Practice Test

Question 1

An Eastbound extra train sitting in AH siding advises the Block Operator that “Number 903 engine 5001 is by with markers”. List all the things needed for that train to now run to GY?

Answer 1

Authority, Representation, Permission, Condition

Details: Authority - Run order to GY, Representation - A card, Permission - Verbal permission with a clear block, Condition - K card (must get it before reaching LD)

Question 2

What is the provision of a right over order?

Answer 2

Issued to permit an extra train to pass from single track to end of main track or from single track to a location with a home signal

These forms are only issued when necessary

Question 3

What is the provision of a Run Order?

Answer 3

Does not give the extra authority to occupy the main track between the switches of a siding at the station last named

Question 4

What is the provision of a Form T for an occupied block?

Answer 4

Used for emergency purposes only, trains must proceed at restricted speed governed by dispatcher instructions

Question 5

What is the provision of a Form T for an obstruction?

Answer 5

Trains must proceed at MAS unless otherwise instructed, prepared to stop at the point of obstruction

Question 6

How may a train proceed after receiving a stop and proceed on a fixed automatic signal?

Answer 6

Engineer must contact the block operator for permission and proceed at restricted speed to the next signal

Question 7

When can you cut out PTC without permission?

Answer 7

Only when there is a fire or smoke condition in a tunnel

Question 8

List the times the ASB button may be pressed with permission of the block operator

Answer 8

• When receiving 241 to pass a fixed signal displaying stop
• Trains operated from other than the leading end approaching home signals
• If a passing signal is stopping the train due to a Data radio failure
• When at a stop and proceed in automatic block territory
• Trains entering the main at a hand thrown switch not equipped with an electric lock

Question 9

How many handbrakes must be applied when equipment is laid up on the tail tracks of GCM?

Answer 9

One on the east end only

Question 10

Who must be contacted when operating from midday yard to the north runner track?

Answer 10

The Amtrak tower and Mid Tower

Question 11

Why is note 3 in effect in certain locations on the Far Rockaway branch?

Answer 11

Used in place of a distant signal to avoid approaching the home signal prepared to stop

Question 12

How many cars are permitted on each track in Atlantic Terminal?

Answer 12

• 1 Station - 10 cars
• 2 Station - 10 cars
• 3 Station - 8 cars
• 4 Station - 8 cars
• 5 Station - 6 cars
• 6 Station - 6 cars

Question 13

Which tracks in Shea Yard have yard switch indicators?

Answer 13

• To track 3/4
• To track 4/5

Question 14

What must be done when receiving a TSRB for crossing activation failure?

Answer 14

Stop and flag the crossing

Question 15

When can you resume MAS after stopping for a TSRB for crossing activation failure?

Answer 15

As soon as you occupy the crossing

Question 16

EXTRA 153 EAST ON NO. 2 TRACK AT OAKDALE WITH CRANE FOULING NO. 1 TRACK NO. 2708 ENG 403 PASS STOP BLOCK SIGNAL AT BABYLON APPROACHING POINT OF OBSTRUCTION PREPARED TO STOP PROCEED ONLY ON HAND SIGNAL FROM MAN ON THE GROUND
What is the Stop Block signal you have permission to pass?
What is your MAS?

Answer 16

The stop block is not a real signal it is the absence of a clear block (because BR 4 babylon cannot display clear block)
Your MAS will be 40 MPH approaching Oakdale prepared to stop.