500, 600, 700 & 800Rules

Question 1

Rule 502

Answer 1

A train must not into a block and a hand operated switch, or crossover or foul the main track, without permission from the train dispatcher through the block operator.

Trains receiving permission will operate at restricted speed to the next signal even though the indication of that signal can be observed before it is reached.

Question 2

Rule 501

Answer 2

Automatic black signals, ASC cab signal indicators, or both, govern the use of blocks. They do not supersede the superiority of trains or dispense with the use of other signals, unless otherwise provided. (251 & 261)

Interlocking signals governing the use of routes leading to a block will also drop in the use of the block in the direction for which the route has been established. ASC cab signal indicators maybe use without block the signals, one authorized by timetable special instructions.

Question 3

Rule 503

Answer 3

a) where rule 251 is in effect:
A train, which has passed beyond the limits of a block, must not reenter that block without a form L authorizing it to do so. When necessary to make a reverse movement within the limits of a block, movement may be made with permission from the train dispatcher through the block operator under flag protection at restricted speed

B) where rule 261 is in effect:
A train, which has passed beyond the limits of a block must not reenter that block without permission from the train dispatcher through the block operator or proper interlocking signal indication.

Question 4

Rule 503 (I)

Answer 4

A train authorized to reverse its movement must operate at restricted speed to the stations or points name.

Question 5

Rule 503 (II)

Answer 5

A train making a reverse movement to an intermediate point (not clearing an interlocking) and then being verbally authorized to resume normal movement with the direction of traffic must operate at restricted speed until governed by the more favorable signal.

When operating over a portion of track equipped with grade crossings, trains must approach the crossings prepared to stop and not proceed over crossings until gates are in the horizontal position, or protected by a crewmember until the train has passed the next interlocking signal.

A) when switching at an interlocking, movements may be made against the current of traffic, beyond interlocking limits, with permission from the block operator and under flag protection.

Question 6

Rule 505

Answer 6

When a train clears the main track at a hand operated switch or cross over and the switches have been restored to the normal position, it must be reported clear of the block by the conductor, engineer or authorized crewmember. When the switches have been restored to the normal position, thereby clearing signals affecting the block, even though the train has not been reported clear of the block, the train was not reenter that block without permission of the train dispatcher to the block operator.

Question 7

Rule 506

Answer 7

Equipment, which may not shunt track circuits or operate signals, must not be operated in automatic black signal system territory without authority from the train dispatcher and permission from each block operator in charge of the portion of track over which movements are to be made.
Trains must not be permitted to enter the track occupied by this equipment between block stations or interlocking’s, unless notified by form L to stop short of equipment which is occupying the main track without signal protection.
When the condition of the track is such that track circuits may not shunt properly, not more than one train will be permitted to run between block stations and interlocking’s, unless following trains are notified by form L to stop short of proceeding trains occupying the main track without signal protection.

Question 8

Rule 508

Answer 8

When a train is operated against the current of traffic, manual block signal system rules will be any fact. Block stations named in the timetable indicate the limit of the manual blocks.

Question 9

Rule 509

Answer 9

A train to stop clear of a stop and proceed signal and then will proceed at restricted speed to the next signal, even though the indication of that signal can be observed before it is reached. Where automatic speed control rules are in effect, trains will be governed by rule 407.

Question 10

Rule 605

Answer 10

Interlocking signals govern the use of the routes of an interlocking and their indication supersede the superiority of trains. Train and engine crews are relieved from complying with the rules 99 and 152 within interlocking limits.
One switching at an interlocking, movements may be made against the current of traffic, Beyond interlocking limits, with permission from the block operator and under flag protection. Prior to giving permission, the block operator must determine that no trains have been given permission to enter the block, in the direction of the switching movement, from the next block station or interlocking.
The black operator must know that the switching movement against account of traffic has been made before admitting another train to that block in the direction of such movement.

Question 11

Rule 629

Answer 11

A train must not pass the stop signal except one authorized by rule 241 or form L

Question 12

Rule 669

Answer 12

A train stopped by the block operator while making a moment through an interlocking must not move in either direction until it has received the proper signal or permission from the block operator.

Question 13

Rule 670

Answer 13

A reverse movement within the limits of an interlocking or a forward movement after making a reverse movement, must not be made without the proper interlocking single aspect or permission from the block operator.

Movements made with permission of the block operator must not exceed restricted speed to the next signal.

Question 14

Rule 701

Radio Channels

Answer 14

Channel 1: train to fix location
Channel 2: movement bureau
Channel 3: yard and freight operations(except Babylon yard)
Channel 4: MofE intra-train and Babylon yard

Question 15

Rule 703

Answer 15

Emergency radio transmissions will begin with the word “EMERGENCY” repeated three times to obtain the use of radio channels for the initial report of conditions endangering train movements.

Question 16

Rule 705

Answer 16

All transmissions must be repeated by the employee receiving them except:

1) transmissions related to yard switching operations.
2) transmissions that our general in nature and do not contain any information, instruction or advise, which could affect the safety of railroad operation.

Question 17

Rule 706

Answer 17

Employees shall not knowingly transmit:

1. Any faults distress communication
2. Any unnecessary, irrelevant or on identified communication
3. Any obscene, indecent or profane remarks

Question 18

Rule 707

Radio communications

Answer 18

ROGER- to signify that the message was received and understood. That you have repeated the information correctly.

