Definition:
Initial Terminal:
a. The location where you carve you initials.
b. The location where you sign up for
duty
c. The location where the train consist
is originally made up.
d. The location where the train consist
is terminated.
Terminal:
a. Location(s) where a train is terminated.
b. Location(s) where terminal brake tests
are given.
c. Designated point(s) where personnel
and facilities are available for inspection and/or repair of equipment.
d. Designated point(s) where personnel
are terminated.
RULE 1A:
1. Brake pipe and main reservoir settings
for passenger service are:
a. 110# brake pipe and 130-140# main res.
b. 90# brake pipe and 120-130# main res.
c. 110# brake pipe and 120-130# main res.
d. 90# brake pipe and 130-140# main res.
2. Brake pipe and main reservoir settings
for freight service are:
a. 110# brake pipe and 130-140# main res.
b. 110# brake pipe and 120-130# main res.
c. 90# brake pipe and 120-130# main res.
d. 90# brake pipe and 130-140# main res.
3. If the brake pipe pressure is increased
to other than standard and cannot be adjusted by the feed valve:
a. The train must be stopped and the brakes
bled off.
b. The train must be stopped and the dispatcher
notified.
c. The brake pipe pressure must be reduced
before the train can proceed.
d. The increased pressure must be carried
to the destination of the train.
4. Independent brake pressure for switcher
types: SW-9, GP-7 (9), and SW-1500 is:
a. 45#
b. 72#
c. 60#
d. 75#
5. Independent brake pressure for road
unit models GP40PH-2, F40PH-2:
a. 45#
b. 72#
c. 60#
d. 90#
6. The main reservoir safety valve is
set at:
a. 90#
b. 110#
c. 130-140#
d. 150#
7. The control air safety valve is set
to:
a. 90#
b. 110#
c. 130#
d. 150#
8. When freight locomotives are used
in passenger service:
a. The normal brake pipe pressure for
freight service is used.
b. The brake pipe pressure must be increased
to the standard passenger pressure.
c. Freight engines cannot be used
in passenger service.
d. The mechanical department must be advised
as soon as possible without delay to the train.
RULE 1b:
9. When the brake pipe pressure is set
at 110 psi, the amount of brake pipe reduction to reach a full service
application of the brakes is:
a. 20 psi
b. 26 psi
c. 29 psi
d. 32 psi
10. Equalization pressure is:
a. The highest braking pressure that can
be obtained from a service brake application.
b. The highest braking pressure that can
be obtained from an emergency brake application.
c. The highest braking pressure that can
be obtained, all things being equal.
d. The highest braking effect possible
with composition brake shoes.
11. Except for an emergency application,
reducing the brake pipe pressure beyond equalization will:
a. Result in greater braking effect without
further wasting of air.
b. Result in an undesired emergency application
of the brakes.
c. Result in wasting of air with no effect
on the amount of pressure in the brake cylinder.
d. Result in a discipline hearing for
wasting the company's air.
12. Except for Comet III and IV
equipment, full service brake cylinder pressure will normally be between:
a. 10-25 psi
b. 30-40 psi
c. 50-65 psi
d. 72-80 psi
13. Comet III equipment, due to
the use of disk brakes, have a full service brake cylinder pressure of
between:
a. 10-25 psi
b. 30-40 psi
c. 50-60 psi
d. 100-125 psi
RULE 2:
14. Air brake and signal
equipment on locomotives:
a. Must be maintained and inspected every
14 days in accordance with federal regulations.
b. Must be maintained and inspected by
the operator before each trip.
c. Must be maintained and inspected and
replaced every 92 days in accordance with federal regulations.
d. Must be maintained and tested in accordance
with current federal regulations and NJTRO maintenance procedures and bulletins.
15. Locomotive inspections must be done
at least once each calendar day by:
a. The locomotive engineer.
b. The train crew.
c. The car inspector.
d. Mechanical personnel
16. Mechanical personnel making
a locomotive inspection must:
a. Make sure the toilets flush.
b. Make sure the engineer's seat is comfortable.
c. Carry the engineer to the engine so
he doesn't get tired.
d. Make sure that all necessary repairs
have been made before a locomotive is dispatched for service.
