LIRR LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER TRAINEE PRE-EMPLOYMENT STUDY GUIDE  

Block - ANSWERSA 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. Automatic Block Signal System - ANSWERSA block signal system wherein the use of each block is governed by an automatic block signal, the cab signal indicator or both. Home Signal - ANSWERSA fixed signal that displays stop as its most restrictive aspect and governs the entrance to a route or block. Cab Signal Indicator - ANSWERSA signal indicator located in the engine control compartment displaying the maximum speed for the movement of the train. It will be used in conjunction with interlocking signals and either in conjunction with or in lieu of block signals. Job Briefing - ANSWERSWhen reporting for duty, employees whose duties require coordination with other employees must hold a job briefing to review operational and safety conditions. If these conditions change, employees must hold an additional job briefing to discuss the new conditions. Hand Operated Switch - ANSWERSA switch that must be aligned by hand, before a train makes a trailing point movement through the switch. Automatic Speed Control System - ANSWERSA system arranged so that its 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 on the engineer, it's speed is reduced to the predetermine rate. Interlocking - ANSWERSAn arrangement of signals and signal appliances interconnected so that their movements must succeed each other improper sequence and for which interlocking rules are in effect.