TRACKS

Question 1

CONTROLLED SIDING

Answer 1

A designated track, the entrance and exit of which are governed by home signals.

Question 2

CURRENT OF TRAFFIC

Answer 2

The movement of trains on a main track in one direction, as specified by special instruction.

Question 3

INDUSTRY TRACK

Answer 3

A track, or series of tracks, serving the needs of a commercial industry other than a railroad.

Question 4

MAIN TRACK

Answer 4

A designated track upon which trains are operated by timetable, Form L or both or the use of which is governed by block signals.

Question 5

SECONDARY TRACK

Answer 5

A designated track upon which trains may be operated without timetable or Form L authority, or block signals subject to the prescribed signals, rules and special instructions.

Question 6

SIDING

Answer 6

A designated track adjacent to a main track for the meeting or passing of trains.

Question 7

SINGLE TRACK

Answer 7

A main track upon which trains are operated in both directions.

Question 8

TWO OR MORE TRACKS

Answer 8

Two or more main tracks upon which trains are operated as designated in the special instructions.

Question 9

YARD

Answer 9

A system of tracks, other than main tracks, secondary tracks or sidings, used for making up trains, storing cars and other purposes. All movements are subject to prescribed signals, rules and special instructions.

Question 10

YARD LIMITS

Answer 10

A portion of single main track between yard limit boards, as specified by special instructions.