student engineer

Question 1

When checking a locomotive’s MAP 100, what three things does the
MAP 100 validate?

Answer 1

That the inspection, brake test and train control system tests
remain valid.

Question 2

Of the three tests, which one do we NOT use on the Coast Starlight or
Sunset Limited?

Answer 2

The train control system test.

Question 3

The MAP 101 validates only one item, what?

Answer 3

The inspection.

Question 4

If, as an Engineer, you were required to perform an inspection of your
Locomotive, what AMT-3 Rule do you refer to?

Answer 4

AMT-3 Rule 2.2 Locomotive Calendar Day Inspection Procedure

When Performed By Engineer.

Question 5

How often does a locomotive require inspection?

Answer 5

Once each calendar day.

Question 6

How often does a Cab Car require inspection?

Answer 6

Once each calendar day.

Question 7

If a locomotive was inspected today, when does it need another
inspection to remain valid?

Answer 7

By 1159PM tomorrow.

Question 8

Can you depart a location where a Locomotive Calendar Day
Inspection and Locomotive Departure Test were performed without a
MAP 100 or MAP 101?

Answer 8

No.

Question 9

If a Locomotive Calendar Day Air Brake Test has not been performed
as indicated on the MAP 100, what is required and what Rule do you
refer to?

Answer 9

You must perform your own Locomotive Departure Test as per

Rule 2.3.

Question 10

If you discover that your locomotive(s) were inspected yesterday and
you will be working on this equipment past midnight tonight, what is
required?

Answer 10

A Locomotive Calendar Day Inspection will be required before

1159PM tonight regardless if the train is delayed or not.

Question 11

Does the Locomotive Calendar Day Inspection procedure require a
Locomotive Calendar Day Air Brake Test also?

Answer 11

Yes.

Question 12

If the MAP 100 has expired (example: was signed the day before
yesterday), what is required before placing this locomotive in service if
no mechanical forces are available?

Answer 12

Engineer must perform inspection per Rule 2.2.

Question 13

Prior to inspection, what must be done with the locomotive?

Answer 13

It must be secured.

Question 14

Must the FRA “Blue Form” be displayed on the locomotive?

Answer 14

Yes.

Question 15

What must be known about the safety devices listed on the MAP 100?

Answer 15

That they are properly positioned and sealed.

Question 16

What are the three common safety devices found on locomotives?

Answer 16

a. Alertor.
b. Speedometer overspeed.
c. Event Recorder.

Question 17

Who is responsible for applying the seals on the above devices?

Answer 17

The Mechanical Department.

Question 18

If the seal numbers are not recorded, what is required?

Answer 18

Do not delay the train. Note that the seal numbers were not

recorded on the MAP 100.

Question 19

What must be known about the locomotive’s cab lights and gauge
lights?

Answer 19

They must be operative and provide sufficient illumination.

Question 20

Regarding the speedometer, what is the only thing that one can look
for while performing the daily inspection prior to departure?

Answer 20

That the speedometer and its related apparatus are not damaged.

Question 21

If you discovered one bulb of the headlight burned out, would this
be considered as non-compliant?

Answer 21

No.

Question 22

If you discovered one ditch light burned out on a locomotive,
would this be considered as non-compliant?

Answer 22

Yes.

Question 23

If you discover that the radio does not operate as intended, what are
your options?

Answer 23

Either repair it, substitute another radio, or switch the locomotive to
a trailing position.

Question 24

What two things must be done concerning just the locomotive when a
traction motor is cut out?

Answer 24

Locomotive must be isolated and switched to trailing position.

Question 25

Where must the brake shoes be aligned?

Answer 25

Aligned with the tread of the wheels or other braking surfaces.

Question 26

The FRA Blue Form on a locomotive shows that the maximum piston travel is 7 inches. You observe and measure the piston travel at 5 ¼ inches. Is the piston travel legal for this locomotive?

Answer 26

Yes.

Question 27

Where do you note any and all defects found on a locomotive?

Answer 27

On the MAP 100.

Question 28

Prior to performing the locomotive departure test, two items must be FIRST addressed if the mechanical department is assisting. Name them.

Answer 28

a. Blue signal protection provided. | b. Locomotive must be secured.

Question 29

When checking the IBV, what must you note regarding the brake cylinder pressure as you fully apply and fully release the IBV?

Answer 29

That the pressure holds in 10-psi increments.

Question 30

What is the maximum brake pipe leakage allowed during the | locomotive departure test?

Answer 30

3-psi.

Question 31

How do you cut out the brake pipe on CCB equipment?

Answer 31

Move the brake pipe cut off pilot switch to TEST.

Question 32

How much of a reduction must you make when testing for brake pipe leakage?

Answer 32

20-psi.

Question 33

After moving the ABV to release, how long must you wait before cutting the ABV back in?

Answer 33

One minute.

Question 34

During the DBI Test with the dynamic brake handle in “No. 2” position, what must be restored in 4 seconds after placing the automatic brake valve handle in emergency?

Answer 34

Brake cylinder pressure.

Question 35

During the Deadman/Alertor Test and after releasing the brake cylinder pressure, what should occur when allowing a penalty application?

