205-211, 462, 463, 412 Flashcards
How must time be written in a Form L?
Must be stated in figures and duplicated in words.
How are names of stations in the body of a Form L discussed?
They must be plainly pronounced and then spelled letter by letter.
How are numerals in the body of a Form L discussed?
Must be pronounced first and then spelled.
When is the complete time given on a Form L?
When the contents of the body of a Form L has been confirmed between the Block Operator and the Train Dispatcher.
If Form L’s are printed, what must they include?
The block operators initials IN INK.
What happens if an error is discovered in a Form L after the complete time has been given?
The Form L must be canceled.
If radio fails during a Form L, what must the train do?
Trains addressed must not proceed or be permitted to proceed until communication has been reestablished.
What must you do with Form Ls and clearance cards received by telephone or radio after they are fulfilled, annulled, superseded, canceled or become void?
They must be marked with an “X” and retained and held available for inspection for a period of 7 days.
When can you make an addition to a complete Form L?
Working limits time extended or cancellation information.
What is the only thing a train order cannot do?
Restore the schedule of an annulled train.
How are instructions written in a Form L?
Must be brief, clear and issued in the prescribed line(s) when applicable.
What do the lines of a Form L contain?
Only the information essential to the safe movement of trains.
What must Form Ls be without?
Erasure, alteration, or interlineation.
When typewritten, how will Form Ls appear?
Capital letters must be used.
How are Form Ls numbered?
They must be numbered consecutively each day unless otherwise provided beginning at 12:01 AM.
Who are Form Ls addressed to?
Those who are to execute them, naming the place at which each is to receive a copy.
How are Form Ls for a train addressed?
To the conductor and engineer and to anyone who acts as the train’s pilot.
When a Form L is delivered to a train, who must be notified?
All crewmembers of the information contained in the body of the form.
How do you make a Form L void?
When that train loses both right and schedule as prescribed by rules 4 and 82 or its schedule is annulled.
When can you use numericals in a Form L?
For:
* Train Number
* Track Designation
* Engine Number
* Mile Post Number
* Form L Number
* Signal Numbers
* GN/BN Numbers
* Special Instruction Number
* TSRB Section and Item Number
* SRF Number/Section and Item Numbers
* Date
* Speeds
* Interlocking Location
* Form L Line Numbers
What is degraded mode in ACSES?
When the ACSES system may not indicate current wayside conditions but may still be left cut in.
What are irregularities of the ACSES apparatus indicating that the train is operating in a degraded mode?
Examples include:
* Amber missing transponder light in conjunction with a (- -) on the track speed display
* Alternating (–) and (track speed) display in conjunction with a red no TSR data light
* Flashing red ACSES indicator light without a penalty brake application
* Incorrect track speed display upon entering ACSES territory at a hand operated switch
* Diverging move through an interlocking may not display correct speed until passing the first transponder
* Passing a transponder at a speed less than 3 MPH
What are irregularities of the ASC apparatus to be considered a malfunction?
Includes:
* Conflict of the cab signal indicator and two fixed signals in succession
* Failure of the ASC warning device to sound when the cab signal indicator changes to a more restrictive indication
* Continuous flipping of the cab signal indicator
* Failure of the acknowledging device to operate
* Inoperative ATC light on the console
* Seal broken except as provided by rule 400 or 405
* Brake application that will not release until the ASC is cut out
* Cab signal indicator remaining at 15 for an excessive length of time
* Failure of the penalty feature
* Dark cab signal indicator
What are irregularities of the ACSES apparatus to consider it a malfunction?
Includes:
* Failure of the ACSES audible indicator to sound when the track speed indicator changes to a more restrictive indication
* Failure of the acknowledging device to operate
* Inoperative ACSES light
* Dark track speed indicator
* ACSES seal broken
* Brake application which will not release until ACSES is cut out
* Failure of the penalty feature
* Failure of ACSES when entering ACSES territory
* Track speed indicator fails to conform to 3 PSR changes in succession
