MTA TOWER OPERATOR STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(RATED A+)
ABSOLUTE BLOCK - ANSWERA block that may be occupied by only one train at a
time.
REROUTING - ANSWERDiverting a train from its normal route because of blockage
or unusual occurrence
RELAY TRACK - ANSWERA track outside the station limits on which a train is
placed when being relayed or "swung" from one station to another station
SIGNAL YELLOW OVER GREEN - ANSWERProceed on the main route, be
prepared to stop at the next signal
SUBDIVISION "A" SIGNAL DISPLAYING YELLOW OVER RED WITH AN
ILLUMINATED "S" - ANSWERApproach at allowable speed, then continue on the
main route
Bulletin 32-17 Proper Tower Identification - ANSWEREmployees must identify the
tower by location name ex. 207 master toweer
Bulletin 55-17 Application of Appropriate Lever Blocking Devices - ANSWERLBD
must be applied when Signal Maintainers are working on a switch and must not be
removed until confirmation of completion of work is received
Lever Blocking Devices must be placed as instructed by RCC and may ot be moved
unless instructed by RCC
Bulletin 61 - 17 Station Public Address Announcements - ANSWERAt location were
D.A are not available Tower Operators and Train Dispatchers are responsible for
making train service delay announcements.
REVENUE TRAIN - ANSWERA train that carries passengers
TIMETABLE - ANSWERShows the time the train is due to arrive and leave from
each listed terminal, arriving and/or departing times at intermediate stations , running
times, headways, and train routes
, GAP STATIONS - ANSWERKey locations between the terminals of a line where
trains are recorded as they pas by, can be properly spaced and can be held for
connections
DWARF SIGNAL - ANSWERA signal with a fixed STOP indication displaying red
over red
AUTOMATIC SIGNAL - ANSWERA signal that is controlled by the movement of
trains
INTERLOCKING SIGNAL - ANSWERA signal at a fixed location indicating a
condition controlling the movement of trains
TOWER OPERATORS - ANSWER(a) Required to familiarize themselves with the
rules and regulations
(b) train schedules
(c) maintain records of all train movements
OBSTRUCTION ON TRACK, A TOWER OPERATOR WILL - ANSWERNotify RCC
and display a red signal
WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORITY, A TOWER OPERATOR MUST NOT -
ANSWERRemove authorized appliances from machines
TOWER OPERATORS MUST NOTIFY RCC WHEN - ANSWER(a) unusual
conditions
(b) unusual intervals bet trains
(c) operating part time tower
EXPEDITING SERVICE, TOWER OPERATOR MUST - ANSWERCrank switches,
and flag trains
TOWER OPERATORS MUST OBSERVE - ANSWERstation platforms and model
boards
RULE 9.05 (n) - ANSWER"When for any reason it is necessary to divert a train from
its regular route, the switch must not be set for the diverging move."
TOWER OPERATORS MAY TAKE INSTRUCTION FROM - ANSWERDispatchers
and assistant dispatchers, superintendents RTO
WHEN OPERATING AN INTERLOCKING MACHINE, TOWER OPERATORS MUST
- ANSWERCooperate with Maintainers
FROG - ANSWERTwo running rails that intersect
TYPE VIII track - ANSWERConcrete and rubber padding
TYPE III track - ANSWERUsed for elevated structures
GUIDE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(RATED A+)
ABSOLUTE BLOCK - ANSWERA block that may be occupied by only one train at a
time.
REROUTING - ANSWERDiverting a train from its normal route because of blockage
or unusual occurrence
RELAY TRACK - ANSWERA track outside the station limits on which a train is
placed when being relayed or "swung" from one station to another station
SIGNAL YELLOW OVER GREEN - ANSWERProceed on the main route, be
prepared to stop at the next signal
SUBDIVISION "A" SIGNAL DISPLAYING YELLOW OVER RED WITH AN
ILLUMINATED "S" - ANSWERApproach at allowable speed, then continue on the
main route
Bulletin 32-17 Proper Tower Identification - ANSWEREmployees must identify the
tower by location name ex. 207 master toweer
Bulletin 55-17 Application of Appropriate Lever Blocking Devices - ANSWERLBD
must be applied when Signal Maintainers are working on a switch and must not be
removed until confirmation of completion of work is received
Lever Blocking Devices must be placed as instructed by RCC and may ot be moved
unless instructed by RCC
Bulletin 61 - 17 Station Public Address Announcements - ANSWERAt location were
D.A are not available Tower Operators and Train Dispatchers are responsible for
making train service delay announcements.
REVENUE TRAIN - ANSWERA train that carries passengers
TIMETABLE - ANSWERShows the time the train is due to arrive and leave from
each listed terminal, arriving and/or departing times at intermediate stations , running
times, headways, and train routes
, GAP STATIONS - ANSWERKey locations between the terminals of a line where
trains are recorded as they pas by, can be properly spaced and can be held for
connections
DWARF SIGNAL - ANSWERA signal with a fixed STOP indication displaying red
over red
AUTOMATIC SIGNAL - ANSWERA signal that is controlled by the movement of
trains
INTERLOCKING SIGNAL - ANSWERA signal at a fixed location indicating a
condition controlling the movement of trains
TOWER OPERATORS - ANSWER(a) Required to familiarize themselves with the
rules and regulations
(b) train schedules
(c) maintain records of all train movements
OBSTRUCTION ON TRACK, A TOWER OPERATOR WILL - ANSWERNotify RCC
and display a red signal
WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORITY, A TOWER OPERATOR MUST NOT -
ANSWERRemove authorized appliances from machines
TOWER OPERATORS MUST NOTIFY RCC WHEN - ANSWER(a) unusual
conditions
(b) unusual intervals bet trains
(c) operating part time tower
EXPEDITING SERVICE, TOWER OPERATOR MUST - ANSWERCrank switches,
and flag trains
TOWER OPERATORS MUST OBSERVE - ANSWERstation platforms and model
boards
RULE 9.05 (n) - ANSWER"When for any reason it is necessary to divert a train from
its regular route, the switch must not be set for the diverging move."
TOWER OPERATORS MAY TAKE INSTRUCTION FROM - ANSWERDispatchers
and assistant dispatchers, superintendents RTO
WHEN OPERATING AN INTERLOCKING MACHINE, TOWER OPERATORS MUST
- ANSWERCooperate with Maintainers
FROG - ANSWERTwo running rails that intersect
TYPE VIII track - ANSWERConcrete and rubber padding
TYPE III track - ANSWERUsed for elevated structures
