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1
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When can a train use a secondary track in the reverse direction without permission of the block operator?

A

In an emergency and under flag protection

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List all things an extra train needs to leave Montauk

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CONDITIONS = clearance card form K
REPRESENTATION = clearance card form A
AUTHORITY= Form L
PERMISSION = Verbal
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When operating in door bypass, and engineer can except two short on the communicating buzzer to proceed

TRUE or FALSE

A

FALSE

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How are extra trains governed with respect to opposing extra trains and singletrack 251 territory?

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Form L

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NO 2701 ENG 5003 HAS RIGHTS OVER NO 2732 ENG 522 MY TO SK2

SP

Give two examples how 2732 can leave Speonk if 2701 hasn’t arrived

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  • annulling the schedule of 2701

- annulling form L No 1

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Where rule 251 is in effect on singletrack, extra trains must not run without form L’s, unless otherwise provided. Give an example of what is meant by unless otherwise provided

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Within Yard limits

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What authority is needed for extra 171 West to follow TC 417 into automatic block territory?

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Form L, looking out for track car

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Define: Main Track

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A designated track of which trains are operated by timetable, form L or both or the use of which is governed by Block signals

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List the form L abbreviations for the following

A. Train Director 
B. Initials of the GST
C. MU engine 9842
D. Passenger 
E. Dispatcher 
F. Conductor
A 
A. Train Director =   OPR
B. Initials of the GST = SP
C. MU engine 9842 = ENG
D. Passenger = PSGR
E. Dispatcher  = DISPR 
F. Conductor =  CONDR
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List for examples of when 241 verbal authority can be used for a signal displaying stop signal.

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  1. In case of signal failure
  2. When necessary for an engineer to return to their train
  3. When a signal cannot be displayed due to a track conditioning or trackwork
  4. When an absolute signal cannot be displayed when required
  5. When a signal is in perfectly display and cannot be determined more favorable than stop and proceed or when absent from a place where usually shown
  6. When assisting a disabled train within sight distance of a home signal
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At what speed much trains whose consist includes freight equipment proceed at until they can have signal indicator displays an aspect of 70 or better?

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Restricted speed

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How is a passenger extra identified?

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Lead engine number and direction

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When do form L’s become void?

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Form L’s held by issued for or any part relating to a regular train becomes void when the train loses both right and schedule as prescribed in rule 4 timetable superseded and rule 82 train more than 12 hours behind either their arriving or leaving time at any station or its schedule is annulled

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What speed may a train operate when passing an approach block limit sign with a K card for that block limit?

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Maximum authorized speed

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Give three examples of when a train headlights must be dimmed

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NOTE: The headlights MUST NOT be dimmed when approaching or passing over public crossings at grade

  1. While standing or passing through yards where other engines are working.
  2. When approaching stations at which stops are to be made or at which other trains are receiving or discharging passengers.
  3. When approaching a station where form L’s are to be received or when on a main track at a meeting point.
  4. When approaching fixed signals, if the view of the fixed signal is thereby improved
  5. On two or more tracks when approaching a train in the opposite direction
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A locomotive with a failure of one auxiliary light, after departing an initial terminal, must operate over grade crossings not exceeding 20 mph

TRUE or FALSE

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FALSE

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At meets between extra trains which train would take the siding

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The westward train unless otherwise stated in the form L

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List three ways to establish working limits

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  • General Notice
  • Form L
  • Foul Time
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Who are form L’s for train crew address to?

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The conductor and engineer and to anyone who acts as the trains pilot

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Indicate the maximum speed for the following:

A. TC 82
B. Detector Cars
C. DM 30 in electric
D. Alcohol train when spraying Sandite

A

A. TC 82 = 60mph
B. Detector Cars = 65 mph
C. DM 30 in electric = 80 mph
D. Alcohol train when spraying Sandite = 20 mph

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What is the primary purpose of a clearance card form K?

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To allow a train to pass one or more block limit station as though a clear block signal were displayed

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What is passenger extra 7002 east authority to occupy a secondary track?

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Unless otherwise provided permission from the train dispatcher through the block operator or signal indication

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In 261 territory a track car can enter the main track at a Road crossing in an interlocking

TRUE or FALSE

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TRUE

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Write the body of a form L for Engine 520 to operate from KO2 to GY

