2018 op rules Flashcards
How far in advance of a meeting or waiting point must the Conductor remind the Engineer that their authority to proceed is restricted? A. At least one mile. B. One and one-half miles. C. At least two miles. D. Two and one-half miles.
C. At least two miles.
In 261 double-track territory, Train 17M announces it has brakes in emergency Westbound on Main Track # 2 at CP Howell. Train 119 is travelling Westbound on the adjacent track, and hears 17M’s radio announcement. How must Train 119 proceed?
A. Train 119 may proceed on signal indication at authorized speed past 17M.
B. Train 119 must operate at Restricted Speed until the leading end reaches the next signal.
C. Train 119 must operate at Restricted Speed while passing Train 17M until it’s determined that the track is clear.
C. Train 119 must operate at Restricted Speed while passing Train 17M until it’s determined that the track is clear.
Employees directing a shoving movement must:
A. Not engage in any task unrelated to the shove movement
B. Inform the Engineer or Remote Control Operator the means of communication to be used and how point protection will be provided.
C. Both (a) and (b).
C. Both (a) and (b).
When engines or cars are detached from a train, return movements must be made at Restricted Speed to prevent damage to equipment when recoupling. What other requirement must be observed?
A. A crew member must be stationed at, on or ahead of the leading end.
B. Permission must be obtained from the Train Dispatcher/Controlled Operator.
C. TA-1 authority will be required.
D. All of the above.
A. A crew member must be stationed at, on or ahead of the leading end.
On running tracks, yard tracks, and industrial tracks, trains and engines must approach crossings equipped with automatic warning devices:
A. Prepared to stop. If warning device does not activate, on-ground warning must be provided before proceeding over the crossing.
B. Not exceeding 15 MPH.
C. At Restricted Speed
A. Prepared to stop. If warning device does not activate, on-ground warning must be provided before proceeding over the crossing.
Train J29 is operating westward in Rule 261 territory between Prince, MP 156.0 and Royal, MP 184.7. After receiving a Clear signal at Queen, MP 164.8, the J29 proceeds for 2 miles miles and stops to inspect a car. The next governing signal is 3/4 mile away. When ready to depart the movement must proceed:
A. At Restricted Speed until the leading end of the movement reaches the next signal.
B. Prepared to stop at the next signal.
C. At Restricted Speed. The J29 may resume speed as authorized by the clear signal
B. Prepared to stop at the next signal.
When operating in single track territory, a train receiving a hot wheel defect alarm, may proceed at a speed not to exceed 30 MPH to the next siding, double track, or yard location where the train must be stopped and inspected provided which of the following conditions are met?
A. Train is not a Key Train or Passenger Train.
B. No erratic operation of the train is detected by the train crew.
C. The Train Dispatcher is immediately notified of the hot wheel defect alarm and a job briefing is held to determine the location where the train is to be stopped and inspected.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
Each train and each car in the train must be given a Class I brake inspection and test by a qualified person where a train has been off air for a period of more than ______ hours.
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
A. 4
During a Class I brake test, a car found with brakes that fail to apply or remain applied after a 20 PSI brake pipe service reduction may be retested and remain in the train when the retest is conducted at a pressure that is within 15 PSI of the pressure at which the train will be operated. The brakes must remain applied until a release is initiated after a period of not less than:
A. 3 minutes.
B. 2 minutes.
C. 1 minute.
A. 3 minutes.
During a Class I brake test, an Air Flow Method (AFM) test or a Brake Pipe Leakage test must be performed and an inspection of the train must be made to determine that:
A. Brakes apply on at least 85% of the cars in the train.
B. Angle cocks and cut-out cocks are properly positioned, brakes are applied on each car, piston travel is correct, brake rigging does not bind or foul, and all parts of the air brake equipment are properly secured.
C. Before proceeding, it must be known that the brake pipe pressure as indicated at the rear car of the train is being restored.
D. Both (b) and (c).
D. Both (b) and (c).
A Class III Brake Test (Train Line Continuity Inspection) must be performed:
A. On a train at a point other than the initial terminal where a car or solid block of cars has received a Class I or Class II brake test prior to being added at that location and has not been off air for more than four (4) hours.
