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"Stowed" requires (2.21/Glossary) correct answers Having personal electronic devices powered
off and out of sight. Devices in pockets are not stowed.
Your 5,681 ton train goes into emergency at a speed of 21mph. No unusual slack action was felt
and the brake pipe pressure was immediately restored after stopping. Will you be required to
walk the train? 6.23 correct answers No, you are relieved of having to check it due to the speed
being over 20mph, no unusual slack action was felt, and the brake pipe pressure was
immediately restored after stopping.
What is your crew's responsibility to the trian dispatcher regarding an emergency application of
the air brakes? 6.31 correct answers Unclear. Listed rule does not match description.
Reverse Movement (Glossary) correct answers Movement in the opposite direction of authorized
movement
When moving on the main track or siding, are you required to ring the bell continuously while
passing standing equipment on the adjacent track? 5.8.1 correct answers Yes.
What is required when delayed within a block in CTC limits when PTC is not in effect? 9.9
correct answers Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal until the next signal is visible and that
signal displays a proceed indication.
What actions are required before fouling or crossing a track? (81.2.1) correct answers Look in
both directions
Ensure no movement is closely approaching
Look for conditions that could interfere with footing
How may your train be authorized by a stop indication at a manual interlocking? 9.12.2 correct
answers Contact control operator who will give permission when it is known that the route is
properly lined and no conflicting movement is occupying or authorized to enter the track
between that signal and the next absolute signal.
, Pounds of brake pipe pressure that must be present at the rear of the train before beginning an
Initial Terminal Air Brake Test (Class 1) 30.3/30.10.1 correct answers 90
while flagging a signal at a manual interlocking, the dispatcher calls and tells you to pick up a
repaired bad order car off the next siding. How will you answer the dispatcher's request? Your
train is operating at restricted speed. 1.47.1 correct answers Tell dispatcher you are in a cab red
zone and cannot respond.
Are you required to obtain Red Zone Protection before releasing the hand brakes on your train
while the car department has your train blue flagged? 81.5.4/5.13 correct answers You are not
allowed to release the hand brakes on your train while the train is blue flagged unless directed by
the employee who placed the blue flag or the EIC of the employees working on the blue flagged
train.
When operating west of El Paso, where must you place an empty multiplatform spine car in your
manifest train to comply with train make-up restrictions?
SSI Item 5-B correct answers Behind a car with no more than 4500 tons
Before cutting away from the rear portion of your train with a set out, what securement
procedure would you use? 32.1.3/32.1/32.1.1 correct answers Tie sufficient hand brakes
Make a 20psi brake pipe reduction
Close angle cock on Locomotive after brake pipe exhaust ceases
Leave angle cock open on the portion left standing to ensure air is not bottled
The dispatcher would like you to handle the switch for a pick-up off a controlled siding within
CTC. Descrive how this switching move could be made using the switch in hand position. 9.13.2
correct answers Job brief with dispatcher on moves to be made, receive authority to enter the
control point, and receive permission to place the switch in hand operation. Unlock switch lock,
place selector lever in hand position. Operate hand throw lever until switch points are seen to
move, even if it is already lined for intended route. Line switch for your route. Do not return
power to switch until final movement has been made over the switch.
"Stowed" requires (2.21/Glossary) correct answers Having personal electronic devices powered
off and out of sight. Devices in pockets are not stowed.
Your 5,681 ton train goes into emergency at a speed of 21mph. No unusual slack action was felt
and the brake pipe pressure was immediately restored after stopping. Will you be required to
walk the train? 6.23 correct answers No, you are relieved of having to check it due to the speed
being over 20mph, no unusual slack action was felt, and the brake pipe pressure was
immediately restored after stopping.
What is your crew's responsibility to the trian dispatcher regarding an emergency application of
the air brakes? 6.31 correct answers Unclear. Listed rule does not match description.
Reverse Movement (Glossary) correct answers Movement in the opposite direction of authorized
movement
When moving on the main track or siding, are you required to ring the bell continuously while
passing standing equipment on the adjacent track? 5.8.1 correct answers Yes.
What is required when delayed within a block in CTC limits when PTC is not in effect? 9.9
correct answers Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal until the next signal is visible and that
signal displays a proceed indication.
What actions are required before fouling or crossing a track? (81.2.1) correct answers Look in
both directions
Ensure no movement is closely approaching
Look for conditions that could interfere with footing
How may your train be authorized by a stop indication at a manual interlocking? 9.12.2 correct
answers Contact control operator who will give permission when it is known that the route is
properly lined and no conflicting movement is occupying or authorized to enter the track
between that signal and the next absolute signal.
, Pounds of brake pipe pressure that must be present at the rear of the train before beginning an
Initial Terminal Air Brake Test (Class 1) 30.3/30.10.1 correct answers 90
while flagging a signal at a manual interlocking, the dispatcher calls and tells you to pick up a
repaired bad order car off the next siding. How will you answer the dispatcher's request? Your
train is operating at restricted speed. 1.47.1 correct answers Tell dispatcher you are in a cab red
zone and cannot respond.
Are you required to obtain Red Zone Protection before releasing the hand brakes on your train
while the car department has your train blue flagged? 81.5.4/5.13 correct answers You are not
allowed to release the hand brakes on your train while the train is blue flagged unless directed by
the employee who placed the blue flag or the EIC of the employees working on the blue flagged
train.
When operating west of El Paso, where must you place an empty multiplatform spine car in your
manifest train to comply with train make-up restrictions?
SSI Item 5-B correct answers Behind a car with no more than 4500 tons
Before cutting away from the rear portion of your train with a set out, what securement
procedure would you use? 32.1.3/32.1/32.1.1 correct answers Tie sufficient hand brakes
Make a 20psi brake pipe reduction
Close angle cock on Locomotive after brake pipe exhaust ceases
Leave angle cock open on the portion left standing to ensure air is not bottled
The dispatcher would like you to handle the switch for a pick-up off a controlled siding within
CTC. Descrive how this switching move could be made using the switch in hand position. 9.13.2
correct answers Job brief with dispatcher on moves to be made, receive authority to enter the
control point, and receive permission to place the switch in hand operation. Unlock switch lock,
place selector lever in hand position. Operate hand throw lever until switch points are seen to
move, even if it is already lined for intended route. Line switch for your route. Do not return
power to switch until final movement has been made over the switch.