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ENG 520 RUN EXTRA KO2 TO GY

SP

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25
What authority would train NO 521 need to operate on the C secondary?
Permission from the NYAR Yardmaster/Trainmaster
26
What is line 1A and 4 used for in a form L?
1A - working limits- track out of service | 4 - establishing a Meet
27
All Form L's in effect must be re-issued each day beginning at 12:01 AM TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
28
List the type of switches that track cars must not trail through without aligning the switch by hand
SEA Spring Switch Electric Yard switch Automatic Safety Switch
29
List three signals to may see in manual block territory where a Train cannot exceed 30 mph
1. Caution 2. Caution Indicator 3. Approach Block Limit
30
Give the indication to the following Engine Whisles or Horn signals A. OOOOO B. O-O
A. OOOOO = Call for inspector B. O-O = Fire or Smoke condition exist. To be sounded continuously at open block or interlocking stations if the radio is inoperative
31
The cab signal indicator will not indicate conditions ahead when:
1. Pushing or shoving cars | 2. Operating against the current of traffic
32
Rule 87 ( 5 minute rule) must be applied at an established meet TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
33
List all ways that a train can be represented
``` General Notice Meet Order Annulling Order Rights Over Order ID order Clearance Card form A Form L line 1B ```
34
Train 108 encounters a speed failure at Baldwin station. After receiving permission to cut out the speed control what speed will No 108 proceed to Port interlocking? (410 territory)
Not exceeding 40 mph
35
What are the uses of Clearance Card form A?
- to represent that all superior opposing regular due to arrive or left in the last 12 hours - to allow a train to pass a stop block signal to do station work
36
You can except rule 241 authority alone to pass a signal and enter an occupied block to assist a disabled train on singletrack where rule 251 is in effect TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
37
What is the most restrictive aspect of an interlocking signal?
Stop signal
38
How long are form D's and form L's in effect?
Form L - are in effect until fulfilled, superseded, or annulled Form D - are in effect until fulfilled or cancelled
39
Under what conditions can you train do 60 mph with the speed failure 410 territory?
Multiple unit trains only with the cab signal indicator and warning device operative upon receiving an aspect of absolute clear, absolute medium clear, absolute slow clear, or flashing slow approach, Will proceed in accordance with the signal indication and thereafter be governed by the cab signal indicator not exceeding 60 mph
40
Explain rule 262
A train for which the direction of traffic has been established must not move in the opposite direction without proper INTERLOCKING signal indication or permission from the train dispatcher through the block operator
41
How long would No 2710's schedule be in effect for?
Unless fulfilled, for 12 hours after its time at each station
42
Movements on all main tracks, secondary tracks and sidings are in charge of block operators TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
43
What must be done when the prescribed markers become inoperative on a train during the day?
Substituted with a red flag and a red light when passing through tunnels
44
Give the indications of the following interlocking whistles A. OO B. ______
A. Resume normal movement after receiving the proper signal auto permission from the block operator B. All movements within interlocking limits stop immediately
45
What authority is needed for a freight train to operate on single track where route 261 is in effect?
PSI or Permission TD/BO
46
When the cab signal indicator displays a 15 code the train must always proceed at restricted speed TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
47
What authority will an extra train need to enter the main track at a hand operated switch in automatic block signal system territory? ( be complete)
251- permission TD/BO | 261- Form L
48
List all the ways to pass a fixed signal displaying Stop in zone C.
- Verbal 241 - Clearance Card Form A - Form L
49
In absence of a distance in manual block territory at a place where it is usually shown must be taken as?
Caution signal
50
Form L # 1 NO 2702 ENG 504 MEET NO 2703 ENG 5001 AT AG SP Form L # 2 NO 2703 DUE TO LEAVE MONTAUK APRIL 10TH IS ANNULLED MY TO SK2 SP After receiving a clearance card form K, can No 2702 leave?
Yes, because form L # 1 is void
51
What radio channel channels are on the L IRR and list what each is used for.
Channel 1 Train to fixed location Channel 2 Movement Bureau Channel 3 Yard and Freight operations, Train to fixed location (except Babylon yard) Channel 4 Intra train, Maintenance of Equipment, Babylon yard
52
How can NYAR enter the main track from East Hampton double ended freight if the track is out of service?
Permission from the RWIC
53
What forms of form L's may never be combined and describe what each is used for
SK- Annulling a Schedule | T - Proving for movement in an occupied block
54
When working limits are established on a main track what is taken out of service?
Rules in effect
55
List two instances when a train would have to be stopped for delivery of a Form L?
1. If delivery is not affected on the engine 2. When form L's are issued that restrict the superiority of a train address at the point where they are to be delivered to the train 3. When a speed restriction on a Form L is to be delivered to a train and the information contained covers a portion of track and close proximity to the block or interlocking station
56
When switching at an interlocking, what is authority to make a switching move, against the current of traffic, without receiving a form L?
Permission TD/BO under Flag protection
57
What is the authority needed for a lite engine to reenter a manual block after having passed beyond its limits?
Block authority
58
When would the superior train to take the siting at the meet?
If so stated in a form L
59
Where would Extra 521 West apply the time NO 2714 at Bridgehampton? ( BH is a passing siding on the Montauk Branch with an east and west switch. Also, BH is east of SK2)
East switch of BH
60
A NYAR extra in 409 territory incurs a speed failure failure. The audible warning device is operative. What speed will this train proceed?
40 mph
61
How will employees broadcast in emergency over the radio? What most of the employees using the radio do when they hear an emergency radio transmission?
Say the word emergency three times, all other transmissions must be stopped
62
Rule 316 is in effect when running against the current of traffic TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
63
Explain Rule 251
One portions of the railroad and on tracks specified by the timetable trains will run with reference to other trains in the same direction by block signals whose indications will supersede the superiority of trains
64
List all the ways a train can receive the conditions of a manual block
``` Clearance card form K Fixed signal Form L Verbal 241 Verbal Hand Sign = green flag by day and green light by night ```

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