CSX Conductor Week 2 test
Engine - Answer- This is a locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy.
Intermodal Train - Answer- This is designed entirely to carry trailers, containers, motor vehicles and or auto frames.
Car shop repair area - Answer- 1 or more tracks for testing, servicin...
CSX Conductor Week 2 test
Engine - Answer- This is a locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy.
Intermodal Train - Answer- This is designed entirely to carry trailers, containers,
motor vehicles and or auto frames.
Car shop repair area - Answer- 1 or more tracks for testing, servicing and repair of
rolling equipment.
Siding - Answer- This is an auxilliary track for meeting and passing trains.
Limited speed - Answer- Not to exceed 45 miles per hour.
Medium speed - Answer- Not to exceed 30 miles per hour.
Slow Speed - Answer- Not to exceed 15 miles per hour.
Controlled speed - Answer- A speed that will permit stopping within one half the
range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on
track equipment, or a stop signal.
Restricted Speed - Answer- A speed that will permit stopping within one half the
range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on
track equipment, or a stop signal.
Spring switch - Answer- Equipped to restore to normal position after being trailed
through.
Dual Control Switch - Answer- This is power operated and also equipped for hand
operation.
Excepted track - Answer- A segment of track designated in special instructions. No
more than 10 mph, no passenger service and no more than 5 hazmat cars.
Block Signal - Answer- A fixed signal at an entrance of a block to govern train
movement.
Block - Answer- Track section of defined limits.
Signal Aspect. - Answer- The appearance of a fixed signal.
Signal Indication - Answer- Information conveyed by the signal aspect.
Improper signal aspect. - Answer- When a signal aspect permits a train to proceed
when the condition of the block does not justify.
Intermediate signal - Answer- Equipped with a number plate.
, Controlled point - Answer- Where signals are remotely controlled, defined in time
tables.
Automatic Block Signal - Answer- A block signal that is activated either by track
circuit or in conjunction with interlocking or controlled point circuits. This block signal
automatically indicates track condition and block occupancy.
Color light signal - Answer- Displays aspect by a color of light.
Color position light signal - Answer- Displays aspect by position of colored lights.
Controlled point - Answer- Where signals are remotely controlled defined in time
tables.
System notice - Answer- Written or electronically transmitted notice of information
and instructions not affecting the movement of trains issued by the Operating rules
department.
General notice - Answer- Written or electronically transmitted notice of information
and instructions not affecting the movement of trains, issued by a division.
Dispatcher bulletin - Answer- A computer generated form issued by the train
dispatcher. It contains current operating instructions applying to the train addressed.
It also contains information as to the latest system and general bulletins issued.
CSX train documentation - Answer- A computer generated document consisting of
some or all of the following: Tonnage graph, restricted and special handling list, CT-
168 report, clearance bureau instructions, train listing and hazardous endorsement,
hazardous special handling instructions, and hazardous materials radio waybill form.
EC-1 - Answer- A form used to record specific instructions regarding movements and
controlled blocks.
Blue Signal - Answer- A clearly distinguishable blue flag, blue light, or blue tag by
day, or blue light or blue tag by night. When displayed, it signifies that workmen are
on, under or between equipment.
Pilot - Answer- An employee assigned to a train when the engineer or conductor is
not qualified on the segment of track.
Accidents, Defects in track, bridges, signals or highway crossing warning devices,
fires on or near the right of way. - Answer- What conditions must be reported
promptly and by the quickest means to the proper authority?
Safe course - Answer- In case of doubt or uncertainty what course must always be
taken?
Rules, Special instructions, signal indications, dispatcher messages or other means.
- Answer- Where may train speeds be authorized?
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