NORAC
When can you use personal electronic devices? (Choose all that apply)
Personal Emergency
Railroad Emergency
. Supervisor at any time
Radio Failure
If work conditions change, what must crews do?
Call Crew Dispatcher and mark off immediately
Call their immediate supervisor
Hold an additional Job Briefing
Contact the Train Dispatcher
In which of the following situations would the use of a personal electronic device be authorized while an employee is on duty?
To perform railroad-related duties in the event of a radio failure
To respond to urgent personal issues
When the dispatcher is requesting information and the employee’s radio isn’t within reach
The use of personal electronic devices is always prohibited under any circumstances
If an employee hears an emergency radio transmission but is not involved in the emergency situation, what should that employee do?
Immediately initiate a radio transmission to get details regarding the emergency situation
The employee should refrain from using the radio and give absolute priority to the emergency communications
The employee should call the dispatcher on the radio to ask for instructions
The employee may continue using the radio to complete his/her tasks
Which of the following key words indicates that a response to a radio transmission is not expected?
Roger
Over
Out
10-4
A train or track car must be equipped with:
A red flag, white light and six fusees
A red flag and six fusees
A white light and five fusees
A red flag, white light, and at least eight fusees
When using a hand signal, the movement must be stopped if:
There is doubt concerning the meaning of a signal
There is doubt for whom the signal was intended
Both A and B
If an unattended fusee is encountered by a trian on a main track or controlled siding.
It must reduce to Restricted Speed for 1 mile beyond it.
It can proceed normally if not other information has been given.
It must stop and call for more information.
What authority can be given to pass a displayed blue signal?
When permission is obtained from the Train Dispatcher.
When permission is obtained from the person who displayed it.
No one can grant authority to pass a displayed blue signal.
Who may remove a Blue Signal that has been displayed on equipment?
A person from the same group or craft that displayed it
A T&E employee on the equipment to be moved but only after permission has been obtained from the Train Dispatcher
Any employee who receives permission from the Mechanical Foreman
The rear of a passenger train must be equipped with:
Nothing - no special requirements.
An illuminated marking device or have the rear head light on low beam at all times.
An illuminated marking device.
This engine whistle or horn signal must be sounded __, o, oo,oo when:
Approaching a public highway grade crossing
Approaching and passing Roadway Workers on their equipment
Livestock or persons are on the track
The communicating signal buzzer may be used::
To start and control a backup move only when the use of radio communication or hand signals is not practical
To start and control any movement at any time.
To start and control a backup move, and is a better option than radio communication or hand signals.
Which of the below is a requirement to complete a Form D properly?
Information shown on Form D must be legible and without erasure or alteration
Common abbreviations may be used
Applicable Form D line numbers must be crossed out
Who may copy a Form D?
Only the Engineer may copy a Form D.
Only the Conductor or Engineer may copy a Form D.
Any employee qualified on the Operating Rules may copy a Form D, except an employee operating or piloting a moving train or track equipment
Which of the following describes a Movement Permit Form D?
A form used to summarize changes to the Timetable and other instruction manuals
A form that contains schedules and/or special instructions affecting the movement of trains
A form issued by the Dispatcher to restrict or authorize movements or to convey instructions not covered in the Operating Rules
When a Form D is addressed to the Conductor and Engineer of a train, what effect does the Form D have on other employees on the train, such as an Assistant Conductor?
None, only the Conductor and Engineer are responsible for compliance with its requirements
Other rules qualified employees must read and understand the Form D. They must remind employees addressed of its requirements, if necessary
None, unless the Conductor assigns another employee the responsibility to comply with the requirements of the Form D
How long are Form D's in effect and how long must they be retained?
Form Ds are in effect until fulfilled or cancelled and must be retained for a period of 7 days
Form Ds are in effect until fulfilled or cancelled and must be retained until the end of your tour of duty.
