
✔✔ Light Engine Running Air Brake Test, Standing Locomotive Air Brake Test
While moving down the lead , Engineer Chase discovers that the speedometer on the lead unit
is not working. Can the locomotive continue in service as the leader for today's work? - correct
answer ✔✔ Yes it can but not exceeding 20mph
The YS25 crew will be coupling and switching bowl tracks before doubling the outbound train to
the departure track. What protection is required before preforming work in the bowl track
during humping operations? - correct answer ✔✔ The employee requesting protection must
notify the employee controlling the switches that provide access from the hump to the track
where the work will occur
, Foreman Candy and Switchman D'Angelo have a job briefing and, after reviewing their switch
lists, decide to switch out bowl track 3 first. How many bowl tracks must be "Locked Up" prior to
performing work in bowl track 3? - correct answer ✔✔ Just bowl track 3
While coupling bowl track 3, Foreman Candy discovers a misaligned drawbar. What additional
protection is required prior to adjusting drawbar? - correct answer ✔✔ Separate equipment by
a minimum of 100ft, Foreman Candy must establish red zone and apply a minimum of 2 hand
brakes
What is required if you spot switch flags on a switch while riding on the lead unit? - correct
answer ✔✔ Stop movement before fouling adjacent track to prevent tension being placed on
switch points and switch handles. Notify Management of Flag or the yardmaster. Do not
Proceed.
Sunflower Yard Trim instructions require that the head 25 cars have air when pulling down for a
double over to the departure tracks. How should Engineer Chase control the movement when
stopping to drop Foreman Candy off at the east end of the departure track? - correct answer
✔✔ A light application of the engine brakes
If ground transportation is available, could you ride the point to shove 40 cars back? - correct
answer ✔✔ No
What does the good faith challenge cover? - correct answer ✔✔ Shoving movements,
Equipment fouling adjacent track, Handling of hand operated switches or fixed derails
After a crew changes operating ends, what test are required? - correct answer ✔✔ Light Engine
Running Air Brake Test
While passing the detector at MP 230.4, it transmits a "No Defect" message. Is this considered a
defect and is there any action required of the crew? - correct answer ✔✔ No its not considered
a detector failure, report the transmission to the train dispatcher
answers already passed
Prior to commencing work, what documents must be reviewed as part of the job briefing with
Foreman Candy? - correct answer ✔✔ SSI, Area Timetable, Subdivision General Order, System
General Orders, Super Intendant Bulletin
The locomotive assigned to the yard job are tied down in the engine spur. Both locomotives are
shutdown. When can Engineer Chase release the handbrakes on the locomotives? - correct
answer ✔✔ After the air brake system is charged and operative
The daily inspection card on the locomotives were signed yesterday. Who is responsible for the
daily inspection and when? - correct answer ✔✔ The Engineer, before tour of duty during
daylight hours if possible
How would Engineer Chase verify that the locomotives brakes are operative? - correct answer
✔✔ Light Engine Running Air Brake Test, Standing Locomotive Air Brake Test
While moving down the lead , Engineer Chase discovers that the speedometer on the lead unit
is not working. Can the locomotive continue in service as the leader for today's work? - correct
answer ✔✔ Yes it can but not exceeding 20mph
The YS25 crew will be coupling and switching bowl tracks before doubling the outbound train to
the departure track. What protection is required before preforming work in the bowl track
during humping operations? - correct answer ✔✔ The employee requesting protection must
notify the employee controlling the switches that provide access from the hump to the track
where the work will occur
, Foreman Candy and Switchman D'Angelo have a job briefing and, after reviewing their switch
lists, decide to switch out bowl track 3 first. How many bowl tracks must be "Locked Up" prior to
performing work in bowl track 3? - correct answer ✔✔ Just bowl track 3
While coupling bowl track 3, Foreman Candy discovers a misaligned drawbar. What additional
protection is required prior to adjusting drawbar? - correct answer ✔✔ Separate equipment by
a minimum of 100ft, Foreman Candy must establish red zone and apply a minimum of 2 hand
brakes
What is required if you spot switch flags on a switch while riding on the lead unit? - correct
answer ✔✔ Stop movement before fouling adjacent track to prevent tension being placed on
switch points and switch handles. Notify Management of Flag or the yardmaster. Do not
Proceed.
Sunflower Yard Trim instructions require that the head 25 cars have air when pulling down for a
double over to the departure tracks. How should Engineer Chase control the movement when
stopping to drop Foreman Candy off at the east end of the departure track? - correct answer
✔✔ A light application of the engine brakes
If ground transportation is available, could you ride the point to shove 40 cars back? - correct
answer ✔✔ No
What does the good faith challenge cover? - correct answer ✔✔ Shoving movements,
Equipment fouling adjacent track, Handling of hand operated switches or fixed derails
After a crew changes operating ends, what test are required? - correct answer ✔✔ Light Engine
Running Air Brake Test
While passing the detector at MP 230.4, it transmits a "No Defect" message. Is this considered a
defect and is there any action required of the crew? - correct answer ✔✔ No its not considered
a detector failure, report the transmission to the train dispatcher
