2 Yearbook

Question 0

What happens to a train when it’s timetable is superseded? Include how the train will continue to operate.

Answer 0

It loses both right and schedule and proceeds only as provided by rule 97 extra train

Question 1

How long is a timetable in effect

Answer 1

Each time table from the moment it takes effect supersedes the preceding timetable.

Question 2

When do schedules of the new timetable take effect?

Answer 2

At the leaving time and date from their initial station.

Question 3

What does it mean when one time is given for a train at any station?

Answer 3

Unless otherwise indicated the leaving time

Question 4

Where does time apply on single track?

Answer 4

Unless otherwise specified time, where rule 251 is in effect time applies at the first switch where an opposing train clears. Where there is no switch time will apply at the station.

Question 5

Where does time apply on two or more tracks?

Answer 5

Time will apply at the station.

Question 6

How are scheduled meeting times indicated in the timetable?

Answer 6

Figures in full faced type.

Question 7

How are scheduled meets indicated in the timetable?

Answer 7

By figures in full face type. The number of trains to be met are shown in small figures adjoining , in brackets. Both arriving and leaving timeof a train are in full face time when one or more trains are to be met between those times.

Question 8

What does it mean when both arriving and leaving times of the train are shown in full face type?

Answer 8

When one or more trains are to be met between those times.

Question 9

What is a blue signal?

Answer 9

Blue flag, blue light or blue tag by day

or a blue light or illuminated tag by night

Question 10

What does a blue signal signify?

Answer 10

Workmen are on, under or between rolling equipment

Question 11

What instructions must be followed when the blue signal is displayed?

Answer 11

1) equipment must not be coupled to or moved.
2) other equipment must not be placed on the same track so as to reduce or block the view of a blue signal.
3) Rolling equipment must not pass a blue signal.

Question 12

When workmen are on, under, or between rolling equipment on main track where must a blue flag be placed?

Answer 12

At each end of the equipment.

Question 13

Where must the blue flag be placed when workmen are on, under or between rolling equipment on a track other then a main track?

Answer 13

A blue signal must be displayed at or near each manually operated switch for that track and attached to the controlling locomotive.

Question 14

Who provides protection for workman when they are on tracks where the switches are remotely controlled?

Answer 14

Block operator controlling the switches must be notified and protection provided.

Question 15

What is the maximum authorize speed with in all maintenance of equipment service areas?

Answer 15

Not to exceed 5 mph

Question 16

In yards, where will the blue flag that clamps to the rail be placed?

Answer 16

At the yellow clearance marker of the track.

Question 17

Explain the procedure that must be followed when applying a blue signal to the controls of an MU locomotive.

Answer 17

The blue signal will be affixed on the east and west end master controls. The blue ID tags must be clearly distinguishable at all times and illuminated at night.

Question 18

What procedure must be followed when applying a blue signal to the controls of a diesel locomotive?

Answer 18

The blue signal will be affixed to the east and west end automatic brake valve, if applicable. The blue ID tag must be clearly distinguishable at all times and illuminated at night.

Question 19

Who may remove the blue signal?

Answer 19

It can only be removed by the same class, craft or group that displayed them

Question 20

When required to perform flagging duties for a disabled train, what are the minimum distance is that a flagman must go back and what else must be taken into consideration and how far a flagman goes back?

Answer 20

Manual block- 1200 feet
Automatic block-500 feet
Considering the grade, curvature of track, weather conditions, site distance and any other conditions which would affect the manner in which protection must be afforded.

Question 21

When me a flagman return to the train after flagging is no longer required?

Answer 21

When recalled and safety to the train permits the flagman may return to his train, light and leave a lighted fusee.

Question 22

Eastbound train on track 2 breaks down after striking debris and the conductor orders two crew members to provide flag protection on each end of the adjacent track (track 1). How old the conductor called the flagman on the east end of track 1?

