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1
Q

What is the maximum speed permitted for a passenger train that has an en-route brake problem requiring brakes to be made inoperative

A

50-74% operative brake=not exceeding 20 mph

75-84% operative brake=40 mph or 1/2 mas whichever is lower

85-99% operative brake=mas based on running brake test

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2
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What is the minimum %age of operative break a freight/work train must have from its initial terminal or en-route to move to a repair facility?

A

Not less than 85%

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3
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What is a class 3 brake test?
Who can perform it?
A

TEST and INSPECTION of brake pipe INTEGRITY and CONTINUITY from the controlling locomotive to the rear unit of a freight/work train

It can be performed by a QP or QMP

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4
Q

What %age of working brakes must a freight/work train have before leaving its initial terminal to perform service work?

A

100%

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5
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What must be used to monitor brake pipe during a class 1 or class 3 brake test on a work/freight train?

A

FRED ( freight rear end device )

or

Locomotive with working brake pipe duplex gauge

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6
Q

Identify the brake tests outlined in the THEM as per CFR 232 used on LIRR work/freight trains.

Who can perform them?

A

Class 1= walking brake test

Class 3= rear end brake test

Can be performed by a QP or QMP

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7
Q

Passenger trains leaving an initial terminal must have all air brakes in effective operating condition. True or false?

A

True. Must be 100 %.

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8
Q

What should be done before proceeding after troubleshooting a brake problem on your passenger train when it became necessary to operate an angle cock, end cock, or cutout cock

A

Class 2 brake test

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9
Q 
What does a class 2 brake test check for?
Who can perform it?
A

Brake pipe INTEGRITY and CONTINUITY
from controlling locomotive to
rear of passenger train

QP or QMP

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10
Q

Is it necessary to have hand brakes applied when performing an initial terminal walking brake test( 1A)?

A

Yes

A sufficient amount to keep train from rolling

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11
Q

How can a passenger train depart without a class 1 brake test slip ( bt4 ) posted on the train?

A 
Contact 204 or central control to verify that a valid class 1 brake test has been performed.
Then perform a class 2 brake test.
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12
Q

Can a class 1 brake test be permitted to expire en-route?

A

No

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13
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How long is a class 1 brake test valid for?

A

1 calendar day

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14
Q

Who is permitted to fill out, update or correct the bt4 brake slip?

A

QMP only

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15
Q

Name the LIRR form to properly record a class 1 brake test has been performed on a passenger train.

A

BT4

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16
Q

Identify the brake tests outlined in the THEM as per CFR 238 used on LIRR passenger trains

Who can perform them

A

Class 1. QMP

Class 1 A. QP or QMP

Class 2. QP or QMP

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17
Q

Identify the employees trained to perform brake tests on LIRR trains.

A

QP or QMP

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18
Q

When the following angle cock and/or cutout cock handles are in line with the pipe are the valves open or closed?
A) brake pipe angle cock pipe
B) main reservoir equalizing
C) actuating

A

A) open
B) closed
C) closed

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19
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What is the minimum brake shoe thickness used on LIRR trains?

A

Cast iron = 1/2 inch

Composite. = 3/8 inch

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20
Q

Name the air pressure that is train lined on all trains operated on the LIRR.

A

Brake pipe pressure

21
Q

How do you properly lay-up/secure a lite diesel locomotive

A

Each locomotive hand/parking brake must be applied

Chock both sides of 1 wheel on the f-end engineers side if possible.
If not possible chock 1 f-end wheel on the fire mans side

If no chocks are available contact 204

22
Q

Explain the requirements to properly layup and secure a freight/work train

A

0-1999 tons=minimum of 2 on each end

2000-2999 tons = minimum of 5

3000-3999 tons = minimum of 7

4000-4999 tons = minimum of 8

5000-5999 tons = minimum of 9

Every hand brake to be applied if consist has less than required amount

23
Q

Give the number of hand brakes to be applied on a passenger train left unattended.

