4/5/25, 2:24 CSX Conductor Practice Questions |
PM
CSX CONDUCTOR PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (246)
Absolute Block A block that may be occupied by only one train at a time.
A color light color positon light or semaphore signal without a number plate a "P"
Absolute Signal marker, "APP" marker "C" marker or "G" marker that conveys stop as its most
restrictive indication.
A railroad crossing at grade it is protected by signals which are actuated
Automated Railroad Crossing
automatically by the approach of a train.
A block signal that is activated either by track circuit or in conjunction with
Automatic Block Signal interlocking or controlled point circuit this block signal automatically indicates
track condition and block occupancy.
A series of consecutive blocks whose use is governed by train actauted block
Automatic Block Signal, ABS signals or by certain conditions affecting the use of a block is called an ___________
__________ _________ system or (___).
Auxiliary track A track other than a main track.
A track section of defined limits in signaled territory a block is the track section
between two consecutive block signals geverning movements in the smae
Block
direction it is also the track section from a block signal to the end of signaled
territory.
A fixed signal displayed to trains at the entrance of a block to govern use of the
Block signal
block.
A hand operated switch equiped with a pripe-connected locking device that is
Bolt lock switch
designated to shunt the signal system before the switch points are operated.
A_______train dispatching system (CTDS)is a system by which train and on track
Centralaized equipment movements are governed by a controlled signals and or instructions of
a train dispatcher from a centrailized location.
A fixed signal that displays aspects by the color of light it may also display
Color light signal
aspects by a combination of colored lights.
A____________light signal is a fixed signal that displays aspects by the color or
position of two or more lights it consists of a cluster of colored lights normally
Color position
displayed in pairs for some aspects an additional white or yellow light is displayed
above or below the cluster.
A place from which signals and signal aplliances are operated it is also a place
Control station
from which instructions governing railroad movements are issued.
A station designated in the the timetable where signals are remotely controlled
Controlled point
from the control station.
A siding equipped with controlled signals such signals authorize trains to enter or
Controlled siding
leave the siding only.
A fixed signal at the entrance of a route or block it is used to govern the
Controlled signal movement of trains using that route or block the signal is operated from a control
station.
_____________is a speed that will permit within one- half the range of vision it will
Controlled Speed, TCOOS also permit stopping short of a Train, Car, Obstuction, On track equipment,
or Stop signal. Take Control Over Our Speed or _.
https://quizlet.com/1026720571/csx-conductor-practice-questions- 1/
flash-cards/ 5
, 4/5/25, 2:24 CSX Conductor Practice Questions |
PM
____________is a track upon which all movements will be authorized by a train
Controlled track
dispatcher.
Crossover A combination of two switches connecting two adjacent tracks.
CSX train documentation is a computer generated form consisting of some or all
of the following: _________ graph, restricted and__handling, CT-168 report,
Tonnage, special, clearance, radio
_______bureau instructions, train listing and hazardous endorsement, hazardous
special handling instructions, hazardous material,_______waybill form.
________ of________is the movement of trains on a main track in one direction as a
Current, traffic
specified in the rules or special instructions.
DCS track warrant Track warrant where the specified limits are designated by form EC-1 authority.
A Dispatcher_______is a computer generated form issued by the train dispatcher
bulletin it contains current operating instructions applying to the train addressed it also
contains information as to the latest systems and general bulletins issued.
Instructions and mandatory directives issued by the train dispatcher in a the
dispatcher message prescribed form when applicable it governs the operaions of trains and is part of
a dispatcher bulletin.
DTC block A block whose use is governed by verbal authority of the train dispatcher.
DTC block form The prescribed from used when obtaining a DTC track warrant.
DTC block system A direct traffic control block or a series of consecutive DTC blocks.
DTC track warrant Track warrant where the specified limits are designated by block authority.
Dual control A_________switch is a power operated switch also equipped for hand operation.
A form used to record specific instructions regarding movements on controlled
EC-1
tracks.
EC-1 The prescribed form used when obtaining a DCS track warrant.
An____________switch is a hand operated switch with an electric locking device
Electric Locked
applied.
________inspection or repairs is any unforeseen circumstances (such as a
Emergency derailment) has caused an inspection or a repair to be made to ensure the safe
movements of trains.
A locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy it is also a combination of such
Engine
units operated from a single control.
A segment of track identified in special instructions with no more than 10 MPH,
Excepted Track no revenue passenger service, no more than five hazardous material placrded
cars is called_______.
The authority a train has to occupy a track which does not include
Exclusive, move
other movement within the same limit is called ___________ authority to
____________________________________________________________.
Fixed Signal A permanent signal or sign indicationg a condition affecting train movement.
A computer writtne or electronically transmitted notice of information and
General Notice
instructions not affecting the movement of trains issued by a division.
A device on an engine that recives information from and transmits infromation to
HEAD of train device
an end of train device. HTD
A fixed signal capable of displaying a stop indication governing the entrance to a
Home Signal
route block or interlocking.
A signal aspect that permits a train to proceed when the condition of the block
Improper signal aspect
does not justify such an aspect.
An arrangement of interconnected signals and signal appliances for which
Interlocking interlocking rules are in effect. signals and movements of signal appliances must
suceed each other in proper sequence.
https://quizlet.com/1026720571/csx-conductor-practice-questions- 2/
flash-cards/ 5
PM
CSX CONDUCTOR PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (246)
Absolute Block A block that may be occupied by only one train at a time.
