YX Exam

Question 1

The emergency brakes on New Technology equipment will apply
if the brake pipe pressure drops below?

Answer 1

130 PSI

Question 2

The way to properly know that a track in a yard is designated as a test track is:

Answer 2

The third rail protection board is painted yellow.

Question 3

A train operator encounters an automatic signal displaying a red aspect on a yard lead. What should that train operator do?

Answer 3

Key-by the signal according to the rules.

Question 4

A train operator transferring a train to the storage yard (lay-up) should inform the yard dispatcher by radio of all of the following, EXCEPT:

Answer 4

Track number.

Question 5

When moving a train into a maintenance facility, what are the required safety stops

Answer 5

*3 car lengths
*50 feet
*10 feet
*2 feet (from standing cars)

Question 6

The TO is moving a train onto a track occupied by another train that has a red flag on the front of it. How close can the train get?

Answer 6

60 feet.

Question 7

Will a TO get indication on an R-142A if all doors are closed and locked, all MDC’s are in RUN but the train is NOT charged?

Answer 7

Yes.

Question 8

A TO must ensure that all handbrakes (on trains so equipped) are released before leaving the yard or storage track. This is accomplished by:

Answer 8

Visually inspecting each handbrake on the train to ensure that the bottom of the counterweight is visible in the counterweight window and that no part of the chain is visible.

Question 9

When a train operator is moving cars from a maintenance facility, prior to checking their train, the must first visit:

Answer 9

The car Desk.

Question 10

On New Tech trains, when coupling/uncoupling, what must be done with the route programming?

Answer 10

The routes must be cancelled.

Question 11

When about to operate through a car wash, it is important to remember to shut off:

Answer 11

The HVAC

Question 12

Unless otherwise posted, the speed to operate through a car wash is:

Answer 12

3 MPH

Question 13

On R-62/68 equipment, just before uncoupling, the TO notices that they don’t have indication. This is:

Answer 13

Normal as the shutter doors are open. The TO must utilize the side door bypass in order to cut the train.

Question 14

A TO prepping a SMEE train for movement notices in a car that the BCO is in cut out position. The TO should:

Answer 14

Check to see if the train also has its MCO then notify the dispatcher of their findings and be guided by their instructions.

Question 15

A TO brings a train into a terminal as a put-in from the yard after they prepped for service. The TO is required to:

Answer 15

Key open all crew doors on the platform side.

Question 16

When storing a train on a level track, where should handbrakes be applied?

Answer 16

The leaving end.

Question 17

A TO has finished prepping for movement and notice that the low home signal is displaying a yellow aspect. The TO will:

Answer 17

Call the yard dispatcher with their track #, low home #, and operating motor asking for permission to proceed on a clear aspect then proceeding once permission is given.

Question 18

On which wheels do the handbrakes apply brake shoes on R-62/68 equipment?

Answer 18

On wheels 2 & 3

Question 19

Turning the Console Key on New Tech trains from OFF to RUN will cause what to activate?

Answer 19

The Communications panel will activate &
The TOD screen becomes active.

Question 20

A TO on SMEE equipment is told by OCC that their train will be in a power off area for 30 mins or more. How many handbrakes must be applied?

Answer 20

5.

Question 21

A TO inspecting their train for movement notices that 2 anti-climbers are touching. The train operator should:

Answer 21

Stop their inspection and immediately notify the yard dispatcher.

Question 22

A TO inspecting their train for movement notices at a semi-permanent link bar angles are closed. The TO should:

Answer 22

Open the angles and continue their inspection.

Question 23

Which cars have the air compressor on R-142/160 equipment?

Answer 23

All B cars.

Question 24

On R-62/68 equipment there is a carborne tripping device located on:

Answer 24

Each truck.

Question 25

A TO has their train ready to leave a maintenance facility, the shop door is above the clearance sign, the signal is yellow and the red flag and trip have been removed. However, a car equipment maintenance worker is giving the TO a proceed signal. The TO should:

Answer 25

Contact the yard dispatcher with their information and receive permission to proceed.

Question 26

If a SMEE train fails to take power (stalled train), what corrective actions should the TO take in proper sequence?

Answer 26

Notify OCC, check for 3rd rail power, investigate the cab, check if the conductor has indication in both zones; if so, try the side door bypass. If it takes power, operate on bypass with permission from OCC.

Question 27

Once a yard move is given to a TO, who is the only person(s) authorized to modify the move?

Answer 27

The yard dispatcher or their designee.

Question 28

On R-142A/160 equipment, 120 VAC come from?

Answer 28

Auxiliary Inverter.

Question 29

The smaller amount of cars must be coupled to the larger amount EXCEPT when coupling on a grade. Then, all movement must be made?

Answer 29

Uphill.