17. Mechanical personnel shall
complete a form ME-10 and:
a. Keep it in their locker until asked
for.
b. Give it to their immediate supervisor.
c. Place the form in the cab of the locomotive.
d. Throw it away.
RULE 2a Daily Inspection:
18. During the daily locomotive inspection,
if a defect is noted that could be considered serious, one that could cause
an accident or personal injury and that cannot be corrected by the employee
performing the inspection:
a. The defect can be ignored if the employee
performing the inspection does not have to run the locomotive.
b. The defect must be noted on the inspection
form but no other measures are required.
c. The defect must be reported immediately
to a Mechanical or Transportation supervisor or Train Dispatcher.
d. The defect must be reported to a Mechanical
or Transportation supervisor of Train Dispatcher after lunch
19. During the daily locomotive inspection,
the locomotive:
a. Must be secured.
b. Must be running.
c. Must be shut down.
d. Must be moving.
20. The daily locomotive inspection
includes:
a. 38 items.
b. 138 items.
c. 238 items.
d. 1238 items.
RULE 2b, Locomotive Brake Test:
21. To determine that the brakes
are applied or released:
a. The person performing the test must
hear the shoes go against the wheels when the brakes are applied.
b. Except for the ALP-44, it must be observed
that the brake shoe are either against or away from the wheels.
c. The person performing the test must
roll the engine to determine that all wheel are turning and that the locomotive
stops when the brakes are applied.
d. No brake test need be performed if
the locomotive is to be placed on a train.
21a. To prepare for a locomotive brake
test the person performing the test must:
a. Secure the locomotive.
b. Charge the brake system with the independent
and automatic brake released.
c. #1 and #2.
d. None of the above.
22. To perform a test of the independent
brake, the employee must:
a. Watch the shoes go against the wheels
when he applies the brakes.
b. Apply and release the brake and note
that the pressure holds in 10# increments.
c. Allow the engine to roll and determine
that it stops when the independent brake is applied.
d. Listen closely to determine that the
engine grunts when sufficient pressure is applied to the wheel.
23. To make a leakage test of the automatic
brake valve the employee must:
a. Make a 10# reduction and cut out the
brake valve.
b. Check that leakage does not exceed
3# per minute.
c. Cut in the brake valve and make a full
service application.
d. All of the above.
24. To perform an emergency brake application
test, the employee must:
a. Place the automatic brake in emergency
and note that the brakes apply in emergency.
b. Note PCS/PC or power knock down and
emergency sanding.
c. Apply the independent hard enough that
the engine brakes apply in emergency.
d. a and b.
25. To perform a brake valve Cut-off
valve test:
a. Make a full service brake application
and cut out the automatic brake valve.
b. Move the brake handle to release note
that brake pipe pressure does not increase for one minute then cut in the
brake valve.
c. a and b.
d. c and d.
26. To perform a Deadman/Alertor
test the employee must:
a. Be alert or he's a dead man.
b. Initiate a penalty application and
note that a full service application occurs with PCS/PC light and power
knockdown.
c. Recover from penalty application.
d. b and c.
27. To perform a radio test, the
employee must:
a. Press the transmit button and sing
his favorite Cole Porter song.
b. Press the transmit button and imitate
his favorite jungle animal.
c. Turn on the radio and tune to his favorite
FM rock station.
d. Perform voice test of radio.
NOTE: RULE 2C, Part 4: Engineers will be responsible to check only for seals that are readily in view or accessible in the operating cab, short hood, and electrical locker [passenger compartment - Arrow MU and Comet Cab Car])
RULE 2d:
28. Any device, other that the brake
pipe cut out cock, which can cut out the Automatic train Stop (ATS) or
Automatic Train Control (ATC):
a. Must not be sealed.
b. Must be sealed.
c. Should be sealed if seals are available.
d. Must not be operated if seals are broken.
