MTA Conductor Study Guide |! |! |! |!
questions with verified |! |! |!
answers
ABSOLUTE BLOCK - Correct answer ✔a block established between block
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limit signals or controlled signals in which no train is permitted to enter
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while it is occupied by another train or equipment.
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BLOCK - Correct answer ✔a length of track of defined limits, the use of
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which is governed by block limit signals, cab signals, or Form M.
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CONTROLLED BLOCK - Correct answer ✔the block, or series of consecutive |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
blocks, between successive controlled signals in Centralized Traffic Control
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(CTC) territory.
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MANUAL BLOCK - Correct answer ✔a length of main track between two
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successive block limit signals. |! |! |!
DEADHEAD TRAIN - Correct answer ✔a passenger train on which no |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
revenue passengers are carried.
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ENGINE - Correct answer ✔a unit, other than a track car, propelled by any
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form of energy, or a combination of such units operated from a single control,
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, used in train or yard service. Engines include diesel and electric multiple
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unit cars.|!
EQUIPMENT - Correct answer ✔railroad cars, engines, or track cars. |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
EXTRA TRAIN - Correct answer ✔a train not designated by operating
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schedule or bulletin order. It may be designated either "Extra" or "Passenger
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Extra". The direction of travel must be included in the designation; for
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example: "Extra 2024 East". |! |! |!
FREIGHT TRAIN - Correct answer ✔any train that is not a passenger train.
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LIGHT ENGINE - Correct answer ✔an engine consisting of one or more
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units without cars. Does not apply to multiple-unit cars.
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M-SERIES EQUIPMENT - Correct answer ✔MU passenger cars of the M-3,
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M-7, or M-8 series.
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NON-SHUNTING EQUIPMENT - Correct answer ✔equipment that may not |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
shunt track circuits, including a single light engine, a single MU car or a
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single pair of MU cars, track cars, and equipment indicated in the Special
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Instructions.
TRACK CAR - Correct answer ✔specialized equipment, including highway
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rail vehicles, operated on track for inspection or maintenance purposes.
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questions with verified |! |! |!
answers
ABSOLUTE BLOCK - Correct answer ✔a block established between block
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limit signals or controlled signals in which no train is permitted to enter
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while it is occupied by another train or equipment.
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BLOCK - Correct answer ✔a length of track of defined limits, the use of
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which is governed by block limit signals, cab signals, or Form M.
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CONTROLLED BLOCK - Correct answer ✔the block, or series of consecutive |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
blocks, between successive controlled signals in Centralized Traffic Control
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(CTC) territory.
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MANUAL BLOCK - Correct answer ✔a length of main track between two
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successive block limit signals. |! |! |!
DEADHEAD TRAIN - Correct answer ✔a passenger train on which no |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
revenue passengers are carried.
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ENGINE - Correct answer ✔a unit, other than a track car, propelled by any
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form of energy, or a combination of such units operated from a single control,
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, used in train or yard service. Engines include diesel and electric multiple
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unit cars.|!
EQUIPMENT - Correct answer ✔railroad cars, engines, or track cars. |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
EXTRA TRAIN - Correct answer ✔a train not designated by operating
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schedule or bulletin order. It may be designated either "Extra" or "Passenger
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Extra". The direction of travel must be included in the designation; for
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example: "Extra 2024 East". |! |! |!
FREIGHT TRAIN - Correct answer ✔any train that is not a passenger train.
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LIGHT ENGINE - Correct answer ✔an engine consisting of one or more
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units without cars. Does not apply to multiple-unit cars.
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M-SERIES EQUIPMENT - Correct answer ✔MU passenger cars of the M-3,
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M-7, or M-8 series.
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NON-SHUNTING EQUIPMENT - Correct answer ✔equipment that may not |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |! |!
shunt track circuits, including a single light engine, a single MU car or a
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single pair of MU cars, track cars, and equipment indicated in the Special
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Instructions.
TRACK CAR - Correct answer ✔specialized equipment, including highway
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rail vehicles, operated on track for inspection or maintenance purposes.
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