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Name: Score:107 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 107
When Phase Break (PB) indicator is lit, a section of the PB is de-energized, all electric equipment
approaching must?
High Speed Trainset (HST) Power Car and ACS-64 effort must not exceed 50,000 foot
pounds, ALP 44 and 46, effort must not exceed 1,500 AMPS, MU cars P-2 position. [2.801
Table 9]
1. When spotting one train adjacent to another, jumper cables must be applied between
adjacent equipment prior to transfer.
2. If staggering trains on an adjacent track, trains must be positioned so that doors do not
line up to avoid simultaneous contact between equipment.
3. If using a non-conductive bridge plate with no jumpers applied, Pantograph on both
trains must be lowered prior to transfer. [2.103 C]
A. Place controller/throttle in the OFF position and open the MCB (if equipped) keeping it
in that position until the PB is passed.
B. Multiple electric locomotives with both pantographs up on leading unit and rear
Pantograph upon each trailing unit will drop all Pantograph prior to entering the PB and DS.
[2.204]
A. Inspect the Catenary for defects on the track they are operating (or an adjacent track if
instructed to do so) within the limits specified.
B. Operate at an inspection speed of 30 MPH unless otherwise directed by the Train
Dispatcher. When operating at 30 MPH be prepared to drop Pantographs.
C. Report the results of their inspection to the Train Dispatcher or Operator when clear of
the specified limits. [2.602]
,Term 2 of 107
How must High Speed Trainset moved dead in tow?
Energized (Live), except when de-energized, tested de-energized, third rail warning device
applied, and protection is provided by a qualified Class "A" third rail Employee. [6.101]
HST must not be coupled together. When a locomotive tows a HST, Pantographs must be
down, and 480Volts cables must be connected between locomotive and trainset. Main
reservoir and brake pipe must be coupled. The emergency magnet valve must be set to IN,
and both power cars must have Pantograph selector set to off. [3.101 D]
Ensure that all electric equipment equipped with a Pantograph (Pantographs) be lowered
and locked and/or no third rail shoes are in contact with the third rail in the area affected by
the plate. When the pantograph or third rail shoe cannot be retracted, the Main Circuit
Breaker on the train must be opened and tagged. [2.904 F]
Pantograph(s) must be down. 27- point MU cable and 480V cables must be connected
between units. Brake pipe, main reservoir and all MU hoses connected. The HEP control
switch should be set to HEP line.The emergency magnet valve must be cut out. [3.101 B]
Term 3 of 107
When a Catenary power outage occurs and power is Restored on the first attempt, train(s) within
the affected catenary circuit must be instructed to?
Stop immediately and wait for further instructions.
Proceed at Normal Speed to the next scheduled station stop to inspect pantographs.
[2.403]
Increase speed to reach the destination faster.
Ignore the pantograph inspection and continue as usual.
,Term 4 of 107
A solid wire suspended from the messenger wire to which the contact wire is attached is called?
C. [1.103]
Down. [2.310 e]
Auxiliary Wire. [Glossary]
Energized. [2.311][
Term 5 of 107
The Minimum Approach Distance for AMT-2 Qualified Employees against Catenary, Signal Line,
Utility Wires Less than 35000 volts for Equipment operating in the vicinity of wires energized or
de-energized and not grounded is/
c. [1.103]
4 feet. [table 2]
60 mph. [2.702]
3ft. [Table 1]
Definition 6 of 107
When it is known to be de-energized, tested de-energized and a Third Rail Warning Device is
applied. [1.303]
When can Electric equipment be moved with a broken Pantograph?
Third Rail contact shoes must be considered energized (Live) until:
When there are visible defects or obstruction in the Catenary that may damage
Pantograph(s) what must be done?
The third rail must be considered energized (live) at all times except?
, Term 7 of 107
What is the Minimum Approach Distance for AMT-2 Qualified Employees against Transmission
Wires for equipment operating in the vicinity of wires energized or de-energized and not
grounded?
8ft. [table 1]
c. [1.103]
6 inches. [table 2]
15ft. [Table 1]
Term 8 of 107
what is the Minimum Approach Distance for AMT-2 Qualified Employees working with conductive
tools or equipment around Third Rail?
8ft. [table 1]
3ft. [table 1]
6 inches. [table 2]
4 feet. [Table 2]
Term 9 of 107
Can employees touch or remove unidentified dangling wires, trees, or foreign objects in contact
with overhead wires or third rail?
Yes
No
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