A color light color positon light or semaphore signal without a number plate a "P"
Absolute Signal marker, "APP" marker "C" marker or "G" marker that conveys stop as its most
restrictive indication.
A railroad crossing at grade it is protected by signals which are actuated
Automated Railroad Crossing
automatically by the approach of a train.
A block signal that is activated either by track circuit or in conjunction with
Automatic Block Signal interlocking or controlled point circuit this block signal automatically indicates
track condition and block occupancy.
A series of consecutive blocks whose use is governed by train actauted block
Automatic Block Signal, ABS signals or by certain conditions affecting the use of a block is called an ___________
__________ _________ system or (___).
Auxiliary track A track other than a main track.
A track section of defined limits in signaled territory a block is the track section
between two consecutive block signals geverning movements in the smae
Block
direction it is also the track section from a block signal to the end of signaled
territory.
A fixed signal displayed to trains at the entrance of a block to govern use of the
Block signal
block.
A hand operated switch equiped with a pripe-connected locking device that is
Bolt lock switch
designated to shunt the signal system before the switch points are operated.
A_______train dispatching system (CTDS)is a system by which train and on track
Centralaized equipment movements are governed by a controlled signals and or instructions of
a train dispatcher from a centrailized location.
A fixed signal that displays aspects by the color of light it may also display
Color light signal
aspects by a combination of colored lights.
A____________light signal is a fixed signal that displays aspects by the color or
position of two or more lights it consists of a cluster of colored lights normally
Color position
displayed in pairs for some aspects an additional white or yellow light is displayed
above or below the cluster.
A place from which signals and signal aplliances are operated it is also a place
Control station
from which instructions governing railroad movements are issued.
A station designated in the the timetable where signals are remotely controlled
Controlled point
from the control station.
A siding equipped with controlled signals such signals authorize trains to enter or
Controlled siding
leave the siding only.
A fixed signal at the entrance of a route or block it is used to govern the
Controlled signal movement of trains using that route or block the signal is operated from a control
station.
_____________is a speed that will permit within one- half the range of vision it will
Controlled Speed, TCOOS also permit stopping short of a Train, Car, Obstuction, On track equipment,
or Stop signal. Take Control Over Our Speed or _.
https://quizlet.com/1026720571/csx-conductor-practice-questions- 1/
flash-cards/ 5
, 4/5/25, 2:24 CSX Conductor Practice Questions |
PM
____________is a track upon which all movements will be authorized by a train
Controlled track
dispatcher.
Crossover A combination of two switches connecting two adjacent tracks.
CSX train documentation is a computer generated form consisting of some or all
of the following: _________ graph, restricted and__handling, CT-168 report,
Tonnage, special, clearance, radio
_______bureau instructions, train listing and hazardous endorsement, hazardous
special handling instructions, hazardous material,_______waybill form.
________ of________is the movement of trains on a main track in one direction as a
Current, traffic
specified in the rules or special instructions.
DCS track warrant Track warrant where the specified limits are designated by form EC-1 authority.
A Dispatcher_______is a computer generated form issued by the train dispatcher
bulletin it contains current operating instructions applying to the train addressed it also
contains information as to the latest systems and general bulletins issued.
Instructions and mandatory directives issued by the train dispatcher in a the
dispatcher message prescribed form when applicable it governs the operaions of trains and is part of
a dispatcher bulletin.
DTC block A block whose use is governed by verbal authority of the train dispatcher.
DTC block form The prescribed from used when obtaining a DTC track warrant.
DTC block system A direct traffic control block or a series of consecutive DTC blocks.
DTC track warrant Track warrant where the specified limits are designated by block authority.
Dual control A_________switch is a power operated switch also equipped for hand operation.
A form used to record specific instructions regarding movements on controlled
EC-1
tracks.
EC-1 The prescribed form used when obtaining a DCS track warrant.
An____________switch is a hand operated switch with an electric locking device
Electric Locked
applied.
________inspection or repairs is any unforeseen circumstances (such as a
Emergency derailment) has caused an inspection or a repair to be made to ensure the safe
movements of trains.
A locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy it is also a combination of such
Engine
units operated from a single control.
A segment of track identified in special instructions with no more than 10 MPH,
Excepted Track no revenue passenger service, no more than five hazardous material placrded
cars is called_______.
The authority a train has to occupy a track which does not include
Exclusive, move
other movement within the same limit is called ___________ authority to
____________________________________________________________.
Fixed Signal A permanent signal or sign indicationg a condition affecting train movement.
A computer writtne or electronically transmitted notice of information and
General Notice
instructions not affecting the movement of trains issued by a division.
A device on an engine that recives information from and transmits infromation to
HEAD of train device
an end of train device. HTD
A fixed signal capable of displaying a stop indication governing the entrance to a
Home Signal
route block or interlocking.
A signal aspect that permits a train to proceed when the condition of the block
Improper signal aspect
does not justify such an aspect.
An arrangement of interconnected signals and signal appliances for which
Interlocking interlocking rules are in effect. signals and movements of signal appliances must
suceed each other in proper sequence.
https://quizlet.com/1026720571/csx-conductor-practice-questions- 2/
flash-cards/ 5
