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204

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Form L’s must be addressed to those who are to execute them, naming the place at which each is to receive a copy. Form L’s for a train must be addressed to the conductor and engineer and to anyone who acts as the trains pilot.

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Rule 203

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Form L’s must be numbered consecutively each day, beginning at 12:01 AM.

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251

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On portions of the railroad and on track specified in the timetable, trains WILL RUN with the reference to other trains in the SAME DIRECTION by block signals who’s indications will supersede the superiority of trains.

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261

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On portions of the railroad and on tracks specified in the timetable, trains WILL BE GOVERNED by block signals whose indications will supersede the superiority of trains for BOTH opposing and following movements on the SAME TRACK. Trains MUST NOT clear or enter the main track at a switch not equipped with an electric lock without form L authority.

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262

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A train for which the direction of traffic has been established MUST NOT move in the opposite direction without proper interlocking signal indication or permission from the train dispatcher through the block operator.

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Rule 214

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If the means of communication fail before complete time is given on a form L, trains addressed must not proceed or be permitted to proceed, until communication has been reestablished.

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Rule 215

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When necessary to extend the time I track has been removed from service ( form L line 1A ) The time for line 1A can be extended on the original form L. The information must be given in the line provided at the bottom of the form and can only be extended once. If necessary for time to be extended further, an additional form L must be issued and the original form L may be annulled.

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Rule 216

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The initials of the General superintendent transportation must be recorded in line 5. If additional instructions/information is required in line 5, the line number must be circled and the initials of the GST must immediately follow. When no instructions/information are given in line 5, it will not be circled, and the initials of the GST must still be recorded in line 5.

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Rule 217

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  • The employee receiving the form L must record their name and the time the form was repeated in the space provided, then deliver a copy to all other persons addressed. Each employee addressed upon receiving form L’s must contact the block operator without causing delay to the train, prior to proceeding, to confirm it was received and understood.
  • form L’s and Clarence cards received by telephone or radio, after being fulfilled, superseded or annulled must be marked with an X been retained and held available for inspection for a period of seven (7) days.
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Rule 220

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Form L’s once in effect continue so until fulfilled, superseded or annulled.

Form L’s held by, issued for or any part of a form relating to a regular train, become void when that train loses both the right and schedule as prescribed by rules 4 and 82 it’s schedule is annulled.

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Form L’s received by radio or telephone after being fulfilled, superseded or annulled must be?

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Marked with an X and retained and held available for inspection for seven days

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What is needed in making a reverse move in 261 territory?

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Rule 262: A train for which the direction of traffic has been established must not move in the opposite direction without proper interlocking signal indication or permission from the train dispatcher through the block operator.

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A train for which the direction of traffic has been established must not move in the opposite direction without?

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Proper interlocking signal indication or permission from the train dispatcher through the block operator.

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How long is a train order in effect? How long is a movement permit form D in effect?

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  • train order: fulfilled, superseded or annulled
  • Form D: until fulfilled or cancelled

Rule 220: Form L’ s once in effect continue so until fulfilled, superseded or annulled

SI 2006: Form D’s are in effect until fulfilled or until cancelled

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14
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What forms cannot be combined?

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  • Form S-K: annulling a train schedule

* Form T: providing for the movement of a train into an occupied block

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15
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What does line 2 on the form L pertain to?

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Crossings

-line 2a, 2b, &2c crossing protection out of order

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T or F: when you take a track out of service, the signals are also out of service.

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False

When a track has been removed from service to establish working limits, the rules and effect on the portion of the track specified are also out of service. Unless so specified in the form L line 5, timetable special instructions, interlocking, home, manual block and block limit signals will remain in service.

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17
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What is the difference between 251 and 261?

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Name both rules

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Form L’s will be issued by _________ &; over the signature _______

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Train dispatcher, general superintendent transportation

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What do form L’s contain?

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Only the information essential to the safe movement of a train

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Form L’s must be written without_______,_______ or _____

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Alteration, erasure, or interlineation

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21
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How are form L numbered?

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Consecutively each day beginning at 12:01 AM

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22
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When may a form L be issued with an old date?

