CSX CONDUCTOR TRAINING EXAM WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS: ALREADY RATED A+.
Before entering, using, or dispatching controlled track, each employee must have his/her own copy
of ...?
1) System Bulletin. 2) Timetable
When must a conductor trainee have his/her current operating rulebook available?
Whenever on duty
Employees must know and comply with the rules, instructions, and procedures that govern duties.
They must also comply with the instructions of a Supervisor or Trainmaster/Yardmaster. In the event
of a conflict, what should an employee do?
Take the safe course
When using equipment other than remote controls, what speed is not to be exceeded when coupling
cars?
4 mph
What is true about train speeds?
They must not be exceeded
Whenever dealing with a conflict between two speeds, which speed should be chosen by the
conductor?
The lowest speed
You are operating a single locomotive through a receiving yard and you are operating at restricted
speed. What speed should not be exceeded?
10 mph its a yard
What is the speed that permits stopping at half the range of vision. Permitting a stop short of a train,
car, obstruction, on-track equipment, stop signals, derails, and improperly lined switches. Also
permits looking for BROKEN RAIL
Restricted Speed
Your train left the main track through a hand thrown switch into a non-signaled yard. What speed is
not to be exceeded?
10 mph
The Appearance of a fixed signal as viewed from the direction of an approaching train
Signal Aspect
, The information conveyed by the aspect of a signal
Signal Indication
A block signal equipped with a number plate, a G marker, or a P marker that conveys Restricted
Proceed as the most restrictive aspect
Intermediate Signal
A color light, color position light, or semaphore signal that conveys Stop as its most restrictive speed
and does NOT have a P marker, C marker, APP marker, or a G marker
Absolute Signal
Train speeds are authorized by the Operating Rules, Special Instructions and...?
1) Signal Indication. 2) Dispatcher Message
Unless otherwise specified, speed restrictions apply to the ___________ Train
Entire
What must and employee receive before occupying a controlled track?
Dispatch Bulletin and Release Form
You are on the Q31715 train, on duty at 0700, your release form is 3 Hours and 57 Minutes old. What
action is required?
None
You are on the Q31715 train, during your job briefing you discover a irregularity with your release
form other than crew names and ID numbers. After talking to a dispatcher what action is required?
Obtain a corrected Dispatch Bulletin
The Conductor and Engineer are required to obtain a legible copy of a Dispatch Bulletin and Release
Form. Is that all that is required?
NO, they must ensure that all documents correspond to each other
How long must you retain a Dispatch Bulletin?
The entire tour of duty
How long are Dispatcher Messages in effect?
1) Until Fulfilled. 2) Until Cancelled
What is required of a conductor or engineer before operating on a subdivision not listed on their
dispatcher bulletin?
Contact dispatcher and obtain a EC-1 form for the subdivision
ANSWERS: ALREADY RATED A+.
Before entering, using, or dispatching controlled track, each employee must have his/her own copy
of ...?
1) System Bulletin. 2) Timetable
When must a conductor trainee have his/her current operating rulebook available?
Whenever on duty
Employees must know and comply with the rules, instructions, and procedures that govern duties.
They must also comply with the instructions of a Supervisor or Trainmaster/Yardmaster. In the event
of a conflict, what should an employee do?
Take the safe course
When using equipment other than remote controls, what speed is not to be exceeded when coupling
cars?
4 mph
What is true about train speeds?
They must not be exceeded
Whenever dealing with a conflict between two speeds, which speed should be chosen by the
conductor?
The lowest speed
You are operating a single locomotive through a receiving yard and you are operating at restricted
speed. What speed should not be exceeded?
10 mph its a yard
What is the speed that permits stopping at half the range of vision. Permitting a stop short of a train,
car, obstruction, on-track equipment, stop signals, derails, and improperly lined switches. Also
permits looking for BROKEN RAIL
Restricted Speed
Your train left the main track through a hand thrown switch into a non-signaled yard. What speed is
not to be exceeded?
10 mph
The Appearance of a fixed signal as viewed from the direction of an approaching train
Signal Aspect
, The information conveyed by the aspect of a signal
Signal Indication
A block signal equipped with a number plate, a G marker, or a P marker that conveys Restricted
Proceed as the most restrictive aspect
Intermediate Signal
A color light, color position light, or semaphore signal that conveys Stop as its most restrictive speed
and does NOT have a P marker, C marker, APP marker, or a G marker
Absolute Signal
Train speeds are authorized by the Operating Rules, Special Instructions and...?
1) Signal Indication. 2) Dispatcher Message
Unless otherwise specified, speed restrictions apply to the ___________ Train
Entire
What must and employee receive before occupying a controlled track?
Dispatch Bulletin and Release Form
You are on the Q31715 train, on duty at 0700, your release form is 3 Hours and 57 Minutes old. What
action is required?
None
You are on the Q31715 train, during your job briefing you discover a irregularity with your release
form other than crew names and ID numbers. After talking to a dispatcher what action is required?
Obtain a corrected Dispatch Bulletin
The Conductor and Engineer are required to obtain a legible copy of a Dispatch Bulletin and Release
Form. Is that all that is required?
NO, they must ensure that all documents correspond to each other
How long must you retain a Dispatch Bulletin?
The entire tour of duty
How long are Dispatcher Messages in effect?
1) Until Fulfilled. 2) Until Cancelled
What is required of a conductor or engineer before operating on a subdivision not listed on their
dispatcher bulletin?
Contact dispatcher and obtain a EC-1 form for the subdivision
