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Engine CORRECT ANSWERS A unit or combination of units propelled by any forms of
energy and operated from a single control, used in train or yard service. The word
"Engine" may also be used to identify control cars.
Train CORRECT ANSWERS An engine with or without cars
Pilot CORRECT ANSWERS An employee assigned to a train or track car when the
Engineer, Conductor or Track Car Driver is not qualified on the physical characteristics
or the operating rules of the territory to e traversed.
Marker CORRECT ANSWERS A reflector, flag, or highly visible marking device, in the
red_orange_amber color range, affixed to the rear of a train to indicate that the train is
complete.
Push_pull train CORRECT ANSWERS A passenger train with a Multiple Unit (MU) or
control car on either end.
Timetable CORRECT ANSWERS A printed booklet that contains schedules and/or
special instructions affecting the movement of trains.
Station CORRECT ANSWERS A place designated on the station page of the Timetable
by name.
Rules_in_effect CORRECT ANSWERS The specific operating rule or group of
operating rules that govern the use of tracks, as designated by the Timetable.
Schedule CORRECT ANSWERS The part of the Timetable that prescribes direction,
number, frequency, and times for movement of designated trains.
Scheduled Train CORRECT ANSWERS A train designated by Timetable schedule.
Extra Train CORRECT ANSWERS A train not designated by a Timetable schedule.
Yard CORRECT ANSWERS A system of tracks used for the making up of trans and
storing of cars. Movements in a yard must be made at Restricted Speed.
Car Shop Repair Track Area CORRECT ANSWERS One or more tracks within an area
in which the testing, servicing, repairing, inspecting, or rebuilding of cars is under the
exclusive control of mechanical department personnel.
, blue Signal CORRECT ANSWERS A clearly distinguishable blue flag, blue light or blue
tag by day, or a blue light or blue tag by night. When displayed, it signifies that workers
are on, under or between equipment.
Industrial Tracks Control CORRECT ANSWERS ???
Controlled Point CORRECT ANSWERS A station designated in the Timetable where
signals are remotely controlled from the control station
Controlled Signal CORRECT ANSWERS A fixed signal, capable of displaying Stop
indication, that is controlled by a Dispatcher or Operator.
Siding CORRECT ANSWERS A track adjacent to a main track and used for meeting or
passing trains
Controlled Siding CORRECT ANSWERS A circuited siding in which both ends are
controlled and governed by signals under the control of a Dispatcher or Operator.
Interlocking CORRECT ANSWERS An interconnection of signals and signal appliances
such that their movements must succeed each other in a predetermined sequence,
assuring that signals cannot be displayed simultaneously on conflicting routes.
Interlocking rules are in effect in an interlocking.
Interlocking Limits CORRECT ANSWERS The tracks between the opposing home
signals of an interlocking.
Interlocking Station CORRECT ANSWERS location from which an interlocking is
operated.
Fixed Signal CORRECT ANSWERS A signal at a fixed location that affects the
movement of a train.
Cab Signal CORRECT ANSWERS A signal that is located in the engine control
compartment and which indicates track occupancy or condition. The cab signal is used
in conjunction with interlocking signals and with or in lieu of block signals.
Automatic Train Stop CORRECT ANSWERS A device on an engine which will cause a
penalty application of the brakes if the engineer fails to acknowledge a cab signal
change to a more restrictive indication.
Automatic Block Signal CORRECT ANSWERS 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.
Automatic Block Signal System CORRECT ANSWERS A block signal system in which
the use of each block is governed by an automatic block signal, cab signal, or both.
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