B. When a car or solid block of cars has not previously received a Class I brake test or has been off air for more than 4 hours.
C. When multiple solid blocks of cars are added to a train in the same relative order as when removed from the previous train, except for the removal of defective equipment.
D. Where a unit or cycle train has traveled 3,000 miles since its last Class I brake test.
A. On a train at a point other than the initial terminal where a car or solid block of cars has received a Class I or Class II brake test prior to being added at that location and has not been off air for more than four (4) hours.
When conducting a Class III Brake test (Train Line Continuity Inspection), after the train is charged to the pressure at which the train will be operated, and the pressure at the rear is not less than \_\_\_\_ PSI as indicated by a gauge at the rear or EOTD device, a \_\_\_\_ PSI brake pipe service reduction must be made and it must be determined the brakes on the rear car of the train apply and remain applied until the release is initiated from the controlling locomotive. A. 60/20 B. 65/25 C. 70/20 D. 75/15
A. 60/20
Before locomotives are left unattended on any track the effectiveness of the parking brakes must be tested to ensure they won’t roll away. Which of the following actions ARE REQUIRED?
A. Apply the parking brake on each locomotive.
B. Place the Independent and the Automatic brakes in the RELEASE position. The locomotive consist must remain stationary for 10 seconds.
C. Place throttle in the No. 1 power position or higher, if necessary, until movement occurs. NOTE: If the locomotive(s) is standing on a grade, the movement must be in a descending direction. Place the throttle in IDLE when the locomotive consist begins to move. Locomotive consist must stop within 25 feet
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
A freight car found with defective air brakes at a location where repairs cannot be made may be moved to what location after the following requirements have been met:
– Qualified person has determined it is safe to move
– Qualified person has established a maximum speed for safe movement
– Conductor is notified by copy of the ‘Home Shop” tag
– Other crew members are notified of defect, including any movement
A. The car owner for repair.
B. The last location where the car received a Class I brake test.
C. The nearest available location where the necessary repairs can be made.
D. Any Norfolk Southern repair track approved to do air brake work.
C. The nearest available location where the necessary repairs can be made.
Anytime emergency responders have been on, under, or between rail equipment, ____.
A. The equipment must not be left unattended until an inspection for proper securement is performed by a qualified employee.
B. A Class I brake test must be performed on the equipment.
C. Both (A) and (B).
A. The equipment must not be left unattended until an inspection for proper securement is performed by a qualified employee.
No more than \_\_ conventional (non-high adhesion) axles may be operated under power on the head end of a train (except solid unit coal trains, solid loaded bulk commodity unit trains not exceeding 100 cars, and trains designated by Special Instructions). A. 27 B. 24 C. 20 D. 3
A. 27
When movements operate against the current of traffic in Rule 251 territory, the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator must:
A. Determine the track to be used is clear of opposing movements.
B. Maintain an Absolute Block.
C. Code signals governing opposing movements to Stop and apply blocking devices.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
When following a passenger train, how must a freight train operate when a Restricting Signal is received indicating the passenger train is ahead in the block?
A. Proceed at Restricted speed.
B. Proceed at Restricted speed after confirming the location of the rear of the Passenger train.
C. Stop short of the Restricting signal until a more favorable signal is received or the Train Dispatcher authorizes movement.
C. Stop short of the Restricting signal until a more favorable signal is received or the Train Dispatcher authorizes movement.
Except at designated Quiet Zones, when approaching a public highway-rail grade crossing Federal Regulations require that the locomotive horn be sounded a minimum of _______ before occupying the crossing. The signal must be prolonged or repeated until the engine occupies the crossing.
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 15 seconds
C. 15 seconds
When getting on or off equipment is required in the performance of duties, employees must:
A. Select a location that is free of obstructions such as switches, derails and any other underfoot condition that could cause tripping or stumbling.
