Physical Characteristic Study Guide, Part IX
MidTown Direct
New York Penn Station to Swift

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1. What is the maximum speed between 6th Avenue and 10th Avenue:
    a. 10 MPH
    b. 15 MPH
    c. 20 MPH
    d. 30 MPH

2. The direction from A Tower to Hudson is:
    a. East
    b. West
    c. North
    d. South

3. The number of the track in the North tube under the Hudson River is?
    a. Number 1 track
    b. Number 2 track
    c. Number 3 track
    d. Number 4 track

4. The number of the track in the South tube under the Hudson River is?
    a. Number 1 track
    b. Number 2 track
    c. Number 3 track
    d. Number 4 track

5. CP Mid is controlled by?
    a. The Section "B" Dispatcher
    b. The Section "A" Dispatcher
    c. PSCC
    d. "R" Tower

6. Bergen Interlocking is controlled by?
    a. PSCC
    b. The Section "A" Dispatcher
    c. The Section "B" Dispatcher
    d. The M&E Dispatcher

7. Portal Movable Bridge is controlled by?
    a. The Section "A" Dispatcher
    b. The Section "B" Dispatcher
    c. PSCC
    d. The Operator at Portal

8. Swift Interlocking is controlled by?
    a. The Section "B" Dispatcher
    b. The Section "A" Dispatcher
    c. The M&E Dispatcher
    d. PSCC

9. The permanent speed limit over Portal Movable Bridge is?
    a. 45 MPH
    b. 60 MPH
    c. 70 MPH
    d. 80 MPH

10. What rules are in effect on tracks 5 & 6 between Swift and Kearney Junction?
    a. Interlocking/CSS
    b. ABS. 261, CSS
    c. ABS, 251, CSS
    d. DCS

Answers

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