2018 cardinal Flashcards
While switching in a yard with 6 tracks, your crew has secured 2 cars on the yard switching lead fouling the track #2. Is it permissible to leave equipment in this position?
A. Yes, provided the track 2 switch is lined for the yard switching lead.
B. No, the equipment cannot be fouling the lead switch of the adjacent track.
C. No, equipment can never be left on the lead when making this move.
A. Yes, provided the track 2 switch is lined for the yard switching lead.
Key Trains carrying 20 or more loaded tank cars of____are restricted to ___ MPH within High Threat Urban Areas (HTUAs).
A. Combustible Liquid, 40
B. Class 3 Flammable Liquids or Crude Oil, 40
C. Crude Oil, 35
D. Ethanol, 30
B. Class 3 Flammable Liquids or Crude Oil, 40
When can a train be OSed by the limits authorized by an Authority?
A. When a qualified employee visually confirms the rear-end marker has cleared the limits.
B. When the Engine has passed 3 miles beyond the limits and End-of-Train device indicates proper brake pipe pressure on rear.
C. If the controlling locomotive is equipped with a distance counter, and End-Of-Train Device motion detector indicates that rear car is moving, train may be reported clear after the engine has moved a distance equal to the train’s length, plus 500 feet, beyond the limits.
D. When authorized by the Train Dispatcher.
E. Either A, B, or C
E. Either A, B, or C
A Conductor working a local is riding a box car while directing a shove move into a customer facility and is approaching a crossing equipped with cross bucks. Is the Conductor required to be on the ground to warn traffic prior to allowing the movement to occupy the crossing?
A. No, this is never required.
B. Yes, but only if there is traffic approaching or stopped at the crossing.
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C. Yes, always.
B. Yes, but only if there is traffic approaching or stopped at the crossing.
When reporting “clear” of track authority limits in non-signaled territory at a main track hand-throw switch, when must the employee report to the Dispatcher that all main track switches operated have been restored to their normal position and locked?
A. Prior to departing the switch location.
B. Before releasing the authority limits.
C. Before going off duty.
D. Both (a) and (b).
D. Both (a) and (b).
Train 29M is built and ready to depart the yard with the following consist from the head end:
- 2 locomotives, 20 loaded multi-levels, and 74 empty multi-levels. At what speed must train 29M be operated? Why?
A. The train is restricted with a maximum speed of 30 MPH account the train has both loaded and empty multi-level equipment.
B. The train is unrestricted and can operate at the timetable maximum authorized speed account it is a solid multi-level train.
C. The train is restricted with a maximum speed of 25 MPH account there are more than 70 empty multi-levels in a solid block on the rear.
B. The train is unrestricted and can operate at the timetable maximum authorized speed account it is a solid multi-level train.
In the event of an activation failure of a highway-rail grade crossing warning system, if a single appropriately equipped flagger is present but not one for each direction of highway traffic, trains may proceed with caution through the crossing at a speed not exceeding MPH. A. 10 MPH B. 15 MPH C. 20 MPH D. 25 MPH
B. 15 MPH
Operating Rule 215 “Shoving Equipment at Any Location” allows a train to back up a distance equal to that train’s length on a main track or signaled siding without a crewmember at, on, or ahead of the movement provided that the crew knows the train’s length, and the movement:
- Does not exceed the train’s authority.
- Does not enter or foul a public or private road crossing, or pedestrian crossing.
- Is not made into or within yard limits, Form Y limits, drawbridges or railroad crossings at grade.
- Does not pass any signal requiring Stop or Restricted Speed.
- Does not pass a Controlled Point unless a member of the crew is in position to continuously observe the signal governing the shoving movement and determine that the train’s movement has occupied the circuit evidenced by that signal assuming its most restrictive aspect.
- Does not exceed ___ MPH.
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
C. 15
If the below pictured Track Authority was copied in Rule 271 territory, how far would the authority extend?
A. The first siding switch at Sparks or the station sign if there is no siding at Sparks.
B. The second siding switch at Sparks on the Main Track, or the station sign if there is no siding at Sparks.
C. The south siding switch at Sycamore.
D. To the station sign at Sycamore.
A. The first siding switch at Sparks or the station sign if there is no siding at Sparks.
If I have the electronic rule books stored on my personal electronic device, is it permissible to use it to refer to a rule, timetable, or special instruction while I am on a moving train or engine?
