BNSF RCO TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
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BNSF RCO
BNSF RCO TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Tapping the Headlight Button on the RCT twice will do what? - Answer-Cause the headlights to switch to bright in the direction of travel.
How long does the Tilt emergency feature give you to return to an upright position and what will it do...
BNSF RCO TEST QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Tapping the Headlight Button on the RCT twice will do what? - Answer-Cause the
headlights to switch to bright in the direction of travel.
How long does the Tilt emergency feature give you to return to an upright position and
what will it do if you don't? - Answer-5 seconds and place the train in to emergency
brake
How do you know a locomotive is in remote mode? - Answer-Each LCU system
includes 2 amber strobe lights (one for each side of the locomotive). These strobe lights
will be active any time the locomotive is transferred to remote control mode.
Control Stand Set-up steps - Answer-3. Set up locomotive for TRAIL
a. Fully apply Independent brake
b. Make a 20 psi brake pipe reduction
c. Cut out the independent brake (Trail) and move the independent brake handle to
RELEASE
d. Cut out the Automatic Brake Valve, and move handle to continuous Service/Handle
off
4. Throttle in IDLE. Remove the reverser and insert RCO lockout device.
5. Engine Run, Control, and Generator Field Switches On
6. Headlight Switches OFF
7. Verify radio on and set to appropriate channel
Control Panel Set up - Answer-8. Number & Running lights ON
9. Headlight control switch to appropriate position
10. Isolation switch to RUN
11. RCO circuit breaker ON
What two tests do you perform before using an RCT? - Answer-Safety Timeout and Tilt
Timeout tests
During the Safety Time out test an alarm sounds after 50 seconds of not input from the
user. How long after the alarm will the RCT wait before acting and what does it do after
that time? - Answer-After approximately 10 seconds of alarm, a "Safety Timeout Fault"
will cause a full service brake application and locomotive will return to IDLE
What is the normal method for slowing or stopping? - Answer-The normal method for
slowing or stopping is to set the desired speed on the Speed Lever.
Which RCT (primary or secondary) can initiate and emergency brake application? -
Answer-Either at any time
, What criteria must be satisfied before you can pitch? - Answer-1. Locomotive must be
stopped with both RCT's selecting stop
12. Both RCT's direction selector must be in NEUTRAL
Both RCT's must have the same selection for the Independent and Automatic brake
over rides
13. The primary RCT must activate the pitch push button
14. The secondary RCT must press either vigilance push button within 10 seconds of
the primary RCT pressing the pitch button (as notified via the RCT display)
Securing a Linked Locomotive (Meal period, coffee break, etc>) - Answer-* Apply all
handbrake(s) to prevent undesired movement
* Turn off RCT(s)
* Remote Control Operator must keep the RCT in his or her possession or secure it per
local instructions
* Place engine in ISOLATE
Control and fuel pump switch - Answer-Provides power to the fule pump on the
locomotive. This switch should be ON the controlling locomotive.
Low lube oil button - Answer-detects a loss of lubricating oil pressure and directs
governor to shut down the diesel engine
Low water buton - Answer-located on the left front corner of the diesel engine near the
GOVERNOR and is issued to detect a loss of cooling water pressure. If the LOW
WATER button will protrude from the GOVERNOR, and the diesel engine will shut
down. The GOVERNOR SHUTDOWN light on the control panel will be illuminated and
the locomotive will appear to have suffered a low oil malfunction. However, the LOW
WATER button will protrude to indicate the true cause of the shutdown.
Crankcase Over Pressure Button - Answer-Located at the left front corner of the diesel
engine near the governor. It monitors the pressure in the diesel engine crankcase. If
pressure is detected the device will cause the LOW OIL buton to protrude from the
governor and the diesel engine will shut down. The GOVERNOR SHUTDOWN light ont
he control panel will be illuminated and the locomotive will appear to have suffered a
low oil malfunction. However, the CRANKCASE OVER PRESSURE button will protrude
to indicate the true cause of the shutdown.
Engine Overspeed - Answer-Located at the front fo the diesel engine near the
GOVERNOR. If it detects excessive diesel engine rpm it will shutdown the diesel
engine. When the handle trips it points TOWARDS the ENGINEERS side of the engine.
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