Category 1
Signal Indication is:
A) The information conveyed by a signal
B) The signal number
C) The appearance of a Signal
D) The color of the lights
E) The Position of the lights
A) The Information conveyed by a signal
When must identification cards must be displayed?
A) At all times
B) In restricted areas
C) In public areas
D) When not in uniform
A) At all times
When may a westward non-Class A train descend the grade between Grasmere and Clifton at faster than Restricted Speed?
A) When the cab signal displays an aspect better than Restricted speed
B) Never
C) After completing the prescribed Running Airs Brake Test
D) When it is known that the brakes are fully operational
D) Answers a, c and d.
B) Never
A westward Failed Train is approaching Hann Interlocking's Controlled Signal displaying the Restricting aspect. What authorization is required by the Engineer to pass the signal at Restricted Speed?
A) The train must wait for a more favorable aspect to be displayed
B) Form X line 7
C) Verbal permission of the Dispatcher in the prescribed Format
D) The signal aspect and indication is sufficient
E) Form Z line 11
C) Verbal permission of the Dispatcher in the prescribed Format
Extended Interlocking's Limits Exist Between
A) Holly and Fern
B) Brady and Adams
C) St. George and Landing
D) St. George and Hanna
E) Wolf and Pond
A) Holly and Fern
D) St. George and Hanna
E) Wolf and Pond
The authorized abbreviation for CLIFTON MOW SIDING
A) CMWS
B) MWSD
C) CMSD
D) CMNS
B: MWSD
The definition of a Train is?
A) An engine with or without cars
B) A train authorized by a Timetable Schedule
C) A train meeting the Class A Train requirements as defined in the Timetable Special Instructions
D) A train consisting of electric self-propelled cars designed for passenger service, which MUE cars collect electricity through the use of third-rail contact shoes
E) A train not authorized by a Timetable Schedule
A) An engine with or without cars
What types of fixed signals must be placed on the right side of a track when viewed by an approaching train (circle the letters for ALL correct answers)?
A) Car Stop Maker
B) Permanent Speed Limit Sign
C) Temporary Reduce Speed Signals
D) Diverging Approach Stop Sign
D) Controlled Signal
C) Temporary Reduce Speed Signals
Who has primary responsibility for ensuring that all of the SC, ATC and PSS cut-in/cut-out switches on a moving Train near Old Town Station are sealed in the cut-in position?
A) Conductor and Engineer
B) Conductor
C) Car Inspector and Engineer
D) Car Inspector
E) Engineer
A) Conductor and Engineer
The authorized abbreviation for Wolf Interlocking
A) WIL
B) WLX
C) WFX
D) WOX
C) WFX
Medium Speed is defined as
A) The highest speed permitted on a track for a particular class/type of train equipment as authorized in the Timetable Special Instructions.
B) For Class A Trains, not exceeding 20 MPH. For all other trains, not exceeding 15 MPH.
C)A speed that shall permit stopping with one-half the range of vision, and to stop short of any train, equipment, obstruction on or fouling the track, switch or derail-improperly lined, broken rail, misaligned track, or any other condition that may require a stop or for which speed should be reduced, but not exceeding 15 mph for class a trains and track cars and 10 mph for all other trains these restrictions apply to the movement of the entire train or track car length unless otherwise specified in the rule or instruction that requires restricted speed
D) For Class A Trains, not exceeding 30 MPH. For all other trains, not exceeding 20 MPH
E) For Class A Trains, not exceeding 15 MPH. For all other trains, note exceeding 10 MPH.
B) For Class A Trains, not exceeding 20 MPH. For all other trains, not exceeding 15 MPH.
Restricted Speed is defined as?
A) For class A trains not exceeding 20 MPH. For all other trains, not exceeding 15 MPH.
B) For class A trains not exceeding 30 MPH. For all other trains, not exceeding 20 MPH.
C) The highest speed permitted on a track for a particular class/type of train equipment as authorized in the Timetable Special Instructions
D) A speed that shall permit stopping within one-half the range of vision, and to stop short of any train, equipment, obstruction on or fouling the track, switch or derail improperly lined, broken rail, misaligned track, or any other condition that may require a stop or for which speed should be reduced, but to exceeding 15mph for class a trains and track cars and 10MPH for all other trains these restrictions apply to the movement of the entire train or track car length unless otherwise specified in the rule or instruction that requires restricted speed
E) For Class A Trains, not exceeding 15 MPH. For all other trains, not exceeding 10 MPH.
