railroad

Question 1

Block

Answer 1

A length of track of the fine limits, the use of which is governed by block singles, block limit singles, automatic speed control, or any combination thereof.

Question 2

Absolute block

Answer 2

A block established between stations, block limit stations, interlocking, or any combination thereof which must not be occupied by more than one train except as provided by the rules.

Question 3

Automatic block single system

Answer 3

A block single system where the use of each block is governed by an automatic block signal, the cab signal indicator or both

Question 4

Block single system

Answer 4

A series of consecutive blocks

Question 5

Manual block single system

Answer 5

A block single system wherein the use of each block is governed by block signals, controlled manually by block limits singles or both, upon information received by telephone, radio, or other means of communication.

Question 6

Automatic speed control system-

Answer 6

A system so arranged that is operational automatically result in the following: A full-service application of the train breaks, while operating under a speed restriction, the speed of the train exceeds the predetermined rate. The application will continue until the train is either brought to a stop or, under the control of the engineer, its speed is reduced to the predetermined rate.

Question 7

Speed Controlled Train-

Answer 7

A train equipped with the following speed control apparatus, a cab signal indicator, see your application valve or switch, audible warning device and analyzing switch, in operation conditions for the direction it is where to move

Question 8

Engine

Answer 8

A unit propelled by any form of energy or combination of units operates from a single control, used in road or yard services.

Question 9

Multiple unit equipment

Answer 9

Equipment capable of being propelled by electrical energy through the use of third-rail contact shoes.

Question 10

Track car

Answer 10

A roadway maintenance machine, not classified as an engine, which is operated on track for inspection or maintenance. They may not shut track circuits or operate signals and will be governed by rules and special instructions for the trains other than passengers.

Question 11

Interlocking

Answer 11

An arrangement of signals and signal applications to interconnect that their movement must succeed each other in proper sequence and for which interlocking rules are in effect.

Question 12

Interlocking limits

Answer 12

The tracks between the extreme opposing home signals of an interlocking

Question 13

Pilot

Answer 13

An employee assigned to a track or track car with the engineer, conductor or track card driver is not qualified on the physical characteristics or rules of the railroad or portion of the railroad over which the move is to be made.

Question 14

Aspect

Answer 14

The appearance of a fixed signal which convoys an indication as viewed from the direction of an approaching train; the appearance of the cab signal indicator as viewed in the engineer’s control compartment.

Question 15

Block limit signal

Answer 15

A fixed signal indicates the limit of the block, the use of which is governed by manual block signal system rules.

Question 16

Block signal

Answer 16

A fixed signal or a hand signal in the essence of a fixed signal at the entrance to a block that governs the trains using the block.

Question 17

Cab signal indicator

Answer 17

A single indicator located in the engine control compartment displaying the maximum speed of the movement of the train. It will be used in conjunction with the interlocking signals in either in conjunction with or in lieu of block signals.

Question 18

Distant signal

Answer 18

A fixed signal used to govern the approach to a home signal.

Question 19

Fixed signal

Answer 19

A signal of a fixed location indicating a condition which affects the mood of the train