Test Questions

Question 1

Give the procedure for the following indications for Hand Flag and Lamp signals:

A) Stop
B) Reduce Speed
C) Apply Brakes

Answer 1

A) swing the lamp horizontally across the track

B) Hold the Lamp Horizontally at arm’s Length

C) Swing the lamp Horizontally above the head at right angles to the track, when standing

Question 2

Give the following communication buzzer indications:

a) OOOO
b) OO
c) OO OO
d) _ (when standing)
e) OO
f) OOOOO
g) OOO

Answer 2

a) When Standing- apply or release brakes
When Running- reduce speed

b) When Standing- start
When Running -stop at once

c) To call the conductor or a crew member to the operating compartment of the train

d) while testing air brakes on train- Brakes have applied and released on the rear car and are operative
Door open; Check doors

e) when operating in door bypass: doors clear of all encumbrances, proceed
f) When running- increase speed

g) When standing- back
When Running- stop at next passenger station

Question 3

What are all the ways a superior train can be represented in Single Track 251 Territory?

Answer 3

GN MARIA:

General Notice
Meet Order
Annulling a Schedule Order
Right over Order
ID Order
A Card

Question 4

What are the 4 parts of a K Card?

Answer 4

1. Proceed at… 1 or ore block-limit stations as though Clear Block Signal were displayed.
2. Report clear at…
3. Report arrival at…
4. annulling a “K” Card

Question 5

What does an extra train need to occupy main track without a Form L?

Answer 5

1. 261 or 251 two or more tracks:
   Proper signal indication or Permission of the Block Operator
2. 251 single track:
   Within Yard limits with proper signal indication or permission of the Block Operator*

• Rule 87 and Rule 83 still apply

Question 6

How can a train run in advance of its’ scheduled leaving time in 251 (2 or more tracks) or in 261 territory?

Answer 6

1. At stations where trains are not scheduled to receive passengers.
2. At passenger stations with permission from a representative of the General Superintendent-Transportation
3. At “D” stops not more than 3 minutes (except Jamaica)
4. At Jamaica with the Blue Light or permission of the Station Master or his representative in addition to proper signal indication (SI 1092)

Question 7

What are 3 instances when Signal indication supersedes the superiority of trains?

Answer 7

1. 251- on portions of the railroad and on tracks specified in the timetable trains will run with reference to other trains in the same direction by block signals whose indications will supersede the superiority of trains
2. 261- On portions of the railroad and on tracks specified in the timetable trains will be governed by block signals whose indications will supersede the superiority of trains for both opposing and following movements on the same track. Trains must not clear or enter the main track at a switch not equipped with an electric lock

Question 8

What does an “A Card” represent?

Answer 8

SORT’D

Superior
Opposing
Regular
Trains
Due within the last 12 hours

Question 9

How will a train proceed when the cab signal indicator displays 15

Answer 9

When the cab signal indicator displays 15, a train must proceed at Restricted Speed until a more favorable cab signal indication is received. Except, however when 15 is displayed in conjunction with interlocking signals displaying an aspect of Slow-clear or Slow-approach, the train will proceed at Slow Speed.

Question 10

What is the exception to Rule 100

Answer 10

Where manual block signal system rules are in effect, Rule 99 will apply for following movements when a disabled train is awaiting the arrival of an assisting train

Question 11

If the communicating signal appliance becomes inoperative, how may the train proceed?

Answer 11

The train may only proceed after a proper understanding has been reached between the conductor and engineer as to how the train will proceed

Question 12

What are the 2 parts of an “A Card”?

Answer 12

1. Represents all Superior Opposing Regular Trains Due in the last 12 hours
2. To pass a stop block signal at restricted speed to do station work

Question 13

What must all trains have before entering main track into Single Track 251 Territory?

Answer 13

Authority: Timetable for regular trains, Form L for Extra Trains, Yard Limits(extra trains only)

Representation: General Notice, Meet Order, Annulling a Schedule Order

Condition of the Block: K Card, Fixed Signal, Train Order (Form L), Verbal 241, Verbal Block Operator, Hand Sign (Green Flag by Day, Green Light by Night)

Permission (Verbal from the Block Operator)

Question 14

Name All the instances when a train must provide flag protection to its head end as prescribed by Rule 99

Answer 14

1. Anytime a disabled Train is being rescued
2. As Provided by Rule 87 (When an inferior train is unable to clear the main track)

3 As Provided by Rule 152 (When a train crosses over to or obstructs another track, unless otherwise provided, it must first be protected as prescribed by rule 99)

Question 15

What are the 6 ways to get the condition of a Manual Block?

Answer 15

K Card (To pass one or ;more block limit signals)

Fixed Signal ( To enter manual block from an interlocking)

Train Order

Verbal 241

Verbal from the Block operator

Hand Sign ( Green flag by day, Green light by night)

Question 16

When must the headlight be dimmed?

Answer 16

a. While standing or passing through yards where other engines are working.
b. When approaching stations at which stops are to be made or at which other trains are receiving or discharging passengers.
c. When approaching a station where Form L’s are to be received or when on a main track at a meeting point.
d. When approaching fixed signals, if the view of the fixed signal is thereby improved
e. on two or more tracks, when approaching a train in the opposite direction