Form Ds are in effect until 12:01 AM of the following day and must be retained for a period of 7 days
Form D’s must be addressed to those who are to execute them, indicating the date and naming the location at which each is to receive his copy
True
False
If an error is discovered in a Form D after “Time Effective” has been given, the Form D must be cancelled
True
False
Form Ds must be cancelled on the same form:
True
False
How is a train authorized to occupy DCS territory?
Scheduled trains are authorized by Timetable
Signal indication
Form D Line 2 authority
When the limits of a Form D line 2 authority end at an interlocking or controlled point, where does the authority end
At the fouling point of the first switch.
At the point specified by the Dispatcher on line 13.
At the home signal or controlled point signal.
What is the maximum speed for passenger trains when operating in non-signaled DCS territory?
59
60
70
55
In non-signaled DCS territory, how must trains approach home signals?
Not exceeding 30 mph
Not exceeding 70
Prepared to stop
When non-signaled DCS rules are substituted, how must trains approach interlockings within the limits of the signal suspension?
Interlocking signals remain in service unless specified by Bulletin Order or Form D Line 7; trains must approach them prepared to stop
Interlocking signals within the signal suspension are removed from service and may be disregarded
Approach to interlocking signals within the limits of the signal suspension will be governed by Distant Signals
A train must not occupy or foul ABS territory without:
A proceed indication on a controlled signal or verbal permission of the Dispatcher or Operator
Form D Line 2 authority
A proceed indication on an automatic block signal
How are reverse movements made within the limits of the block without permission of the Dispatcher in 261 territory?
A train may not make a reverse movement in 261 territory without permission of the Dispatcher.
When a crew member is stationed on the leading end of the movement and equipped with a back–up hose, train may make a reverse movement not exceeding 30 MPH
When preceded by a crew member on the ground who must be prepared to stop an opposing movement operating at Restricted Speed.
What authority is needed to make a reverse movement beyond the limits of the block In 261 territory
Train may make a reverse movement with verbal permission of the Dispatcher or Operator
Form D Line 2 is required.
When preceded by a crew member on the ground, who is prepared to stop an opposing movement operated at Restricted Speed.
Where Rule 251 is in effect, a train must not make a reverse movement beyond the limits of the block without:
Form D line 2 authority
Form D line 13 authority
The Engineer conducting a thorough check
If the condition of the track is such that track circuits may fail to shunt properly:
No more than two trains at a time will be permitted between interlockings or controlled points, unless direct by Form D line 13 to operate at Restricted Speed.
No more than two trains at a time will be permitted between interlockings or controlled points at any time
No more than one train at a time will be permitted between interlockings or controlled points at any time.
Does an electric lock switch require a five minute wait before opening?
The dispatcher may waive the five minutes
Yes
No, because it has its own timer.
No, it can be opened right away.
Interlocking and controlled point signals govern the use of the routes of an interlocking or controlled point
True
False
An interlocking appliance is:
Similar to the dishwasher in the dispatcher’s office.
Tracks between opposing home signals.
Anything capable of movement.
A signal within the interlocking.
If rust is noticed on rails or wheels:
Crew members must work to get the rust removed.
Interlocking appliances can still be operated before movement is completed.
Crew members must notify the Dispatcher or Operator.
To reverse direction within the limits of an interlocking, trains must have:
A proper interlocking signal or permission of the Dispatcher or Operator
Nothing is needed for a reverse direction within the limits of an interlocking
A main track is designated in the timetable upon which movements are authorized by:
ABS Rules only
ABS and CSS Rules only
ABS, DCS, Interlocking rules
A train must be stopped at a Stop Signal before being given permission to pass it:
A. False
B. True
C. It depends
If a signal is missing, a train can:
A. Go right by at Normal speed
B. Treat it as the most restricting indication that signal can give.
C. Reverse direction to that last fixed signal.
D. Contact the Train Dispatcher to report it at the end of your trip
A track with ABS in both directions is known as what “rule” track?
251
241
261
It doesn't exist
How may a train be authorized to make a reverse movement in Rule 562 Territory?