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When necessary

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Who are form L’s addressed to?

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To those who are to execute them naming the place at which each is to receive a copy.

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Who are form L’s for a train addressed to?

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The conductor and engineer and to anyone who acts as the trains pilot.

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When transmitting form L’s’s by telephone or radio, what must be pronounced first and then spelled?

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Stations, numerals, times in the body

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26
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In form L’s Time must be stated in __________ & duplicated in __________.

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Figures, words

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27
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Under what conditions may a form L be typed?

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Capital letters should be used

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What action should the train crew take if the means of communication fail before a form L is made complete?

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Trains addressed must not proceed will be permitted to proceed, until communication has been reestablished

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29
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The purpose of rights over order?

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  • To permit an inferior train to pass from single track to end of main track
  • To permit an inferior train to pass from single track to location with a home signal

FORM L ( S-C ) giving rights over an opposing train

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30
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What are the ways to establish working limits on main?

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General Notice
Form L
Foul Time

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31
Q

What are the abbreviations for the following terms?

Conductor and engineer-
Block operator
Number

A

C & E
OPR
NO

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32
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What keywords are used in a superseding order?

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Instead of

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33
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Under what conditions may a right over order be issued to a train?

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When necessary to permit an inferior train to pass from single track to end of main track or from single track to location with a home signal

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34
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After a form L signal has been displayed, how must it be acknowledged?

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By two short sounds of the whistle or horn ( oo ) and via radio

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35
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How are temporary manual block signals placed in service?

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Form L
General notice

Rule 280a note: this signal will only be placed in service by form L or general notice and it is not connected with distant signals. Trains will approach the signal prepared to stop.

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36
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Only two ways to leave a meet, if it’s not fulfilled?

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Annulling order
Superseding order

Form L: (M) annul the meet, ( S-K ) annul the schedule of regular train, ( P ) supersedes the meet

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37
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How are extra trains designated entrain orders?

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Engine number and direction

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38
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True or false:

A train schedule that has been annulled by a train order can be restored.

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False

Form L ( S-K ) annulling schedule: the schedule annulled becomes void between the points designated and cannot be restored

39
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Under what circumstances will a form L line number NOT be circled?

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Line 5 when it is being used for the sole purpose of completing the form with the signature of the GST

40
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When required, what must be circled in formL’s other than the line number?

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The portion indicating speed signs installed

41
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What must a conductor or engineer do immediately after receiving a form L and how will this be done?

A

Immediately inform all crewmembers information contained in the body of the form. This can be done in person or over the radio & must not delay the train.

42
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What information may be added to a form L once it has been made complete, and how many times may information be added to a form L?

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Line 1 a time extension may be added only once

43
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True or false: Even numbered hours such as 1000 am to be used in form L’s

A

False

44
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When will single numbers and fractions not be written in a form L in words?

A 
When used as train, 
engine, 
form L number, 
date, 
interlocking location, 
speed, 
track designation, 
milepost 
or automatic signal numbers.
45
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If necessary to extend the time a track has been taken out of service more than one time on a form L, what is the procedure?

A

An additional form L must be issued and the original form L may be annulled

46
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Where will the initials of the GST be recorded on a form L?

A

Line 5

47
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When will line 5 on a form L be circled?

A

If additional instruction/information is required in line 5

48
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When will line 5 on a form L NOT be circled?

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When no additional instruction/information is given in line 5

49
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Name all things that must be done by the employee receiving a form L over the radio after it has been repeated?

A

The employee receiving the form L must record their name and time the form was repeated, then deliver a copy to all employees addressed. Each employee addressed upon receiving the form L must contact the block operator without causing delay to the train to confirm it was received and understood

50
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When do form L’s become void?

A

Form L’s held by, issued for or any part of a form relating to a regular train become void when that train loses both the right and schedule as provided by rule 4 and 82 it’s schedule is annulled

51
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What is the procedure if a train order signal is displayed in conjunction with any aspect other than stop signal?

A

Engineer must bring the train to a stop immediately, contact the block operator and be governed by their instructions.

52
Q

After a train order signal has been displayed, how must it be acknowledged?

