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10 points for the most correct answer.
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5 points for a reasonable answer based on reality (read
expedience).
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Check in periodically, as the test questions (and corresponding
answers) will be changed.
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Okay students of the rules, open your test booklets
and begin:
Rule 242, Absent or
imperfectly displayed signals:
The absence of a fixed
signal where it is usually shown must be regarded:
1. With skepticism.
2. As a stop signal.
3. As the most restrictive indication
given by that signal.
4. As if it weren’t there.
Since the engineer does not know what
indication the signal would have given where it was where it was supposed
to be, the most restrictive indication for that signal must be assumed,
i.e., a missing automatic block signal displays a stop and proceed signal
as it's most restrictive signal therefore a train must stop at the point
where the signal should have been and then proceed at Restricted speed
until a more favorable signal is passed.
When only one indication
of a colored light signal, position light signal, colored position light
signal, or semaphore signal is possible:
1. It will govern.
2. It must be regarded as a stop and proceed.
3. The train may continue at restricted
speed without stopping.
4. #2 and #3.
If there is only one possible indication
of a signal is possible then that indication will govern.
When the indication of
a colored light signal, position light signal, colored position light signal,
or semaphore signal cannot positively be determined but is more favorable
than stop and proceed:
1. It may be ignored.
2. Indication will govern.
3. Trains may proceed as if a Restricting
were displayed.
4. #1 and #2.
Number three is correct.
Imperfectly displayed
signals:
1. Can be ignored if the last signal was
a proceed signal.
2. Can be ignored if the track ahead is
known to be clear.
3. Must be reported to the conductor who
will note it on his 1021 form.
4. Must be reported to the Dispatcher
as soon as practical without delay to the train.
Number four. Any situation which affects
the movement of trains must be reported to the Dispatcher.
Signals which are absent:
1. Will be disciplined.
2. Will be subject to the absentee policy.
3. Must be reported to the trainmaster
who will note it on the proper form.
4. Must be reported to the Dispatcher
immediately.
Number four. Again, any situation which
affects the movement of trains must be reported to the Dispatcher.
Rule 251, Track signaled
in one direction:
When track is signaled
in one direction:
1. Trains can only operate in the direction
signaled.
2. Signal indication will be the authority
for trains to operate with the current of traffic.
3. Movement against the current of traffic
will be governed by non-signaled DCS rules.
4. 2 and 3.
Number four. Remember, signal indication
in only one direction.
Rule 261, Track signaled
in both directions:
When track is signaled
for operation in both directions:
1. Trains can operate in both directions
at any time.
2. Trains can only operate in the direction
specified in the timetable.
3. Signal indication will be the authority
for trains to operate in either direction on the same track.
4. Signal indication will be the authority
for the crew to go to lunch.
Number three is correct.
In 261 territory, at a
hand operated switch not equipped with an electric lock, trains may clear
the main only where the speed over this switch:
1. Does not exceed Restricted Speed.
2. Does not exceed slow speed.
3. Does not exceed 20 mph.
4. Does not exceed 50 mph.
Number three. If the siding where the
train is clearing is in territory where the normal track speed is in excess
of 20 mph, the Dispatcher must issue a Form D to trains with a speed restriction
of 20 mph at that location.
In 261 territory, trains
may clear at hand operated switch:
1. On a controlled siding with no intermediate
signals and a speed not
exceeding 10 mph.
2. On a controlled siding with no intermediate
signals and a speed not
exceeding 20 mph.
3. At a controlled siding without intermediate
signals and a speed not
exceeding 30 mph.
4. Trains may not clear at a controlled
siding unless the entrance to that
siding is signaled.
Number three. I don't know why the speed
is 30 mph, its the rule.
Rule 94, Responsibilities of Employees,
Signals and Restrictions:
Employees qualified on the operating
rules and located on the leading
end of a locomotive:
1. Must stay awake if they are not sure
of the engineer's qualifications.
2. May leave the cab if the engineer knows
all the signal names.
3. Must be on the lookout for signals
that affect the movement of their train.
4. Must keep the engineer awake.
Number three is correct.