A. Trains may not make a reverse movement in 562 territory.
B. Verbal permission of the Dispatcher
C. With an employee on the ground preceding the movement
When operating in 261 territory you experience a cab signal failure, how must the train immediately operate until the Train Dispatcher has been contacted
A. Restricted speed to the next interlocking signal
B. Operate according to fixed signal indications not exceeding 40 MPH
C. Operate according to fixed signal indications not exceeding 59 MPH
When required to operate according to Rule 554, what speed must not be exceeded?
59
79
40
Trains receiving a Form D to operate in Rule 563 must:
Not exceed 59 mph (49 freight), determine all non-interlocked facing point switches are properly lined before passing over them, unless otherwise instructed on Form D Line 13
Not exceed 55 mph (35 freight) and determine all non-interlocked facing point switches are properly lined before passing over them, unless otherwise instructed on Form D Line 13
Not exceed 40 mph and determine that all non-interlocked facing point switches are properly lined before passing over them, unless otherwise instructed on Form D Line 13
What action must be taken when required to provide flag protection on the adjacent tracks, after going at least the minimum distance?
A. Display a lighted fusee or white light in a figure “8” motion to approaching trains.
B. Display a lighted fusee or white light continuously until recalled.
C. Display a lighted fusee if a train is seen or heard approaching.
To provide flag protection against an assisting train, an employee must proceed in the proper direction to a distance of
A. .5 miles
B. 1/4 mile
C. 1.5 mile
What is needed to enter the limits of an out-of-service track at a point controlled by the dispatcher?
Foreman’s permission - you must be shown or read a copy of the Foreman’s Form D; permission to pass the Stop Signal
Dispatcher’s permission - a Form D addressed to your train instructing you how to operate; permission from Foreman to pass The Stop.
Dispatcher’s permission - a proceed Indication on a controlled signal to enter the out-ofservice track, and you must be shown or read a copy of the Form D
What rules govern on tracks that are removed from service?
A. ABS & CSS and Interlocking rules do not apply, DCS rules will apply.
B. ABS & CSS rules do not apply, DCS and Interlocking rules apply; all movements must not exceed 30 MPH
C. ABS, CSS, DCS and Interlocking rules do not apply; movements at Restricted Speed.
When a train is moving and an emergency application of the brakes occurs, what action must crew members immediately take?
Train must operate at Restricted Speed from reported location of emergency application until 1 mile beyond
Crew members must immediately protect adjacent tracks by initiating emergency radio transmission
No action must be take unless instructed to protect by Train Dispatcher.
When may a train be relieved of making an Emergency Radio Transmission and Flag Protection after an emergency brake application while moving?
A. Trains may never be relieved of making an emergency transmission.
B. After speed of the train has been reduced to Restricted Speed
C. If it is a lite engine or train consisting entirely of passenger cars and the crew can determine that adjacent tracks are not fouled
A train must not start until the Conductor has given or authorized:
A. The proper hand signal, communicating signal, or voice communication
B. Two short clicks of the radio microphone
C. the Conductor is not responsible for this
What is the maximum speed for Restricted Speed?
A. 0 MPH
B. 15 MPH
C. 20 MPH
D. Medium Speed
Not sure on this one, any suggestions?
Employees who are qualified on physical characteristics and who are located on the leading engine or car, must confirm the requirement of a restriction with the Engineer when
A. At a point at least 1 mile prior to the temporary restriction
B. At any time prior to the temporary restriction
C. At a point at least 2 miles prior to a temporary restriction
What must an employee do if there are any discrepancies regarding the signal name?
A. Continue operating under the most restrictive signal indication possible and notify the train dispatcher
B. Reconcile any discrepancy regarding the signal name immediately; otherwise the train must be stopped
C. Continue operating according to the previous fixed signal indication
“Selector” lever be moved from the “hand-operation” position back to “power”?
A. After the entire movement has passed over the switch
B. After the leading truck of the engine has passed over the switch points
C. When instructed by the Dispatcher.
The Dispatcher has instructed you operate a dual-control switch by hand. After unlocking the switch and placing the selector level in “hand” position, what is the next action required?