B. Ensure hands are free of hand held objects.
C. Face the equipment and maintain “Three Points of Contact” (two hands and one foot OR one hand and two feet)
D. Be alert to avoid equipment approaching on adjacent track, close clearances, irregularities or openings in the ground, and get on or off the side away from the adjacent track when conditions permit.
E. All of the above
E. All of the above
In signaled territory, all crewmembers must hold the following Job Safety Briefing anytime a signal is received requiring the train to approach the next signal prepared to stop:
A. Distance, location, and sight distance to the next signal.
B. Physical constraints (e.g. curvature, sight distance, grade, tonnage, weather).
C. Status of air and dynamic brakes and planned stopping technique.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
How must a train crew proceed when an intermediate signal in Rule 261 or 271 territory displays no lighted aspect (dark signal)?
A. The signal must be regarded as the most restrictive indication given by that signal.
B. Stop
C. Continue by the intermediate operating on previous signal indication
A. The signal must be regarded as the most restrictive indication given by that signal.
If a train experiences an en route horn failure on the lead locomotive, the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator and the LCDI desk in Atlanta must be immediately notified. The movement may proceed at authorized speed, stopping before fouling any road crossing where sounding the whistle is required by rule or special instruction. A crew member must be on the ground at the crossing to warn traffic until the leading end of the movement has occupied the crossing.
These actions are not required if:
A. Crossing gates, if equipped, are in the fully lowered position, -OR- No traffic is approaching or stopped at the crossing, -OR- A qualified employee, other than a crewmember, with the ability to communicate with trains is stationed at the crossing to warn traffic.
B. No traffic is approaching or stopped at the crossing and train is instructed to operate at Restricted Speed.
C. Crossing gates, if equipped, are in the fully lowered position, and train is instructed to operate at Restricted Speed.
A. Crossing gates, if equipped, are in the fully lowered position, -OR- No traffic is approaching or stopped at the crossing, -OR- A qualified employee, other than a crewmember, with the ability to communicate with trains is stationed at the crossing to warn traffic.
The standard whistle signal when approaching a public highway-rail grade crossing is two long blasts, one short, and one long (- - O -). Federal law requires which of the following:
A. The whistle signal may be omitted if a flagger is present protecting the crossing.
B. When approaching a public highway-rail grade crossing, start the whistle signal at least 15 seconds but no more than 20 seconds before occupying the crossing.
C. The whistle signal must be prolonged or repeated until the engine occupies the crossing.
D. Both (b) and (c).
D. Both (b) and (c).
Inspection verifying the release of the air brakes on each freight car during a Class I brake test may be conducted by a "roll-by" inspection at a speed not to exceed: A. 5 MPH. B. 10 MPH. C. 15 MPH. D. A roll by may not be performed.
B. 10 MPH.
You are operating a freight train with a maximum authorized speed of 50 MPH when all speed indicators on the controlling locomotive fail en route. At what speed may the locomotive continue as the controlling locomotive to the nearest forward point where repairs can be made, or next calendar day inspection, whichever comes first?
A. Restricted Speed, not exceeding 20 MPH.
B. Not exceeding 10 MPH below the maximum authorized speed
C. Half the maximum authorized speed.
D. The locomotive may not continue as the controlling locomotive.
B. Not exceeding 10 MPH below the maximum authorized speed
Yard Limits are designated in the Timetable, and indicated by "Yard Limit" signs. Which of the below signal indications require Restricted Speed within Yard Limits? A. Approach B. Medium Approach C. Advance Approach D. Clear E. Both A and B
E. Both A and B
Which of the following examples constitutes an imperfectly displayed signal aspect and what action is required?
A. A white light displayed where a colored light should be. Regard as the most restrictive indication and report the condition to the Control Station.
B. A clear signal aspect displayed leading into a block occupied by a train. Proceed at restricted speed.
C. A crossing gate broken or missing. Report the condition to the Control Station.
D. A stop signal aspect displayed after receiving a clear signal indication to enter the previous block. Report the condition to the Control Station.
A. A white light displayed where a colored light should be. Regard as the most restrictive indication and report the condition to the Control Station.
