300 Rules

Question 0

Describe rule 327

Answer 0

The block operator may permit a train to Enter a block at RESTRICTED SPEED behind a train a sufficient distance to clear a main track switch in order to proceed in the opposite direction. When authorized by the train dispatcher the block operator may issue a clearance card form A to permit a train to pass a Stop-Block Signal and enter an occupied block behind another train to do station work. The conductor or engineer must obtain BLOCK AUTHORITY on Clarence card form K before proceeding from the station.

Question 1

Describe rule 316

Answer 1

For absolute block for both following and opposing movements on the same track. A Train must not be admitted to a block unless it is clear, except as provided by rule 327, rule 241 or form L

Question 2

Rule 326

Answer 2

When a train clears the main track, the block operator must know that it is clear of the block before reporting the block clear or displaying a clear blocks signal for that block. Clearance card form K is annulled want to train clears a main track and reports clear of the block. The block operator must obtain control of the block before permitting a train to reenter the block.

Question 3

Rule 364

Answer 3

A train having passed beyond the limits of a block must not reenter that block without receiving block authority from the train dispatcher through the block operator. If information concerning the block is received by the conductor, he must personally give it to the engineer.

Question 4

362

Answer 4

Trains must approach home signals prepared to stop unless a distant signal is in service.

Question 5

373

Answer 5

A block station must not be considered closed except as provided for by timetable or form L

Question 6

Rule 316 exceptions:

Answer 6

Rule 327
Rule 241
Form L

Question 7

True or false
Before a train may enter manual block behind another train to clear a main track switch in order to proceed in the opposite direction, and a card to do station work must first be issued.

Answer 7

False

Rule 327: the block operator may permit a train to enter a block at restricted speed behind a train a sufficient distance to clear a main track switch in order to proceed in the opposite direction.

Question 8

Name one instance when it is permissible to have more than one train in a manual block at the same time.

Answer 8

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

Rule 316: for absolute block for both following an opposing moments on the same track. The train was not be admitted to a block unless it is clear except as provided by rule 327, rule 241 or form L.

Question 9

What is the primary use for a clearance card form K?

Answer 9

To pass one or more block limit signals as though A clear block signal were displayed.

Question 10

True or false

Block signals govern the use of blocks. They supersede the superiority of trains where rule 261 is in effect.

Answer 10

True

Rule 305 unless otherwise provided

Question 11

Explain all the ways that a clearance card form K maybe annulled

Answer 11

• when required the train dispatcher may annul clearance card form K for a train that is enroute
• when a train clears a main track and report clear of the block

Question 12

Explain the procedures prior to a verbal annulment of a clearance card form K

Answer 12

• when authorized by the train dispatcher, the block operator will contact the affected train, direct the crew to make a safe stop and state the intention to annul their form K.
• once the train is stopped, the conductor must report the trains location and that the engineer has been informed in person of the planned annulment. The train dispatcher may then authorize the block operated to annul the form K with the crew.
• The names of the conductor, Engineer and Block operator, in addition to the annulling time, repeat times and the location of the training at the time of annulment must be recorded on all copies of the form K and the block and train sheets.
• Once the Clarence card for McKay has been annulled, the block operator may permit movement after receiving authorization from the train dispatcher. The block operator must also convey the condition of the block to the crew.

Question 13

Explain all the ways that two trains may occupy the same manual block.

Answer 13

The block operator may permit a train to enter a block at restricted speed behind a train a sufficient distance to clear a main track switch in order to proceed in the opposite direction. When authorized by the train dispatcher the block operator may issue a clearance card form a to permit a train to passstop block signal and enter an occupied block behind another train to do station work. The conductor or engineer must obtain block authority on clearance card form K before proceeding from the station.

Question 14

After receiving a clearance card form A to pass a stop block Signal to do station work, when can a train proceed?

Answer 14

The conductor or engineer must obtain block authority on Clarence card form K before proceeding from the station.

Question 15

List the purposes of a clearance card form A

Answer 15

• To pass a stop block signal

* to ascertain that all opposing regular trains do that are superior have arrived or left

Question 16

What authority would a passenger train need to follow another train into a manual block at a hand operated switch in order to proceed in the opposite direction?

Answer 16

The block operator may permit a train into a block at restricted speed behind a train a sufficient distance to clear the main track switch in order to proceed in the opposite direction. (327)

Question 17

When coupled trains are separated, the blonde operator must regarding each portion as An ___________ __________.

Answer 17

Independent train

Question 18

If a signal failure occurs and a manual block signal cannot be changed from stop signal, the block operator, when authorized by the train dispatcher, may admit the train to a block as authorized by__________

Answer 18

Rule 241

Question 19

What authority is needed for a train to run against the current of traffic?

Answer 19

Train order authority

Question 20

A ___________ by day and a __________ by night are clear block signals.

Answer 20

Green flag, green light

Question 21

True or False

To operate against the current of traffic, a train only needs a form L

Answer 21

False

Train order and a green flag by day, green light by night

Question 22

In manual block signal system territory, when will trains not have to approach home signals prepared to stop?

Answer 22

When a distant signal is in service

Question 23

A train having passed beyond the limits of a manual block must not reenter that block without receiving_____________from the ________________.

Answer 23

Block authority, train dispatcher through the block operator

Question 24

True or False

When A train clears the main track, any crewmember authorized by the conductor may report clear of the main track.

Answer 24

True

Rule 365 when a train clears the main track, the conductor, engineer or authorized crew member must report to the block operator that the train is clear of the main track.

Question 25

When the train reports clear of the main track, what must the report include?

Answer 25

That the main track switch is lined normal and locked

Question 26

The block station must not be considered closed except as provided for by___________ or _____________

Answer 26

Timetable, form L

Question 27

List the 4 uses of a K card

Answer 27

• Proceed pass more than one block limit signal as though a clear block signal is displayed
• Report arrival @
• Report clear @
• Annul itself

Question 28

What is in effect when operating against the current of traffic?

Answer 28

Manual Block Signal System is in effect

Question 29

List all the ways to represent a train

Answer 29

GN. MARIA 1B

General Notice 
Meet order 
Clearance Card Form A
Rights over order 
ID order 
Annulling a schedule 
Form L line 1B