Day 5 Trains Flashcards
Camp Car
Any on-track vehicle, except a wreck train, that is used to house railroad or contract employees
Markers
A highly visible marking device in the red – orange – amber color range, affixed to the rear of the train to indicate that the train is complete
Engine
A unit propelled by any form of energy or a combination of units operating from a single control used in Road or yard service
Track Car
A roadway maintenance machine, not classified as an engine, which is operated on track for inspection or maintenance. It may not shunt track circuits or operate signals and will be governed by rules and special instructions for trains other than passenger trains
Multiple Unit Equipment
Equipment capable of being propelled by electrical energy through the use of Third World contact shoes
Train
And engine or more than one engine coupled, with or without cars displaying markers
Push-pull Train
A train consisting of a bi-level cab control car at one end and a diesel or dual-mode locomotive at the opposite end
Regular Train
A train authorize by a timetable schedule
Extra Train
A train not authorized by timetable schedule. It may be designated as:
Passenger extra – for passenger train extra
Work extra – for work train extra
Track Car extra – for track car extra
Extra – for any other extra train except passenger extra, work extra or tracker extra
Passenger Train
A train carrying revenue passengers
Superior Train
A train having precedence over another train
Train of superior right
A train given precedents by form L
Train of superior direction
A train given precedence in the direction specified as between opposing regular trains