D) A speed that shall permit stopping within one-half the range of vision, and to stop short of any train, equipment, obstruction on or fouling the track, switch or derail improperly lined, broken rail, misaligned track, or any other condition that may require a stop or for which speed should be reduced, but to exceeding 15mph for class a trains and track cars and 10MPH for all other trains these restrictions apply to the movement of the entire train or track car length unless otherwise specified in the rule or instruction that requires restricted speed
How many MUE cars may occupy the North Shore Branch
A) 12
B) 4
C) 2
D) 8
A) 12
If all of the ADU, CSS and ATC equipment on the leading end of an R44 train is fully operational for the direction of movement, and the only cut-in/cut-out switch that is sealed in the cut-in position is the PSS switch, the train must be treated as a:
A) Failed Train
B) Partially Equipped Train
C) Non-equipped Operational Train
D) Non-Class A Train
E) Fully Equipped Train
A) Failed Train
When a train crew reports at St. George, they receive Form Z NUM 1 and Form X NUM 2 both addressed to their first eastbound train. Upon arriving at Tottenville, the Conductor and the Engineer should handle the Form X and Form Z as follows:
A) Mark the Form X with an "X" and retain for 30 days, and use the Form Z for the next trip.
B) Mark both the Form X and Form Z with an "X" and retain for 30 days.
C) Use both the Form X and Form Z for the next trip and retain for 30 days
D) Mark the form Z with an "X" and retain for 30 days, and use the form X for the next trip.
E) Ask the Dispatcher whether the Form X or Form Z apply to the next trip
A) Mark the Form X with an "X" and retain for 30 days, and use the Form Z for the next trip.
A 4-car train was given an Initial Terminal Air Brake Test at 2:30 AM Monday. If the trainset stays intact, at what time is the next Initial Terminal Airbrake Test required so that the trainset can leave an initial terminal after that time?
A) 2:30 AM Tuesday
B) As soon after the train is laid up as is feasible
C) 5:30 AM Tuesday
D) 12:01 AM Tuesday
E) 11:59 PM Monday
C) 5:30 AM Tuesday
How many minutes prior to departure must a motorman be in the operating cab?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 7
D) 5
D) 5
The authorized abbreviation for Mount Interlocking
A) MTI
B) MIL
C) MTX
D) MNX
C) MTX
If a CPL signal having a number plate is totally "dark", the indication of what signal name applies?
A) Stop
B) Restricting
C) None
D) Stop and Proceed
E) Clear
A) Stop
Third Rail Jumper Cables are used to:
A) Connect Banker Lights to Third Rail.
B) Connect power between to MUE Cars.
C) Connect Power between MUE car and Third Rail.
D) Connect two Third Rails.
C) Connect Power between MUE car and Third Rail.
If an en route radio failure occurs on a Class A train and results in no working radio being available on the leading end of the train, the Dispatcher must be notified and the train may proceed at not exceeding what speed?
A) 30 MPH
B) Normal Speed
C) 20 MPH
D) Restricted Speed
E) Medium Speed
A) 30 MPH
Equipment Restrictions Exist at?
A) STX Track 3
B) SGX Track 12
C) MWSD
D) Tottenville Yard Track 3
B) SGX Track 12
The authorized abbreviation for Conductor is
A) CDR
B) COR
C) CNDR
D) CNR
C) CNDR
A train is a Fully Equipped Train and the PSS equipment fails. The Dispatcher authorizes the PSS seal to be broken and the PSS feature to be cut-out. How may the train then proceed?
A) Currently treated as a failed train
B) As a Fully Equipped Train not exceeding Limited Speed.
C) As a Fully Equipped Train not exceeding Normal Speed.
D) As a Non-Equipped Train
E) As a Partially Equipped Train
A) Currently treated as a failed train
Maximum Authorized Speed (MAS) is defined as:
A) For Class A Trains, not exceeding 30 MPH. For all other trains, not exceeding 20 MPH
B) For Class A Trains, not exceeding 15 MPH. For all other trains, not exceeding 10 MPH.
C) The highest speed permitted on a track for a particular class/type of train equipment as authorized in the Timetable Special Instructions.
D) A speed that shall permit stopping within one-half the range of vision and to stop short of any train, equipment, obstruction on or fouling the track, switch or derail improperly lined, broken rail, misaligned track or any other condition that may require a stop or for which speed should be reduced but not exceeding 15mph for class a trains and track cars and 10mph for all other train these restrictions apply to the movement of the entire train or track car length unless otherwise specified in the rule or instruction that requires restricted speed.
E) For Class A Trains, not exceeding 20 MPH. For all other trains, not exceeding 15 MPH.
C) The highest speed permitted on a track for a particular class/type of train equipment as authorized in the Timetable Special Instructions.