GCOR Exam 1 Study Set Questions And Answers With Latest Solutions
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GCOR Exam 1 Study Set Questions And Answers With Latest Solutions
A length of track that no train is permitted to enter while the track is occupied by another train. ANS Absolute Block
A block or interlocking signal without a number plate, or designated by an A marker. ANS Absolute Signal
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GCOR Exam 1 Study Set Questions And Answers
With Latest Solutions
A length of track that no train is permitted to enter while the track is occupied by another train. ANS Absolute
Block
A block or interlocking signal without a number plate, or designated by an A marker. ANS Absolute Signal
Permanently connected multiple unit cars that share a common truck. ANS Articulated
A series of consecutive blocks governed by block signals, cab signals, or both. The signals are activated by a train or
by certain conditions that affect the block use. ANS Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)
A system that allows cab signals and the cab warning whistle to operate automatically. ANS Automatic Cab
Signal System (ACS)
A system to enforce compliance with cab and wayside signal indications. If the train exceeds a predetermined
speed for a given signal indication and speed is not reduced at a sufficient rate, brakes are automatically applied.
ANS Automatic Train Control (ATC)
A length of track:
× between a consecutive block signals.
× between a block signal in the end of block system limits.
or
× in ATC limits the use of which is governed by cab signals and or block signals. ANS Block
A fixed signal at the entrance of a block that governs trains entering and using that block. ANS Block Signal
, A block or series of consecutive blocks within ABS, ACS, CTC, or interlocking limits. ANS Block System
A signal in the engineer's compartment or cab that indicates a condition affecting train movement. Cab signals are
used with interlocking or block signals or without block signals. ANS Cab Signal
Railroad cars. ANS Cars
A block system that uses block signal indications to authorize train movements. ANS Centralized Traffic Control
(CTC)
The location closest to a switch where it is safe for equipment, and a person riding the side of equipment unless
prohibited, to pass equipment on an adjacent track. ANS Clearance Point
Crew member in charge of train or yard crew. ANS Conductor
Employee assigned to operate a CTC or interlocking control machine or authorized to grant track permits. ANS
Control Operator
The location of absolute signals controlled by a control operator. ANS Control Point
A siding within CTC or interlocking limits where a signal idlndication authorizes the siding's use. ANS Controlled
Sidings
Conductors, assistant conductors, brakemen, engineers, remote control operators, yard engine foremen,
switchmen, and yard helpers. ANS Crew Member
A track connection between two adjacent, not necessarily parallel tracks, consisting of a minimum of two switches,
which is intended to be used primarily for the purpose of crossing over from one track to another. ANS
Crossover
The movement of trains on a main track in one direction, as specified by special instruction. ANS Current of
Traffic
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