NOTE: The following positions are for Cab Signal Territory only:
29. On SW-1500 locomotives (500-503)
the ATC, ATS cutout switches are:
a. Located under the cab floor and must
be cut in.
b. Located under the cab floor and must
be cut out.
c. Located in the cab and must be cut
in.
d. Located in the cab and must be cut
out.
30. On Arrow MU equipment equipped with
ATC System, the ATC and ATS cutout switch is:
a. Located in the cab and must be cut
out.
b. Located in the cab and must be cut
in.
c. Located in the #2 electrical locker
and must be cut out.
d. Located in the #2 electrical locker
and cut in.
31. On Arrow MU equipment not equipped
with ATC System, the Train Stop cutout switch is:
a. Located in the cab and must be in the
"OFF" position.
b. Located in the cab and must be in the
"ON" position.
c. Located in the #2 electrical locker
and must be in the "OFF" position.
d. Located in the #2 electrical locker
and must be in the "ON" position.
32. On engine 4100-4112, the ATS (Pneumatic
Cutout Valve) and ATC (Timing Magnet Valve) are located:
a. In the short hood and must be "OPEN".
b. In the short hood and must be "CLOSED"
c. On the cab wall and must be in the
"UP" position.
d. On the cab wall and must be in the
"DOWN" position.
33. In engine models GP40PH-2, F40PH-2,
and GP40FH-2 the ATC Cutout switch and the ATS switches are:
a. Located on the cab wall and must be
cut in.
b. Located on the cab wall and must be
cut out.
c. Located in the short hood and must
be cut in.
d. Located in the short hood and must
be cut out.
34. In engine model U34CH, the Wheel
slip/slide cutout is located:
a. In the short hood and must be cutout
at all times.
b. In the short hood and must be cut in
at all times.
c. On the panel behind the engineer and
may only be cut out with permission.
d. Inside the locker behind the engineer,
under the cabinet, accessed by going over the river and through
the woods.
35. In all cab cars, except 5175-5177,
the ATC and ATS cutout switches are located:
a. In the electrical locker.
b. In the cab, near the floor.
c. In the cab, above the windshield.
d. None of the above.
36. Switches and cocks associated with
the cab signal/ATC/ATS system:
a. Must be sealed in the proper position
for the territory in which the equipment is run.
b. Must be sealed in the cut in position
at all times.
c. Are not required to be sealed and may
be cut-out as required in non cab-signaled territory.
d. All of the above
37. Switches and cocks associated
with the Safety Control (deadman or Alertor) system:
a. Must be sealed in the cut out position
at all times.
b. Must be sealed in the cut in position
in all territories except when cut out after a failure.
c. Must be cut in but not sealed to save
time in the event of a failure.
d. May be cut out when the engineer's
foot gets tired or when the alertor causes the engineer to get a headache.
RULE 3:
38. When taking charge of a locomotive,
engineers will:
a. Make sure their lunch is placed in
the cooler.
b. Check to see that the engineer's seat
is properly positioned for maximum comfort.
c. Check to see that the conductor does
not fall asleep before departure from the initial terminal.
d. Check the "Daily Inspection" portion
of the Daily Inspection Record "ME10" in the cab to insure that the locomotive
has received the daily inspection and locomotive brake test within the
previous calendar day.
39. If the Daily Locomotive Inspection
was performed by Mechanical personnel:
a. The engineer will accept this inspection.
b. The engineer will re-inspect the locomotive.
c. The engineer will mark off sick to
avoid the obvious danger.
d. The engineer will call the engine dispatcher
to get a new locomotive.
40. When the locomotive has not been
inspected and tested within the previous calendar day and no Mechanical
personnel are available:
a. The engineer will perform the daily
inspection and locomotive brake test.
b. The engineer will refuse to take the
locomotive until it is inspected by Mechanical personnel.
c. The engineer will go for lunch and
hope the engine will be inspected by the time he returns.
e. The engineer will make his conductor
perform the daily locomotive inspection while he catches a nap.
