Rules 305 - 373 Flashcards
What are the 4 parts of a clearance card from K?
To pass one or more block limit stations as though clear block were displayed (primary)
* Report clear at
* Report arrival at
* Annulling a clearance card form K done verbally using the back of the clearance card form K
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What authority is needed for a train to run against the current of traffic?
Train Order Authority
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What rules are in effect when running against the current of traffic?
Manual Block Signal System Rules
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How would you get the condition of the block when running against the current of traffic?
Manned open block stations - Green Flag by day Green Light by night
* Unmanned closed block station - verbal clear block - line 5 written in form L
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In manual block signal system territory when will trains not have to approach a home signal prepared to stop?
When a distant signal is in service
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What must be done when a train turns at a location or operates out of a switch without encountering a distant switch indicator?
The train must approach the switch(es) prepared to stop. Once the engineer or any other member of the train crew has determined the hand-operated switch is properly lined, the train must resume its normal speed.
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What must a train not do without the proper block signal aspect or permission from the Block Operator?
Enter a block, foul the main track, or cross from one main track to another
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What does a train need to re-enter a block after passing beyond its limits?
Authority from the Train Dispatcher through the Block Operator
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How will a train changing direction on main track approach all crossings under Main Block 251 or single track 251?
Approach all crossing within one mile from the originating point of movement prepared to stop and must not proceed over crossings until gates are in the lowered position or protected by a crew member
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How must a train authorized to reverse its movement operate under Main Block 261 or Single Track 261?
Operate at Restricted Speed to the stations or points named
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How will a train making a reverse movement to an intermediate point be governed?
Trains must stop clear of all crossing(s) and not proceed over crossing(s) until receiving the proper hand sign from a crewmember protecting the crossing(s), until the train has passed the next home signal or end of block sign
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When can a block station be considered closed?
A block station must not be considered closed except as provided for by timetable or Form L
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What must be done if an obstruction is found between block stations?
The nearest Block Operator must be promptly notified
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