A

A minimum of 2 on each end, unless otherwise provided

Penn Station and Atlantic Terminal 1 handbrake on east end car/engine. More brakes may be applied if necessary

24
Q

Can individual fines and penalties be imposed for violations of Federal regulations?

A

Yes

25
Q

Can a periodic inspection expire en-route?

A

No

26
Q

How long is a locomotive periodic inspection card (blue) valid for?

A

92 days

27
Q

Can the locomotive daily inspection card(229.1) expire en-route?

A

No

28
Q

Is the following true or false? Locomotive daily inspection cards(229.1) are valid for 1 calendar day.

A

True

29
Q

Can the ASC certification if valid from timetable departure time from initial terminal be permitted to expire en-route?

A

Yes

30
Q

How long is an ASC certification form (ASCDT-1) valid for?

A

24 hours

31
Q

Who is responsible for insuring that the automatic speed control is cut- in, sealed and certified before departure from an initial terminal

A

The conductor and engineer

32
Q

Can a non passenger train depart its initial terminal with less than 100% operative break

A

Yes.

It must apply appropriate speed restrictions and be going to a repair facility

33
Q

Who can perform a class 1 walking brake test on a freight train?

What does it check?

What form must be filled out?

A

QP or QMP

The air brake systems pneumatic and mechanical moving parts
on each car
to ensure brakes apply and release at 100 %
and will include a brake pipe leakage test

LIBTTH-1 placed in cab of controlling locomotive

34
Q

When must a class 2 brake test be performed? (3)

A 
Prior to departure of a passenger train from an initial terminal
with a valid class 1

Whenever the control stand changes
(Changing ends,operating other than head end)

Whenever a car or cars with valid class 1 or 1a brake test
Are added or removed
35
Q

Class 1a (walking break test) must be performed on
1)
2)

A

1)non passenger trains without a bt4 (shop,roustabout,equipment)

2)passenger trains-
When identified by General notice or special instruction
When notified by 204 or transportation supervision

*notify 204 when complete

36
Q

With a current date class 1 brake test slip, what brake test is required when taking charge of a passenger train?

A

Class 2 brake test

37
Q

What brake test must remain valid on any passenger train which is intended to transport revenue passengers?

A

Class 1 brake test

38
Q

When should a running brake test be performed? (5)

A

1) after leaving any terminal
2) after leaving any point where motive power,engine crew or operating station has been changed
3) after leaving any point where a brake pipe angle cock or end cock has been turned
4) at 30 mph or as soon as conditions permit
5) when a train departs a yard at 5 mph

39
Q

When must an engineer perform a brake pipe leakage test.

The standard brake pipe reduction for a properly performed brake pipe leakage test is

1) lite locomotive =
2) engine coupled to passenger train =
3) engine coupled to freight car =

A 
Prior to performing a class 1A on a diesel passenger train and a class 1 brake test on a freight/work train.
Lite locomotive                                    =10 lbs

Engine coupled to passenger trains =15 lbs

Engine coupled to freight car =20 lbs

*should not observe more than 5psi of brake pipe pressure loss
within 1 minute

40
Q

What does FRA part 232 cover?

A

Freight service class 1 and 3 brake tests

41
Q

What does FRA part 238 cover?

A

Passenger service class 1, 1A, and 2 brake tests

42
Q

What does Application light indicate when illuminated?

A

All air brakes applied with a minimum of 32 psi

43
Q

If a Class 1 BT4 brake test slip is about to expire(3rd day) while in route, what must you do?

A

Call 204 at 9 pm and in form them

44
Q

Can a train with a different motor number on the BT4 operate over main track?

A

Yes with permission from 204

45
Q

What does FRA stand for?

A

Federal Railway Administration

46
Q

The communicating signals must be checked before a class 1A or 2 brake test is performed. True or false?

A

True

47
Q

What brake test must all drill crews perform?

A

Running brake test ( only ) even on main track.

48
Q

The auxiliary lights must be operational before leaving an _____ ______ ______ for that train

A

Initial terminal inspection

49
Q

What are considered running gear defects?

A

Trucks, couplers, cracked wheels

Air Brake/PC (14 decks)

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