LIRR BOR DEFINITIONS EXAM 100%
ACCURATE 2025
Block - ANSWERA length of track of defined limits, the use of which is governed by
block signals, block-limit signals, automatic speed control or any combination thereof.
Manuel Block signal system - ANSWERA Block Signal System wherein the use of each
block is governed by block signals controlled manually, by Block-limit signals or both,
upon information received by telephone,radio or other means of communication
Automatic Speed Control - ANSWERA system so arranged that it's operation will
automatically result in the following: A full service application of the train brakes if, While
operating under a speed restriction, the speed of the train exceeds the predetermined
rate. The application will continue until the train is either brought to a stop or, under the
control of the engineer, it's speed is reduced to the predetermined rate.
Pilot - ANSWERAn employee assigned to a train or track car when the engineer,
conductor or Track car driver is not qualified on the physical characteristics or the rules
of the railroad or portion of the railroad over which the movement is to be made.
Restricted Speed - ANSWERA mode of operation, at which a train can be stopped
within one half the range of vision, short of the next signal, another train, obstruction,
derail, or switch improperly lined, looking out for broken rail or crossing protection not
functioning, not exceeding 15 miles per hour.
ACCURATE 2025
Block - ANSWERA length of track of defined limits, the use of which is governed by
block signals, block-limit signals, automatic speed control or any combination thereof.
Manuel Block signal system - ANSWERA Block Signal System wherein the use of each
block is governed by block signals controlled manually, by Block-limit signals or both,
upon information received by telephone,radio or other means of communication
Automatic Speed Control - ANSWERA system so arranged that it's operation will
automatically result in the following: A full service application of the train brakes if, While
operating under a speed restriction, the speed of the train exceeds the predetermined
rate. The application will continue until the train is either brought to a stop or, under the
control of the engineer, it's speed is reduced to the predetermined rate.
Pilot - ANSWERAn employee assigned to a train or track car when the engineer,
conductor or Track car driver is not qualified on the physical characteristics or the rules
of the railroad or portion of the railroad over which the movement is to be made.
Restricted Speed - ANSWERA mode of operation, at which a train can be stopped
within one half the range of vision, short of the next signal, another train, obstruction,
derail, or switch improperly lined, looking out for broken rail or crossing protection not
functioning, not exceeding 15 miles per hour.