OVER- at the close of each transmission to which a response is expected

OUT- at the close of each transmission to which no response is expected

Question 19

Rule 708

Answer 19

Once a form L is received, the conductor or Engineer must immediately inform all crewmembers of the information contained in the body of the form L. This can be done in person or over the radio and must not delay the train. In addition, before the form L is acted upon, The conductor an engineer shot each have a written copy and make certain that the form L is a read and understood by those crewmembers responsible for the operation of the train.

Question 20

Rule 709

Answer 20

No information may be given by radio to a train or engine crew about the aspect displayed by a fixed signal.

Question 21

Rule 801

Answer 21

Conductors and train crew members report to the general superintendent transportation.

Question 22

True or false

Automatic block signals never supersede the superiority of trains.

Answer 22

False

Unless otherwise provided by 251 & 261

Question 23

What authority is needed for a train to enter an automatic block at the hand operated switch?

Answer 23

Permission from the train dispatcher to the block operator

Question 24

At what speed will a train operate after entering an automatic block at a hand operated switch? How long will that be sustained?

Answer 24

At restricted speed to the next signal even though the indication of that signal can be observed before it is reached.

Question 25

A train which has passed beyond the limits of an automatic block where rule 251 is in effect must not read into that block without_______ authorizing it to do so

Answer 25

Form L

Question 26

In automatic block territory where rule 251 is in effect, what is a trains authority to make a reverse movement within the limits of a block?

Answer 26

Movement may be made with permission from the train dispatcher through the block operator under flag protection at restricted speed

Question 27

How many a train that passes beyond the limits of an automatic block where room 261 is in effect, reenter that block?

Answer 27

With permission from the train dispatcher to the block operator or proper interlocking signal indication

Question 28

How must a train that is operating against the established direction of traffic approaching grade crossings?

Answer 28

Train must approach the crossings prepared to stop and not proceed over crossings until gates are in the horizontal position or protected by a crewmember until the train has passed the next interlocking signal

Question 29

When switching at an interlocking, how many a movement be may be on interlocking limits and against the current of traffic?

Answer 29

With permission from the block operator and under flag protection

Question 30

A train Claire is the main track and a hand operated switch in automatic block territory. The switch is restored to the normal position, but the conductor has not yet reported clear of the main track. Can the switch be opened again without permission from the block operator? Why?

Answer 30

No, because the signal affecting the block have been cleared

Question 31

What authority is necessary for a track car to operate an automatic block territory?

Answer 31

Authority from the train dispatcher and permission from each Block operator in charge of the portion of track over which movements are to be made

Question 32

Under what conditions must a train follow a track car into an automatic block?

Answer 32

When notified by form L to stop short of equipment which is occupying the main track without signal protection

Question 33

What rules are observed when a train is operating against the current traffic?

Answer 33

Manual block signal system rules will be in effect

Question 34

How long must a train proceed at restricted speed after it encounters a signal displaying an aspect of stop and proceed?

Answer 34

To the next signal

Question 35

Within an interlocking,______________ supersede the superiority of trains.

Answer 35

Interlocking signal

Question 36

True or false

Train crews are relieved from providing flood protection as per rule 99 with an interlocking limits because of the provisions of only 100.

Answer 36

True

605

Question 37

What is a trains authority to pass a stop signal with in an interlocking?

Answer 37

Rule 241 or form L

Question 38

How must a train proceed after being delayed between a distance signal displaying an aspect more favorable than approach and a home signal?

Answer 38

Approach the home signal prepared to stop

Question 39

When Mia train begin to move again after being stopped by a block operator with in an interlocking?

Answer 39

After receiving the proper signal or permission from the block operator

Question 40

Within an interlocking, a reverse move may be made:

A) with form L authority
B) with permission from the block operator
C) with proper interlocking signal indication
D) B or C

Answer 40

D) B or C

Question 41

Within an interlocking, after permission is received from the block operator to move the train, what speed must a train be operated at and how long must a speed be sustained?

Answer 41

Restricted speed to the next signal

Question 42

What are the following radio channels used for?

Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4

Answer 42

Channel 1 – train to fixed location
Channel 2 – movement bureau
Channel 3 – yard and freight operations except Babylon yard
Channel 4 – M of E, intra-train and Babylon yard

Question 43

Each radio and all primary and redundant wireless communication equipment shall be tested as soon as practicable to in sure that the equipment is functioning properly before departure from a terminal list two exceptions to this testing equipment.

Answer 43

1) crew equipment turns

2) crew change points

Question 44

True or false

The occupied controlling locomotive in a train must be equipped with a working radio.

Answer 44

True

Question 45

How will emergency radio transmissions begin to obtain use of radio channels for the initial report of a dangerous condition?

Answer 45

Emergency three times

Question 46

List two exceptions when an employee receiving a radio transmission is not required to repeat the transmission back to the sender

Answer 46

1) transmissions related to yard switching operations
2) transmissions that are general in nature and do not contain any information, instruction or advice, which could affect the safety of railroad operations.

Question 47

How must an employee treat a radio transmission that is not fully completed or understood?

Answer 47

Shall not be acted upon shall be treated as though not sent