400 Rules

Question 0

Describe rule 409

Answer 0

Where speed controlled trains are operating with fixed automatic block or interlocking signals (except as affected by rule 410)

Question 1

Describe rule 410

Answer 1

Where speed controlled trains are operated without automatic block signals

Question 2

Rule 400

Answer 2

The ASC must not be broken or the sleep control made in operative except as provided for in rules 405, 409 and 410 or when authorized by the general superintendent transportation. Rule 409Will be in effect within interlocking limits, except as affected by rule 410

Question 3

Rule 408

Answer 3

The movement of a train not equipped with ASC apparatus is prohibited, except when authorized by the general superintendent transportation

Question 4

Rule 403

Answer 4

If cab signal and fix signal indications conflict the more restrictive indication will govern

Question 5

Rule 404

Answer 5

Signal indications do not supersede fixed signal indications except when the cab signal indicator changes to a more restrictive or more favorable indication after passing a fixed signal.

Question 6

Rule 407

Answer 6

When the cab signal indicator changes to a more favorable indication the speed must not be increased until the train has run its length

Question 7

Rule 405

Answer 7

The Signal indicator will not indicate conditions ahead when an engine is:

A) Pushing cars
B) train is operating against the current of traffic

Question 8

Rule 401

Answer 8

Form ASCDT-1
The certification form is valid for a maximum of 24 hours

It is the responsibility of the engineer and the conductor to know that the ASC has been properly tested and certified prior to the departure of any train from its initial terminal.

In the event of an enroute ASC failure the engineer will in addition to being governed by rule 409 or 410 remove form ASCDT-1 slip from the cab of the locomotive upon completion of the trip

Question 9

As per the Long Island Railroad, how long is a speed control certification form valid for?

Answer 9

24 hours

Question 10

After receiving a more favorable cab signal indication, when made the engineer increase speed?

Answer 10

When the train has run its length

Question 11

How must the train be governed after receiving a cab signal indication that conflicts with a wayside signal?

Answer 11

The more restrictive indication will govern

Question 12

When do cabs signal indication supersede signal indications?

Answer 12

When conditions affecting the movement of the train with in the block change after passing the fixed signal.

Question 13

True or false

Except as affected by rule 410, rule 409 is in effect in all interlocking where speed control rules are in effect.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

The results of a speed control departure test must be recorded on form_____________

Answer 14

ASCDT-1

Question 15

A speed control certification form is valid for a maximum of____hrs. However, engineers are required to perform a speed control departure test after more then____hrs has elapsed since the previous test was performed.

Answer 15

24,24

Question 16

If the ASC initial departure test fails or if the system is in operative in either non-speed control territory, or in an interlocking with speed control where a train will be entering non-speed control territory upon leaving the interlocking, how far may that train proceed to?

Answer 16

The train may proceed to the first interlocking in speed control territory or to its final destination in non-speed control territory

Question 17

What speed must a train be operated at if the cab signal indicator displays a 15 code?

Answer 17

Restricted speed, until a more favorable cab signal indication is received

Question 18

How much the train be governed after receiving a cab single indication that conflicts with a wayside signal?

Answer 18

The more restrictive indication will govern

Question 19

When do indications on cab signal indicator supersede fixed signal indications?

Answer 19

When the cab signal indicator changes to a more restrictive or more favorable indication after passing the fixed signal.

Question 20

Under what circumstances will the cab signal indicator not predict conditions ahead?

Answer 20

When the engine is:

(A) pushing cars, or

(B) A train is operating against the current of traffic. { passenger 40 mph, freight 30 mph when against the current of traffic}

Question 21

True or false

If the ASC is cut out for a train to operate against the current of traffic, it must be cut back in upon entering speed control territory. The train must operate as though a speed failure had occurred until the ASC switch has been resealed.

Answer 21

False

When the train reenters ASC territory the malfunctioning properly and there after will proceed as though the ASC malfunction had occurred

Question 22

After receiving a more favorable cab to signal indication, when may the engineer increase the speed of the train?

Answer 22

When the train has run its length

Question 23

Who may authorize the movement of a train which is not equipped with ASC apparatus?

Answer 23

General superintendent transportation

Question 24

True or false

In 410 territory, the conductor or Engineer must always get permission to cut out the ASC.

Answer 24

False

410e