A. No, never.
B. Yes, following a Job Safety Briefing provided that you are not the Engineer or RCO operating the locomotive, and use of the device will not interfere with any employees performance of safety related duties.
C. No, the train must be stopped before you (Excluding Passengers), can use your personal electronic device for this function.
C. No, the train must be stopped before you (Excluding Passengers), can use your personal electronic device for this function.
What is required by train & engine service employees when necessary to adjust couplers or couple air hoses between equipment on a bowl (classification) track in an automated hump yard?
A. Request and confirm from the yardmaster that the switch providing access from the hump is lined against movement to that track and the control lever for the switch has been blocked.
B. Request 3-Step protection from any yard crews working nearby.
C. Manually lock out the switches at the hump end of the bowl
A. Request and confirm from the yardmaster that the switch providing access from the hump is lined against movement to that track and the control lever for the switch has been blocked.
The safety of our employees demands that equipment be left in the clear of adjacent tracks. How would you ensure equipment is not left fouling an adjacent track?
A. Stand on the edge of the crossties and hold my arm out toward the adjacent track. If I cannot touch equipment on the adjacent track then the equipment is in the clear.
B. Visually determine that the end of the equipment is not left between the clearance point and the switch points leading to the track on which the equipment is standing.
C. Either (A) or (B) are acceptable methods for determining equipment is left in the clear.
B. Visually determine that the end of the equipment is not left between the clearance point and the switch points leading to the track on which the equipment is standing.
Operating rule 223 "Equipment Left Standing" states, in part, that equipment must not be left fouling any adjacent track, except equipment may be left on a yard switching lead, fouling a yard track, provided the switch is lined for the yard switching lead. Assuming that all of the switches below are properly lined, and the equipment is unattended, which of the following scenarios are not in compliance with the rules regarding equipment left standing. A. Figure A B. Figure D C. Figures C & D D. Figures B & D E. All of the above.
D. Figures B & D
Within Division Dispatch Centers, Operator, and Yardmaster offices:
A. Personal electronic/electrical devices, including earpieces, must be turned off and stored out of sight, and not on the employees person.
B. Personal electronic/electrical devices, including earpieces, must be turned off.
C. Personal electronic/electrical devices may be used for company business.
D. Personal electronic/electrical devices may be used for voice communication only.
A. Personal electronic/electrical devices, including earpieces, must be turned off and stored out of sight, and not on the employees person.
RWIC Smith is in charge of working limits in 271 territory between milepost 12 and 14. RWIC Smith has authorized other roadway work groups to occupy these limits. Local D67 needs to switch an industry located at milepost 12.5. Is it permissible for local D67 to enter the same working limits as RWIC Smith?
A. No, the rule prohibits trains in the same limits as roadway work groups.
B. Yes, after receiving verbal permission from RWIC Smith.
C. Yes, after receiving verbal permission from the dispatcher.
D. Yes, after receiving a track authority from the dispatcher and verbal permission from RWIC Smith.
D. Yes, after receiving a track authority from the dispatcher and verbal permission from RWIC Smith.
While working, you observe a 25 foot separation between standing cars in middle of track BY10, adjacent to where Switchman Hines just completed making a coupling in Track BY08. There is not a locomotive coupled to the cars in track BY10, nor in the same track. No other crews are on duty in this yard. Switchman Hines starts to walk across Track BY10 between the standing separated cars and he maintains at least 10 feet of separation between himself and the nearest equipment. Is this a rule violation? Why?
A. Yes, the standing separated equipment was not separated by the proper distance of at least 50 feet for Switchman Hines to cross between the standing separated cars in Track BY10.
B. Yes, Switchman Hines failed to obtain 3-Step Protection before crossing between standing separated cars in Track BY10.
C. No, Switchman Hines maintained sufficient distance between himself and the nearest equipment when he crossed between the standing separated cars in Track BY10.
D. No, Switchman Hines crossed the track at a 90-degree angle, equidistant from the standing, separated cars and was working safely and efficiently.
E. Both A & B are correct.
A. Yes, the standing separated equipment was not separated by the proper distance of at least 50 feet for Switchman Hines to cross between the standing separated cars in Track BY10.
Southbound Train 125 has a track authority not to depart the siding at Tasso (271 territory) until the arrival of northbound engine NS 7557. As a headlight appears in the distance, what actions should the crew of train 125 take to ensure positive train identification during the impending train meet?
