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1
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1 When coupling a diesel locomoitve to another diesel locomotive in a multiple unit
consist which will be used for Over-The-Road movement, which hose connections
must be made?

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D: All application & release, main reservoir, actuating, and brake pipe hoses.*

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2 What is the maximum allowable brake pipe leakage on a Locomotive?

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B: 3 psi per minute.*

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3 When picking up a locomotive en route, the engineer must perform which of the
following:

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A: Determine the date of the last locomotive calendar day inspection and perform
the inspection if required.
B: Determine the type locomotive air brake test required and perform the test.
D: Both A and B are correct.*

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4 The MAP100 indicates that a locomotive last had a Calendar Day Inspection (2.2)
on Monday 8/17/12 at 1:15AM. When is another calendar day inspection required?

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C: Before midnight on Tuesday 8/18/12.*

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5 After change of engine crew, the ourbound Engineer will:

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A: Determine whether any brakes are cut out by reviewing the ‘Condition En
Route’ section of the Summary MAP 1173.
B: With face to face relief, outbound engineer will ascertain the condition of the
brakes and perform a running brake test.
C: Without face to face relief, determine the condtion of the brakes by reviewing
the Summary MAP 1173, perform a Class II brake test and a running brake test.
D: All of the above are correct.*

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6 If Locomotive(s) are hauled dead in train and main reservoir air IS NOT available:

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B: Drain main reservoir pressure to 0 psi and cut in dead engine feature.
C: Connect brake pipe hoses and set up brake equipment as instructed in AMT-3,
2.14 and Table A.
D: Both B and C are correct.*

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7 After an automatic brake valve initiated emergency brake application, which of the
following procedures should the engineer follow regarding locomotive brake cylinder
pressure?

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C: Full brake cylinder pressure and emergency brake effort must be allowed.*

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8 After a Undesired Emergency (UDE) brake application, which of the following
procedures should the Engineer follow?

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D: Leave handle in emergency until stopped, move throttle/controller to ‘‘idle’’/
‘‘off’‘.Regulating locomotive brake cylinder pressure is permitted. *

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9 Prior to making a preliminary stop, the speed of back-up movements adjacent to
station platforms must not exceed?

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C: 5 mph. *

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10 If required to stop a train immediately after starting, what must be done?

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B: Do not allow Locomotive brakes to apply until train stops.*

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11 To recover from a penalty brake application, the Engineer must:

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D: Acknowledge and place automatic brake valve handle in LAP or
SUPPRESSION.*

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12 If more than ______ car(s) in a 6 car train consist are set in direct release, the entire
consist must be set for direct release.

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A: One.*

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13 Which of the following is/are PROHIBITED concerning the use of the independent
brake or actuating (bail-off) feature on locomotives?

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A: Use of independent brake in conjunction with blended brake operation.
B: Tampering with any device or appliance associated with the independent brake
or actuating (bail-off) feature.
C: Introducing any object or means into the independent brake or actuating (bailoff)
feature to constantly bail off brake cylinder pressure.
D: All of the above are correct.*

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14 On a Grade when securing locomotives to be left unattended, after all hand/parking
brakes are applied, how must hand /parking brake(s) be tested?

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A: Release both automatic and independent brake, if equipment does not move, it is
secure.*

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15 Under what condition(s) would a Running Brake Test be required?

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A: After any standing brake test has been made.
B: After striking debris on tracks.
C: At any point where motive power, engine crew, or train crew has been changed.
D: All of the above are correct.*

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16 Prior to change of engine crew, the inbound engineer will enter which information in
the appropriate section of the MAP 1173?

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A: Locomotive/Cab Car numbers.
B: Number of Cars.
C: Condition of Brakes.
D: All of the above are correct.*

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17 At any point where Motive power, Engine Crew OR Train Crew has been changed,
which of the following is part of the procedure for performing a train running brake
test?

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B: Test must be made as soon as speed of train permits but not exceeding 20 mph.*

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18
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18 Can Locomotive(s) depart a Originating Terminal without a current MAP 101?

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C: Locomotive(s) must not depart a Originating Terminal without a current MAP
101 on each locomotive.*

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19 Which of the following is true when securing locomotive(s) left unattended ?

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A: Throttle/controller in Idle or off position, place reverser in neutral and remove.
If not removable, place in off position.
B: Place generator field switch/breaker in off/down position (if equipped) and
isolate all locomotives equipped with an isolation switch.
C: Chock both sides of one wheel on a single locomotive and if securing
locomotives chock both sides of one wheel if necessary.
D: All of the above.*

20
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20 When securing locomotive(s) left unattended, is it necessary to test the
effectiveness of hand /parking brakes?

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B: Yes, anytime a locomotive is unattended the hand/parking brakes need to be
tested.*

21
Q

21 What MAP forms are needed before a passenger train can depart from an
Originating Terminal?

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B: MAP 1173, MAP 100, MAP101.*

22
Q

22 At the beginning of the tour of duty what MAP form should the engineer check on
each locomotive in his consist to determine that Locomotive Calendar Day
Inspection remains valid?

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A: MAP 100.*

23
Q

23 At the beginning of the tour of duty, the Engineer must check to ensure that a MAP
100 is on each locomotive in the consist. If any MAP 100 forms are missing, can
locomotives depart an originating terminal?

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A: Each Locomotive must not depart an originating terminal without a current
MAP 100.*

24
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24 Is a Locomotive Calendar Day Inspection required each calendar day on noncomplying
locomotive(s)?

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C: Non-complying locomotives must have a Calendar Day Inspection performed
each Calendar Day and defects noted on MAP 100. *

25
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25 When is a 2.5 Locomotive Air brake Test required?

A

C: A locomotive consist changes by coupling or uncoupling units including pushpull
equipment.*

26
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26 When switching in yard operations, should the brake pipe be charged?

A

B: Yes, brake pipe must be charged except when brake pipe is defective or
damaged.*

27
Q

27 When performing a 2.3 Locomotive Departure test, what is the procedure when a
Non-Complying condition is discovered?

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A: Attach a non-complying tag to the control stand, isolation switch or engine
control panel; describe defect on MAP 100.
B: If non-complying tag is unavailable, write non-complying locomotive in Failures
Enroute section of MAP100.
C: In multiple unit consist or push-pull operation, note on MAP 100 of lead unit
that Non-Complying locomotive(s) are in consist or train.
D: All answers are correct.*

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28 When moving Locomotives within the confines of a Yard or Terminal, what hoses
must be coupled and cut in?

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C: Brake pipe and Main Reservoir hoses. *

29
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29 Are engineers required to keep a supply of MAP 100’s available while on duty?

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C: Yes, engineers are required to keep a supply of MAP 100’s available while on
duty.*

30
Q

30 When using dynamic brake while operating through turnouts and crossovers with
more than 3 units in a consist, dynamic brake effort must be limited to what
percent?

A

B: 50% of maximum (dynamic controller position 4).*

31
Q

31 What procedures must be followed after an emergency brake application has
occurred?

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A: Inspect entire train for derailed cars, shifted loads, etc.
B: Perform a P Class II brake test for Passenger operations or a NP Class III brake
test for Non-Passenger operations.
C: After proceeding, perform a running brake test.
D: All the above.*

32
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32 Engineers must use dynamic brake to control train speed when conditions permit to
save energy at what locations?

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B: Descending grades.
C: Other locations with out sacrificing schedule time.
D: Both B and C are correct. *

33
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33 What methods of train braking must be used on ‘Other than Mixed Consist’
passenger trains?

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A: Blended Brake; Dynamic Brake Only; Dynamic Brake Supplemented With Air
Brakes; Air Brakes.*

34
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34 Which of the following is an acceptable method of slowing or stopping a train
consist of 1 P-42 and 3 horizon cars?

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A: Blended Brake.
B: Dynamic Brake Supplemented with Air Brake.
C: Air Brakes
D: All of the above are correct.*

35
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35 When slowing or stopping a train consist of 1 P-42 and 7 Superliners using air
brakes, when will the throttle be reduced to idle?

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C: 10 seconds after the initial automatic brake reduction if speed is 20mph or
greater*

36
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36 What must be done before you move locomotive(s) or car(s) that have wheel(s)
with a single flat or shelled spot that are 2 1/2’’ inches or more in length, or wheel(s)
that have adjoining flat or shelled spots that are 2’’ in length?

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C: Contact a QMP before equipment is moved communicating any host railroad
rules or instructions concerning the defect, and note on the MAP100 or 21A. *

37
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37 At a engine crew change point , the outbound engineer discovers that brakes have
been cut out on the train when reviewing the ‘‘Condition En Route’’ section of the
MAP1173, what should be done next?

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C: Notify Dispatcher and CNOC mechanical desk as soon as possible without
delaying train, communicating car number(s) and number of axles cut out.*

38
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38 For the purpose of determining operative brakes, what are Cab Control cars and
NPCU’s considered?

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C: Cars.*

39
Q

39 When using the Braking With Power Applied method to slow a Mixed Consist
train, what is the maximum throttle notch allowed?

A

B: Notch 2.*

40
Q

40 What must be done when a Engineer experiences inadequate performance of train
brakes?

A

A: Stop your train and a walking inspection of a brake application must be
performed to determine the cause.
B: If no defects are found train may proceed making periodic running brake tests.
C: When equipped with Two -Way End Of Train Device, verify changes in brake
pipe pressure at rear of train during running brake tests.
D: All of the above answers are true.*

41
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41 When previously inspected and tested car(s)/locomotive(s) are added to a Passenger
Train, what brake test must be done?

A

B: Passenger Class II Brake Test.*

42
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42 How long is a Class I Brake Test Valid for?

A

C: Calendar Day.*

43
Q

43 What braking methods must be used to slow or stop trains for ‘Other Than Mixed
Consist’ trains under normal conditions?

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A: Blended brake; Dynamic brake only; Dynamic brake supplemented with Air
Brakes; Air brakes.*

44
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44 What braking methods must be used to slow or stop a ‘Mixed Consist’ train under
normal conditions?

A

B: Blended brake; Dynamic brake only; Dynamic brake supplemented with air; Air
brake only; Braking with power applied.*

45
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45 When slowing or stopping while ‘Braking With Power Applied’ on a mixed consist
train, what is the maximum throttle position allowed?

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B: Notch 2, (Auto Train Lowest throttle position to control slack and conserve
fuel)*

AMT 3 (1 decks)

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