A

( oo ) 2 short on the engine whistle or horn and via radio

53
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True or false

If a train order signal is displayed in error, the train may continue with verbal permission from the train dispatcher through the black operator and proper signal indication. I

A

True

54
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Line 1A on form L will be used for removing a track from service for what purpose?

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  • when necessary to establish working limits for roadway worker protection
  • when necessary for testing equipment
55
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Who is form L line 1A authority issued to when removing a track from service?

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The roadway worker in charge and to the block operator controlling train movement at the entrance to the working limits.

56
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True or false

When attract is removed from service to establish working limits, the rules in effect on that portion of track remain in service.

A

False (235)

57
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When a track is removed from service to establish working limits, unless otherwise provided, what will remain in service?

A

Timetable special instructions, interlocking, home, manual block and block limit signals

58
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What is the speed that trains or roadway maintenance machines will operate at with in the working limits established by form L line 1A

A

At restricted speed

59
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How many a train or roadway maintenance machine entered the working limits at a location not controlled by the block operator?

A

The roadway worker named in the form L may admit a train or roadway maintenance machine by showing or reading his copy of the form out to the employee in charge of such equipment or train.

60
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How may a train or roadway maintenance machine into a working limit at a location controlled by the block operator?

A

After receiving permission from the roadway worker in charge, the block operator, when authorized by the train dispatcher, may admit additional roadway maintenance machines or trains to the working limits by issuing a copy of the form to the employee in charge of such equipment or trains.

61
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Under what conditions will line 1B of a form L be used?

A

When necessary to remove a track from service and assist a disabled train.

62
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After Formel line 1B is issued what are the procedures that the disabled train must adhere to?

A

1) The disabled train must remain where they are standing until be assisting train or engine arrives and assists.
2) The disabled train crew must provide flag protection as per rule 99
3) The assistant training or engine must operate at restricted speed in the limits specified in the form L line 1B to where the disabled train is standing to couple and assist.

63
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Within the specified limits issued in a form L line 1B, what speed must the assisting train operate at?

A

Restricted speed

64
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When will line 2A and/or line 2B on a form L be issued?

A

When crossing protection(s) is/are out of order or need to be protected

65
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When will line 2C on a form L be issued?

A

When used in conjunction with rule 241 when traffic is not set in the direction of the movement to protect crossings as determined by the train dispatcher.

66
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When will line 2D on a form L be issued?

A

When necessary to proceed at restricted speed over a portion of track(s) due to various conditions not limited to track conditions, police activity etc.

67
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Under what condition will line 3 on the form L be issued to a train?

A

When temporary speed restrictions are in effect.

68
Q

What is the train dispatcher looking to establish when issuing a Form L line 4?

A

Meeting point for opposing trains

69
Q

Form L line 5 will be issued for forms not specified in____________

A

Lines 1 through 4

70
Q

True or false

Form L line 1-4 may not be issued in conjunction with form L line 5

A

False

71
Q

Under what conditions will a right over order be issued to a train?

A

When necessary to permit an inferior train to pass from single track end of main track or from single to location with a home signal

72
Q

When will “GETS THIS FORM AT” be stated in a form L?

A

When a form L restricting the superiority of a train is issued to such train at the point where it’s superiority is restricted.

73
Q

If a superior train is at a meeting location one of form L is issued, what line of the form L must be used to establish the meet?

A

Line 4

74
Q

True or False

A schedule that has been annulled by a Form L may be restored only one time per day.

A

False

Schedule annulled becomes void between the points designated and cannot be restored

75
Q

Under what conditions may part of a Form L annulled?

A

Only when that part of the form not annulled is clear in its wording

76
Q

What key words are used in a superseding order?

A

INSTEAD OF

77
Q

True or False

A Form L may be superseded only once.

A

True

Meeting points must not be superseded under this form more than once (P)

78
Q

Under what conditions will verbal permission from the train dispatched through the block operator be the authority to pass a stop signal?