41. Prior to movement of any locomotive,
the engineer, assistant engineer, or any engineer trainee must check to
determine that:
a. All crewmembers are sufficiently rested.
b. No blue flag signals are displayed
and no persons are fouling the equipment.
c. All ground servicing hoses and cables
are disconnected and clear of the track.
d. b and c.
42. Before moving the aforementioned
locomotive, the engineer must check to determine that:
a. Brake cylinder cut outs are cut in
and the brakes are applied.
b. All chocks are removed and hand brake
is fully released.
c. There is sufficient fuel in the fuel
tank.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.
RULE 3a:
43. A lite engine running brake test
should be performed:
a. Immediately after the initial movement
of a lite engine
b. After any change in a lite engine consist.
c. After changing ends or control stations.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.
44. To perform a lite engine running
brake test the engineer must:
a. Apply and release the independent brake
valve and check for increase in cylinder pressure and retarding effect
of the brakes.
b. Make a service application of the automatic
brake valve and check for increase in cylinder pressure and retarding effect
of the brakes.
c. Depress and hold the independent valve
in the release position and check for a decrease in cylinder pressure to
zero and note that the retarding effect of the brakes is eliminated.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.
RULE 4f:
45. When a penalty brake application
has occurred from actuation of any safety device such as a deadman, alertor,
speed control (ATC), automatic train stop ((ATS), or overspeed the engineer
must:
a. Pay the penalty.
b. Place the throttle in Idle or 0 or
the controller in off/coast.
c. Call the Conductor on the radio and
tell him the train is no longer safe.
d. Call the dispatcher and tell him the
train is now safe because it is no longer moving.
45a. If the situation mentioned in question
45 occurs with 30E-CDW, PS-90, 26E-1, PS-68, or No. 6 brake valves, the
brake valve must:
a. Be placed in the lap position for approx.
1 minute until the PCS or application light goes out, then release the
brakes.
b. Removed from the engine and replaced
with one that is not broken.
c. Placed in the emergency position until
the air recovers by itself.
d. Placed in the emergency position while
the crew goes for coffee.
45b. If the situation mention in question
45 occurs with 26B-1 or 26-C brake valves, the brake valve must:
a. Be replaced because it was damaged
by the penalty application.
b. Be placed in the emergency position
until the mechanical forces can determine why there was a penalty application
of the brakes.
c. Be placed in Suppression for approximately
1 minute until the PCS or application light goes out. Then release the
brakes.
d. All of the above.
46. If none of the measures mentioned
in questions 45-45b reset the brakes:
a. The engineer can go home.
b. The engineer should make a heavy service
brake application. Then go home.
c. The engineer should make a heavy service
brake application. The release the brakes.
d. The engineer should make a heavy service
brake application until he is released from service.
RULE 6 ATC System Description:
47. The Automatic Train Control
System is comprised of:
a. The brake handle, Throttle, and brake
shoes.
b. The engineer, Conductor, and trainman.
c. The Cab Signal, Automatic Train Stop,
and Automatic Train Control sub-systems.
d. None of the above.
48. The cab signal provides:
a. A continuous indication of the wayside
signal system from coded information through the rails.
b. A means of lighting the cab with decorative
colored lights.
c. A means of keeping the engineer awake.
d. A psychedelic rhapsody portraying world
peace and inner beauty.
49. Federal regulations allow:
a. The engineer to take the rap for the
ineptitude of other employees.
b. Speeds above 79 MPH in territory where
cab signals are in operation.
c. A means for the government to further
control our lives through administrative ineptitude.
d. All of the above.
50. Automatic Train Stop initiates
a penalty brake application and loss of tractive power when:
a. The engineer sees a pretty girl on
the station platform.
b. The engineer fails to acknowledge (within
six seconds) a change of a cab signal to a less favorable indication.
c. The engineer allows someone in the
cab without a TRO-1000.
d. Any of the above.
