Troubleshooting

Question 0

How many MDC switches need to be in RUN for Train Operator’s indication to illuminate:

Answer 0

All of them

Question 1

When using a Third Rail Jumper Cable to move a train that is gapped, who is in charge of the operation:

Answer 1

The person using the jumper on the contact shoe

Question 2

Which of the following are valid reasons for removing a train from customer service:

I. The Train Operator receives indication with a side door open

II. The train loses one sealed beam en-route

III. An interior fault light remains lit after a door is properly cut out

IV. The train Operator has no indication but the Conductor has indication in both
zones

V. All of the above

Answer 2

I & III

Question 3

A train in passenger service loses Train Operator’s indication although the Conductor’s indication remains solid in both zones. The train may remain in passenger service provided:

Answer 3

The Rail Control Center authorizes the crew to use the “buzzer and bypass”
method

Question 4

The Conductor reports a loss of front zone indication. The Train Operator instructs the Conductor to close both sections of the train and after turning the MDC key switch to the RUN position the Train Operator’s indication illuminates although the Conductor’s front zone still does not. The most likely cause of this malfunction is a:

Answer 4

Burned out light bulb

Question 5

A Train Operator detects a drag or a pull-back sensation aboard a train in customer service. Upon investigation, it is determined an air break on the fourth (4th) car of a ten (10) car passenger train is failing to release. The correct action the Train Operator should take is to:

Answer 5

BCO and open the 1-8 and GS circuit breakers in that car

Question 6

A train Operator experiencing “brakes in emergency” notifies the Rail Control Center while simultaneously attempting to recharge the brake system. The system fails to recharge. Before descending to the tracks to investigate the Train Operator must position the Control Cutout switch:

Answer 6

“On”, reverser forward, brake valve topside charge

Question 7

Sectionalizing a train requires a Train Operator to proceed to the middle of the train and:

Answer 7

Close the straight air; brake pipe angles and retrieve portions

Question 8

At a terminal after receiving indication, a Train Operator receives two (2) long buzzer signals from the Conductor. The train fails to take power because the:

Answer 8

Control Cutout switch is off or tripped

Question 9

The circuit breaker which allows for simultaneous application and release of the electro-pneumatic brakes train-line is the:

Answer 9

B2