Scenarios / Operation Flashcards
A Train Operator encounters workers on the tracks wearing yellow helmets. They are:
Signal Division Personnel
An absolute block is a section of track on which:
Only one train is allowed to operate on this section of track at a time
A “Single Track Operation” requiring an “Absolute Block” is defined as:
A section of track where only one train can operate at a time
After a significant delay in customer service and before moving, train crews are required to:
make a public address announcement alerting customers
A “Wrong rail move” on mainline tracks requires the authorization of the:
Rail Control Center Desk Superintendent
Emergency Evacuation Devices (EED) are installed throughout the system. This device is to be used solely for the emergency evacuation of passengers. One would not find an EED at:
The Dispatchers’ office at a terminal
Train Operators can help reduce delays in train service by adhering to proper train preparation procedures. A train must not be placed into customer service if which of the following are inoperable or defective:
The pilot valve on operating end of the train
Preparing a train for service requires time for the Train Operator to inspect that some of following conditions are met. Select all the approved procedures required for the proper preparation of a train for passenger service:
(1) All handbrakes are released
(2) All brake cylinder cutouts are cut in
(3) All brake valves in full service positions
(4) All electric portions are retrieved
(5) All Drum switches are in the THRU position
(6) All Control Cutout Circuit breakers are on
(7) All master door controllers in run position
(8) All emergency brake valves are closed
1,2,7,8
When starting a train that has been in Emergency on the road or when taking over a train from a storage track, relay track or at a terminal, the Train operator must make a: A. Standing Brake Test B. Sensitive Rolling Test C. Running Brake Test D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The smaller amount of cars must be coupled to the larger amount except when coupling on a grade. This procedure requires all movement be made:
Upgrade
The speed limitation, unless otherwise posted, in effect when a home Signal indicates a normal straight route when, in fact, the train is physically moving to the left or right over a switch is:
10mph
Certain yards have manually operated (hand thrown) track switches. At these locations Train Operators are required to:
Receive permission before proceeding past the fouling point sign
A Train Operator must bring the train to an immediate stop if a route is set up for other than their scheduled line. The Train Operator must report this and not start the train until satisfied it is safe to do so. Permission will only be granted by the:
Rail Control Center / Local Dispatcher
A switch is protected by a signal in front of it. In a yard, if a Train Operator changes ends to move the train in the opposite direction and finds no signal between the train and the first switch ahead, the Train Operator must not proceed unless:
A. Permission from the Dispatcher has been granted
B. The switch is set for the correct route
C. The aspect of the overhanging Low Home Signal is clear
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
All employees assigned to trains equipped with a public address system must make appropriate announcements to provide pertinent and timely information concerning train service. Train delay information must include all of the following except the:
A. Scheduled arrival time
B. Reason for delay
C. Service adjustments
D. Estimated duration of delay
A. Scheduled arrival time
