CSX Freight Conductor Quiz 4 (2025) exam |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
with correct answers |||\\\ |||\\\
If the headlight on leading end of train fails en route notify train dispatcher or yardmaster:
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Provided the lead locomotive has two working auxiliary lights, the train may continue unrestricted to the
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next point where headlight can be repaired
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When a Heat Warning is issued, it: |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Requires freight trains to reduce speed by 10 MPH, but not below 30 MPH |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Trains encountering wayside signs not covered by a dispatcher message or Form EC-1 instruction that are
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displayed next to the track on which the train is operating must: |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
1. Proceed prepared to stop in two miles and promptly report the occurrence to the train dispatcher. If no
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conditional stop sign or Temporary Reduce Speed sign is encountered in two miles, train must operate at |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
restricted speed for an additional mile |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
2. Stop the train immediately, contact the train dispatcher and be governed by his or her instructions
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3. Reduce train speed not exceeding 10 MPH, unless released by the train dispatcher do not exceed 10
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MPH
When a train moving on a controlled track or adjacent to a controlled track has an emergency application
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of the air brakes, the train crew must:
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When permitted to proceed, operate at a train a speed not to exceed 20 MPH for one train length
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Train may proceed without walking inspection only after the following conditions are met:
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Train brakes release and brake pipe pressure is restored at the rear of the train.
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Do not open a switch that provides access to a signaled track unless authorized by signal indication or
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permission of the train dispatcher. Permission of the train dispatcher is required to: |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
1. Unlock an electronically locked switch
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2. Break the seal to operate the emergency release of an electronically locked switch
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3. Place a dual-controlled power-operated switch in hand position or operate in hand position
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4. Spike a non-dual controlled power-operated switch
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Trains must approach the beginning of ___________________ prepared to comply with the first signal in
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service.
Signaled Territory |||\\\
General signal rules apply where special instructions, dispatcher message, or Form EC-1 designate the
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following Authorities for Movement are in effect |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
1. Track Warrant Control with ABS (TWC-ABS)
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2. Main Track Yard Limits Signaled (YL-S)
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3. Current of Traffic (COT)
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with correct answers |||\\\ |||\\\
If the headlight on leading end of train fails en route notify train dispatcher or yardmaster:
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Provided the lead locomotive has two working auxiliary lights, the train may continue unrestricted to the
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next point where headlight can be repaired
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When a Heat Warning is issued, it: |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Requires freight trains to reduce speed by 10 MPH, but not below 30 MPH |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Trains encountering wayside signs not covered by a dispatcher message or Form EC-1 instruction that are
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displayed next to the track on which the train is operating must: |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
1. Proceed prepared to stop in two miles and promptly report the occurrence to the train dispatcher. If no
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conditional stop sign or Temporary Reduce Speed sign is encountered in two miles, train must operate at |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
restricted speed for an additional mile |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
2. Stop the train immediately, contact the train dispatcher and be governed by his or her instructions
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3. Reduce train speed not exceeding 10 MPH, unless released by the train dispatcher do not exceed 10
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MPH
When a train moving on a controlled track or adjacent to a controlled track has an emergency application
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of the air brakes, the train crew must:
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When permitted to proceed, operate at a train a speed not to exceed 20 MPH for one train length
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Train may proceed without walking inspection only after the following conditions are met:
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Train brakes release and brake pipe pressure is restored at the rear of the train.
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Do not open a switch that provides access to a signaled track unless authorized by signal indication or
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permission of the train dispatcher. Permission of the train dispatcher is required to: |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
1. Unlock an electronically locked switch
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2. Break the seal to operate the emergency release of an electronically locked switch
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3. Place a dual-controlled power-operated switch in hand position or operate in hand position
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4. Spike a non-dual controlled power-operated switch
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Trains must approach the beginning of ___________________ prepared to comply with the first signal in
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service.
Signaled Territory |||\\\
General signal rules apply where special instructions, dispatcher message, or Form EC-1 designate the
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following Authorities for Movement are in effect |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
1. Track Warrant Control with ABS (TWC-ABS)
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2. Main Track Yard Limits Signaled (YL-S)
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3. Current of Traffic (COT)
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