51. To recover from a penalty
application the engineer must:
a. Shower in cold water.
b. Throw out anyone who does not exhibit
a form TRO-1000.
c. Place the automatic brake valve in
LAP or SUPPRESSION and the throttle in IDLE, O, or OFF/COAST.
d. Service fifteen (15) days.
52. Automatic Train Control provides:
a. For the enforcement of the speed limit
imposed by the cab signal.
b. For the automatic termination of the
engineer.
c. For control of the train while the
engineer catches up on his sleep.
d. None of the above.
53. With ATC, when the cab signal
change to a more restrictive indication:
a. An alarm will sound which must be acknowledged.
b. If speed is above the cab signal indication,
speed must be reduced through manual suppression.
c. The engineer must wake up.
d. a and b.
54. Failure to acknowledge, failure
to reduce speed, or the release of the brakes before the appropriate speed
is reached will:
a. Result in the engineer's dismissal.
b. Result in a penalty application of
the brakes and waking up the train crew.
c. Result in a penalty application of
the brakes and loss of tractive power.
d. a and b.
55. The Federal Government mandates
ATC:
a. Because they are here to help you.
b. On all equipment operating on the NEC
and certain connecting lines.
c. To increase government jobs.
d. For your personal happiness and welfare.
RULES 6a-e Cab Signal Departure Tests: Unlikely subject.
RULE 8a:
56. Regulations of the Federal
Railroad Administration concerning the testing and inspection of brakes
and signal equipment on locomotives and cars:
a. Can be ignored if mechanical personnel
are on duty.
b. Need only be followed if FRA personnel
are on the property.
c. Are for FRA personnel only.
d. Are incorporated in the brake and signal
inspection instructions of New Jersey Transit Rail Operations.
57. To the extent that it is possible
to detect defective equipment by the required air test:
a. Only engineers are responsible for
the condition of air brake and signal equipment.
b. Only engineers and conductors are responsible
for the condition of air brake and signal equipment.
c. Engineers, conductors, and other qualified
personnel, but never supervisors are responsible for the condition of air
brake and signal equipment.
d. Engineers, conductors, inspectors,
and other qualified personnel including supervisors are jointly responsible
for the condition of air brake and signal equipment.
58. At locations where mechanical forces
are not on duty:
a. No inspections or air tests need be
done.
b. Inspections and air test will be made
by members of the crew.
c. The crew must call for mechanical forces
to come and make the required inspections and air tests.
d. Locomotives and trains must not be
dispatched from locations where no mechanical forces are on duty.
RULE 8b:
59. To prevent unintentional movement
of a train during a standing brake test:
a. The train must be chocked and a hand
brake applied.
b. The crew must lean against the hind
end of the train.
c. Sufficient hand brakes must be applied.
d. The engineer must apply power.
RULE 8c:
60. During standing brake tests:
a. Brakes must not be released or applied
without the proper signal.
b. Brakes must not be released or applied
without permission of the dispatcher.
c. Brakes must not be applied without
a hand brake on the engine.
d. Brakes may be applied or released only
by the conductor or trainman.
61. Brake test complete indication:
a. Need not be given if the inspector
is late for lunch.
b. Need not be given if the crewman doesn't
want to.
c. Need not be given unless forced to.
d. May be given by voice or communicating
signal.
RULE 8d:
62. When a train departs its initial
terminal:
a. It must have 85 percent of it's brakes
working.
b. It must have enough brakes working
to stop the train.
c. It can have 85 percent of it's brake
working if no two consecutive trucks are cut out.
d. It must have 100 percent of its brakes
working.
63. A train must have:
a. 85 percent operative brakes.
b. At least one car with brakes totally
operative.
c. Not more than four (4) consecutive
trucks cut out.
d. a and c.
64. If a problem occurs EN ROUTE
and one truck on a car remains cut in:
a. The car must be set out at the first
opportunity.
b. The brakes are considered inoperative.
c. Passengers must be moved to a different
car.
d. Speed must be reduced to thirty (30)
MPH.
