RWP
Let's not be brief, but detailed at the start of the shift
What is a "Job Briefing"
This tells you that I'm not working and need repair.
What is a "Defective Tag"
These two things must happen before I move the machine, or heads could roll
What is "Proper Horn Signal and Head Count"
This piece of equipment is required while I'm on duty.
What is a working "Radio"
Going Forward
Two short Horn Sounds
I must understand and know my limitations of this before I can occupy or foul any track
What is "My Protection"
This device allows me to see at least 300 feet in front of me, it's a must day and night
What is a "Headlight"
When I make my journey to the head end, I check these two critical items so the machine will move, and I won't derail getting out of the hole
What are "Hand Brakes and Wheel Chocks"
You don't see many of these anymore to get to place to place GPS took it's place, but I need to be able to have one of these to understand the lay of the track and locations, crossings, etc...
What is a "Track Profile Chart"
Reverse
Three short sounds
I must be given ample time to clear of a train under watchman protection prior to a train arriving at my location
What is "15 Seconds"
Ships depend on me with a white light, but I'm yellow so others can see me and stay clear
What is a "Beacon"
My speed down a 1.5% grade is
What is "15 MPH"
Emergency, Emergency, Emergency is used over the radio in case of a derailment, out of limits, and other unforeseen track anomalies. I must also understand how to use this device
What is the "Emergency Dump Valve"
Railroad Crossing
Two long a short a long until crossing is occupied
My protection of "Foul Time" by my EIC to occupy the mainline with my machine might give me this opportunity to use this process
"Know Before You Go"
Explain: How this process works and how it can be used.
Speed is regulated in many different ways, but without me, your moving by the seat of your pants
What is a "Speed Indicator"
If I'm displayed improperly, missing, or not where I'm suppose to be what do you do
What is regarded as the most restrictive indication that can be given by that signal.
Rule 11.56
If I don't respond within half the distance that I called clear for, I would expect the operator to preform this action
What is "Stop" the Machine
One blast of the horn when moving
Stop at once
No longer in the rule book
Job Briefings are a tool for passing on information, but in order for clarity I must use this process for clarification
What is "Check for Understanding" or "Asking Questions"
At the end of Daytona 500 they wave this that I have won, but I have to have one of these to protect my machine, and my team
What is a "Flagging Kit"
When Traveling under signal indication and a signal is observed, it's my responsibility to do this..
Communicate the name or aspect of the signal.
Rule 11.57
This devise makes things brighter or puts me in the dark, but I must always make sure that while I'm on the leading end, I'm certain that this has me going in the right direction and place
What is Proper Switch alignment
My arm is Swinging across the track at a right angle
What is "Stop"