CSX Conductor Week 2 test Exam Questions and Answers
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Course
Railroad Operator
Institution
Railroad Operator
Engine - Answer-This is a locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy.
Intermodal Train - Answer-This is designed entirely to carry trailers, containers, motor vehicles and or auto frames.
Car shop repair area - Answer-1 or more tracks for testing, servicing and repair of rolling equipmen...
CSX Conductor Week 2 test Exam
Questions and Answers
Engine - Answer-This is a locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy.
Intermodal Train - Answer-This is designed entirely to carry trailers, containers, motor
vehicles and or auto frames.
Car shop repair area - Answer-1 or more tracks for testing, servicing and repair of rolling
equipment.
Siding - Answer-This is an auxilliary track for meeting and passing trains.
Limited speed - Answer-Not to exceed 45 miles per hour.
Medium speed - Answer-Not to exceed 30 miles per hour.
Slow Speed - Answer-Not to exceed 15 miles per hour.
Controlled speed - Answer-A 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 - Answer-A 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 - Answer-Equipped to restore to normal position after being trailed
through.
Dual Control Switch - Answer-This is power operated and also equipped for hand
operation.
Excepted track - Answer-A segment of track designated in special instructions. No more
than 10 mph, no passenger service and no more than 5 hazmat cars.
Block Signal - Answer-A fixed signal at an entrance of a block to govern train
movement.
Block - Answer-Track section of defined limits.
Signal Aspect. - Answer-The appearance of a fixed signal.
Signal Indication - Answer-Information conveyed by the signal aspect.
, Improper signal aspect. - Answer-When a signal aspect permits a train to proceed when
the condition of the block does not justify.
Intermediate signal - Answer-Equipped with a number plate.
Controlled point - Answer-Where signals are remotely controlled, defined in time tables.
Automatic Block Signal - Answer-A 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 - Answer-Displays aspect by a color of light.
Color position light signal - Answer-Displays aspect by position of colored lights.
Controlled point - Answer-Where signals are remotely controlled defined in time tables.
System notice - Answer-Written or electronically transmitted notice of information and
instructions not affecting the movement of trains issued by the Operating rules
department.
General notice - Answer-Written or electronically transmitted notice of information and
instructions not affecting the movement of trains, issued by a division.
Dispatcher bulletin - Answer-A 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 - Answer-A 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 - Answer-A form used to record specific instructions regarding movements and
controlled blocks.
Blue Signal - Answer-A 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.
Pilot - Answer-An employee assigned to a train when the engineer or conductor is not
qualified on the segment of track.
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