65. A train MUST NOT have two
(2) consecutive cars:
a. With heat and lighting inoperative.
b. Full of deadheading crews.
c. Sleeping on duty train personnel.
d. With control valves cut out.
66. Trains with air brakes inoperative
on the locomotive or rear car:
a. Must be handled very carefully.
b. Must not leave any terminal.
c. May leave its initial terminal with
permission of the trainmaster.
d. May leave its initial terminal to avoid
delaying other trains.
67. If the brakes on the rear
car become inoperative:
a. Passengers, if any, must be moved to
another car.
b. Train may proceed with hand brake manned,
not exceeding thirty (30) MPH.
c. Dispatcher must be notified prior to
movement.
d. All of the above.
RULE 8e:
68. When brakes are released,
tread shoe clearance must be approximately:
a. One foot.
b. Six inches.
c. One inch.
d. 1/4 inch.
RULE 8f:
69. The signal to apply brakes with
the communication system must:
a. Be given from the extreme front or
rear of the train.
b. Can be given by radio from the Railhead
Deli.
c. Need not be given if the brakes were
working on the inbound equipment.
d. Need not be given if it will delay
the train.
RULE 8g:
70. If the train communicating
signal system become inoperative:
a. The train must be stopped by the quickest
means possible.
b. The train may not proceed without the
dispatcher's permission.
c. The crew must have an understanding
as to how signals will be passed before proceeding.
d. None of the above.
RULE 9a Initial terminal road train air brake test:
71. Each train must be inspected and
tested by a qualified person at points:
a. Where the train is originally made
up.
b. Where train consists are changed, other
than by adding or removing blocks of cars and the brake system remains
charged.
c. Where the train is received in interchange.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.
RULE 9b:
72. Under no circumstances shall
a train be moved:
a. Unless the engineer has had a sufficient
lunch break.
b. Unless a qualified person who has knowledge
that a terminal brake test has been done notifies the engineer.
c. Unless the engineer is in the operating
cab of the train.
d. Unless Simon says.
73. If the terminal test is completed
before the engineer reports for duty, the qualified person performing the
test:
a. Must leave a note on the control stand.
b. Must fill out the appropriate portion
of the ME-10.
c. Must tell a crewmember who will tell
the conductor who will inform the engineer.
d. None of the above if the qualified
person is late for lunch.
74. Engineers are required to
check the ME-10 to insure:
a. That the inspector can write in English.
b. That the train has been inspected every
day.
c. That the consist numbers shown on the
form match the actual cars in the train.
d. None of the above.
RULE 9c:
75. When charging a train, the
automatic brake vale must be in:
a. Release.
b. Parole.
c. Incarcerate.
d. Bail
76. A train is considered fully
charged when:
a. The hind car starts to float off the
track.
b. The main reservoir starts to bloat.
c. The main reservoir gauge indicates
normal cycling or remains steady above 125 pounds.
d. The main reservoir gauge indicates
90 pounds.
RULE 9d:
77. An inspection of the train
brake system includes:
a. Checking air hoses, angle cocks, cut
out cocks and retaining valves.
b. Brake system charged to required pressure.
c. Checking pockets for sufficient change
for tolls.
d. a and b.
78. In addition question #77,
Brake inspection includes:
a. Brake rigging properly secured.
b. Cables for EP properly connected.
c. Locomotive mud flaps polished to NORAC
requirements.
d. a and b.
RULE 9e:
79. To perform an Initial Terminal
Brake Test, after fully charging the brake pipe and securing the train,
the engineer must:
a. Make a full service reduction.
b. Make a fifteen (15) pound reduction.
c. Make a ten (10) pound reduction.
d. Make a five (5) pound reduction.
80. Except on 24-RL and No. 6
brakes, after the brake exhaust stops:
a. Cut in the brake valve.
b. Cut out the brake valve.
c. Go to sleep.
d. Call for water.
