CSX CONDUCTOR TRAINING EXAM WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS: ALREADY RATED A+.
Engine
This is a locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy.
Intermodal Train
This is designed entirely to carry trailers, containers, motor vehicles and or auto frames.
Car shop repair area
1 or more tracks for testing, servicing and repair of rolling equipment.
Siding
This is an auxiliary track for meeting and passing trains.
Limited speed
Not to exceed 45 miles per hour.
Medium speed
Not to exceed 30 miles per hour.
Slow Speed
Not to exceed 15 miles per hour.
Controlled speed
A speed that will permit stopping within one half the range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of
a train, a car, an obstruction, on track equipment, or a stop signal.
Restricted Speed
A speed that will permit stopping within one half the range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of
a train, a car, an obstruction, on track equipment, or a stop signal.
Spring switch
Equipped to restore to normal position after being trailed through.
Dual Control Switch
This is power operated and also equipped for hand operation.
Excepted track
A segment of track designated in special instructions. No more than 10 mph, no passenger service and
no more than 5 hazmat cars.
, Block Signal
A fixed signal at an entrance of a block to govern train movement.
Block
Track section of defined limits.
Signal Aspect.
The appearance of a fixed signal.
Signal Indication
Information conveyed by the signal aspect.
Improper signal aspect.
When a signal aspect permits a train to proceed when the condition of the block does not justify.
Intermediate signal
Equipped with a number plate.
Controlled point
Where signals are remotely controlled, defined in time tables.
Automatic Block Signal
A block signal that is activated either by track circuit or in conjunction with interlocking or controlled
point circuits. This block signal automatically indicates track condition and block occupancy.
Color light signal
Displays aspect by a color of light.
Color position light signal
Displays aspect by position of colored lights.
Controlled point
Where signals are remotely controlled defined in time tables.
System notice
Written or electronically transmitted notice of information and instructions not affecting the movement
of trains issued by the Operating rules department.
General notice
Written or electronically transmitted notice of information and instructions not affecting the movement
of trains, issued by a division.
Dispatcher bulletin
ANSWERS: ALREADY RATED A+.
Engine
This is a locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy.
Intermodal Train
This is designed entirely to carry trailers, containers, motor vehicles and or auto frames.
Car shop repair area
1 or more tracks for testing, servicing and repair of rolling equipment.
Siding
This is an auxiliary track for meeting and passing trains.
Limited speed
Not to exceed 45 miles per hour.
Medium speed
Not to exceed 30 miles per hour.
Slow Speed
Not to exceed 15 miles per hour.
Controlled speed
A speed that will permit stopping within one half the range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of
a train, a car, an obstruction, on track equipment, or a stop signal.
Restricted Speed
A speed that will permit stopping within one half the range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of
a train, a car, an obstruction, on track equipment, or a stop signal.
Spring switch
Equipped to restore to normal position after being trailed through.
Dual Control Switch
This is power operated and also equipped for hand operation.
Excepted track
A segment of track designated in special instructions. No more than 10 mph, no passenger service and
no more than 5 hazmat cars.
, Block Signal
A fixed signal at an entrance of a block to govern train movement.
Block
Track section of defined limits.
Signal Aspect.
The appearance of a fixed signal.
Signal Indication
Information conveyed by the signal aspect.
Improper signal aspect.
When a signal aspect permits a train to proceed when the condition of the block does not justify.
Intermediate signal
Equipped with a number plate.
Controlled point
Where signals are remotely controlled, defined in time tables.
Automatic Block Signal
A block signal that is activated either by track circuit or in conjunction with interlocking or controlled
point circuits. This block signal automatically indicates track condition and block occupancy.
Color light signal
Displays aspect by a color of light.
Color position light signal
Displays aspect by position of colored lights.
Controlled point
Where signals are remotely controlled defined in time tables.
System notice
Written or electronically transmitted notice of information and instructions not affecting the movement
of trains issued by the Operating rules department.
General notice
Written or electronically transmitted notice of information and instructions not affecting the movement
of trains, issued by a division.
Dispatcher bulletin