Answer 35

A full service brake application.

Question 36

To recover from a penalty application, the automatic brake valve handle must be placed to what position?

Answer 36

Suppression.

Question 37

If any of the tests required by Rule 2.3 fail at an Amtrak repair facility, can the locomotive be used?

Answer 37

Not until repaired.

Question 38

Even though only one is officially defined, the first three above definitions have what in common?

Answer 38

They all mean the same thing.

Question 39

When fully applying and fully releasing the IBV, what must be observed on each unit in the consist?

Answer 39

That the brakes apply and release on each unit in the consist.

Question 40

How many 10-psi reductions are made during the Rule 2.4 test?

Answer 40

Two.

Question 41

What is to be performed after the first 10-psi reduction and what must be observed?

Answer 41

Bail off the IBV and observe that brakes release on all locomotives in the consist.

Question 42

When is a locomotive running air brake test required?

Answer 42

Required on lite engines upon initial movement, required if there was a change in consist of lite locomotives, or required if changing control stations.

Question 43

When performing the locomotive running air brake test, what two brakes are actually being tested?

Answer 43

The ABV and the IBV.

Question 44

While bailing off the IBV, what probably occurred if the engine consist suddenly stops?

Answer 44

The actuating pipe and the independent application and release pipe are crossed somewhere between two locomotives.

Question 45

What is the MU-2 or MU-2A Valve used to cut in or out?

Answer 45

The IBV.

Question 46

Should the trailing locomotives’ IBV be cut in or cut out?

Answer 46

Cut out.

Question 47

Once moving with a lite locomotive consist, when do you perform a running air test?

Answer 47

As soon as speed permits, but not exceeding 20 MPH.

Question 48

During a Class I Air Brake Test, the Engineer can only participate by doing what?

Answer 48

By manipulating the ABV, checking leakage, and testing the alertor.

Question 49

Who can perform a Class I Air Brake Test?

Answer 49

A QMP.

Question 50

As an Engineer, are you regarded as a QMP or a QP?

Answer 50

QP.

Question 51

An Engineer must not apply or release the brakes until when?

Answer 51

Upon receiving the proper signal to apply or release the brakes.

Question 52

What is the MAP 1173 used to indicate?

Answer 52

The completion of a Class I Air Brake Test.

Question 53

What information must be included on the MAP 1173 when certifying a PASSENGER train?

Answer 53

a. All Locomotives, including Cab Cars. b. Number of cars. c. The date. d. Time of inspection. e. Location of the test. f. Name and signature of the QP who performed the test. g. Selector volume handle position. h. Interior/Exterior inspection. i. Communicating signal status. j. GRA/DIR release status. k. EOT tested.

Question 54

What is considered as the “communicating signal”?

Answer 54

An operative two-way radio system.

Question 55

Face-to-face relief is a valid way of determining the condition of the brakes from the inbound crew or from a mechanical department employee as long as what other factor is met?

Answer 55

That the equipment is not left unattended.

Question 56

How long does a MAP 1173 remain valid on a Long Distance Train?

Answer 56

Until the next scheduled Class I Brake Test, which is required every 1500 miles or once each calendar day, whichever occurs first.

Question 57

What is meant by “condition of brakes”?

Answer 57

The percentage of operational brakes on cars and locomotives.

Question 58

What is the minimum amount of operational brakes required?

Answer 58

85%.

Question 59

Are there any provisions or rules that allow movement of the | equipment with less than the minimum amount required?

Answer 59

Yes

Question 60

What is the minimum amount of operational brakes required on a train leaving the originating terminal?

Answer 60

100%.

Question 61

You change locomotives en-route. Do you need a new MAP 1173 | noting this change or what is the additional provision?

Answer 61

No. Line out the old engine number and add the new one.

Question 62

Where must the MAP 1173 be kept in regards to the position in the train?

Answer 62

In the controlling locomotive or cab car.

Question 63

Passenger trains must not leave any point where a Class I brake test was performed without what?

Answer 63

The MAP 1173.

Question 64

Besides the MAP 1173 validating the completion of a Class I Air Brake Test, what other inspection(s) does the MAP 1173 validate?

Answer 64

The Exterior/Interior inspections.

Question 65

Except for the Engineer’s participation by operating the ABV, checking brake pipe leakage, and testing the alertor, who performs the Class I inspection?

Answer 65

A QMP.

Question 66

A long distance train may proceed beyond 1159PM to the point where it will receive its scheduled Class I brake test, except must not proceed beyond 1159PM regarding one possible situation. What is this situation?

Answer 66

Locomotives must be inspected each calendar day regardless if the train is delayed or not.

Question 67

How much of a brake pipe reduction must be made during a Class I test?

Answer 67

20-psi

Question 68

To check the amount of leakage in the brake pipe, the Engineer must cut out the pressure maintaining feature. How do you cut out the pressure maintaining feature?

Answer 68

By moving the brake pipe cut off pilot valve to the TEST or OUT position.

Question 69

The leakage must not exceed what?

Answer 69

5-psi per minute.

