LIRR Phase 1 Questions and Answers 100% Correct
Before starting each tour of duty, what is required of employees to compare?
Check the standard clock designed by the timetable.
How long is each timetable in effect for?
Each timetable from the moment it takes effect supersedes the preceding timetable.
Employees connected with the movement of trains must use a ? ?
Reliable watch
What happens to a train when it's timetable is superceded? Include how the train
will continue to operate.
It looses both right and schedule, it may only proceed as provided by Rule 97.
When do schedules of the new timetable take effect?
At the leaving time and date from their initial station.
What does it mean when one time is given for a train at any station?
It is the leaving time unless otherwise indicated.
Where does time apply on single track?
Where Rule 251 is in effect at the first switch where and opposing train clears. Where
there is no switch time will apply at the station.
Where does time apply on two or more tracks?
Where Rule 251 is in effect or where Rule 261 is in effect time will apply at the station.
How are scheduled meeting times indicated in the timetable?
By figures in full faced type.
How are scheduled meets indicated in the timetable?
By figures in full faced type. The numbers of trains to be met are shown in small figures
adjoining in brackets. Both the arriving and leaving times of a train are in full faced type
when one or more trains are to be met between those times.
What does it mean when both the arriving and leaving times of a train are shown
in full faced type?
One or more trains are to be met between those times.
? of the prescribed color must be used ?and ? of the prescribed color must be
used ?
Flags, day, lights, night
What do the following colors indicate?
Red
Yellow
Green
Blue
White
Amber
Red - Stop and for other uses as prescribed by the rules
Yellow - As prescribed by the rules
Green - Proceed and for other uses as prescribed by the rules
Blue - See Rule 26 and for other uses as prescribed by the rules
White - As prescribed by the rules
Amber - Train Marker Light and for other uses as prescribed by the rules.
, What must be done if a train finds a fusee burning red near its track in multiple
track territory?
Stop then proceed at restricted speed
What must be done if a fusee is burning on or near its track in single track
territory?
Stop, extinguish the fusee and proceed at restricted speed.
Because of fire hazard where must lighted fusees not be left?
On bridges or trestles
Hand, flag and lamp signals must be given from a point where they can be ? seen
and in a manner that can be? understand?
Plainly, clearly
What does it indicate when any object is waved violently by anyone on or near
the track?
Stop signal
What does a continuous blast of the engine whistle or horn indicate?
An emergency signal for all crew members to apply air and hand brakes on the train.
A train must not start unless what?
The proper signal is given
If the communicating signal becomes inoperative, how can the train proceed?
After a proper understanding has been reached between the conductor and engineer as
to how the train will operate
What constitutes an operative communicating signal appliance between the cars
of a passenger train and engine?
Radio, electric buzzer, PA System
When must the trains headlights be extinguished?
When a train turns out to meet another train and is stopped clear of the main track
When must a train dim the headlights?
A) While standing or passing through yards where other engines are working
B) When approaching stations at which stops are to be made or at which trains are
receiving or discharging passengers
C) When approaching a station where Form L's are to be received or when on a main
track at a meeting point
D) When approaching fixed signals, if the view of the fixed signal is thereby improved
E) On two or more tracks, when approaching a train in the opposite direction
What must be done if the headlights fail enroute?
A) The Movement Bureau is notified as soon as practical
B) A white light is substituted in place of the headlight
C) The engine whistle or horn is sounded frequently
D) if equipped, the engine bell is rung continuously
E) Where necessary the speed of the train is reduced
Explain the procedure that must be followed if both auxiliary light fail after
departure from an initial terminal?
The train must not exceed 20 mph when operating over public crossings at grade and
the equipment may remain in service until the earlier of:
1) The next calendar day inspection: or
2) The nearest forward point where the repairs can be made
Before starting each tour of duty, what is required of employees to compare?
Check the standard clock designed by the timetable.
How long is each timetable in effect for?
Each timetable from the moment it takes effect supersedes the preceding timetable.
Employees connected with the movement of trains must use a ? ?
Reliable watch
What happens to a train when it's timetable is superceded? Include how the train
will continue to operate.
It looses both right and schedule, it may only proceed as provided by Rule 97.
When do schedules of the new timetable take effect?
At the leaving time and date from their initial station.
What does it mean when one time is given for a train at any station?
It is the leaving time unless otherwise indicated.
Where does time apply on single track?
Where Rule 251 is in effect at the first switch where and opposing train clears. Where
there is no switch time will apply at the station.
Where does time apply on two or more tracks?
Where Rule 251 is in effect or where Rule 261 is in effect time will apply at the station.
How are scheduled meeting times indicated in the timetable?
By figures in full faced type.
How are scheduled meets indicated in the timetable?
By figures in full faced type. The numbers of trains to be met are shown in small figures
adjoining in brackets. Both the arriving and leaving times of a train are in full faced type
when one or more trains are to be met between those times.
What does it mean when both the arriving and leaving times of a train are shown
in full faced type?
One or more trains are to be met between those times.
? of the prescribed color must be used ?and ? of the prescribed color must be
used ?
Flags, day, lights, night
What do the following colors indicate?
Red
Yellow
Green
Blue
White
Amber
Red - Stop and for other uses as prescribed by the rules
Yellow - As prescribed by the rules
Green - Proceed and for other uses as prescribed by the rules
Blue - See Rule 26 and for other uses as prescribed by the rules
White - As prescribed by the rules
Amber - Train Marker Light and for other uses as prescribed by the rules.
, What must be done if a train finds a fusee burning red near its track in multiple
track territory?
Stop then proceed at restricted speed
What must be done if a fusee is burning on or near its track in single track
territory?
Stop, extinguish the fusee and proceed at restricted speed.
Because of fire hazard where must lighted fusees not be left?
On bridges or trestles
Hand, flag and lamp signals must be given from a point where they can be ? seen
and in a manner that can be? understand?
Plainly, clearly
What does it indicate when any object is waved violently by anyone on or near
the track?
Stop signal
What does a continuous blast of the engine whistle or horn indicate?
An emergency signal for all crew members to apply air and hand brakes on the train.
A train must not start unless what?
The proper signal is given
If the communicating signal becomes inoperative, how can the train proceed?
After a proper understanding has been reached between the conductor and engineer as
to how the train will operate
What constitutes an operative communicating signal appliance between the cars
of a passenger train and engine?
Radio, electric buzzer, PA System
When must the trains headlights be extinguished?
When a train turns out to meet another train and is stopped clear of the main track
When must a train dim the headlights?
A) While standing or passing through yards where other engines are working
B) When approaching stations at which stops are to be made or at which trains are
receiving or discharging passengers
C) When approaching a station where Form L's are to be received or when on a main
track at a meeting point
D) When approaching fixed signals, if the view of the fixed signal is thereby improved
E) On two or more tracks, when approaching a train in the opposite direction
What must be done if the headlights fail enroute?
A) The Movement Bureau is notified as soon as practical
B) A white light is substituted in place of the headlight
C) The engine whistle or horn is sounded frequently
D) if equipped, the engine bell is rung continuously
E) Where necessary the speed of the train is reduced
Explain the procedure that must be followed if both auxiliary light fail after
departure from an initial terminal?
The train must not exceed 20 mph when operating over public crossings at grade and
the equipment may remain in service until the earlier of:
1) The next calendar day inspection: or
2) The nearest forward point where the repairs can be made
