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The maximum speed at which a train or on-track equipment is authorized to
Authorized Speed operate. The speed will be designated by rules, special instructions, train
documentation, dispatcher message, Form EC-1, or signal indication.
Signal indications and dispatcher messages. Other authorized due include rules,
Train Speeds are authorized by what?
special instruction, train documents, and form EC-1.
Authorized train speed must not be Exceeded
what?
Authoried train speed applies to the Otherwise specified
entire train unless what?
Authorized train speed must be observed Not displayed.
eve if wayside signs are what?
Authorized train speed must be the A conflict exists between authorized speeds.
lowest of the specified speeds if what?
Limited Speed A speed not exceeding 45 MPH
Medium Speed A speed not exceeding 30
Slow Speed A speed not exceeding 15
A speed that permits stopping within one-half the range of vision. It also permits
stopping short of a train, a car, on-track equipment, an obstruction, a stop
Restricted Speed signal, a derail, or an improper line switch. It permits looking out for broken rails.
It is not to exceed 15 MPH until the entire movement clears turnouts, crossovers,
and power-operated switches; otherwise, it does not exceed 20 MPH.
Trains using other than main or signaled A speed that permits stopping within one-half the range of vision.
tracks must move at what speed?
Train speed using other than main on 25 MPH
non-signaled sidings.
When moving to and from the main track, 15 MPH
operating through hand-operated
switches not equipped with a signal.
Within designated locomotive service 5 MPH
track or car shop repair track areas.
Authorized speed in yard track? 10 MPH
Authorized speed in locomotive service 5 MPH
track?
Authorized speed in car shop track? 5 MPH
Authorized speed in non signalled 25 MPH
siding?
Authorized speed operating through 15 MPH
hand-operated switches to and from main
track?
What is the maximum allowed speed on 10 MPH
excepted track and should not be
exceeded?
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Trains that encounter an unattended Restricted speed for 15 minutes unless the fusee is behind the first rail of an
buring fusee near the track should move adjacent track.
at what speed?
Crewmembers must notify the locomotive Stay within five miles, but not less than two miles, before reaching the condition.
opertor of any conditions that requires
the train to reduce speed or what?
Other crewmembers must direct the locomotive operator to slow the train to
Less than 5 MPH
authorized speed.
Other crewmembers must direct the locomotive operator to stop the train and
5 MPH or more immediately report the occurrence to the proper authority. The train must not
proceed how many MPH?
Authorized speed and milepost limits of the speed, which can be found in
Permanent track speeds are designated in
timetables and speed must be maintained until the rear of the train passes the
special instructions that specify what?
indicator.
Temporary track speed restrictions Authorized speed, limits of the restriction, and if wayside signs are displayed.
are designated by dispatcher
message or Form EC-1 that specifies
what?
Wayside Sign: Yellow square sign Temporary reduce speed
Wayside Sign: Green square Temporary end restriction after rear of train has passed.
Wayside Sign: Red square Conditional stop sign
Wayside Sign: Yellow box with red Warning sign prepare to stop or reduce speed
diagonal strip
Speed with a single-unit locomotive 30 MPH
consist without cars attached?
Speed when handling a multiple-unit Freight train speed
locomotive consist without cars
attached?
A color light, color position light, or signal that conveys Stop as its most
Absolute Signal restrictive aspect and does not have a number plate, P marker, APP maker, C
maker, or G marker.
A block signal equipped with a number plate, a G marker, or a P marker that
Intermediate Signal
conveys restricted proceed as the most restrictive aspect.
The appearance of a fixed signal as viewed from the direction of an approaching
Signal Aspect (Color)
train.
Signal Indication (What does the color of The information conveyed by the aspect of a signal.
the signal mean)
Train speeds ae authorized by what? Rules, special instructions, train documents, and EC-1.
Temporary track speeds are designated Dispatcher message or EC-1
by what?
What is coupling speed? 4 MPH
Your train is leaving the car shop and 5 MPH
entering the main track through the
yar. The head of your train is
entering the main track through a
hand operated
switch, the rear of your train is still in the
shop track. What is your speed?
