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Csx speeds and signals exam questionsand answers
Train speeds are authorized by - Answer -•Rules
•special instructions (timetable)
•train dispatcher
•dispatcher messages
•form ec-1
•signal indications
Limited speed - Answer -Not exceeding 45
Medium speed - Answer -Not exceeding 30
Slow speed - Answer -Not exceeding 15 mph
Authorized speed - Answer -The maximum speed a train or on-track equipment is
authorized to operate.
Unless specified otherwise trains speed applies to the - Answer -Entire train
Restricted speed - Answer -A speed that permits stopping within one-half the range of
vision. It also permits stopping short of a train, a car, on-track equipment, an
obstruction, a stop signal, a detail, or an improperly lined switch. It permits looking out
for broken rail. It is not to exceed 15 mph.
What is the speed for non signal sidings - Answer -25 mph
What is the speed on other than main tracks or signaled tracks - Answer -10 mph
What type of signal system does csx use - Answer -Speed
Normal speed is also know as - Answer -Authorized speed
A yellow square sign is a - Answer -Temporary reduce speed
, A warning sign place _______ before the conditional stop unless otherwise specified -
Answer -2 to 2 1/2 miles
If a train encounters unattended fusee burning on or near it's track you must
immediately - Answer -Reduce speed and not exceed restricted speed for 15 minutes
What is the speed within Engine service servicing area - Answer -5 mph
A warning sign must be located at least ______ before the temporary reduce speed
sign - Answer -2 miles
Warning devices are placed according to - Answer -Authorized track speed
Single-unit Locomotive consist without cars attached - Answer -30 mph
Locomotive consist containing road freight locomotive. (With cars) - Answer -70 mph
Multiple-unit locomotive without cars attached - Answer -Freight train speed
Freight trains handling one or more empty cars except intermodal trains with empty tofc
and multilevel auto rack cars - Answer -50 mph
Freight train handling one or more empty cars, who's empty cars are tropicana tpix cars
of any series, csnt 198000, 199000 series cars or tofc/cofc or multilevel auto rack cars -
Answer -60 mph
Locomotives being shoved - Answer -30 mph
Trains shoving cars - Answer -30 mph
Loaded box car - Answer -60 mph
Unless equipped with a signal. What is the speed through hand operated turnouts and
cross overs to and from the main tracks - Answer -15 mph
What is the speed through hand operated turnouts and crossovers other than to and
from a main track - Answer -10 mph
Yard speed - Answer -10 mph
If you are going through a non signal siding from the main track at 25 and you have to
go through a switch at 15 what speed do you go - Answer -15 mph
Passenger trains with multi-level auto racks or auto frame equipment must not exceed -
Answer -70 mph
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