A. If switch is not already properly lined, line it for the route to be used then proceed at restricted Speed until the entire train has operated through the dual control switch
B. If switch is already lined for the route to be used, no further action is required. Proceed at Restricted Speed until the entire train has operated through the switch.
C. Employee must operate the hand-throw lever until the switch points are seen to move, and then line it for the route to be used, even if the switch is already properly lined for movement
7. When coupling ACS-64s or High Speed Trainsets, all couplings must be made at a
A. Speed not to exceed 4 mph.
B. Restricted speed.
C. Speed not to exceed 2 mph.
When instructed by Dispatcher or Operator to operate a dual control switch, when may the “Selector” lever be moved from the “hand-operation” position back to “power?
A. After the entire movement has passed over the switch
B. After the leading truck of the engine has passed over the switch points
C. When instructed by the Dispatcher
The dispatcher has instructed you operate a dual-control switch by hand. After unlocking the switch and placing the selector level in “hand” position, what is the next action required?
A. If switch is not already properly lined, line it for the route to be used then proceed at Restricted Speed until the entire train has operated through the dual control switch.
B. If switch is already lined for the route to be used, no further action is required. Proceed at Restricted Speed until the entire train has operated through the switch
C. Employee must operate the hand-throw lever until the switch points are seen to move, and then line it for the route to be used, even if the switch is already properly lined for movement
How must trains or cars be secured when left unattended?
A. Apply a sufficient number of hand brakes and chocks, when necessary.
B. Place train or cars in emergency and leave angle cock open.
C. Chock the wheels only.
When may a train make an unscheduled stop to receive or discharge passenger or employees?
A. When it is safe to do so and will not result in excessive delay to the train
B. After receiving authorization from the Dispatcher
C. After receiving authorization from the appropriate supervisor
Who must take position in the operating control compartment when there is an alerter/dead man failure en route in cab signal territory?
A. Any employee who is instructed on how to stop the train
B. Any employee who is instructed on how to stop the train, and who is familiar with signal indications and qualified on the operating rules
C. Only an employee who is qualified on physical characteristics and operating rules
Equipment fouling a track means:
A. The equipment is positioned so that the end of the equipment is between the switch points and the foul point
B. The equipment is entirely occupying the switch
C. The equipment is in the clear of the adjoining track, but is near a derail or switch.
1. Which of the following are enforced by PTC? (Choose all that apply.)
Stop Signals
Temporary Speed Restrictions
Approach Signals
Permanent Speed Restrictions
2. Can a train in turnaround service leave the turnaround point without working PTC?
Yes, always.
No, never.
Yes, only if no mech forces around.
3. Which of the following are times when the Stop Release function can be used? (Choose all
After Rule241 permission
Train goes into penalty while shoving past signal
Passing a signal other than stop
To get closer to a stop signal
4. Can a train leave its initial terminal with PTC inoperative?
No
Yes
5. Which of the following are failures of the PTC? (Choose all that apply.)
Audile indicator fails to sound
PTC restricts movement otherwise permitted
If the cab signals fail
Internal failure resulting a penalty brake application
An employee may alter the function of a device in order to speed up processes and procedures.
True
False
2. If a seal is found to be broken or missing, be sure to make a report:
At the conclusion of your shift, to the Conductor
At the next team meeting, to your supervisor.
Immediately to the Engineer
Immediately to the dispatcher, yardmaster, or engine house foreman
3. Train crew members must inspect cars and engines for:
Leaning or listing to the side
Insecure coupling
Overheated wheel or journal
All of the above
4. If a flat spot is found in excess of 2.5 inches in length, but less than 4 inches:
Speed must not exceed 25
Speed must not exceed 10
The train must remain stopped
No changes must be made
If a radio alarm defect is received from a hot box detector, the train must
Not exceed 25
Not exceed 10
Stop
No action is required
If 2 wayside HBDs are activated, but nothing was found after each inspection, the train must
Remain stopped
Go 30mph for 5 miles, re inspect car
Proceed at 100 mph
No action is required
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