8/13/25, 2:48
PM
RCO 2ND FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++
2025/2026
Terms in this set (21)
Gradually ramp the speed selector down 1 setting at a
How would you stop a time to maintain slack
train (while in RCL) on stretched and allow the ascending grade to
an ascending grade? slow the train. When nearing a stopping point
make a minimum reduction, and as train comes
to a stop make final brake pip reduction and
allow locomotive brake to apply
Should we depend on NO, hand brakes should always be applied
the air brake system to
prevent movement
when leaving
equipment?
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PM
1. Making up a consist
2. Adding a locomotive to the consist
What are the 5 reasons 3. Rearranging consist
a Locomotive Consist
4. Changing operating ends
Air Brake test is to be
5. Other than rear locomotive is removed
done?
Should you always use Yes, the charge feature should always be used
the charge feature
when cutting the air
into cars?
How do you stop your Apply minimum set on automatic train brakes
train on a ascending to control slack and keep the train stretched
grade when using the
automatic train
brakes?
How do you define a A movement of an engine and one or more
Transfer Train? cars, between a point of origin and a point of
final destination but not more than 20 miles
in one direction
What is required when a Must verify the brake pipe pressure has been
crossing is cut for 3 restored on the rear by a gauge or device
hours and the train is
recoupled?
What is the required 20 PSI, at the low end of train (closest to the engine)
Brake Pipe reduction
before detaching the
locomotive(s) from the
train on a descending
grade? And
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6
PM
RCO 2ND FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++
2025/2026
Terms in this set (21)
Gradually ramp the speed selector down 1 setting at a
How would you stop a time to maintain slack
train (while in RCL) on stretched and allow the ascending grade to
an ascending grade? slow the train. When nearing a stopping point
make a minimum reduction, and as train comes
to a stop make final brake pip reduction and
allow locomotive brake to apply
Should we depend on NO, hand brakes should always be applied
the air brake system to
prevent movement
when leaving
equipment?
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6
, 8/13/25, 2:48
PM
1. Making up a consist
2. Adding a locomotive to the consist
What are the 5 reasons 3. Rearranging consist
a Locomotive Consist
4. Changing operating ends
Air Brake test is to be
5. Other than rear locomotive is removed
done?
Should you always use Yes, the charge feature should always be used
the charge feature
when cutting the air
into cars?
How do you stop your Apply minimum set on automatic train brakes
train on a ascending to control slack and keep the train stretched
grade when using the
automatic train
brakes?
How do you define a A movement of an engine and one or more
Transfer Train? cars, between a point of origin and a point of
final destination but not more than 20 miles
in one direction
What is required when a Must verify the brake pipe pressure has been
crossing is cut for 3 restored on the rear by a gauge or device
hours and the train is
recoupled?
What is the required 20 PSI, at the low end of train (closest to the engine)
Brake Pipe reduction
before detaching the
locomotive(s) from the
train on a descending
grade? And
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