Airbrakes

Question 1

Reservoir made up of an Auxiliary Reservoir and Emergency Reservoir in the same structure.

Answer 1

Combined Reservoir

Question 2

All brakes have to apply, but not release

Answer 2

Transfer Train Brake Test

Question 3

A valve located at each end of a locomotive or car used to open or close the brake pipe. When the handle is in line with the pipe, it is open. When the handle is crosswise to the pipe, it is closed.

Answer 3

Angle Cock

Question 4

A device on cars and locomotives, which converts the force of compressed air into a mechanical force to move brake shoes against the wheels.

Answer 4

Brake Cylinder

Question 5

The pipe extending the length of a car, locomotive, or train through which air brakes are charged, applied, and released.

Answer 5

Brake Pipe

Question 6

A device used for cutting in and cutting out the control valve on a locomotive or car. When the handle is crosswise to the pipe, the cut-out cock is open. When the handle is in line with the pipe, the cut-out cock is closed.

Answer 6

Branch pipe cut-out

Or

Cut-out Cock

Question 7

A valve designed to provide a means for releasing brake cylinder pressure on a freight car by actuating a _____ near the control valve that is to be identified by a small loop or handle on the _____.

Answer 7

Bleed Rod

Question 8

A storage volume for compressed air, charged from the brake pipe, which provides air pressure for use in service and emergency brake applications. An _____ is located on each car, contained in the same structure as the emergency reservoir.

Answer 8

Auxiliary Reservoir

Question 9

A storage volume for compressed air, charged from the brake pipe, which provides air pressure for use in emergency applications and certain recharge features. An ______ is located on each car, contained in the same structure as the auxiliary reservoir.

Answer 9

Emergency Reservoir

Question 10

Use the _______ when the train’s controlling locomotive is equipped with 26/30 or electronic air brake equipment and an air flow indicator.

Answer 10

Air Flow Method
(AFM)

Question 11

The distance, measured in inches that a brake cylinder piston moves when the air brake is applied.

Answer 11

Piston Travel

Question 12

When the air brake system on a car or cars is/are not being supplied with air pressurized to 60PSI or more.

Answer 12

Off Air

Question 13

An air supply used in yards and other areas to charge car air brake systems for testing purposes. A ______ may also be used to supply air to a train or block of cars that have already been tested.

Answer 13

Yard Line

Question 14

Head End Train Device (HTD) and End of Train Device (EOT) communicate using this in a two way system.

Answer 14

Telemetry

Question 15

A train with an engine and one or more cars that may pick up or set off at intermediate location(s) between a point of origin and destination not exceeding 20 miles.

Answer 15

Transfer Train

Question 16

An inspection performed by a qualified employee, located on the ground, in which the train pulls by such employee not exceeding the designated speed.

Answer 16

Roll-by Inspection

Question 17

Stationary handholds, ladder rungs, crossover platforms, and stirrups designed for climbing, riding, or getting on or off equipment.

Answer 17

Safety Appliance

Question 18

A condition when the highway-rail crossing at grade automatic warning devices fail to indicate the approach of the train.

Answer 18

Activation Failure

Question 19

A condition when the highway-rail crossing at grade automatic warning devices indicate to motorists that it is not safe to cross when, in fact, it is safe to do so.

Answer 19

False Activation

Question 20

Brains of the braking operation. Detects if you’re losing air at too great of a pace.

Answer 20

Control Valve

Question 21

A condition when the highway-rail crossing at grade automatic warning devices indicate the approach of a train; however, the full, intended warning is not provided.

Answer 21

Partial Activation