Engine - ANSWERSThis is a locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy.
Intermodal Train - ANSWERSThis is designed entirely to carry trailers, containers,
motor vehicles and or auto frames.
Car shop repair area - ANSWERS1 or more tracks for testing, servicing and repair of
rolling equipment.
Siding - ANSWERSThis is an auxilliary track for meeting and passing trains.
Limited speed - ANSWERSNot to exceed 45 miles per hour.
Medium speed - ANSWERSNot to exceed 30 miles per hour.
Slow Speed - ANSWERSNot to exceed 15 miles per hour.
Controlled speed - ANSWERSA 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 - ANSWERSA 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 - ANSWERSEquipped to restore to normal position after being trailed
through.
Dual Control Switch - ANSWERSThis is power operated and also equipped for hand
operation.
Excepted track - ANSWERSA segment of track designated in special instructions. No
more than 10 mph, no passenger service and no more than 5 hazmat cars.
Block Signal - ANSWERSA fixed signal at an entrance of a block to govern train
movement.
Block - ANSWERSTrack section of defined limits.
Signal Aspect. - ANSWERSThe appearance of a fixed signal.
, Signal Indication - ANSWERSInformation conveyed by the signal aspect.
Improper signal aspect. - ANSWERSWhen a signal aspect permits a train to proceed
when the condition of the block does not justify.
Intermediate signal - ANSWERSEquipped with a number plate.
Controlled point - ANSWERSWhere signals are remotely controlled, defined in time
tables.
Automatic Block Signal - ANSWERSA 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 - ANSWERSDisplays aspect by a color of light.
Color position light signal - ANSWERSDisplays aspect by position of colored lights.
Controlled point - ANSWERSWhere signals are remotely controlled defined in time
tables.
System notice - ANSWERSWritten or electronically transmitted notice of information
and instructions not affecting the movement of trains issued by the Operating rules
department.
General notice - ANSWERSWritten or electronically transmitted notice of information
and instructions not affecting the movement of trains, issued by a division.
Dispatcher bulletin - ANSWERSA 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 - ANSWERSA 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 - ANSWERSA form used to record specific instructions regarding movements and
controlled blocks.
Blue Signal - ANSWERSA 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.
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