Trackside
Used to test the gap from the point to the stock rail.
What is Obstruction Gauge.
The safe number of feet you should remain from the OCS when not trained to perform work on the system.
What is 10 feet.
This is the oscillation rate of an alternating electric current or voltage or of a magnetic, electric or electromagnetic field or mechanical system in the frequency range from around 20 kHz to around 300 GHz.
What is RF (Radio Frequency)
This is a type of an electrical test equipment which is used to measure insulation resistance.
What is a Megger.
This can and should be expected anytime, on any track, from any direction.
What is a train.
This is an electrical component made of an iron core coil of low resistance and relatively high reactance, it provides continuity between railroad, track circuits for AC and DC propulsion current.
What is an Impedance Bond.
The minimum amount of time an employee must be clear of approaching rail vehicles.
What is 15 seconds.
The acronym used for the trucks driven to perform Signal work.
What is NRV.
This is an instrument used for measuring electric potential difference between two points in an electric circuit. It is connected in parallel.
What is a a voltmeter.
Where is the closest First Aid Kit to the Signal's Lab at OMF-C?
On the wall in the hallway near the restrooms.
A signal system where coded pulses are received from the rails and used to provide a signal or speed indication in the cab of a train.
What are Cab Signals.
________ is used to convert signals from RF to light when fiber fed repeaters are used.
What is OMU.
SMSAK
What is Snow Melter System Activated IndiKation; Indication for snow melter system operation.
Used to adjust the gold test nuts as well as terminal nuts on various equipment throughout the system.
What is, a terminal wrench.
Slang term for throwing a switch, often from normal to reverse.
What is bending a switch.
The VLG contains vital inputs that are controlled by a nominal 12 VDC. Inputs can be fed from relay contacts or from the outputs of a microprocessor system. When any input is de-energized (0 volts), the VLG’s outputs de-energize as well. Unused inputs must wired to _________ to keep that input energized.
What is B12/N12.
How much ice melt should be used to de-ice walkways in adverse weather conditions?
What is, 2-4 ounces of salt per square yard is enough to handle light ice accumulation. For heavier ice, you can increase the amount slightly-this is true for most ice melting products.
(credit:Asphalt Materials website.)
EOP
What is, end of platform.
The size wrench needed to adjust a switch circuit controller.
What is, 9/16.
The time of day considered "Hours of Darkness"
What is 30 minutes prior to sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise.
M-3, M-23, and CSV 24, Model 6, YM2000.
What are, switch machines.
How much brown sugar is in the Nestle Tollhouse Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe?
What is, 3/4 cup.
PPE
What is, Personal Protective Equipment.
Used to view diagnostic information on equipment located in the signal house.
What is, LCP.
How many Mileposts are there between the Southernmost switch point of the Lynnwood City Center Interlocking to the Northernmost switch point of the Lynnwood 62nd Interlocking?
What is, 18.