When a train clears the track at a The conductor or locomotive operator must report clear to the train dispatcher.
hand- operated switch and the
switches have been restored to
normal position what action must be
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CSX Conductor Training: Conductor Test exam questions and
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Terms in this set (449)
The maximum speed at which a train or on-track equipment is authorized to
Authorized Speed operate. The speed will be designated by rules, special instructions, train
documentation, dispatcher message, Form EC-1, or signal indication.
Signal indications and dispatcher messages. Other authorized due include rules,
Train Speeds are authorized by what?
special instruction, train documents, and form EC-1.
Authorized train speed must not be Exceeded
what?
Authoried train speed applies to the Otherwise specified
entire train unless what?
Authorized train speed must be observed Not displayed.
eve if wayside signs are what?
Authorized train speed must be the A conflict exists between authorized speeds.
lowest of the specified speeds if what?
Limited Speed A speed not exceeding 45 MPH
Medium Speed A speed not exceeding 30
Slow Speed A speed not exceeding 15
A speed that permits stopping within one-half the range of vision. It also permits
stopping short of a train, a car, on-track equipment, an obstruction, a stop
Restricted Speed signal, a derail, or an improper line switch. It permits looking out for broken rails.
It is not to exceed 15 MPH until the entire movement clears turnouts, crossovers,
and power-operated switches; otherwise, it does not exceed 20 MPH.
Trains using other than main or signaled A speed that permits stopping within one-half the range of vision.
tracks must move at what speed?
Train speed using other than main on 25 MPH
non-signaled sidings.
When moving to and from the main track, 15 MPH
operating through hand-operated
switches not equipped with a signal.
Within designated locomotive service 5 MPH
track or car shop repair track areas.
Authorized speed in yard track? 10 MPH
Authorized speed in locomotive service 5 MPH
track?
Authorized speed in car shop track? 5 MPH
Authorized speed in non signalled 25 MPH
siding?
Authorized speed operating through 15 MPH
hand-operated switches to and from main
track?
What is the maximum allowed speed on 10 MPH
excepted track and should not be
exceeded?
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Trains that encounter an unattended Restricted speed for 15 minutes unless the fusee is behind the first rail of an
buring fusee near the track should move adjacent track.
at what speed?
Crewmembers must notify the locomotive Stay within five miles, but not less than two miles, before reaching the condition.
opertor of any conditions that requires
the train to reduce speed or what?
Other crewmembers must direct the locomotive operator to slow the train to
Less than 5 MPH
authorized speed.
Other crewmembers must direct the locomotive operator to stop the train and
5 MPH or more immediately report the occurrence to the proper authority. The train must not
proceed how many MPH?
Authorized speed and milepost limits of the speed, which can be found in
Permanent track speeds are designated in
timetables and speed must be maintained until the rear of the train passes the
special instructions that specify what?
indicator.
Temporary track speed restrictions Authorized speed, limits of the restriction, and if wayside signs are displayed.
are designated by dispatcher
message or Form EC-1 that specifies
what?
Wayside Sign: Yellow square sign Temporary reduce speed
Wayside Sign: Green square Temporary end restriction after rear of train has passed.
Wayside Sign: Red square Conditional stop sign
Wayside Sign: Yellow box with red Warning sign prepare to stop or reduce speed
diagonal strip
Speed with a single-unit locomotive 30 MPH
consist without cars attached?
Speed when handling a multiple-unit Freight train speed
locomotive consist without cars
attached?
A color light, color position light, or signal that conveys Stop as its most
Absolute Signal restrictive aspect and does not have a number plate, P marker, APP maker, C
maker, or G marker.
A block signal equipped with a number plate, a G marker, or a P marker that
Intermediate Signal
conveys restricted proceed as the most restrictive aspect.
The appearance of a fixed signal as viewed from the direction of an approaching
Signal Aspect (Color)
train.
Signal Indication (What does the color of The information conveyed by the aspect of a signal.
the signal mean)
Train speeds ae authorized by what? Rules, special instructions, train documents, and EC-1.
Temporary track speeds are designated Dispatcher message or EC-1
by what?
What is coupling speed? 4 MPH
Your train is leaving the car shop and 5 MPH
entering the main track through the
yar. The head of your train is
entering the main track through a
hand operated
switch, the rear of your train is still in the
shop track. What is your speed?
When a train clears the track at a The conductor or locomotive operator must report clear to the train dispatcher.
hand- operated switch and the
switches have been restored to
normal position what action must be
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