RULES

How far in advance of a meeting or waiting point must the Conductor remind the Engineer that their authority to proceed is restricted?

In 261 double-track territory, Train 17M announces it has brakes in emergency Westbound on Main Track # 2 at CP Howell. Train 119 is travelling Westbound on the adjacent track, and hears 17M's radio announcement. How must Train 119 proceed?

Employees directing a shoving movement must:

When an engine is to be detached, equipment left standing must be properly secured with a sufficient number of hand brakes. After the engine is re-coupled, hand brakes must not be released until:

When necessary to control cars by hand brakes

When engines or cars are detached from a train, return movements must be made at Restricted Speed to prevent damage to equipment when recoupling. What other requirement must be observed?

Trains, engines, or cars left unattended must clear crossings and crossing signal circuits. When practicable, the equipment must be left at least:

On running tracks, yard tracks, and industrial tracks, trains and engines must approach crossings equipped with automatic warning devices:

Train 321 is given a Track Authority to proceed in Rule 271 territory from Pritchard to Mossy. Mossy is a timetable designated siding. What instructions must be issued in order for Train 321 to pull to the last siding switch at Mossy on the Main Track?

After authority to pass a Stop signal has been received from the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator, the movement must operate as though a _____________ Signal is displayed.

A train is ready to leave a non-signaled branch line through a hand-operated switch and enter the main track in Rule 261 territory. The train will not pass a block signal when entering the main track and the next governing signal is one and one-half miles away. After receiving permission from the control station the train must proceed:

Train J29 is operating westward in Rule 261 territory between Prince, MP 156.0 and Royal, MP 184.7. After receiving a Clear signal at Queen, MP 164.8, the J29 proceeds for 2 miles miles and stops to inspect a car. The next governing signal is 3/4 mile away. When ready to depart the movement must proceed:

A train or engine may make a reverse movement within the limits of the same block in Rule 251 or Rule 261 territory at Restricted Speed. This type of movement requires:

A crew may be relieved from inspecting their train for Hot Wheel or Hot Box defect alarms by the Help Desk or the Train Dispatcher when information is available confirming it is safe to proceed. Trains relieved of inspection:

When operating in single track territory, a train receiving a hot wheel defect alarm, may proceed at a speed not to exceed 30 MPH to the next siding, double track, or yard location where the train must be stopped and inspected provided which of the following conditions are met?

Which of the following types of trains must be stopped and inspected with any detector failure?

During a Class I brake test, an Air Flow Method (AFM) test or a Brake Pipe Leakage test must be performed and an inspection of the train must be made to determine that:

A Class III Brake Test (Train Line Continuity Inspection) must be performed:

Which of the following DO NOT indicate an EOTD failure?

Before locomotives are left unattended on any track the effectiveness of the parking brakes must be tested to ensure they won't roll away. Which of the following actions ARE REQUIRED?

A freight car found with defective air brakes at a location where repairs cannot be made may be moved to what location after the following requirements have been met: -- Qualified person has determined it is safe to move -- Qualified person has established a maximum speed for safe movement -- Conductor is notified by copy of the 'Home Shop" tag -- Other crew members are notified of defect, including any movement restriction, by the Conductor

Anytime emergency responders have been on, under, or between rail equipment, ____.

No more than __ conventional (non-high adhesion) axles may be operated under power on the head end of a train (except solid unit coal trains, solid loaded bulk commodity unit trains not exceeding 100 cars, and trains designated by Special Instructions).

When movements operate against the current of traffic in Rule 251 territory, the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator must:

When a train is authorized to occupy the same or overlapping limits with On-Track equipment,

Except at designated Quiet Zones, when approaching a public highway-rail grade crossing Federal Regulations require that the locomotive horn be sounded a minimum of _______ before occupying the crossing. The signal must be prolonged or repeated until the engine occupies the crossing.