81. After waiting thirty (30)
seconds for the pressure to settle, leakage must not exceed:
a. Thirty (30) pounds per minute.
b. Ten (10) pounds per minute.
c. Five (5) pounds per minute.
d. One (1) pound per minute.
82. After leakage check:
a. Cut in brake valve and make full service
reduction.
b. Cut in brake valve and make ten (10)
pound reduction.
c. Release brake and call for water.
d. Release brake and call for radio check.
83. After full service reduction:
a. Cut out brake valve and inspect train.
b. Cut in brake valve and wait for conductor
to inspect train.
c. Call on the radio for water.
d. Get off the locomotive and call Pension
Board from a pay phone (collect).
84. After brake inspection with
brakes applied is completed:
a. Release brake and cut in brake valve,
inspect train in release.
b. Release brake and cut out brake valve,
take a wiz.
c. Release brake and cut in brake valve,
mark up with crew caller.
d. Release brake and cut out brake valve,
call the FRA.
RULE 9f:
85. To test the Electro-Pneumatic
brakes on push-pull equipment:
a. Make a full service reduction.
b. Make a twenty (20) pound reduction.
c. Make a ten (10) pound reduction.
d. Make a five (5) pound reduction.
RULE 9g:
86. To test the Electro-Pneumatic brakes
on Arrow MU equipment:
a. Place the EP switch and brake valve
in cut out position.
b. Make full service reduction.
c. Place EP switch in NORMAL position.
d. All of the above.
87. Continuing with question #86:
a. Check to see that brake pipe pressure
reduces to equalizing pressure.
b. Check to see that no water exhausts
from brake valve.
c. Inspect train for proper application
of brakes.
d. a and c.
88. After signal to release brakes
during a EP test:
a. Place EP switch in cut out position.
b. Move brake valve to release position.
c. Check to see that the brake pipe pressure
does not increase.
d. All of the above.
89. Continuing with question #98:
a. Place EP switch in normal position.
b. Check to see that brake pipe increases
to equalizing res. pressure.
c. Cut in automatic brake valve.
d. All off the above.
RULE 9h:
90. To test single car emergency brake
valve:
a. Play with red bell button.
b. Hear loud noise and brake cylinders
grunt.
c. See passengers look at each other with
concern.
d. All of the above.
RULE 12c:
91. During switching operations, engines
and cars must not be coupled until:
a. The crew is well fed.
b. The crew is well rested.
c. The crew is on overtime.
d. The equipment has stopped.
RULE 13:
92. At a location other than the initial
terminal, when train consist has been changed and before departure:
a. A crew member must go for coffee.
b. A brake test with a twenty (20) pound
reduction must be made.
c. The crew must have lunch.
d. The train crew must be well rested.
RULE 14c:
93. When changing ends on push-pull
or MU equipment which has received a terminal test:
a. Make a service reduction, place the
EP switch in OFF (NORMAL on MU equip.), Reduce brake pipe forty (40) pounds
total and cut out brakes.
b. Dump the train, cut out the brake and
change ends.
c. Dump the train, leave the brake cut
in, and change ends.
d. Make a full service application, cut
out the brakes, then dump the air, and change ends.
94. To set up the brakes after changing
ends on push-pull or MU equipment:
a. Charge the brakes, place the EP switch
ON, make a twenty pound (20) reduction, and determine that the brake apply
and release on the rear car or locomotive checking the electric hold feature.
b. Charge the brakes, move the brake valve
to suppression and read a paper until leaving time.
c. Have the conductor or brakeman set
up the brakes and do a rolling test so that the train can leave as soon
as the engineer reaches the cab.
d. Charge the brakes, let the train roll,
apply the brakes until the equipment stops rolling, move the brake valve
to suppression, and read a paper until leaving time.
RULE 15a:
95. A running brake test must be made:
a. After leaving initial terminal, crew
or engine change, after standing brake test.
b. Any point where an angle cock has been
turned (except on the rear end), after hitting debris, or EP circuit cables
have been disconnected, or per timetable instructions.
c. At the first normal braking point.
d. a and b.
