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CSX Conductor Week 6 - Advanced Train Movement Exam 2024
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CSX Conductor Week 6 - Advanced TrainMovement Exam
Half, Vision - Answer -Trains using other than main or signaled tracks must move at a
speed that permits stopping within ____ the range of ______, short of a train, a car, on
track equipment, an obstruction, a stop signal, a derail, or an improperly lined switch
25 - Answer -__ mph on non-signaled sidings
15 - Answer -__ mph when moving to and from the main track, operating through hand-
operated switches not equipped with a signal
10 - Answer -__ mph when *not* moving to or from the main track, operating through
hand-operated switches
10 - Answer -__ mph on other than main tracks or signaled tracks
5 - Answer -_ mph within designated locomotive service track or car shop repair track
areas
Without - Answer -Tracks other than main, signaled, or sidings may be used _______
permission or authority from the train dispatcher or control station
Sidings - Answer -Designated in special instructions for the purpose of meeting and
passing trains
Controlled Siding - Answer -A track designated in special instruction as a __________
______. In signal territory, signals do not govern movement on the siding. Entrance and
exit signals only authorize trains to enter or leave the siding
Signaled Siding - Answer -A track designated in special instructions as a ________
______ where movement on the siding is authorized by block signals and signal rules
apply to movement on the siding
Signal Indication, Train Dispatcher - Answer -Trains must not enter a siding unless
authorized by ______ __________ or _____ __________
, First - Answer -Trains instructed to take siding must enter the the siding at the _____
switch unless directed otherwise by the train dispatcher
Cleared, Switches - Answer -Trains must report to dispatcher when the train has
_______ the main track and ________ have been restored for movement on the main
track
Train Dispatcher - Answer -Do not leave equipment unattended on a siding without
permission of the _____ __________
1. Main Tracks
2. Junctions
3. Drawbridges
4. Railroad crossings at grade - Answer -Trains must approach these locations
prepared to stop:
1. Special instructions governing the using of the crossing have been met
2. Given a proceed signal by a flagman, if present
3. There is no conflicting movement and it is safe to pass - Answer -At railroad
crossings at grade equipped with stop signs, a train must not pass the stop sign and
must remain clear of the crossing until:
Signals, Derails - Answer -Do not leave equipment standing and unattended between
opposing _______ of a railroad crossing at grade, or _______ that protect a railroad
crossing at grade
Dispatcher Bulletin, Release Form - Answer -Before occupying a controlled track, the
engineer and conductor must obtain a legible __________ ________ and _______
____ that contains the correct names, employee ID's, and train ID, and must determine
that all documents correspond with each other. All crewmembers must have read and
understand the requirements.
During tour of duty - Answer -Retain and observe dispatcher bulletins, on all trips, for
how long?
Crewmember - Answer -Any __________ may obtain permission or copy authorities
from the train dispatcher when under the direct observation of the Conductor or
locomotive operator
1. Track Warrant Control with Automatic Block Signals (TWC-ABS)
2. Main Track Yard Limits Signaled (YL-S)
3. Current of Traffic - Traffic signaled in one direction (COT)
4. Traffic Control (TC)
5. Control Point Signals (CP) - Answer -General signal rules apply where special
instructions, dispatcher message, or form EC-1 designate the following authorities for
movement are in effect:
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