How must a train crew proceed when an intermediate signal in Rule 261 or 271 territory displays no lighted aspect (dark signal)

If a train experiences an en route horn failure on the lead locomotive, the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator and the LCDI desk in Atlanta must be immediately notified. The movement may proceed at authorized speed, stopping before fouling any road crossing where sounding the whistle is required by rule or special instruction. A crew member must be on the ground at the crossing to warn traffic until the leading end of the movement has occupied the crossing. These actions are not required if:

The standard whistle signal when approaching a public highway-rail grade crossing is two long blasts, one short, and one long (- - O -). Federal law requires which of the following:

What is the maximum authorized speed when a train is operating against the current of traffic?

You are operating a freight train with a maximum authorized speed of 50 MPH when all speed indicators on the controlling locomotive fail en route. At what speed may the locomotive continue as the controlling locomotive to the nearest forward point where repairs can be made, or next calendar day inspection, whichever comes first?

Local crew L23 receives a Track Authority that has a "Box 12 Rule 752(C) RWIC BAILEY between EVANS and WOLFE on MAIN track". The crew discusses that Restricted Speed will be required after receiving permission from RWIC Bailey to enter the working limits. One of the crewmembers then states that he remembers something about a rule revision that said someone could authorize you through the limits at a higher speed. Is he correct? If so, who can authorize the crew to operate at a higher speed through the work limits?

Which of the following examples constitutes an imperfectly displayed signal aspect and what action is required?

To establish working limits using Train Coordination, a roadway worker must communicate with the Engineer, or Conductor if communication cannot be established with the Engineer, in control of a train or locomotive holding exclusive authority to move and must determine: -The train or controlling locomotive number. -The train or locomotive is visible to the roadway worker who is establishing working limits. -The train or locomotive is stopped. -That further movements of the train or locomotive will be made only as permitted by the roadway worker in charge of the working limits while the working limits remain in effect, and -The working limits are protected from other train and locomotive movements.

- Sidings - Restricted Speed not exceeding ____ MPH - All tracks other than main track and sidings - Restricted Speed not exceeding ___ MPH - Movements diverting through turnouts or crossovers - ___ MPH

A train receives a defect message from a detector for a Hot Wheel. After stopping the train, is it permissible for the train to perform a roll-by inspection?

Solid loaded unit coal trains, and any solid loaded bulk commodity unit trains other than coal not exceeding 100 cars are authorized to use to the equivalent of __ powered axles on the head end.

Southbound Train 125 has a track authority not to depart the siding at Tasso (271 territory) until the arrival of northbound engine NS 7557. As a headlight appears in the distance, what actions should the crew of train 125 take to ensure positive train identification during the impending train meet?

RWIC Smith is in charge of working limits in 271 territory between milepost 12 and 14. RWIC Smith has authorized other roadway work groups to occupy these limits. Local D67 needs to switch an industry located at milepost 12.5. Is it permissible for local D67 to enter the same working limits as RWIC Smith?

Referencing the below image and noting the type of equipment involved, at which location(s) is it permissible to mount/dismount moving equipment? Note, the tank car pictured below is NOT equipped with 2 vertical grab irons.

When conducting a Transfer Train brake test, after the train is charged to not less than 60 PSI as indicated by a gauge at the rear or end-of-train device, a 15 PSI brake pipe service reduction must be made and it must be determined that the brakes on each car are applied and remain applied until the release is initiated from the controlling locomotive. What is the maximum distance a crew could travel with these cars before triggering a Class I Brake Test?

The following sign indicates that you are about to pass the designated distant signal that governs the approach to an automatic interlocking. Trains or engines must proceed prepared to stop approaching an automatic interlocking-railroad crossing at grade when: - Stopped while approaching or after passing the designated distant signal. - Moving less than ____ MPH approaching or after passing the designated distant signal.

To slow or stop a train when the dynamic brake is not available, or when necessary for proper train handling, the initial brake pipe reduction of 5 to 8 PSI should be made while working power, keeping the locomotive brake released. After the air brakes have taken effect throughout the train, throttle setting should be reduced gradually, keeping the train stretched. Additional brake applications of 2 to 3 PSI may be made to further reduce speed, keeping the locomotive brake released. These reductions should total at least ____ PSI to ensure that the train brakes fully release. After placing the automatic brake valve in release position, gradually reduce throttle to keep in-train forces at safe levels while train brakes are releasing.

