Physical Characteristics
Study Guide Part V
Main
Line: West end to Suffern
Disclaimer - This study guide is
solely the work of the author and any errors are strictly mine. While I
have tried to ensure that there is a correct (or most correct) answer to
each question, final interpretation of these physical characteristics is
the responsibility of the employee and the New Jersey Transit
LETP locomotive instructors and Rules Department. The author assumes no
responsibility for incorrect answers on the recertification test given
by LETP or Rules Department employees. For this review, rule G is not in
effect so curl up around a warm monitor, grab some chips and your System
Timetable No.2, Special Instructions GO 201, sip a cup for your favorite
brew and take a leisurely scroll through the Physical Characteristics
Study Guide.
1. What Main Track rules are in effect
between West End and Laurel on tracks 3,1, 2, and 4:
a. ABS, 251.
b. ABS, 261.
c. ABS, 261, CSS.
d. DCS rules are always in effect.
2. What Main Track rules are in effect
between Laurel and Ridgewood Jct. on tracks 1 and 2:
a. ABS, 251.
b. ABS, 261.
c. ABS, 261, CSS.
d. DCS rules are always in effect.
3. What Main Track rules are in effect
between Ridgewood Junction and WC on tracks 3, 1, and 2:
a. ABS, 251.
b. ABS 261.
c. ABS, 261, CSS.
d. CDS rules are always in effect.
4. What is the maximum authorized speed
over the bridge at MP 5 (West Secaucus):
a. 10 MPH.
b. 20 MPH.
c. 30 MPH.
d. 45 MPH.
5. What is the maximum authorized speed
over the bridge at MP 8.5 (Lyndhurst Draw):
a. 25 MPH.
b. 35 MPH.
c. 45 MPH.
d. 60 MPH.
6. What is the maximum authorized speed
between MP 13.3 and MP 13.6 (Newark Industrial Switch):
a. 20 MPH.
b. 30 MPH.
c. 50 MPH.
d. 60 MPH.
7. What is the maximum authorized speed
between MP 14.9 and MP 15.1 (Getty Ave. Under Grade Bridge):
a. 15 MPH.
b. 25 MPH.
c. 30 MPH.
d. 45 MPH.
8. The limit of the Rockland running track
are:
a. SF and the end of track.
b. SF and the first switch leading
to the yard.
c. The first switch leading to Suffern
Yard and the end of track.
d. SF and the end of track five.
9. Eastward and westward trains stopping at
Ramsey:
a. Must not blow for the
Main Street crossing.
b. May block the Main Street crossing in Ramsey
after 7:00 pm.
c. Must not block the Main Street crossing in Ramsey.
d. May block Main
Street crossing except when the crew goes to lunch.
10. Speedometer checks are located between:
a. MP 6.0 to MP 7.0 and MP 27.8 to
MP 28.8.
b. MP 2.5 to MP 3.0 and MP 30.5 to
MP 31.
c. MP 1.0 to MP 2.0 and MP 15.0 to
MP 16.0
d. All of the above.
11. What is the maximum passenger speed
between Ridgewood Jct. and WC on all
tracks:
a. 50 MPH.
b. 60 MPH.
c. 70 MPH.
d. 80 MPH.
12. What is the speed in Waldwick Yard:
a. 5 MPH.
b. 10 MPH.
c. Restricted speed not exceeding 10
MPH.
d. Restricted speed not exceeding
5 MPH.
13. What is the maximum passenger
speed between WC and MP 31.3 on Tracks 1& 2:
a. 50 MPH.
b. 60 MPH.
c. 70 MPH.
d. 75 MPH.
14. Who must be contacted when receiving
a fax copy of a From D at Suffern:
a. Mainline Dispatcher.
b. M&E Dispatcher.
c. Terminal Tower.
d. Operator at DB.
25. Which tracks in Waldwick is the
storage of equipment other than passenger equipment prohibited:
a. tracks one and two.
b. tracks three through six.
c. All tracks.
d. None of the above.
16. What is the speed
limit in Waldwick yard:
a. Restricted Speed not exceeding 5 mph.
b. Restricted Speed not exceeding 10 mph.
c. Slow Speed.
d. Medium Speed.
17.
Trains receiving an approach or a more restrictive indication on automatic block
signal 295 on tracks 1 and 2 when approaching Suffern Interlocking:
a. Can proceed on signal indication.
b. Must reduce speed to Restricting, not exceeding 15 mph.
c. Must not pass signal 295 until receiving verbal permission
from the Main Line Train Dispatcher.
d. Can ignore the signal indication if more than five (5)
minutes late.