Railroad Operator Exam Bundle

1 mile - Answer-5280 feet what does an angle cock do - Answer-closes/opens air hoses what does a derail do - Answer-a piece that causes cars to derail what does gladhands do - Answer-holds hoses together detrain - Answer-make sure nothing is in the way when detraining, tripping, hazards ...

ABSOLUTE BLOCK - Answer-A block that may be occupied by only one train at a time. REROUTING - Answer-Diverting a train from its normal route because of blockage or unusual occurrence REVENUE TRAIN - Answer-A train that carries passengers TIMETABLE - Answer-Shows the time the train is due to...

When following a passenger train that is not operating with PTC active in 261 territory, how must a freight train operate when a restricting signal is received indicating the passenger train is in the ahead block? (STTI EQ-32) a. proceed at restricted speed b. proceed at restricted after conf...

Rule 1.10 - Games, Reading, or Other Media - Answer-Must not play, use PED's, or Read Mags or Newspapers while on duty Rule 1.12 - Weapons - Answer-No Firearms or other Deadly weapons, including blades longer than 3 inches. Rule 1.17 - Hours of Service Law - Answer-- If Off-duty time has no...

Switch (Sw.) - Answer-A track structure used to move a train from one track to another, operated remotely as part of an interlocking system. Third Rail - Answer-The rail providing traction power for a train's operation, also known as a power or contact rail. Third Rail Cover-Board - Answer-...

CBTC is called "communication-based" because? - Answer-Trains and wayside computers communicate with each other by means of a data radio link. ATC-equipped trains are localized using? - Answer-Data read from wayside transponders What is a part of the localization process? - Answer-The ca...

A track outside the limits of a manual interlocking, a control point, or a remotely controlled Hump Yard - Answer-Which of the following locations permits the use of individual train detection? Notify the Train Dispatcher that no employees have been granted authority to jointly occupy the working...

AC Generator - Answer-A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy Alternator - Answer-An electrical generator that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy in the form of alternating current Ampere (amp) - Answer-The standard unit of measurement of electrical curren...

On or near the line - Answer-1. On the line itself 2. Within 3m of a line and there is no permanent structure or structure between you and the line LINESIDE - Answer-- BETWEEN the railway boundary fence and the area called on or near the line - NOT lineside if you are on a platform WRONG...

The person operating the train has full responsibility for its safe operation. - Answer-True Trains shall be operated in a manner that is consistent with the techniques and procedures taught in the VTA Light Rail training course unless the train is out of service. - Answer-False LRVs shall be ...

BNSF test procedure TP-104 requires that a shunt fouling circuits shall be tested: - Answer-Every three months Shunt foulings are required to be tested frequently because they are: - Answer-not designed around the closed-loop, fail-safe principle When inspecting a shunt fouling it is important...

Ampacity - Answer-The maximum current, in amperes, that a conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use without exceeding its temperature rating. Appliance - Answer-Utilization equipment, generally other than industrial, that is normally built in standardized sizes or types and is ...

Interlocking - Answer-arrangement of signals and appliance so interconnected that their movements must succeed each other in proper sequence and for which interlocking rules are in effect interlocking appliance - Answer-moveable apparatus within in an interlocking that either prevents or allows m...

RESPONSIBILITY FOR TRAIN MOVEMENT - Answer-The person operating the train has full responsibility for its safe operation. Operators must question and/or refuse any unsafe instruction. EMERGENCY STOP "MUSHROOM" TEST - Answer-Do not exceed 1 mph while testing Emergency Stop mushroom. OPERA...

Govern the movement of trains through interlockings. - Answer-Interlocking signal Govern the movement of trains running in the established direction of traffic on main tracks - Answer-Automatic signal Give information of various kinds for governing the operation of trains. - Answer-Miscellaneo...

If in doubt as to the meaning of any rule, regulation, or instruction, the BEST procedure for a train operator to follow - Answer-obtain an explanation for the dispatcher Before leaving his train for any reason a conductor must first - Answer-open an emergency brake valve A conductor must not ...

according to the U.S. census bureau, there are 400,000 private trucks are on the road. T/F - Answer-False the truckload industry is characterized as having low variable and high fixed costs. T/F - Answer-False it is high variable and low fixed the largest expense items for trucking firms are f...

How must employees work to avoid damage to cars, equipment, structures or other property? - Answer-Safely and Efficiently Can cars or engines be left out to foul adjacent tracks? - Answer-No If the location is not marked, how can an employee determine the location of the clearance point? - Ans...