Question 70

When do you release the ABV?

Answer 70

Upon the proper signal to release the brakes.

Question 71

When are Passenger Class I Brake Tests required on a long distance intercity passenger trains?

Answer 71

Prior to train’s departure from original/initial terminal and once each 1500 miles or once each calendar day, whichever occurs first.

Question 72

Can an Engineer and/or Conductor participate in a Class IA brake test by observing the application and release of brakes on the equipment?

Answer 72

Yes

Question 73

During a Class IA test, what must be determined about each of the cars, and how is this done?

Answer 73

The brakes must apply and release on each of the cars, determined by walking the train and directly observing the application and release.

Question 74

If you perform a Class IA brake test, what must you note and where?

Answer 74

On the MAP 1173, note that Class IA test performed, the date and time, the location, and (your) initials of the QP performing this test.

Question 75

Is a leakage test required during a Class IA test?

Answer 75

Yes.

Question 76

What may be used to determine the application and release of the brakes if a QP determines that the conditions pose a safety hazard?

Answer 76

Brake indicators.

Question 77

A Class IA test must be performed instead of a Class II on previously tested equipment, if this equipment has exceeded what?

Answer 77

Four hours off of a source of compressed air.

Question 78

Is a Class II Air Brake Test required on equipment where a Class I test was performed, the MAP 1173 is present, and the mechanical department employee is no longer on the equipment?

Answer 78

Yes.

Question 79

What is being specifically tested during a Class II test?

Answer 79

The brake pipe continuity/integrity and brakes apply from a 20PSI reduction.

Question 80

What must be used (if equipped) on the rear passenger equipment to determine the proper application and release of the brakes?

Answer 80

When rear passenger equipment is equipped with an EOT or | gauge.

Question 81

When is the Class II Brake Test required?

Answer 81

a. When control stand is changed. b. When previously tested and inspected cars are added. c. When cars/equipment are removed. d. When engineer first takes charge of train (except for face-to-face relief). e. After an emergency application of the brakes. f. Where indicated by Rule or Instruction. g. When control valves or brakes are cutout. h. After loss of brake pipe pressure has been determined, then use EOT device for Class II Test on trains equipped.

Question 82

Who performs the running brake test?

Answer 82

The locomotive engineer.

Question 83

When must this test be performed?

Answer 83

As soon as the speed of the train permits, but not exceeding 20 MPH.

Question 84

What conditions could exist when the speed of the train exceeds 20 MPH while performing a running test?

Answer 84

After striking debris or communication has failed with the EOT and the speed of the train is already greater than 20 MPH.

Question 85

When performing a Running Brake Test, what is NOT permitted to apply?

Answer 85

Locomotive independent brake and/or dynamic brake.

Question 86

If air brakes do not operate properly while making a Running Test, what must be done?

Answer 86

Train must be stopped, cause of failure ascertained, corrected, and Class II Brake Test and Running Brake Test repeated.

Question 87

The Class I Air Brake Test and the Exterior/Interior Inspection must be entered on what form for all passenger trains?

Answer 87

The MAP 1173.

Question 88

Who performs an Exterior Calendar Day Inspection?

Answer 88

A QMP.

Question 89

Can a QP (Engineer) perform an Exterior Inspection?

Answer 89

No

Question 90

Running gear is defined as the components associated with what?

Answer 90

The suspension system, the draft system, the trucks, and wheels.

Question 91

If passenger equipment is discovered with a defect of the running gear at the time of inspection and is unable to be repaired, how is the passenger train able to proceed?

Answer 91

By setting out the defective equipment.

Question 92

Jumper cables hanging free with exposed wire, high voltage signage missing, water and/or oil on the floor and end doors that fail to operate correctly are all examples of what type of defect?

Answer 92

Non-Running gear.

Question 93

A passenger train may only transport members of the general public after what?

Answer 93

When the required passenger train brake tests and mechanical | inspections have been performed.

Question 94

As the outbound Engineer, how do you determine the condition and validity of the locomotive and its air brake system?

Answer 94

By looking at the MAP 100 and 101 forms.

Question 95

As the outbound Engineer, how do you determine the condition and validity of the train and its braking system?

Answer 95

Either by face-to-face with the inbound Engineer, by reviewing the MAP 1173, by contacting CNOC, or by making your own walking inspection of a brake application.

Question 96

What two forms is the inbound Engineer responsible for completing?

Answer 96

The MAP 100 and the MAP 1173.

Question 97

If the inbound crew had to cut out a truck on one of the passenger cars, where will the inbound Engineer note this change?

Answer 97

On the MAP 1173.

Question 98

After ascertaining the condition of the brakes and the condition of the locomotive, what additional air test will be required?

Answer 98

A Running Air Brake Test.

Question 99

What must be done if the train brakes are not working as intended, or seem to be inadequate for the brake application made?

Answer 99

Stop the train and make a walking inspection of a brake application to determine cause. If no defects are found, then continue making periodic running brake tests.

Question 100

What is the minimum pressure allowed in the main reservoir, after which falling below, necessitates an immediate stop?

Answer 100

100-psi.