Rules 103C - 261 Flashcards
Where should cars be left adjacent to public crossings at grade?
They must be placed as far from the crossing as conditions permit so that visibility is not obstructed.
What does a sign reading ‘stop-tank car connected’ indicate to a train crew?
That tank cars are connected to stationary pipes for loading or unloading.
When are conductors and crew members not responsible for the position of switches and derails used by them?
Except where utility assistant conductors are stationed.
What is the normal position for a derailing device?
Set to derail.
What must be done after throwing a hand thrown switch connected to a derail?
Verify it is off the rail prior to signaling the train to proceed.
What must crew members do when equipment is laid up over hand operated switches or automatic safety switches?
Check the switches and know they are in proper position before movement.
When may a switch be left open for a following train?
When left in charge of a crewmember of that train.
Explain the procedure to be followed with regard to throwing switches for a train utilizing a crossover.
Both switches must be open before movement and completed before restoring either switch.
What do crossties painted yellow across the top indicate?
The fouling point of the track on which the tie is located.
What must the report include when trains are required to report clear of the main track?
That the main track switch has been lined normal and locked.
How is a spring switch identified?
By a white disc with the letters SS in black.
What colors are displayed on the switch lamp on a Spring Switch and what do they indicate?
- Green light: normal position
- Red light: reverse position or not properly lined
In what situations must you line, by hand, automatic safety switches for a trailing movement?
- Periods of ice and snow
- When connected to a crossover
- Track cars
What is the Maximum Authorized Speed on a secondary track?
Must not exceed restricting speed unless otherwise provided.
What authorization is needed to occupy a secondary track?
Permission of the Block Operator or signal indication.
When may a secondary track be used in the reverse direction?
When authorized by the Block Operator or in an emergency.
When and how may a train move through standing water?
In an emergency, when water depth does not exceed 2 inches and authorized by the General Superintendent-Transportation.
Where 2 or more tracks are in service, how will they be designated?
By track number.
What must be done when a train crosses over to or obstructs another track?
It must first be protected as prescribed by Rule 99.
What is the Maximum Authorized Speed for a train in the siding?
Unless otherwise specified, Restricted Speed.
At what speed will movements be made on tracks within MTEA limits?
Not exceeding 20 mph for passenger equipment or 10 mph for all other equipment.
What will not happen within MTEA limits?
ACSES controlled trains will not provide positive train stop or temporary speed restriction protection.
When are you going to use Rule 241 in lieu of Form L line 1B?
- In two tracks where Rule 251 or 261 is in effect
- When communication between the crew is maintained.
When receiving 241 in lieu of Form L line 1B what must the disabled train do?
- Remain standing until the assisting train arrives
- Provide flag protection as prescribed by Rule 99.
When receiving 241 in lieu of Form L line 1B what must the assisting train do?
- Movement must be at restricted speed
- Maintain constant communication until the couple is made.
At what speed will a train or engine approach a utility assistant conductor?
Restricted speed unless otherwise specified.
In cases of _____ or _____ the ___ ___ must be taken.
Doubt, Uncertainty, Safest Course.
When must job briefings be held?
- When reporting for duty
- When transfers of duty are being made.
How will new rules and changes in rules be made effective?
Effective General orders or effective General notices.
Verbal Permission from the Train Dispatcher through the block operator will be the authority to pass a stop signal: (241)
- In case of signal failure
- When necessary for return to track.
- When a signal cannot be displayed.
At a moveable bridge if a stop signal cannot be changed to a more favorable aspect, explain the procedure that must be followed by the train crew.
Ascertain that rails are lined and locked, and the bridge is safe for movement.
When will a moveable bridge be listed on the station pages of the current timetable?
When not part of an interlocking.
How must trains approach the end of two or more tracks and moveable bridges?
Prepared to stop unless the switches are properly lined.
How will two trains, coupled, move with respect to signals?
Considered one train for the purpose of observing fixed signals.
What is the most restrictive aspect an interlocking signal can display?
Stop signal.
What is the most restrictive aspect a manual block signal can display?
Stop signal.
What is the most restrictive aspect an automatic signal can display?
Stop and proceed.
What is the most restrictive aspect a reduced aspect signal can display?
Stop-Signal.
What is the most restrictive aspect a distant switch indicator can display?
Caution indicator.
What is the most restrictive aspect an uncontrolled Home Signal can display?
Stop signal.
What is the most restrictive aspect an automatic block distant signal can display?
Stop and proceed.
What is the most restrictive aspect a manual block distant signal can display?
Caution.