The issuance of a Track Authority that includes a Box 6 'Do Not Depart until the Arrival Of' is prohibited in _________________ territory.

When must individuals located in the cab of the controlling locomotive, and all occupants of On-Track equipment, cease all communication unrelated to the safe movement of the train or On-Track equipment:

Prior to entering a Controlled Point, to confirm if the Controlled Point is included in the Track Authority limits.  ____ mile(s) in advance of the milepost limit of the Track Authority, when mileposts are used as a designated limit of the Track Authority, to confirm the current milepost and the plan to stop at the designated milepost limit of the Track Authority.

You have just attempted to perform a C-102 on a Triple Crown train and have advised the dispatcher that the locomotive parking brakes are insufficient to hold the train. What are your options?

Anytime the temperature is below, or anticipated to drop below ____ degrees, the Engineer must leave all unattended locomotives running and throttled up from the controlling locomotive as follows:  Place the reverser in neutral position with the lever inserted.  Place the selector handle, when equipped, in motoring position.  Open the generator field switch or circuit breaker on each control stand.  Place the isolation switch in RUN position.  Place throttle in Position ____.

Trains carrying 20 or more loaded tank cars of Class 3 (flammable liquid) are restricted to ____ MPH within High Threat Urban Areas (HTUA).

Operating rule 223 "Equipment Left Standing" states, in part, that equipment must not be left fouling any adjacent track, except equipment may be left on a yard switching lead, fouling a yard track, provided the switch is lined for the yard switching lead. Assuming that all of the switches below are properly lined, and the equipment is unattended, which of the following scenarios are not in compliance with the rules regarding equipment left standing.

The headlight facing the direction of movement on every train and engine must be displayed brightly by day and night. After notifying the Dispatcher, how may the train proceed if all headlight bulbs fail en route? (NOTE: These restrictions do not apply when the train has operable auxiliary lights.)

A single light locomotive must not enter a rail-highway grade crossing equipped with automatic warning devices until: - Warning lights have been activated at least ___ seconds and gates, if equipped, have been in the horizontal position for at least ___ seconds, or - Crossing is protected by flag.

When tying down a Key Train, under what circumstances can a crew be relieved from performing a C-102 test of the equipment's securement?

The Conductor of Train 196 operating northward on the main track notifies the Train Dispatcher by radio their movement is stopping due to receiving a Critical Alarm while passing over the Stress State Detector (SSD) at Flat Rock, Kentucky (MP 186.0) The crew inspected the 18th head car for an Imbalanced load and found no defects. Following their visual inspection, Train 196 may proceed to a location designated by Division Timetable where the car must be set out not exceeding:

A train receives a "NO DEFECTS" message from a detector prior to clearing the detector. -The train is not a Key Train or Passenger Train. -There is no erratic operation of the train. -The previous detector over which the train passed detected "NO DEFECTS". After notifying the train dispatcher/control operator and the Help Desk of the detector failure, how may the train proceed?

Train 185 with 170 cars, 12,900 tons and pusher service attached in power experiences an emergency brake application at 29 MPH. Train 185 is not a key train and is not in a turnout or crossover. If the brake pipe pressure restores on the rear, would a visual inspection of Train 185 be required? Why?

When adjusting couplers or coupling air hoses between equipment on a bowl (classification) track in an automated hump yard, train & engine service employees must know that the switch providing access from the hump has been lined against the movement to that track and the control lever for that switch has been blocked. How do you arrange for this protection?

You have just been notified by the Dispatcher that your train has left on 2 consecutive tracks and that you must stop and inspect your train. What type of inspection must be performed?

If the below pictured Track Authority was copied in Rule 271 territory, how far would the authority extend?

Operating Rule 215 "Shoving Equipment at Any Location" allows a train to back up a distance equal to that train's length on a main track or signaled siding without a crewmember at, on, or ahead of the movement provided that the crew knows the train's length, and the movement: - Does not exceed the train's authority. - Does not enter or foul a public or private road crossing, or pedestrian crossing. - Is not made into or within yard limits, Form Y limits, drawbridges or railroad crossings at grade. - Does not pass any signal requiring Stop or Restricted Speed. - Does not pass a Controlled Point unless a member of the crew is in position to continuously observe the signal governing the shoving movement and determine that the train's movement has occupied the circuit evidenced by that signal assuming its most restrictive aspect. - Does not exceed ___ MPH.

