Broken Rail
A FRA 213.7 (d) qualified trackman or signalman cannot supervise train movement over a broken rail or pull-apart if the gap is more than _______ until a rail stabilization method has been made.
4 Inches
If only one plug in relay is removed, and then the same relay is reinstalled in the same plug board, has a disarrangement occurred?
No
How do you know if it you have a left hand or right hand switch machine?
Face the Switch Points and whatever side the machine is on.
Who was the latest person in the Vegas Signal Group to be scheduled to go to MAPS?
Skilled Signal Maintainer Ryley Linn
What should the Gate height be?
Between 42" & 54" above crown of road
Who has the final determination whether or not it is safe to pass a train over a broken rail or pull-apart?
A qualified person on the ground watching the train over the defect.
Who is responsible to preform a ground test after wiring has been completed in an in-service signal enclosure?
What is the M23 switch obstruction gauge size?
1/4"
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Who in the group has the HIGHEST STI reduction?
Who in the group has the LOWEST STI reduction?
Scott Debolt
Spencer Proctor
How many flashes per minute ?
35-65 FPM
What must be done before allowing a train to pass over a broken rail on a curve?
Regardless of the length of gap, the rail has to be stabilized by a broken rail stabilization method.
What is a disarrangement?
Any component is adjusted, repaired or replaced that may affect the safety of the public or train operation
Where should signal general trouble tickets be closed out?
SIGNAL HQ
How many YEARS has the VEGAS SIGNAL group been injury free?
Coming up on 25????
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When should the OCCN number be verified?
ATLEAST ONCE A YEAR
Signalman who are 213.7 (d) qualified, can pass a train over a broken rail up to 7 inches as long as a rail stabilization method has been made. True or False
TRUE
Can testing of a disarranged equipment be preformed during the passage of a train?
No, because FRA 236.4 CLEARLY states it is not permissible
Where are testing procedures and matrix found?
Yellow Book
Who is the best tech west of the Mississippi river?
John Tibbets
How often should ISLAND SHUNT SENSITIVITY be tested?
QUATERLY
Trains can be allowed to pass over a straight break without visual supervision if the train speed is not over 10 MPH. True or False
False
Where can instructions be found reguarding disarrangement within the yellowbook?
Chapter 1
How often should I enter my time? check emails? Enter HOS? Do FSM transfers? Check form ABC? Inspect truck?
How Many KIDS does Gary Stevens have?
1- boy
What is the FRA minimum warning time?
20 Seconds
UPRR 25 seconds