CSX Conductor Training course Review |
2023/2024
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main line switch or derail an employee must? -
ANSW- 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? -
ANSW- 1) Not operate the device. 2) Report device to Proper Authority
@When on duty employees must not use any tobacco products, including E cigarettes, in which
of the following circumstances - ANSW- Serving customers
Uniform employees are in presence of customers or the public
@ you are operating on the Q63411, prior to departing the yard, yardmaster instruct you to use
upper crossover. unless instructed otherwise in special instructions, what is the authorized
speed through the crossover? - ANSW- 10 mph
@ speed within the shop - ANSW- 5 mph
@Speed on non signaled sidings - ANSW- 25 mph
@What is the speed on the switch to and from the main equipped with a signal? - ANSW-
15mph
@Your train is moving from a main track to a sorting yard. What speed is not to be exceeded? -
ANSW- 10 mph
@What speed cannot be exceeded when operating in a yard? - ANSW- 10 mph
If you encounter a missing lock on a switch or derail where a lock is required, and a lock is not
readily available, what should you do? - ANSW- Report the device to the Proper Authority
, What must you do if you determine a switch or derail to be defective? - ANSW- 1) Do not
operate the device and report to Proper Authority
2) Tag the device as defective
Whenever it is necessary to leave equipment beyond the clearance point fouling adjacent
tracks, what safety precautions must be taken? - ANSW- Ensure that you completely occupy
the switch to the connecting tracks.
503.11 How often must you announce by radio, that your train is stopped on the main line? -
ANSW- Upon stopping and every 15 minutes until moving again
@What is the minimum percentage of functional air brakes required on an en route freight train?
- ANSW- 85% in the rear car
You have just passed a Defect Detector and it reports a defect in your train. What are you
required to do? - ANSW- Stop the train with good handling practices and make the required
inspections
What speed must be avoided when handling cars prone to excessive rocking movements? -
ANSW- avoid speeds between 14-21 mph
You have doubled your train and performed all required brake tests needed to depart the yard.
Your Yardmaster instructs you to exit via the high switch to controlled track. What do you need
to do before operating the switch? - ANSW- Obtain permission from Train Dispatcher to enter
controlled track
What is the proper procedure to test hand brakes on a single car? - ANSW- After applying
hand brakes, push against the car with the locomotive. The test is successful if no retarding
efforts are observed after 1 minute.
How many hand brakes are required to be set on a cut of 100 cars left standing? - ANSW- At
least 1
After coupling your locomotive to a cut of cars to perform a shove move, what safety
precautions must be taken before commencing shoving movement? - ANSW- Stretch the slack
out of the couplers before any shoving movement begins
2023/2024
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main line switch or derail an employee must? -
ANSW- 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? -
ANSW- 1) Not operate the device. 2) Report device to Proper Authority
@When on duty employees must not use any tobacco products, including E cigarettes, in which
of the following circumstances - ANSW- Serving customers
Uniform employees are in presence of customers or the public
@ you are operating on the Q63411, prior to departing the yard, yardmaster instruct you to use
upper crossover. unless instructed otherwise in special instructions, what is the authorized
speed through the crossover? - ANSW- 10 mph
@ speed within the shop - ANSW- 5 mph
@Speed on non signaled sidings - ANSW- 25 mph
@What is the speed on the switch to and from the main equipped with a signal? - ANSW-
15mph
@Your train is moving from a main track to a sorting yard. What speed is not to be exceeded? -
ANSW- 10 mph
@What speed cannot be exceeded when operating in a yard? - ANSW- 10 mph
If you encounter a missing lock on a switch or derail where a lock is required, and a lock is not
readily available, what should you do? - ANSW- Report the device to the Proper Authority
, What must you do if you determine a switch or derail to be defective? - ANSW- 1) Do not
operate the device and report to Proper Authority
2) Tag the device as defective
Whenever it is necessary to leave equipment beyond the clearance point fouling adjacent
tracks, what safety precautions must be taken? - ANSW- Ensure that you completely occupy
the switch to the connecting tracks.
503.11 How often must you announce by radio, that your train is stopped on the main line? -
ANSW- Upon stopping and every 15 minutes until moving again
@What is the minimum percentage of functional air brakes required on an en route freight train?
- ANSW- 85% in the rear car
You have just passed a Defect Detector and it reports a defect in your train. What are you
required to do? - ANSW- Stop the train with good handling practices and make the required
inspections
What speed must be avoided when handling cars prone to excessive rocking movements? -
ANSW- avoid speeds between 14-21 mph
You have doubled your train and performed all required brake tests needed to depart the yard.
Your Yardmaster instructs you to exit via the high switch to controlled track. What do you need
to do before operating the switch? - ANSW- Obtain permission from Train Dispatcher to enter
controlled track
What is the proper procedure to test hand brakes on a single car? - ANSW- After applying
hand brakes, push against the car with the locomotive. The test is successful if no retarding
efforts are observed after 1 minute.
How many hand brakes are required to be set on a cut of 100 cars left standing? - ANSW- At
least 1
After coupling your locomotive to a cut of cars to perform a shove move, what safety
precautions must be taken before commencing shoving movement? - ANSW- Stretch the slack
out of the couplers before any shoving movement begins
