Rules 160 - 1000

At what speed must movements on tracks other than main tracks be made?

Unless otherwise specified, at restricted speed

On other than main tracks, how must trains approach public crossings at grade?

Prepared to stop, sounding warnings 14L and 30

When would the indication of an Approach Block Limit Signal not apply to a train?

When authorized by clearance card form K to pass the block limit station as though clear block signal were displayed

What does the number plate under a distant switch indicator indicate?

The number of facing point switches connected to the DSI

Trains are relieved from complying with rules 99 and 152 within interlocking limits (TRUE / FALSE)

TRUE

What does a solid blast of a horn at an interlocking indicate?

All movements within interlocking limits stop immediately

What are the following interlocking whistle and horn sounds for the following: (600 RULES)

A. (1 long): All movements within interlocking limits stop immediately

B. o o (2 short): Resume normal movement after receiving proper signal or permission from the Block Operator

C. o o o (3 short): Whistle or horn test

D. o o o o (4 short): Call signal maintainer

E. o o o o o (5 short): Call electric traction employee

F. o o o o o o (6 short): Call maintenance of way employee

G. o o o o o o o (7 short): Call drill crew

What is the use for radio Channel 1? (700 RULES)

Train to fixed location

What is the use for radio Channel 2?

Movement Bureau, Train Dispatchers

What is the use for radio Channel 3?

Train to fixed location, Yard and Freight Operations (except RONKONKOMA & Babylon yard)

What is the use for radio Channel 4?

MOE, Intra-train, RONKONKOMA, and Babylon yards

What is the use for radio Channel 5?

Train to fixed location

What is MW CHANNEL ONE USED FOR?

For communications between roadway workers and block and interlocking station for discussions pertaining to working limits.

What are the exceptions to the requirement for testing radio equipment?

Crew Equipment Turns, Crew Change Points

What word is used on the radio to indicate that the message was received and understood?

ROGER

What word is used on the radio to indicate that a response is expected?

OVER

What word is used on the radio to indicate that no response is expected?

OUT

Who do Conductors and Train Crew members report to?

The General Superintendent Transportation

Emergency radio transmissions will begin with what word?

EMERGENCY REPEATED 3X

What is the minimum number and location of handbrakes to be applied to a cut of cars left standing?

Minimum of four, two on each end

What is the minimum number of handbrakes to be applied to a train with XXXX tons? (900 RULES)

Know the chart,

2000–2999: 5 handbrakes

3000–3999: 7 handbrakes

4000–4999: 8 handbrakes

5000–5999: 9 handbrakes