Answer 22

By sounding 5 longs on the Engine whistle or horn

Question 23

What is necessary to provide flag protection, upon reaching the distance as per the special instruction, what must be done?

Answer 23

Flagman will display one lighted fusee

Question 24

How does rule 100 relieve a crew from providing flag protection?

Answer 24

Within designated limits specified in the timetable, the main track may be used by proper signal indication or permission of the block operator without protecting against following movement on the same track. (rule 100)

Question 25

What must be done want to train crosses over to or obstructs another train?

Answer 25

It must first be protected as described by rule 99 unless otherwise provided ( interlocking)

Question 26

Appendices

Answer 26

A-  General notices
A-1- speed restriction notices
B- train evacuation
C- on train announcements
E- protocol for on board medical emergencies
F- security protocols
G- yard maps
M- schedules (when applicable)

Question 27

Radio channels

Answer 27

1- train to fixed location
2- movement bureau
3- yard and freight operation(except Babylon yard)
4- M of E intra-train and Babylon yard

Question 28

What should be done when the prescribed markers become inoperative?

Answer 28

Must display a red flag by day and red light by night, red light while passing through tunnels

Question 29

Absolute block

Answer 29

A block established between block stations, block limit stations, interlocking’s or any combination thereof which must not be occupied by more than one train except as provided by the rules.

Question 30

Home signal

Answer 30

A fixed signal that display stop as its most restrictive aspect and governs the entrance to a route or block

Question 31

Job briefing

Answer 31

When reporting for duty, employees whose duties require coordination with other employees must hold a job briefing to review operational and safety conditions, if these conditions change, employees must hold an additional job briefing to discuss the new conditions.

Question 32

Watchmen/lookout

Answer 32

A properly equipped employee that has been annually trained on the roadway worker protection whose sole duty is to provide at least 15 seconds advanced visual and auditory warning of approaching trains or on-track equipment to roadway workers.

Question 33

Working limits

Answer 33

A segment of track with definite boundaries upon which trains may move only as authorized by the roadway worker in charge of that segment of track.

Question 34

Medium speed

Answer 34

A speed not exceeding 30 mph, except in ASC Territory, train will be governed by speed displayed on the cab signal indicator not to exceed 40 mph.

Question 35

Restricted speed

Answer 35

A mode of operation, at which a train can be stopped with in one half the range of vision, sort of
The next signal
Another train
Obstruction
Derail
Or switch improperly lined
Looking out for broken rail or crossing protection not functioning, not exceeding 15 miles per hour

Question 36

Automatic safety switch

Answer 36

A switch identified by a yellow switch stand trains may make trailing point moves through the switch without previously aligning it by hand except as specified by timetable special instruction.

Question 37

Speed restriction notice

Answer 37

A notice issued to employees by the general superintendent transportation. It will contain necessary speed restrictions and will be issued at a minimum of once per week.

Question 38

How must a train approach switches were utility assistant conductors are stationed?

Answer 38

Unless otherwise provided at restricted speed

Question 39

What is the maximum authorize speed for train in the siding?

Answer 39

Unless otherwise specified at Restricted speed

Question 40

What procedure must be followed after determining that one door leaf has malfunctioned on a train?

Answer 40

Door leaf must be cut out electronically and manually lock the closed. ( for M-3 both door leaves must be cut out )

Question 41

How must crewmembers secure their train in the yard?

Answer 41

Unless otherwise provided to hand brakes on each end

Question 42

Who signs all general orders in general notices?

Answer 42

The general superintendent transportation

Question 43

Employees when reporting for duty must examine the_______ ________

Answer 43

Bulletin board

Question 44

How are general orders general notices & restrictions issued?

Answer 44

By the authority of And over the signature of the general superintendent transportation

Question 45

How are general orders general notices in Cedar Street number

Answer 45

Consecutively

Question 46

Where will permanent speed restriction signs be located?

Answer 46

At the proper braking distance from the point of restriction to permit the required reduction in speed to be made