Lirr signals - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

LIRR Signals & Definitions

LIRR Engine Whistle_Horn Signals - Communicating Signals - Hand, Flag And Lamp Signals.

LIRR Engine Whistle/Horn Signals - Communicating Signals - Hand, Flag And Lamp Signals

LIRR Engine Whistle/Horn Signals - Communicating Signals - Hand, Flag And Lamp Signals Questions & answers

LIRR Assistant Conductor DEFINITIONSBlock - correct answer Block- A length of track of defined limits, the use of which is governed by block signals, block-limit signals, automatic speed control or any combination thereof. Absolute Block - correct answer Absolute Block- A block established between block stations, block-limit stations, interlockings or any combination thereof which must not be occupied by more than one train except as provided by the rules. Automatic Block Signal Syst...

LIRR Rule 14 Engine Whistle or Horn SignalsA. OO 2 Short sounds - correct answer to any signal not provided for. B. OOO 3 short sounds - correct answer 1. When standing: back. Answer to 12d and 16c. 2. When running: answer to 16c. C. OOOO 4 shorts sounds - correct answer Call for signals D. Succession of Short Sounds - correct answer 1. Will be sounded as a warning when approaching people or animals on or about the track. 2. When approaching passenger stations on tracks next to...

LIRR signal and definitionDistant Signal - correct answer A fixed signal used to govern the approach to a home signal. Cab signal indicator - correct answer A signal indicator located in the engine control compartment displaying the maximum speed for the movement of the train. It will be used in conjunction with interlocking signals and either in conjunction or in lieu of block signals. Interlocking (Int) - correct answer An arrangement of signals and signal appliances so interconnected th...

LIRR Authorities(Signals) To Pass a fixed signal indicating stop Zone C - Rule 241, Form L Zone A - Verbal permission from the Console Operator PSCC Rule 28A (pg. 31) & Special Instruction 2010-A (pg. I-96) (Track Cars) Track car to enter a block at a block station in Manual Block Signal System territory Hand sign or verbal permission from the Block Operator in addition to proper block signal aspect Rule 80B (pg. 38) (Track Cars) Track car to run by block signal indication in A...

LIRR Phase 1 RulesRule 87 - correct answer On single track where Rule 251 is in effect inferior trains must clear the time and block of opposing regular trains by no less than five minutes unless provided by Form L. When an inferior train is unable to clear the main track a crewmember must protect the head end as provided by Rule 99. Note: When assisting a train by Form L line 1B authority, the assisting train may run on the scheduled time of the disabled train on any portion of track in which ...

LIRR Rules TestBefore taking any medication prescribed by a doctor, an employee must do what before reporting to work? - correct answer Contact the LIRR Physician-In-Charge SI 100-R What are the rest requirements for a type 1 vs a type 2 employee? - correct answer Type 1: 2 days off in a 14 day cycle Type 2: 24 consecutive hours off in a 6 day cycle How much rest does an employee need after working 8 hours? - correct answer 8 hours rest How much rest does an employee need after working...