A
  • In case of signal failure
  • when necessary for an engineer to return to their train
  • when a signal cannot be displayed due to a track condition or track work
  • when an absolute signal cannot be displayed when required
  • when a signal is imperfectly displayed and cannot be determined more favorable than stop and proceed or when absent from a place where usually shown
  • when assisting a disabled train within sight distance of a home signal
79
Q

What is your authority to pass a stock block signal to do station work?

A

Clearance card form A

80
Q

Under what conditions will verbal permission alone be used as authority to assist a disabled train?

A

1) in to track territory where rule 251 or where rule 261 is in effect, the disabled train is stopped within sight distance of the signal where the assisting train will begin it’s opposing movement and communication between the crew is maintained or
2) The assisting train is operated by the engineer of the disabled train in any territory

81
Q

True or false

The assisting train may receive verbal permission from the train dispatcher to the block operator to pass a stop signal and assist a disabled train before it reaches the signal, in order to expedite the move.

A

False

Commission was not be given or excepted until the train has stopped at the signal for which it will be given permission to pass.

82
Q

When receiving verbal permission to pass the stop signal, what must the permission include?

A
  • train/Engine number
  • track designation
  • interlocking location
  • Direction
  • other information as may be necessary
83
Q

When passing an interlocking signal at the entrance to attract where rule for 10 is in effect and an aspect of absolute clear, absolute medium clear, absolute slow clear or flashing slow approach cannot be displayed for train with a malfunction of the ASC apparatus or is not equipped, the train must operate at _________________ to the next interlocking.

A

Restricted speed

84
Q

After receiving verbal permission to pass a stop signal, how must the train proceed?

A

Train must operate at restricted speed until the entire train has cleared all interlocking switches prior to the next interlocking signal unless otherwise provided by form L and:

  • received a more favorable signal or
  • entered manual block territory unless further restricted or
  • entered an out of service track with other than restricted speed or
  • and assisting engine has reached and coupled to the disabled train. If the track has been removed from service the form L must be annulled or fulfilled.
85
Q

A train for which the day direction of traffic has been established must not move in the opposite direction without_________________ or ___________________.

A

Proper interlocking signal indication, permission from the train dispatcher through the block operator

86
Q

How are temporary manual block signals placed in service?

A

form L or general notice

280a

87
Q

Freight trains of____ or more cars or having tonnage of____ percent or more of the prescribed engine rating may proceed at______________ without stopping at signals displaying a yellow desk on which is shown the letter G in block

A

90, 80 , restricted speed

88
Q

On a block limit signal, where will the yellow light be placed?

A

Next to the track governed

89
Q

When will an approach block limit signal not apply for a train when it passed it?

A

When train is authorized by clearance card form K

90
Q

What does the numeral on the signal mast of a distant switch indicator indicate?

A

The number of facing point switches connected to the signal

91
Q

True or False

Distant signal markers and delay in block signs are used in Automatic Speed Control territory.

A

True

92
Q

Form L’s

A

1A- working limits- track out of service

1B- track out of service for assisting a disabled train

2A,B,C- crossing protection out of order

2D- restricted speed on account of a condition

3- temporary speed restrictions

4- fixing meeting points for opposing trains

5- other train orders

93
Q

Types of Form L’s

S-C

S-G

S-K

M

P

D-R

T

V

A

S-C: Giving right over an opposing train

S-G: Extra Train

S-K: Annulling a schedule

M: Annulling part of a form

P: Superseding a form or part of a form

D-R: Providing for a movement against the current of traffic

T: Providing for a movement in an occupied block

V: Speed order

94
Q

Reasons to pass a stop signal

A
  • In case of SIGNAL FAILURE
  • When necessary for an ENGINEER to return to their train
  • When a CANNOT be DISPLAYED due to TRACK CONDITIONS or TRACK WORK
  • When an ABSOLUTE signal CANNOT be DISPLAYED when Required
  • When NECESSARY to ENTER an OUT Of SERVICE TRACK
  • When signal is IMPERFECTLY DISPLAYED and cannot be determined more favorable than STOP and PROCEED or when ABSENT from a place where usually shown
  • When ASSISTING a DISABLED train within SIGHT DISTANCE of a HOME SIGNAL

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