LIRR BLOCK OPERATOR EXAM WITH GUARANTEED ACCURATE ANSWERS |
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Block - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ A length of track of defined limits
the use of which is governed by block Signals , block - limit signals ,
automatic Speed control , or any combination thereof.
Absolute Block - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ A block established
between block stations , block limit stations , interlockings or any
combination thereof which must not be occupied by more than one train
except as provided by the rules .
Automatic Block Signal System - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ A block
signal system wherein the use of each block is governed by an automatic
block signal , the cab signal indicator or both
, Block Signal System - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ A series of
consecutive blocks.
Manual Block Signal System - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ A block
signal system wherein the use of each block is governed by block signals
controlled manually, by block-limit signals or both, upon information
received by telephone, radio or other means of communication.
Automatic Speed Control System (ASC) - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
A system so arranged that its operation will automatically result in the
following: A full service application of the train brakes if, while
operating under a speed restriction, the speed of the train exceeds the
predetermined rate. The application will continue until the train is either
brought to a stop or, under the control of the engineer, its speed is
reduced to the predetermined rate.
Speed Controlled Train - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ A train equipped
with the following speed control apparatus, a cab signal indicator, sealed
application valve or switch, audible warning device and acknowledging
switch, in operative condition for the direction in which it is to move.
Engine - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ A unit propelled by any form of
energy or a combination of units operated from a single control, used in
road or yard service.