NS FINAL |QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
100%|GRADE A+|LATEST 2024/2025
You are the relief crew on 29J and the crew is not present. What documents must
you check with the dispatcher to determine if they are still in effect? (Select all that
apply) - ✔ ✔ -track authority/mandatory directive
-clearance/dispatchers bulletin
What is the speed restriction for a train containing a Center Beam Flat Car in its
consist? - ✔ ✔ no restrictions
Except where movement is governed by signal indication, a train or engine
operating on any track other than the main track or siding must operate at... - ✔ ✔
restricting speed not exceeding 10mph
A train or engine approaching a roadway work group on or near the track will
acknowledge their presence by immediately sounding: - ✔ ✔ a series of short
blasts
How must a train crew proceed when an intermediate signal in Rule 261 or 271
territory displays no lighted aspect (dark signal)? - ✔ ✔ the signal must be
regarded as the most restrictive indication given by that signal
When engines or cars are detached from a train, return movements must be made at
Restricted Speed to prevent damage to equipment when recoupling. What other
requirements must be observed? - ✔ ✔ a crew member must be at on or ahead of
the leading end of return movement
You are not allowed to ride a car over ____ feet through a turnout or crossover on
the side next to equipment on an adjacent track. - ✔ ✔ 60
If a train separates or air hoses come uncoupled twice between the same two cars,
then both cars are to be set out at a point authorized by the dispatcher. The
exception to this requirement would be if: - ✔ ✔ both of the above
When necessary to control cars by hand brakes, - ✔ ✔ it must be determined that
brakes are working properlyTrain 185 with 170 cars, 12,900 tons and pusher
, service attached in power experiences an emergency brake application at 29 MPH.
Train 185 is not a key train and is not in a turnout or crossover. If the brake pipe
pressure restores on the rear, would a visual inspection of Train 185 be required?
Why? - ✔ ✔ no, occurred above 25mph
Which of the following is NOT permitted to be performed with the use of the
Norfolk Southern Brake stick? (Select all that apply) - ✔ ✔ -operating cut out
cock
-moving drawbar
While crewmembers on a train are napping, the napping period must not exceed 60
minutes, and the employee that remains awake must not be a trainee or a utility
employee. - ✔ ✔ false
Train 111 operates over a detector but does not receive a message. The crew
immediately requests a repeat of the detector voice message by entering 001# on
the radio keypad, but a retransmission of the message is not provided. What actions
must the crew take? (Select all that apply) - ✔ ✔ ???
-proceed to next detector and be governed by its message
Every train is required to display a marker on the rear to indicate the end of the
train when occupying or operating on: - ✔ ✔ main track outside yard limits
You are approaching a color light signal equipped with a number plate, and the
only aspect that is visible is a white light. How should you proceed? - ✔ ✔
restricting displayed and contact dispatch
The standard whistle signal when approaching a public crossing is: - ✔ ✔ 2 long 1
short 1 long --0-
At an Automatic interlocking, a train or engine stopped by a Stop Signal will: - ✔
✔ governed by instructions posted there or in the timetable
Which of the following is NOT an Exception to the 5-Minute Wait rule? - ✔ ✔
switch to be used opened after a FOLLOWING move
100%|GRADE A+|LATEST 2024/2025
You are the relief crew on 29J and the crew is not present. What documents must
you check with the dispatcher to determine if they are still in effect? (Select all that
apply) - ✔ ✔ -track authority/mandatory directive
-clearance/dispatchers bulletin
What is the speed restriction for a train containing a Center Beam Flat Car in its
consist? - ✔ ✔ no restrictions
Except where movement is governed by signal indication, a train or engine
operating on any track other than the main track or siding must operate at... - ✔ ✔
restricting speed not exceeding 10mph
A train or engine approaching a roadway work group on or near the track will
acknowledge their presence by immediately sounding: - ✔ ✔ a series of short
blasts
How must a train crew proceed when an intermediate signal in Rule 261 or 271
territory displays no lighted aspect (dark signal)? - ✔ ✔ the signal must be
regarded as the most restrictive indication given by that signal
When engines or cars are detached from a train, return movements must be made at
Restricted Speed to prevent damage to equipment when recoupling. What other
requirements must be observed? - ✔ ✔ a crew member must be at on or ahead of
the leading end of return movement
You are not allowed to ride a car over ____ feet through a turnout or crossover on
the side next to equipment on an adjacent track. - ✔ ✔ 60
If a train separates or air hoses come uncoupled twice between the same two cars,
then both cars are to be set out at a point authorized by the dispatcher. The
exception to this requirement would be if: - ✔ ✔ both of the above
When necessary to control cars by hand brakes, - ✔ ✔ it must be determined that
brakes are working properlyTrain 185 with 170 cars, 12,900 tons and pusher
, service attached in power experiences an emergency brake application at 29 MPH.
Train 185 is not a key train and is not in a turnout or crossover. If the brake pipe
pressure restores on the rear, would a visual inspection of Train 185 be required?
Why? - ✔ ✔ no, occurred above 25mph
Which of the following is NOT permitted to be performed with the use of the
Norfolk Southern Brake stick? (Select all that apply) - ✔ ✔ -operating cut out
cock
-moving drawbar
While crewmembers on a train are napping, the napping period must not exceed 60
minutes, and the employee that remains awake must not be a trainee or a utility
employee. - ✔ ✔ false
Train 111 operates over a detector but does not receive a message. The crew
immediately requests a repeat of the detector voice message by entering 001# on
the radio keypad, but a retransmission of the message is not provided. What actions
must the crew take? (Select all that apply) - ✔ ✔ ???
-proceed to next detector and be governed by its message
Every train is required to display a marker on the rear to indicate the end of the
train when occupying or operating on: - ✔ ✔ main track outside yard limits
You are approaching a color light signal equipped with a number plate, and the
only aspect that is visible is a white light. How should you proceed? - ✔ ✔
restricting displayed and contact dispatch
The standard whistle signal when approaching a public crossing is: - ✔ ✔ 2 long 1
short 1 long --0-
At an Automatic interlocking, a train or engine stopped by a Stop Signal will: - ✔
✔ governed by instructions posted there or in the timetable
Which of the following is NOT an Exception to the 5-Minute Wait rule? - ✔ ✔
switch to be used opened after a FOLLOWING move
