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1. What are the main track rules in
effect between Summit and Denville?
a. ABS, 251, CSS
b. ABS, 261, CSS
c. ABS, 251
d. ABS, 261
2. What are the Main track rules in
effect between Denville and Dover?
a. ABS, 251, CSS
b. ABS, 261, CSS
c. ABS, 251
d. ABS, 261
3. What is the maximum authorized speed
between Summit and Dover?
a. 75 MPH
b. 70 MPH
c. 60 MPH
d. 50 MPH
4. Match the
following station with their mileposts:
a. Chatham
35.7D
b. Madison
38.1
c. Convent
27.7
d. Morristown
36.3D
e. Morris Plains
29.8
f. Mount Tabor
25.5
g. Denville
23.5
h. Dover
32.0
5. Which of the following are stations
where trains normally receive and discharge passengers across a track to
the station platform?
a. Mount Tabor
b. Denville
c. Dover
d. Netcong
6. What are the three hand thrown crossovers
between Summit and Denville?
a. Island, Warren
Point, Maple
b. Court, Drew,
Park
c. Gold, Warner,
Baker
d. Chatham, Madison,
Morristown
7. Match up the crossovers and
mileposts:
Court
24.9
Drew
22.8
Park
25.6
8. What is the speed restriction on
tracks 1 and 2 at MP 29.5 and 29.9 (Morristown Station)?
a. 70 MPH
b. 60 MPH
c. 50 MPH
d. 45 MPH
9. Baker Interlocking is controlled
by which Dispatcher?
a. Mainline
b West End
c. Raritan Line
d. M&E
10. Was is the speed between MP 34.4D and MP 34.8D
(Powder Mill Curve)?
a. 30 MPH
b. 40 MPH
c. 45 MPH
d. 50 MPH
11. What is the speed between MP 34.8D and MP 35.9D?
a. 40 MPH
b. 50 MPH
c. 60 MPH
d. 70 MPH
12. What is the speed limit between MP 35.9D and MP 34.1 (Curve at
Denville)?
a. 15
b. 25
c. 30
d. 45
13. How many yard tracks are there in
Dover Yard?
a. 12
b. 9
c. 6
d. 4
14. What is the maximum authorized speed
in Dover Yard?
a. 15 MPH
b. 10 MPH
c. Restricted Speed,
not exceeding 10 MPH
d. Restricted Speed,
not exceeding 15 MPH
15. Who controls the East Dover Running
track?
a. The M&E Dispatcher
b. The Dover Yardmaster
c. The conductor
of the Dover Drill
d. The first train
crew that needs to use it
16. What Main Track Rules are in effect
on track 1 between Dover and Morris junction?
a. ABS, 251
b. ABS, 261
c. ABS, 251, CSS
d. ABS, 261, CSS
17. What Main Track Rules are in effect
on track 2 between Dover and CP Wharton?
a. ABS, 251
b. ABS, 261
c. ABS, 251, CSS
d. ABS, 261, CSS
18. What is the maximum authorized speed
between Morris Junction and Hackettstown?
a. 70 MPH
b. 60 MPH
c. 55 MPH
d. 40 MPH
19. When running east from Roxbury Interlocking,
where is the first Measured Mile for checking the speedometer?
a. MP 42.0 to MP
43.0
b. MP 40.0 to MP
41.0
c. MP 36.0 to MP
37.0
d. MP 27.0 to MP
28.0
20. How must trains operate on the single
track between COOK and BILL?
a. Maximum authorized
track speed
b. Restricted Speed,
not exceeding 20 MPH for passenger, 10 MPH for freight
c. Restricted Speed,
not exceeding 15 MPH for passenger, 10 MPH for freight
c. Restricted Speed,
Not exceeding 10 MPH for passenger, 10 MPH for freight