CSX Conductor Training Part 3: Air Brake & Train Handling Rules ALL CORRECT
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CSX Conductor Training Part 3: Air Brake & Train Handling Rules ALL CORRECT
CSX Conductor Training Part 3: Air Brake & Train Handling Rules ALL CORRECT
CSX Conductor Training Part 3:
Air Brake & Train Handling
Rules ALL CORRECT
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Angle cock - ANSWER A valve located at each end of a locomotive or car used to
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open or close the brake pipe. Handle in line means it's open. Handle crosswise means
it's closed.
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Brake cylinder - ANSWER A device on cars and locomotives, which converts the
force of compressed air into a mechanical force to move brake shoes against the
wheels. Contains a piston and piston rod. Piston out mean brakes are applied. Piston
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released inside means they are released
Brake pipe - ANSWER The pipe extending the length of the car, locomotive or train
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through which air brakes are charged, applied and released.
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Branch pipe cut out cock - ANSWER Device used for cutting in and cutting out the
control valve on a locomotive or car. Handle crosswise with pipe, the cut out cock is
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open. Handle in line with pipe, the cut out cock is closed.
Brake cylinder release valve - ANSWER Valve designed to provide a means for
releasing brake cylinder pressure on a freight car by actuating a bleed rod near the
control valve that is to be identified by a small loop or handle on the bleed rod.
Control valve - ANSWER Device on locomotives in cars that charges, applies and
releases breaks in response to changes in brake pipe pressure.
, Auxiliary reservoir - ANSWER A storage volume for compressed air, charged from
the brake pipe, which provides air pressure for use in service and emergency brake
applications.
Emergency reservoir - ANSWER A storage volume for compressed air, charged
from the brake pipe, which provides air pressure for use in emergency brake application
and certain recharge features.
Reduction relay valve - ANSWER A device found on freight cars when the length of
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the brake pipe is 75 feet or longer. Primary function of the A-1 reduction relay valve is to
assist the control valve with the venting of brake pipe air during train air brake
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application.
No. 8 Vent Valve - ANSWER Will malfunction and cause a continuous exhaust of
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brake pipe air that prevents the brakes from releasing.
Safety appliance - ANSWER Stationary hand holds, ladder rungs, cross over
platforms and stirrups designed for climbing, riding or getting on or off equipment.
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The air brake on a car must be considered inoperative when it has a brake cylinder
piston travel in excess of: - ANSWER 10.5 inches
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What percentage of operative air brakes must each train at least have when in route? -
ANSWER 85%
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While enroute each train must have an operative air brake on the: - ANSWER Rear
car
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When calculating the number of operative air brakes count: - ANSWER Locomotives
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as a car
Control valve on articulated equipment as a car
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What is the correct air brake pipe pressure for road freight trains? - ANSWER 90
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Who are responsible for the condition of air brake and air signal equipment on
locomotives and cars to the extent it is possible to detect defective equipment by the
required air brake test? - ANSWER Trainmen
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