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Critical Zone A Lesson Points Flashcards

1
Q

Who controls the interlocking’s in Penn?

A

Console operator PSCC

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2
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Each interlocking within Penn station has a unique numbering sequence, describe each.

A

West end interlocking’s:

A - trks 1-18 ( 0 - 199 series)

KN - trks 19-21 ( 400 series)

East end interlocking’s:

JO - trks 5-15 ( 500 series)

C- trks 16-21 ( 600 series)

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3
Q

Is it possible to get to track 17 from JO? How?

A

Yes, proceed to ladder track governed by 558w

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4
Q

What must be considered when leaving east off of the tracks 5–9 on an approach signal?

A

You must be aware of the “wall” signal 516E only becomes visible when one car length away

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5
Q

Which lines can be accessed from JO?

A

1 & 2

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6
Q

Describe how the number plates on the westbound signals change at JO.

A

On tracks 10 through 13 inclusive the westbound traffic signals change to the 0–199 series. This is considered MP 0.

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7
Q

What tracks are included in C interlocking?

A

16-21

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8
Q

What lines can be accessed through C interlocking?

A

Line 3 & 4

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9
Q

What interlocking is on the north west end of the station?

A

KN

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10
Q

What tracks are included in KN interlocking?

A

19-21

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11
Q

Where is the signal (436w) on the west end of 21 track located?

A

Between 10 and 12 car markers protecting the switch to 9 and 10C

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12
Q

What yard tracks does 436w signal govern the entrance to?

A

9C & 10C

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13
Q

Where are the eastbound signals on these tracks located?

A

Low home signals on the ground

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14
Q

Where is the next westbound signal 426w located?

A

Hanging from the ceiling just west of the west and of platform 11

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15
Q

What ladder does 426w govern the entrance to?

A

F ladder

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16
Q

What tracks can be accessed by 426W signal?

A

4 Lead, 1 & 2C

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17
Q

What tracks can 8C be accessed from?

A

20 Only

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18
Q

What lead tracks can be accessed from track 18?

A

Ladder I and G

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19
Q

What Ladders are on the north west end of the station?

A

Ladder G, I, F

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20
Q

What tracks can be accessed from the ladders?

A

Heading west from these ladders the following tracks are accessible:
2x-6x, 1-4 lead

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21
Q

Describe the location of the signal 32w at the west end of 14 track

A

Hanging from the ceiling protecting movements to the G ladder

22
Q

Describe the physical location of signal 64w

A

The signal is on the post office bridge and is the first signal west of the 32W. It is often mistaken as the westward exiting signal on track 14.

23
Q

What is the largest interlocking in Penn station?

A

A

24
Q

How many eastbound home signals does A have?

A

A lot

25
Q

What tracks can be accessed from A interlocking?

A

1-18

26
Q

What tracks have westbound signals at 9th Avenue?

A

3x and 4x

27
Q

Which tracks have westbound signals at 10th Ave.?

A

1x - 6x

28
Q

How many X tracks are there?

A

6

1x-6x

29
Q

How many interlocking’s are within Penn station?

A

Four:

A, JO, KN, C

30
Q

What tunnels can be accessed from the X tracks?

A

North river tunnels 2 and 3

31
Q

What ladders lead to the North River tunnels?

A

Ladder tracks M U I G

32
Q

What ladders lead to the Empire tunnels?

A

M and U

33
Q

How many yards are in Penn station?

A

4

A, C, D, E

34
Q

Are there any fixed signals in Erie (E) yard?

A

Yes. There are exiting signals to 1a and 1 station

35
Q

How many tracks are there in E yard?

A

7

1E-6E. The ladder is 7E

36
Q

Are there fixed signals in D yard? If so, describe them. Westbound and eastbound.

A

Yes

Westbound: on 1,3,4,5 and 6D

Eastbound: on 6,5,4, and 3D

37
Q

Which mainline track can be accessed westbound through D yard?

A

2 main

38
Q

What else is this D yard track used for?

A

Storing of engines

39
Q

What is unique about D yard track?

A

It has a westbound color light signal Mounted on a pedestal

40
Q

Are there any derails in Penn station?

A

Yes, on the west end of #5 spur

41
Q

Which tracks can the empire tunnel be accessed from?

A

Station tracks1 thru 9 via #2 main

42
Q

Where are the automatic signals in Penn station?

A

Eastbound W04 signals. Located on tracks 1X and 2X at the 10th ave. signal bridge

43
Q

Penn station station pages

A 
PSCC
A        R-PSCC
KN     R-PSCC
New York
C        R-PSCC
JO      R-PSCC
F         R-PSCC
Harold R-PSCC
44
Q

Track 18 has platforms on both sides of the track. Which side must you open?

A

North side only

45
Q

Where is the mail dock platform located?

A

Between 1D and 3D

46
Q

Where is the middle track (Kelly track) located?

A

At JO Between No. 1 and No. 2 tracks

47
Q

Which tracks are the middle tracks?

A

tracks 10 through 13

48
Q

Locate the ladder tracks and what tracks do the lead to.

A

South side:

M- leads to tracks 1 to 9 (106w signal)
U- leads to tracks 2 to 9 (92w signal)

Northside:

F- leads from LIRR WSY lead 4 to 20 and 21
I- leads to tracks 14(64w signal) thru 18
G- leads to tracks 14 to 19

49
Q

Track capacities

A 
8 cars- 1, 5
10 cars- 2,3,4
11 cars- 6
12 cars- 7,16,17,18,19,20,21
14 cars- 8, 15
15 cars- 9
16 cars- 14
17 cars- 10,13
18 cars- 11
19 cars- 12
50
Q

X tracks connect the North River tunnel tracks to the station:

A 
1X   Leads to station tracks 1 to 9
2X   Leads to station tracks 1 to 18
3X   Leads to station tracks 1 to 19
4X   Leads to station tracks 1 to 19
5X   Leads to station tracks 2 to 19
6X   Leads to station tracks 14 to 19
51
Q

What rules are in effect in the East River tunnels?

A

261
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