Scenario
Inspection exceptions
Look Out!
100

If your train actuates a dragging equipment or shifted load detector is inspection required?

Yes

100

any train where emergency occurs above what speed is exempt from an inspection?

20 mph

100

When warning other trains of possible obstructions after an after an emergency break application what do you state over the radio?

The exact location of your train and the status of your train.

200

A key train goes into emergency on the main, no severe slack action occurs. Is an inspection required?

Yes, it is a key train.

200

A train that experiences an emergency brake application consisting of _______ and _____________ is exempt from an inspection.

Solid loaded bulk commodity, and double stack and or articulated spine cars.

200

What can you physically do to warn adjacent trains of possible obstructions?

Place a lit fuse in between the adjacent rails.

300

A loaded grain train experiences an emergency brake application, severe slack action occurs is an inspection required?

Yes, you always inspect with severe slack action. Who loaded

300

Any train ______ tons, or less is exempt from an inspection after an undesired emergency brake application.

5000 tons

300

When possible who else do you notify of the emergency break application?

Dispatcher and or other foreign railroad.

400

A X train experiences an undesired emergency with no severe slack action at 26 mph. Your conductor gets out and finds an air hose on the 21st car after he laces the hose and the air is restored. Does the conductor need to finish the inspection?

No.

400

What trains do these exemptions not apply to

Key trains

400

When are adjacent trains, relieved of restricted speed?

When it is known that the track is clear.

500

Train 1 hears train 2 on the adjacent track has gone into emergency. How should train 1 proceed? Train 1 hears from the dispatcher confirming that no equipment is fouling their track. How many train 1 proceed now?

Restricted speed, track speed

500

If a bridge prevents full inspection, what speed are you able to move your train until complete inspection can take place?

5 mph

500

When trains are stopped by _______, notify other trains in the area immediately.

Emergency brake application.