81-155 Test

What must employees do if there is a known condition that will delay a train or prevent it from operating at maximum authorized speed?

Employees must promptly advise the movement bureau

How long are timetable schedules in effect?

unless fulfilled for twelve hours after their time at each station

what happens to a regular train more than twelve hours behind its scheduled arriving or leaving time and how may it proceed?

loses both right and schedule thereafter they can proceed only as provided by rule 97

on single track where rule 251 is in effect when must inferior trains be clear of the main track?

must clear the time and block of opposing regular trains by not less than 5 minutes unless otherwise provided by Form L

What must an inferior train do that is unable to clear the main track?

a crew member must protect the head end as provided by rule 99

on single track where rule 251 is in effect when may a train leave a station in advance of a scheduled leaving time?

never

how may a train leave a station in advance of its scheduled leaving time?

on two or more tracks where rule 251 is in effect or where rule 261 is in effect a train may operate in advance of its scheduled leaving time except at a passenger station where it is scheduled to receive passengers at passenger stations verbal permission from a representative of the GST will be he authority for a train to depart

how are regular trains designated

by both schedule and engine number

how are extra trains designated

by engine number and direction

how are trains identified

by leading engine number

On single track where rule 251 is in effect where may extra trains be run without form l authority?

within yard limits

On two or more tracks where 251 is in effect or where 261 is in effect what is the authority for a train to proceed as an extra?

signal indication or permission from the block operator

when required to protect a train with flag protection what are the minimum distances that protection must be provided?

manual block 1200 feet
automatic block 500 feet

what must be taken into consideration in addition to the minimum distances?

the grade curvature of the track weather conditions sight distance and any other conditions which would affect the manner in which protection must be afforded

what must be done if a flagman is recalled and the safety to the train permits?

return to the train leaving a lighted fusee

where manual block signal system rules are in effect rule 99 will apply for both following and opposing movements when a disabled train is awaiting the arrival of an assisting train

false

within designated limits specified in the timetable the main track may be used by proper signal indication or permission of the block operator without protecting against following movements on the same track

True

explain rule 100

within designated limits specified in the timetable the main track may be used by proper signal indication or permission of the block operator without protecting against following movements on the same track where manual block signal system rules are in effect rule 99 will apply for following movements when a disabled train is awaiting the arrival of an assisting train

what is the exception to rule 100

where manual block signal system rules are in effect rule 99 will apply for following movements when a disabled train is awaiting the arrival of an assisting train

what must be done if a train stops or becomes disabled under unusual circumstances

where must crewmembers be located when cars are shoved or pushed

in a conspicuous position on the leading car to determine that the track in front of them is clear

what must be done

the movement must be stopped immediately and must not resume until communication has been re-established or the misunderstanding has been resolved

what must cars left on

as far from the crossing as conditions permit so that visibility is not obstructed

what does stop tank

tank cars are connected to stationary pipes for loading or unloading and cars must not be coupled to or moved other cars must not be placed on the same track so as to obstruct the view of the sign without first notifying the person who placed the sign

when are conductors

where utility assistant conductors are stationed

what is the normal position of a derail

set to derail

at locations where

crew members must check the switches and know they are in proper position

when may a switch be

unless in charge of a crew member of that train

when may a train foul a track

after permission is received and switches connected with the movement are properly lined

how must movements

where trains are required

the switch has been lined normal and locked

what is the normal

lined for main track

unless otherwise provided

at restricted speed

how is a spring

by a white disc with the letters SS in black

what must be done if a

slack must not be taken or a reverse movement be made until the switch is properly lined by hand

what must be done

they must be lined by hand for both trailing and facing point moves

unless otherwise provided what is the maximum speed

restricted speed

when may trains operate through water

only in emergency and only when authorized by the general superintendent transportation if the water is not greater than 2 inches above the rail and at 2 mph

when the engineer is operating

must make a safety stop two car lengths short of the obstruction and after resuming not exceed 2 mph

what must be done

unless otherwise provided must be protected as per rule 99