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2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
"Stowed" requires (2.21/Glossary) - ANS Having personal electronic devices powered off and
out of sight. Devices in pockets are not stowed.
Your 5,681 ton train goes into emergency at a speed of 21mph. No unusual slack action was felt
and the brake pipe pressure was immediately restored after stopping. Will you be required to
walk the train? 6.23 - ANS No, you are relieved of having to check it due to the speed being
over 20mph, no unusual slack action was felt, and the brake pipe pressure was immediately
restored after stopping.
What is your crew's responsibility to the trian dispatcher regarding an emergency application of
the air brakes? 6.31 - ANS Unclear. Listed rule does not match description.
Reverse Movement (Glossary) - ANS Movement in the opposite direction of authorized
movement
When moving on the main track or siding, are you required to ring the bell continuously while
passing standing equipment on the adjacent track? 5.8.1 - ANS Yes.
What is required when delayed within a block in CTC limits when PTC is not in effect? 9.9 -
ANS Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal until the next signal is visible and that signal
displays a proceed indication.
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, What actions are required before fouling or crossing a track? (81.2.1) - ANS Look in both
directions
Ensure no movement is closely approaching
Look for conditions that could interfere with footing
How may your train be authorized by a stop indication at a manual interlocking? 9.12.2 -
ANS Contact control operator who will give permission when it is known that the route is
properly lined and no conflicting movement is occupying or authorized to enter the track
between that signal and the next absolute signal.
Pounds of brake pipe pressure that must be present at the rear of the train before beginning an
Initial Terminal Air Brake Test (Class 1) 30.3/30.10.1 - ANS 90
while flagging a signal at a manual interlocking, the dispatcher calls and tells you to pick up a
repaired bad order car off the next siding. How will you answer the dispatcher's request? Your
train is operating at restricted speed. 1.47.1 - ANS Tell dispatcher you are in a cab red zone
and cannot respond.
Are you required to obtain Red Zone Protection before releasing the hand brakes on your train
while the car department has your train blue flagged? 81.5.4/5.13 - ANS You are not allowed
to release the hand brakes on your train while the train is blue flagged unless directed by the
employee who placed the blue flag or the EIC of the employees working on the blue flagged
train.
When operating west of El Paso, where must you place an empty multiplatform spine car in
your manifest train to comply with train make-up restrictions?
SSI Item 5-B - ANS Behind a car with no more than 4500 tons
Before cutting away from the rear portion of your train with a set out, what securement
procedure would you use? 32.1.3/32.1/32.1.1 - ANS Tie sufficient hand brakes
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Make a 20psi brake pipe reduction
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2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
"Stowed" requires (2.21/Glossary) - ANS Having personal electronic devices powered off and
out of sight. Devices in pockets are not stowed.
Your 5,681 ton train goes into emergency at a speed of 21mph. No unusual slack action was felt
and the brake pipe pressure was immediately restored after stopping. Will you be required to
walk the train? 6.23 - ANS No, you are relieved of having to check it due to the speed being
over 20mph, no unusual slack action was felt, and the brake pipe pressure was immediately
restored after stopping.
What is your crew's responsibility to the trian dispatcher regarding an emergency application of
the air brakes? 6.31 - ANS Unclear. Listed rule does not match description.
Reverse Movement (Glossary) - ANS Movement in the opposite direction of authorized
movement
When moving on the main track or siding, are you required to ring the bell continuously while
passing standing equipment on the adjacent track? 5.8.1 - ANS Yes.
What is required when delayed within a block in CTC limits when PTC is not in effect? 9.9 -
ANS Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal until the next signal is visible and that signal
displays a proceed indication.
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, What actions are required before fouling or crossing a track? (81.2.1) - ANS Look in both
directions
Ensure no movement is closely approaching
Look for conditions that could interfere with footing
How may your train be authorized by a stop indication at a manual interlocking? 9.12.2 -
ANS Contact control operator who will give permission when it is known that the route is
properly lined and no conflicting movement is occupying or authorized to enter the track
between that signal and the next absolute signal.
Pounds of brake pipe pressure that must be present at the rear of the train before beginning an
Initial Terminal Air Brake Test (Class 1) 30.3/30.10.1 - ANS 90
while flagging a signal at a manual interlocking, the dispatcher calls and tells you to pick up a
repaired bad order car off the next siding. How will you answer the dispatcher's request? Your
train is operating at restricted speed. 1.47.1 - ANS Tell dispatcher you are in a cab red zone
and cannot respond.
Are you required to obtain Red Zone Protection before releasing the hand brakes on your train
while the car department has your train blue flagged? 81.5.4/5.13 - ANS You are not allowed
to release the hand brakes on your train while the train is blue flagged unless directed by the
employee who placed the blue flag or the EIC of the employees working on the blue flagged
train.
When operating west of El Paso, where must you place an empty multiplatform spine car in
your manifest train to comply with train make-up restrictions?
SSI Item 5-B - ANS Behind a car with no more than 4500 tons
Before cutting away from the rear portion of your train with a set out, what securement
procedure would you use? 32.1.3/32.1/32.1.1 - ANS Tie sufficient hand brakes
2
Make a 20psi brake pipe reduction
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