RULE 15b:
96. As soon as speed permits a running
brake test must be made:
a. When the first station or stop signal
is seen.
b. When the train speed is at least fifty
(50) MPH.
c. By applying the brakes with sufficient
force to determine the brakes are operating properly with not less than
twelve (12) pound pipe reduction.
d. Before leaving the initial terminal.
RULE 18b Operating over movable bridges:
97. When operating over movable bridges
the throttle position must be:
a. Moved to the 8th position immediately
before the train reaches the movable span.
b. Moved to the idle position immediately
before the train reaches the movable span.
c. Moved to the 4th position 10 seconds
before the train reaches the movable span.
d. Moved to the idle position, then moved
to the 8th position 10 seconds before the train reaches the movable span.
98. If the engine is operating in the
4th position or less:
a. Allow the same interval and move the
throttle to idle.
b. Allow the same interval and move the
throttle to the next lower throttle position.
c. Allow the same interval and move the
throttle to the next higher throttle position.
d. Allow the train to coast over the bridge.
99. Electric engines or MU equipment:
a. Are not allowed to move over movable
bridges.
b. Should have the controller placed in
OFF or COAST position while operating over a movable span.
c. Can have the controller in any throttle
position when operating over a movable bridge.
d. All of the above.
100. Except when requires by signal
indication or emergency:
a. Brakes may not be applied when operating
over a movable bridge or their fixed spans.
b. Trains may not be spotted on a movable
bridge or their fixed spans.
c. Crews may not embark passengers on
a movable bridge or their fixed spans.
d. Trains my not couple on a movable bridge
or their fixed spans.
RULE 19b, Braking Push-Pull equipment:
101. In order to brake Push-Pull equipment
with a non-self-lapping brake valve, the engineer must:
a. Reduce the throttle to Idle or 0.
b. Make an initial reduction of not less
than 6 pounds.
c. Place the brake handle in LAP between
reductions.
d. Leave a minimum of 25 PSI brake cylinder
pressure applied when stopped.
e. All of the above.
102. Automatic brake valve can be moved
between LAP and Electric hold when the speed of the train is approximately:
a. 75 MPH.
b. 50 MPH.
c. 25 MPH.
d. 10 MPH.
103. Electric holding should not be
used:
a. To bring the train to a smooth stop.
b. During brake applications.
c. To control the speed of a train in
compliance with signal indication or speed restriction.
d. b and c
104. If the electric brake should fail
while the automatic brake valve is in the Electric Holding position:
a. The automatic brake valve must be placed
in the service position until the train comes to a stop.
b. The automatic brake valve must be placed
in the emergency position until the train comes to a stop.
c. The Independent must be placed in the
full on position until the train comes to a stop.
d. The engineer can kiss his sweet ass
goodbye.
105. If the Electro-Pneumatic brake
is inoperative:
a. Stops should be made using one brake
application.
b. Stops should be made using two brake
applications.
c. Stops should be made using three brake
applications.
d. Stops should be made using suppression.
106. To make a stop with the EP brake
inoperative, the engineer should:
a. Place the throttle in Idle or 0.
b. Make an initial application which would
stop the train short of the desired location.
c. Release the brakes after the train
speed has reached 25 MPH then make a second application of at least 12
PSI.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.
RULE 19e, Blended Braking:
107. Blended brake is:
a. A formula for brake shoes that is made
up of several materials blended together.
b. A braking system where pneumatic braking
is augmented by manually applied electric brakes.
c. A combination of dynamic brake and
air brakes.
d. None of the above.
108. Blended braking occurs when:
a. The engineer fails to make a proper
air brake application.
b. The engine blends in with the surrounding
terrain.
c. An automatic brake application is made
and the dynamic brake is cut in.
d. All of the above.
109. Sudden heavy brake applications
in blended braking mode:
a. Are a lot of fun.
b. Get the passengers out of their seats
faster.
c. Saves brake shoes.
d. Will cause severe slack action.