Critical Zone A Lesson Points Flashcards
Who controls the interlocking’s in Penn?
Console operator PSCC
Each interlocking within Penn station has a unique numbering sequence, describe each.
West end interlocking’s:
A - trks 1-18 ( 0 - 199 series)
KN - trks 19-21 ( 400 series)
East end interlocking’s:
JO - trks 5-15 ( 500 series)
C- trks 16-21 ( 600 series)
Is it possible to get to track 17 from JO? How?
Yes, proceed to ladder track governed by 558w
What must be considered when leaving east off of the tracks 5–9 on an approach signal?
You must be aware of the “wall” signal 516E only becomes visible when one car length away
Which lines can be accessed from JO?
1 & 2
Describe how the number plates on the westbound signals change at JO.
On tracks 10 through 13 inclusive the westbound traffic signals change to the 0–199 series. This is considered MP 0.
What tracks are included in C interlocking?
16-21
What lines can be accessed through C interlocking?
Line 3 & 4
What interlocking is on the north west end of the station?
KN
What tracks are included in KN interlocking?
19-21
Where is the signal (436w) on the west end of 21 track located?
Between 10 and 12 car markers protecting the switch to 9 and 10C
What yard tracks does 436w signal govern the entrance to?
9C & 10C
Where are the eastbound signals on these tracks located?
Low home signals on the ground
Where is the next westbound signal 426w located?
Hanging from the ceiling just west of the west and of platform 11
What ladder does 426w govern the entrance to?
F ladder
What tracks can be accessed by 426W signal?
4 Lead, 1 & 2C
What tracks can 8C be accessed from?
20 Only
What lead tracks can be accessed from track 18?
Ladder I and G
What Ladders are on the north west end of the station?
Ladder G, I, F
What tracks can be accessed from the ladders?
Heading west from these ladders the following tracks are accessible:
2x-6x, 1-4 lead
Describe the location of the signal 32w at the west end of 14 track
Hanging from the ceiling protecting movements to the G ladder
Describe the physical location of signal 64w
The signal is on the post office bridge and is the first signal west of the 32W. It is often mistaken as the westward exiting signal on track 14.
What is the largest interlocking in Penn station?
A
How many eastbound home signals does A have?
A lot
What tracks can be accessed from A interlocking?
1-18
What tracks have westbound signals at 9th Avenue?
3x and 4x
Which tracks have westbound signals at 10th Ave.?
1x - 6x
How many X tracks are there?
6
1x-6x
How many interlocking’s are within Penn station?
Four:
A, JO, KN, C
What tunnels can be accessed from the X tracks?
North river tunnels 2 and 3
What ladders lead to the North River tunnels?
Ladder tracks M U I G
What ladders lead to the Empire tunnels?
M and U
How many yards are in Penn station?
4
A, C, D, E
Are there any fixed signals in Erie (E) yard?
Yes. There are exiting signals to 1a and 1 station
How many tracks are there in E yard?
7
1E-6E. The ladder is 7E
Are there fixed signals in D yard? If so, describe them. Westbound and eastbound.
Yes
Westbound: on 1,3,4,5 and 6D
Eastbound: on 6,5,4, and 3D
Which mainline track can be accessed westbound through D yard?
2 main
What else is this D yard track used for?
Storing of engines
What is unique about D yard track?
It has a westbound color light signal Mounted on a pedestal
Are there any derails in Penn station?
Yes, on the west end of #5 spur
Which tracks can the empire tunnel be accessed from?
Station tracks1 thru 9 via #2 main
Where are the automatic signals in Penn station?
Eastbound W04 signals. Located on tracks 1X and 2X at the 10th ave. signal bridge
Penn station station pages
PSCC A R-PSCC KN R-PSCC New York C R-PSCC JO R-PSCC F R-PSCC Harold R-PSCC
Track 18 has platforms on both sides of the track. Which side must you open?
North side only
Where is the mail dock platform located?
Between 1D and 3D
Where is the middle track (Kelly track) located?
At JO Between No. 1 and No. 2 tracks
Which tracks are the middle tracks?
tracks 10 through 13
Locate the ladder tracks and what tracks do the lead to.
South side:
M- leads to tracks 1 to 9 (106w signal)
U- leads to tracks 2 to 9 (92w signal)
Northside:
F- leads from LIRR WSY lead 4 to 20 and 21
I- leads to tracks 14(64w signal) thru 18
G- leads to tracks 14 to 19
Track capacities
8 cars- 1, 5 10 cars- 2,3,4 11 cars- 6 12 cars- 7,16,17,18,19,20,21 14 cars- 8, 15 15 cars- 9 16 cars- 14 17 cars- 10,13 18 cars- 11 19 cars- 12
X tracks connect the North River tunnel tracks to the station:
1X Leads to station tracks 1 to 9 2X Leads to station tracks 1 to 18 3X Leads to station tracks 1 to 19 4X Leads to station tracks 1 to 19 5X Leads to station tracks 2 to 19 6X Leads to station tracks 14 to 19
What rules are in effect in the East River tunnels?
261
409
Automatic block
