CSX CONDUCTOR FINAL EXAM
What speed must not be exceeded at "Slow Speed" - ANSWERS-15
mph
When operating on Excepted Track, what speed must not be
exceeded? - ANSWERS-10 mph
Trains using a non signaled siding, operating at restricted speed must
not exceed what speed? - ANSWERS-25 mph
Your train is moving from a main track to a sorting yard. What speed
is not to be exceeded? - ANSWERS-10 mph
You are operating on a single light engine with no cars on teh main
line. What speed is not to be exceeded? - ANSWERS-30 mph
What speed cannot be exceeded when operating in a yard? -
ANSWERS-10 mph
Employees must report for work at the designated time and place.
Employees unable to work or who want time off must make the
request... - ANSWERS-1) To the Proper Authority. 2) Sufficiently in
advance to allow the vacancy to be filled on time
,If a switch or derail is difficult to operate, an employee must not
operate the device and....? - ANSWERS-1) Report the device to the
proper authority. 2) attach a bad switch tag.
What is true about Authorized Train Speeds - ANSWERS-1) They
must not be exceeded. 2) They must be observed even if wayside
signs are not properly displayed
Which of the following correctly ID the ends of a railcar? -
ANSWERS-1) If the railcar has only 1 handbrake, the end with the
handbrake is the "B" end. 2) If the railcar has multiple handbrakes, the
letters "A" and "B" will be stenciled onto the railcar frame
A substance or material in railcars or containers in railcars for
transportation that the Secretary of Transportation has determined to
be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and
property when transported in commerce. - ANSWERS-Hazardous
Material (Hazmat)
When do you need to use a Hazmat Switching Chart? - ANSWERS-1)
When moving placarded hazmat in a yard or industry. 2) when
making a pick-up or set-out in a customer facility
When must boxcar doors be closed and latched? - ANSWERS-
1)Before adding to your train. 2) Before departing customer facility
Any shipment that exceeds a published clearance limitation for the
specified route of movement and/or requires specific operating
,handling procedures for safe movement. - ANSWERS-Clearance
Implicated Shipment
You are instructed to pick up a cut of 30 loaded coal cars from a
customer and add them to your train. Where must these cars be
located in your train? - ANSWERS-At the head of your train, directly
behind the locomotive/s
When moving a Clearance Implicated Shipment within a yard without
Clearance Bureau Authorization, where must the Load be located? -
ANSWERS-Where the crew can observe the load
Loaded Auto-Rack cars must be not be placed in a train behind what?
- ANSWERS-1) Open top cars loaded with stone, coal, or gravel. 2)
Open top cars loaded with sand
When must the doors of a railcar equipped with plug doors be closed?
- ANSWERS-Before any movement
Who is Responsible for making Pay Claims? - ANSWERS-Ranking
Employee or Employee to be paid
What is the Hand Signal for Reduce Speed? - ANSWERS-Arm out
horizontal over the track
, Which of the following are allowed by the Rulebook? - ANSWERS-
Always take the safe course
What is the Hand Signal for Release Air Brakes? - ANSWERS-Hand
held overhead when Equipment is Standing
Who authorizes a Utility Employee to join an Assigned Crew? -
ANSWERS-Ranking Employee
What is the normal position for a switch or derail? - ANSWERS-In
the "on" or derailing position
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? - ANSWERS-1)
Ensure that any preceeding movement has passed clearance points. 2)
Ensure that the device is not locked, spiked, or tagged "out of service"
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main line switch or
derail an employee must? - ANSWERS-1) Report device to
Trainmaster/Dispatcher. 2) Be governed by the instructions of said
Dispatcher/Trainmaster
When an Employee determines that a switch or derail is defective, the
employee must? - ANSWERS-1) Not operate the device. 2) Report
device to Proper Authority
What speed must not be exceeded at "Slow Speed" - ANSWERS-15
mph
When operating on Excepted Track, what speed must not be
exceeded? - ANSWERS-10 mph
Trains using a non signaled siding, operating at restricted speed must
not exceed what speed? - ANSWERS-25 mph
Your train is moving from a main track to a sorting yard. What speed
is not to be exceeded? - ANSWERS-10 mph
You are operating on a single light engine with no cars on teh main
line. What speed is not to be exceeded? - ANSWERS-30 mph
What speed cannot be exceeded when operating in a yard? -
ANSWERS-10 mph
Employees must report for work at the designated time and place.
Employees unable to work or who want time off must make the
request... - ANSWERS-1) To the Proper Authority. 2) Sufficiently in
advance to allow the vacancy to be filled on time
,If a switch or derail is difficult to operate, an employee must not
operate the device and....? - ANSWERS-1) Report the device to the
proper authority. 2) attach a bad switch tag.
What is true about Authorized Train Speeds - ANSWERS-1) They
must not be exceeded. 2) They must be observed even if wayside
signs are not properly displayed
Which of the following correctly ID the ends of a railcar? -
ANSWERS-1) If the railcar has only 1 handbrake, the end with the
handbrake is the "B" end. 2) If the railcar has multiple handbrakes, the
letters "A" and "B" will be stenciled onto the railcar frame
A substance or material in railcars or containers in railcars for
transportation that the Secretary of Transportation has determined to
be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and
property when transported in commerce. - ANSWERS-Hazardous
Material (Hazmat)
When do you need to use a Hazmat Switching Chart? - ANSWERS-1)
When moving placarded hazmat in a yard or industry. 2) when
making a pick-up or set-out in a customer facility
When must boxcar doors be closed and latched? - ANSWERS-
1)Before adding to your train. 2) Before departing customer facility
Any shipment that exceeds a published clearance limitation for the
specified route of movement and/or requires specific operating
,handling procedures for safe movement. - ANSWERS-Clearance
Implicated Shipment
You are instructed to pick up a cut of 30 loaded coal cars from a
customer and add them to your train. Where must these cars be
located in your train? - ANSWERS-At the head of your train, directly
behind the locomotive/s
When moving a Clearance Implicated Shipment within a yard without
Clearance Bureau Authorization, where must the Load be located? -
ANSWERS-Where the crew can observe the load
Loaded Auto-Rack cars must be not be placed in a train behind what?
- ANSWERS-1) Open top cars loaded with stone, coal, or gravel. 2)
Open top cars loaded with sand
When must the doors of a railcar equipped with plug doors be closed?
- ANSWERS-Before any movement
Who is Responsible for making Pay Claims? - ANSWERS-Ranking
Employee or Employee to be paid
What is the Hand Signal for Reduce Speed? - ANSWERS-Arm out
horizontal over the track
, Which of the following are allowed by the Rulebook? - ANSWERS-
Always take the safe course
What is the Hand Signal for Release Air Brakes? - ANSWERS-Hand
held overhead when Equipment is Standing
Who authorizes a Utility Employee to join an Assigned Crew? -
ANSWERS-Ranking Employee
What is the normal position for a switch or derail? - ANSWERS-In
the "on" or derailing position
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? - ANSWERS-1)
Ensure that any preceeding movement has passed clearance points. 2)
Ensure that the device is not locked, spiked, or tagged "out of service"
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main line switch or
derail an employee must? - ANSWERS-1) Report device to
Trainmaster/Dispatcher. 2) Be governed by the instructions of said
Dispatcher/Trainmaster
When an Employee determines that a switch or derail is defective, the
employee must? - ANSWERS-1) Not operate the device. 2) Report
device to Proper Authority