To establish working limits using Train Coordination, a roadway worker must communicate with the Engineer, or Conductor if communication cannot be established with the Engineer, in control of a train or locomotive holding exclusive authority to move and must determine:
-The train or controlling locomotive number.
-The train or locomotive is visible to the roadway worker who is establishing working limits.
-The train or locomotive is stopped.
A. True
B. False
A. True
How many times must each signal be called by crewmembers?
A. Once. Over the radio when the signal is clearly visible by all crewmembers.
B. Twice. (1) As soon as the signal is clearly visible, and (2) By radio after confirmed in the cab by all crewmembers .
C. Three times. (1) In the cab to each other as soon as the signal is clearly visible, (2) by radio after confirmed in the cab by all, and (3) in the cab again, if other than a Stop Signal, just before the signal is passed.
D. Only signals other than CLEAR should be called over the radio.
C. Three times. (1) In the cab to each other as soon as the signal is clearly visible, (2) by radio after confirmed in the cab by all, and (3) in the cab again, if other than a Stop Signal, just before the signal is passed.
A train receives a defect message from a detector for a Hot Wheel. After stopping the train, is it permissible for the train to perform a roll-by inspection?
A. Yes, at a speed not exceeding 10 MPH.
B. No.
A. Yes, at a speed not exceeding 10 MPH.
A train being operated from other than the leading end on a main track may:
A. Operate at a speed not exceeding 30 MPH provided a qualified employee is stationed at, on or ahead of the leading end and equipped with a whistle or horn and an emergency brake valve.
B. Operate at track speed provided there are no intervening switches, derails, road crossings, or movements within the limits of the same block.
C. Operate at a speed not exceeding 30 MPH.
A. Operate at a speed not exceeding 30 MPH provided a qualified employee is stationed at, on or ahead of the leading end and equipped with a whistle or horn and an emergency brake valve.
You are working NS yard assignment BC04 and are transferring a cut of cars to the BNSF. After entering BNSF property, which rules are you governed by, NS or BNSF?
A. When operating on a foreign railroad, all NS rules apply all the time.
B. When operating on a foreign railroad, all of the foreign railroad rules would apply since you are on their property.
C. You would be governed by the foreign railroad Operating Rules, Timetables, and Special Instructions, and NS Safety and General Conduct Rules, Equipment Operation and Handling rules, and Hazardous
D. You would be governed by the foreign railroad Safety and General Conduct Rules, Equipment Operation and Handling rules, and Hazardous Materials rules, and NS railroad Operating Rules, Timetables, and Special Instructions.
Materials rules.
C. You would be governed by the foreign railroad Operating Rules, Timetables, and Special Instructions, and NS Safety and General Conduct Rules, Equipment Operation and Handling rules, and Hazardous Materials rules.
Referencing the below image and noting the type of equipment involved, at which location(s) is it permissible to mount/dismount moving equipment? Note, the tank car pictured below is NOT equipped with 2 vertical grab irons. A. Location 1 B. Location 2 C. Location 3 D. Locations 4 and 5 E. Locations 1 and 5
D. Locations 4 and 5
The following sign indicates that you are about to pass the designated distant signal that governs the approach to an automatic interlocking. Trains or engines must proceed prepared to stop approaching an automatic interlocking-railroad crossing at grade when:
- Stopped while approaching or after passing the designated distant signal.
- Moving less than ____ MPH approaching or after passing the designated distant signal.
A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25
D. 25
To slow or stop a train when the dynamic brake is not available, or when necessary for proper train handling, the initial brake pipe reduction of 5 to 8 PSI should be made while working power, keeping the locomotive brake released. After the air brakes have taken effect throughout the train, throttle setting should be reduced gradually, keeping the train stretched. Additional brake applications of 2 to 3 PSI may be made to further reduce speed, keeping the locomotive brake released. These reductions should total at least ____ PSI to ensure that the train brakes fully release. After placing the automatic brake valve in release position, gradually reduce throttle to keep in-train forces at safe levels while train brakes are releasing.
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
B. 10