Which of the following situations can a Key Train or rail cars meeting the definition of a Key Train be left unattended outside of a yard or terminal?

While shoving into a track where Shove Lights are being used, the crewmember directing the shove movement must communicate with the Engineer/RCO at least every ____ car lengths during the shove.

When shutting down locomotives, DO NOT open the battery knife switch in which of the following situations?

When any train is stopped, the crew will inquire on the length of delay and obtain updates on this information. If there will be a delay of _____ minutes or more, all locomotives except the controlling locomotive must be shut down.

The Take Action point is indicated by white reflective markers on the crosstie. If the Take Action point is not present or visible, it will be considered ____ feet (______ car lengths) beyond the Skate Retarders.

Train 29M is built and ready to depart the yard with the following consist from the head end: - 2 locomotives, 20 loaded multi-levels, and 74 empty multi-levels. At what speed must train 29M be operated? Why?

In the event of an activation failure of a highway-rail grade crossing warning system and an appropriately equipped flagger(s) is in place to provide warning to highway traffic, trains may proceed with caution through the crossing at a speed not exceeding ____ MPH.

During the countdown to a coupling, the Conductor using a railroad radio to direct the movement, notifies the Engineer the track is clear for 5 cars lengths. The Engineer must stop within ____ car lengths unless additional instructions are received from the Conductor.

When reporting "clear" of track authority limits in non-signaled territory at a main track hand-throw switch, when must the employee report to the Dispatcher that all main track switches operated have been restored to their normal position and locked?

Except when an on-duty crew is leaving properly secured cars unattended during normal railroad activity (ex. Switching activity), the Conductor or Engineer must notify the Train Dispatcher of the following information prior to leaving the equipment unattended:

While running on an Approach signal, ______ from the planned stopping location, the crew must confirm the plan for stopping short of the next signal, and a fixed signal stopping point, distance or landmark, located short of the next signal.

A Conductor working a local is riding a box car while directing a shove move into a customer facility and is approaching a crossing equipped with cross bucks. Is the Conductor required to be on the ground to warn traffic prior to allowing the movement to occupy the crossing?

You are stopped on a 5,000 foot solid bulk commodity train waiting on signal indication to proceed. You then receive a clear signal and begin to pull. After pulling approximately 3,000 feet your train goes into emergency, but you notice that the brake pipe pressure is being restored at the rear of your train. After the air is fully restored, is a visual inspection of your train required before proceeding, and must a slow order be issued for that section of affected track?

Helper/pusher locomotive(s) cut off at the completion of helper/pusher service will be considered as having no assigned direction until authorized by the Train Dispatcher. Can an assigned direction be authorized in advance of detaching from the train being assisted? Will the location for detaching the helper/pusher locomotives also have to be approved by the Dispatcher?

The FRA Establishment Log, a report of the FRA reportable injuries and occupational illnesses for a designated establishment, is now posted at which of the following locations?

Key Trains carrying 20 or more loaded tank cars of _____________________ are restricted to ____ MPH within High Threat Urban Areas (HTUA).

Referencing the below image, at which of the locations would it be permissible to mount and dismount moving equipment? (NOTE: The area to the left of the dotted line represents tracks that are within a yard or terminal. The area to the right of the dotted line represents tracks that are outside of a yard or terminal.)

Reference the below image: After copying a track authority authorizing movement into 171 territory, this train receives a Restricting signal at CP Mike. How long must the train proceed at Restricted Speed?

After arrival at the final yard or terminal destination, a placarded tank car loaded with Chlorine (UN1017) (Toxic Inhalation Hazard - TIH) must be delivered to the customer's facility:

When handling placarded hazardous material shipments, the definition of switching does NOT include moving rail cars to or from a shippers facility or an industrial track into or out of the yard:

The standard air pressure setting for the main reservoir is: