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Breaking Rules Flashcards

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______________ to the rules is essential to safety.

A

Obedience

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___________ is of The first importance in the __________ of duty.

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Safety, discharge

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The company requires the ______, ________ & __________ discharge of duty by all employees.

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Faithful, intelligent, courteous

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______________, ______________ & ______________ in the timetable supersede any rules with which they conflict.

A

Special instructions, general orders, general notices

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What must be done if an employee is in doubt of the meaning of a rule?

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Apply to the proper authority for an explanation.

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All employees are prohibited from using_______ ________, ________, or a _______ _______, or form being under the influence or impaired by the same while subject to duty or while on duty.

A

Alcoholic beverages, intoxicants, controlled substances

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Questionable cases involving the adverse effects of any medication shall be referred to whom?

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The company medical examiner

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Employees who are requested to take a_________, __________ and or __________ ________ and refuse will be subject to dismissal

A

Breath, blood, and urinalysis test

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When items for_______ ______ are issued, they must be worn as prescribed.

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Personal safety

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Employees who are authorized to transact business on or about trains and at stations must be_________, ______ and _______.

A

Courteous orderly and quiet

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When must employees expect the movement of trains?

A

At any time. On any track. In either direction

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Who are the only person allowed to ride on engines, and operating cabs of multiple unit cars or on the rear platforms without written authority?

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Transportation department supervisors. Trainees under supervision of the training department instructors. Crewmembers in the discharge of duty.

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The conductor, engineer, or other crew member of a delayed train must inform passengers of the__________ & _______ of the delay

A

Cause, duration

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Upon the request of a passenger what must employee provide?

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Identification number. Train number. Other necessary information.

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_________ ___________ Time will apply.

A

Eastern standard

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Employees connected with the movement of trains must use a _________ ________.

A

Reliable watch

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16
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How long is a timetable in effect.

A

Until it’s supersedes the preceding timetable

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What happens to a train when its timetable is superseded? Include how the train will continue to operate.

A

It is both write in schedule. There after must proceed as provided by rule 97 extra train.

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When do schedules of the new timetable take effect?

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At the leaving time and date from their initial station.

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What does it mean when one time is given for a train at any station

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Unless otherwise indicated, the leaving time.

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20
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Where does time apply on single track?

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Where rule 251 is in effect at the first switch when opposing train clears.

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Where does time apply on two or more tracks?

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Time will apply at the station.

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22
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How are scheduled meeting times indicated in the timetable?

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Fingers in full-faced type

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How our schedule meets indicated in the timetable?

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In full face type. The number of trains to be meet are shown in small fingers adjoining, in brackets.

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What does it mean when both the arriving and leaving time on the train are shown in full faced type?

A

When one or more training are to be meet between those times.

25
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What must all train and engine service employees be in possession of for passing signals and other purposes?

A

White light

26
Q

_______ of the prescribed color must be used by ______ and ________ of the prescribed color must be used by_______.

A

Flags, Day

Light, Night

27
Q

what do the following colors indicate?

Red-
Yellow-
Green-
Blue-
White-
Amber-
A

Red -stop and for other uses as prescribed by the rules

Yellow-as prescribed by the rules

Green-proceed and for other uses as prescribed by the rules

Blue- see 26 and for other uses as prescribed by the rules

White-as prescribed by the rules

Amber-train marker light and from other uses as prescribed by the rules

28
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What must be done if a train finds a fusee burning near its track in multiple track territory?

A

Stop then proceed at restricted speed.

29
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What must be done if a train find a fusee burning red on or near its track in single track Territory?

A

Stop, extinguish fusee and proceed at restricted speed

30
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Because of fire hazard, where must lighted fusees not be left?

A

On bridges or trestles (East of the east river tunnels)

31
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You must be notified if it easy is found burning one or near track question

A

The block operator or train dispatcher as soon as practical without causing the lead to the train.

32
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Where must hand, flag and lamp signals be given?

A

A point where they can be plainly seen in a manner that can be clearly understood.

33
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What must be done if there is any doubt concerning the meaning of a signal or for whom it is intended or if the signal disappears from view?

A

Movement must be stopped

34
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What does a continuous blast of the engine whistle or horn indicate?

A

Emergency signal crewmembers to apply air and hand brakes on trains.

35
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If the communicating signal appliance become inoperative, how may the train proceed?

A

After a proper understanding has been reached between the conductor and the engineer as to how the train will be operated.

36
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When must a trains headlights and auxiliary lights be extinguished?

A

When train turns out to meet another training and is not clear of the main track

37
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When must train dim the headlights and auxiliary lights?

A

A) when standing or passing through yards where other engines are working.

B) when approaching stations at which stops are to be made or at which other trains are receiving or discharging passengers.

C) when approaching station where form L are to be receivedor when on main track at a meeting point.

D) when approaching fixed signals if the view of the fixed signal is there by
improved

E) on two or more tracks, when approaching a train in the opposite direction.

38
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When must headlight and auxiliary lights NOT be dimmed?

A

When approaching passing over public crossing at grade.

39
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What must be done if the train headlights fail enroute?

A

A) movement bureau notified as soon as practical.

B) A white light is substituted in place of the headlight.

C) Engine whistle or Horn is sounded frequently

D) if equipped, engine bell is rung continuously.

E) where necessary to speed of the train is reduced.

40
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Explain the procedure that must be followed if both auxiliary lights fell after departure from the initial terminal.

A

Train must not exceed 20 miles Brower when operating over public crossing at grade and the equipment may remain in service until the earlier of:

1) The next calendar day inspection; or
2) The nearest forward point where the repairs can be made.

41
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Where Will Yard engine display the headlights?

A

To the front and rear at all times.

42
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What should be done when the prescribed markers become inoperative?

A

Display a red flag by day and red light by night, red light while passing through tunnels

43
Q

What signals will be displayed on the rear of every train at all times as a marker?

A

1) A fixed electric marker illuminated to show read on each side of the rear of the train; or
2) an electric flasher illuminated to show Amber to the rear of the train.

44
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Who is responsible for displaying the markers?

A

Crew member

45
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If an employee observes a passing train with improper display of headlights, markers and auxiliary lights, what must they do?

A

Report to the train and the movement bureau

46
Q

What is a blue signal?

A

Blue flag, blue light or blue tag by day or a blue light or illuminated tag by night.

47
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What does a blue signal signify?

A

Workmen are on, under or between rolling equipment.

48
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What instructions must be followed want to blue signal is displayed?

A

1) equipment must not be coupled to or moved
2) other equipment must not be placed on the same track so as to reduce or block the view of the blue signal
3) Rolling equipment must not pass a blue signal.

49
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When workmen are on, under, or between rolling equipment on main track, where most the blue flag be placed?

A

At each end of the equipment.

50
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Who provides protection for workman when they are on tracks where the switches are remotely controlled?

A

Train dispatcher/block operator

51
Q

What is the maximum authorize speed with an all maintenance of equipment service area?

A

5 mph

52
Q

In yards where will the blue flag that clamps to the rail be placed?

A

At the yellow clearance marker of the track

53
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Explain the procedure that must be followed when applying a blue signal to the controls of an MU locomotive.

A

The red emergency brake valve handle in the engineers compartment will be polled, applying the train breaks in an emergency. Be signal will be affixed to the red emergency brake valve handle at night the signal illuminates.

54
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What procedure must be followed when applying a blue signal to the controls of a diesel locomotive?

A

Do you signal must be affixed to the throttle. At night the blue signal will illuminate.

55
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Who may remove a blue signal?

A

Blue signal may only be removed by the same craft or group that displayed them

56
Q

When a signal is in perfectly displayed how must it be regarded?

A

As displaying it’s most restrictive aspect

57
Q

How can a train pass a fixed signal indicating stop?

A

When authorized by rule 241 clearance card form A or form L authority.

58
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What must be done when a train is stopped by a home or interlocking signal?

A

The conductor or engineer must immediately ascertain the cause.

59
Q

How will a train operate after having passed a distant signal (with a “D”) & stops for any reason, including a stop at a passenger station or reduces its speed to less than 10 miles per hour

A

1) Approach next home signal prepared to stop &

2) Not exceed a speed of 30 mph unless the speed of the train is further restricted

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