UNION PACIFIC CONDUCTOR FINAL
PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
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◍ RULE:9.1.1NAME: Distant Signal ClearINDICATION:Proceed.If delayed
as per Rule 9.9 or Rule 9.9.1 between this signal and block or interlocking
signal, proceed prepared to stop before any part of train or engine passes the
next signal..
Answer: nan
◍ A crew is called on duty at Sunflower Yard ( Orange subdivision ) at 0600
hours for Pool Freight HOS relief . A contract vehicle will transport the
crew to Tucson siding ( Fiesta subdivision ) where they will add a
locomotive to the lead consist of a distributed power train that was
previously secured on the siding track and then operate the train southward
to Corvallis , stopping at Los Angeles for an enroute work event . 1 . On the
engineer's previous start , the total trip time was 11 hours and 15 minutes .
How much rest was required prior to this start ? 1.17.
Answer: 10 hours and minute for minute over 12 hours
◍ RULE:9.1.2NAME: Distant Signal ApproachINDICATION:Proceed
prepared to stop before any part of train or engine passes the next signal or
switch point indicator.The maximum speed is 20 MPH+ within interlocking
limits or within the limits of the control point for which Distant Signal
Approach is displayed by the distant signal..
Answer: nan
◍ RULE: 9.1.3NAME: Distant Signal Approach
DivergingINDICATION:Proceed prepared to advance on diverging route at
, next signal at prescribed speed.
Answer: nan
◍ A crew is called on duty at Sunflower Yard ( Orange subdivision ) at 0600
hours for Pool Freight HOS relief . A contract vehicle will transport the
crew to Tucson siding ( Fiesta subdivision ) where they will add a
locomotive to the lead consist of a distributed power train that was
previously secured on the siding track and then operate the train southward
to Corvallis , stopping at Los Angeles for an enroute work event . 1 . On the
engineer's previous start , the total trip time was 11 hours and 15 minutes .
How much rest was required prior to this start ? 1.17 2 . Is the crew required
to contact the train dispatcher to determine if any track warrants , track
bulletins or other instructions must be obtained before leaving Sunflower
Yard 15.12.
Answer: Yes
◍ 3 . Once the crew receives their paperwork , in addition to reviewing train
paperwork , what other items must be reviewed as part of the initial job
briefing ? 70.3 , SSI Item 7 - A.
Answer: System General Order Subdivision General Order
◍ 4 . While deadheading out to the train in the contract vehicle , the engineer
would like to take a nap while lying down on the rear seat of the van . Is this
permissible ? 74.5.
Answer: No
◍ RULE: 9.2.1NAME: ClearINDICATION:Proceed..
Answer: nan
◍ Arriving at the train , the crew discovers the train has been separated for the
road crossing at Tucson and the locomotive that will be added to the train is
secured in the spur track at the south end of the siding track . The crew
boards the lead locomotive and reviews the securement checklist left by the
previous crew when securing the rear portion ( 3,200 tons ) and Primary
Procedure was utilized when securing 5 . The checklist indicates the train
was secured two days ago . Secondary Procedure was utilized the head
PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◍ RULE:9.1.1NAME: Distant Signal ClearINDICATION:Proceed.If delayed
as per Rule 9.9 or Rule 9.9.1 between this signal and block or interlocking
signal, proceed prepared to stop before any part of train or engine passes the
next signal..
Answer: nan
◍ A crew is called on duty at Sunflower Yard ( Orange subdivision ) at 0600
hours for Pool Freight HOS relief . A contract vehicle will transport the
crew to Tucson siding ( Fiesta subdivision ) where they will add a
locomotive to the lead consist of a distributed power train that was
previously secured on the siding track and then operate the train southward
to Corvallis , stopping at Los Angeles for an enroute work event . 1 . On the
engineer's previous start , the total trip time was 11 hours and 15 minutes .
How much rest was required prior to this start ? 1.17.
Answer: 10 hours and minute for minute over 12 hours
◍ RULE:9.1.2NAME: Distant Signal ApproachINDICATION:Proceed
prepared to stop before any part of train or engine passes the next signal or
switch point indicator.The maximum speed is 20 MPH+ within interlocking
limits or within the limits of the control point for which Distant Signal
Approach is displayed by the distant signal..
Answer: nan
◍ RULE: 9.1.3NAME: Distant Signal Approach
DivergingINDICATION:Proceed prepared to advance on diverging route at
, next signal at prescribed speed.
Answer: nan
◍ A crew is called on duty at Sunflower Yard ( Orange subdivision ) at 0600
hours for Pool Freight HOS relief . A contract vehicle will transport the
crew to Tucson siding ( Fiesta subdivision ) where they will add a
locomotive to the lead consist of a distributed power train that was
previously secured on the siding track and then operate the train southward
to Corvallis , stopping at Los Angeles for an enroute work event . 1 . On the
engineer's previous start , the total trip time was 11 hours and 15 minutes .
How much rest was required prior to this start ? 1.17 2 . Is the crew required
to contact the train dispatcher to determine if any track warrants , track
bulletins or other instructions must be obtained before leaving Sunflower
Yard 15.12.
Answer: Yes
◍ 3 . Once the crew receives their paperwork , in addition to reviewing train
paperwork , what other items must be reviewed as part of the initial job
briefing ? 70.3 , SSI Item 7 - A.
Answer: System General Order Subdivision General Order
◍ 4 . While deadheading out to the train in the contract vehicle , the engineer
would like to take a nap while lying down on the rear seat of the van . Is this
permissible ? 74.5.
Answer: No
◍ RULE: 9.2.1NAME: ClearINDICATION:Proceed..
Answer: nan
◍ Arriving at the train , the crew discovers the train has been separated for the
road crossing at Tucson and the locomotive that will be added to the train is
secured in the spur track at the south end of the siding track . The crew
boards the lead locomotive and reviews the securement checklist left by the
previous crew when securing the rear portion ( 3,200 tons ) and Primary
Procedure was utilized when securing 5 . The checklist indicates the train
was secured two days ago . Secondary Procedure was utilized the head