A. Visually identify the lead locomotive number of the passing train is NS 7557 North, establish positive radio contact with the passing train, verbally communicate the lead locomotive number, confirm that the lead locomotive number corresponds to the Track Authority, and record the identity of the passing train in writing on the reverse side of the Track Authority Form.
B. Visually identify that the lead locomotive number of the passing train is NS 7557, establish positive radio contact with the passing train, and record the identity of the passing train in writing on the reverse side of the Track Authority Form if radio communication cannot be established.
C. Contact the Train Dispatcher / Control Operator to confirm the identity of the passing train.
D. Establish positive radio contact with the passing train based on train symbol and crew information.
A. Visually identify the lead locomotive number of the passing train is NS 7557 North, establish positive radio contact with the passing train, verbally communicate the lead locomotive number, confirm that the lead locomotive number corresponds to the Track Authority, and record the identity of the passing train in writing on the reverse side of the Track Authority Form.
Except where a different speed is authorized by signal indication, Timetable or Special Instruction, the following speeds are in effect:
- Sidings - Restricted Speed not exceeding ____ MPH
- All tracks other than main track and sidings - Restricted Speed not exceeding ___ MPH
- Movements diverting through turnouts or crossovers - ___ MPH
A. 15, 10, 15
B. 20, 15, 15
C. 10, 20, 20
D. 15, 15, 15
A. 15, 10, 15
Local crew L23 receives a Track Authority that has a “Box 12 Rule 752 RWIC BAILEY between EVANS and WOLFE on MAIN track”. The crew discusses that Restricted Speed will be required after receiving permission from RWIC Bailey to enter the working limits. RWIC Bailey contacts L23 and grants permission to enter working limits at EVANS and to operate at 25 MPH, sounding the horn to alert workers. Are RWIC Baileys instructions to L23 permissible?
A. No, no one may authorize a higher speed. Restricted Speed must be maintained.
B. Yes, the Dispatcher may authorize a higher speed through the working limits.
C. Yes, the Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) may specifically authorize a higher speed through the working limits.
C. Yes, the Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) may specifically authorize a higher speed through the working limits.
What is the maximum authorized speed when a train is operating against the current of traffic?
A. Freight Trains 49 MPH and Passenger Trains 59 MPH.
B. All trains 49 MPH approaching facing point switches at Restricted Speed unless advised that such switches have been spiked for main track movement.
A. Freight Trains 49 MPH and Passenger Trains 59 MPH.
Before a train or engine crew leaves the location where any hand-throw main track switch was operated, all crewmembers must:
A. Have verbal communication to confirm the position of the switch. The engineer must request and receive confirmation of the switch position before departing the switch location.
B. Complete a Switch Position Awareness Form (SPAF) to record the position of each switch.
C. Both (a) and (b) are correct.
A. Have verbal communication to confirm the position of the switch. The engineer must request and receive confirmation of the switch position before departing the switch location.
When a train is authorized to occupy the same or overlapping limits with On-Track equipment,
A. The train may proceed at half authorized speed looking out for the On-Track equipment.
B. The train may proceed at a speed directed by the On-Track equipment operator.
C. Each movement must be made at Restricted Speed.
C. Each movement must be made at Restricted Speed.
You are a crewmember on a train equipped with a two-way EOTD operating on a main track in signaled territory at an authorized speed of 50 MPH. After there has been a loss of communication between the HOTD and EOTD for greater than 16 minutes and 30 seconds a "FR NOCOM" communication message will be displayed. Due to the enroute failure of the two-way EOTD, the speed of the train must not exceed: A. 25 MPH B. 30 MPH C. 35 MPH D. 40 MPH
B. 30 MPH
When protection is requested, what are the three actions taken to properly apply “3-Step Protection?”
A. Place the reverser lever in neutral position, open the generator field switch, and fully apply the independent brake (when air is coupled and cut in, make a brake pipe reduction to sufficiently hold the equipment).
B. Place the throttle in idle, adjust slack for the grade, and protect against any unexpected movement.
C. Apply the locomotive handbrakes, place the train’s air brakes into emergency, and set the reverser to neutral.
D. (a) and (b) are correct.
A. Place the reverser lever in neutral position, open the generator field switch, and fully apply the independent brake (when air is coupled and cut in, make a brake pipe reduction to sufficiently hold the equipment).
