Locomotive Engineer Study Guide Questions and Answers
6 views 0 purchase
Course
Gcor
Institution
Gcor
Locomotive Engineer Study Guide Questions and Answers
GCOR 5.4.2 - Display of Yellow Flag
B. RESTRICTION IS NOT IN EFFECT
B. Restriction is NOT in Effect
When a yellow flag is displayed and no restriction is in effect as specified by a mandatory directive, once the train is 2 miles beyond the y...
Locomotive Engineer Study Guide
Questions and Answers
GCOR 5.4.2 - Display of Yellow Flag
B. RESTRICTION IS NOT IN EFFECT - answer B. Restriction is NOT in Effect
When a yellow flag is displayed and no restriction is in effect as specified by a
mandatory directive, once the train is 2 miles beyond the yellow flag, crew members
must:
1. Continue moving the train not exceeding 10 MPH
2. Resume speed only after:
a. The crew has received a mandatory directive associated with the yellow flag.
b. The rear of the train has passed a green flag
or
c. The rear of the train has traveled 4 miles beyond the yellow flag and the train
dispatcher has verified that no mandatory directive specifying a temporary speed
restriction is in effect.
GCOR 5.6 - Unattended Fusee - answer If a train approaches an unattended fusee
burning on or near its track, the train must stop consistent with good train handling.
A train moving at restricted speed must stop before passing the fusee.
After stopping, the train must proceed at restricted speed for 1 mile beyond the fuse. If
the unattended burning fusee is beyond the first rail of an adjacent track, the fusee does
not apply to the track on which the train is moving.
GCOR 5.8.3 - Whistle Failure - answer If the whistle fails to operate and no other unit
can be used as the lead unit, continue movement with the bell ringing continuously.
Stop the train before each public crossing, so a crew member on the ground can
provide warning until the crossing is occupied, unless:
-Crossing gates are in the fully lowered position.
or
-No traffic is approaching or stopped at the crossing.
GCOR 5.9.3 - Headlight Failure - answer If the headlight on the train fails, ditch lights
must be on, when so equipped. Headlight failure must be reported to the train
dispatcher.
At night, if the headlight and ditch lights fail to operate and no other unit can be used as
the lead unit, continue movement with a white light displayed on the lead unit. Stop the
train before each public crossing, so a crew member on the ground can provide warning
until the crossing is occupied, unless:
-Crossing gates are in the fully lowered position.
or
-No traffic is approaching or stopped at the crossing.
, GCOR 5.9.5 - Displaying Ditch Lights - answer Display ditch lights, if equipped, to
the front of the train when moving over public crossings and anytime the headlight is
required to be on bright.
Locomotives must not be operated as the lead unit out of a train's initial terminal unless
both ditch lights are operating. However, if no units are equipped with ditch lights, do not
exceed 20 MPH over public crossings until occupied.
If one ditch light fails enroute, the train may proceed, but repairs must be made by the
next daily inspection. If two ditch lights fail enroute, the train may proceed, but not
exceeding 20 MPH over public crossings until occupied, but must not travel beyond the
first point where repairs may be made or until the next daily inspection, whichever
occurs first.
GCOR 5.10.1 - Highly Visible Marker - answer Display a highly visible marker at the
rear of the train as follows:
-From 1 hour before sunset to 1 hour before sunrise
-When weather conditions restrict visibility to less than 1/2 mile.
GCOR 5.11 - Engine Identifying Number - answer Trains will be identified by initials
and engine number, adding the direction when required. When an engine consists of
more than one unit or when two or more engines are coupled, the number of one unit
only will be illuminated as the identifying number. When practical, use the leading unit.
GCOR 5.13 - Blue Signal Protection of Workmen - answer A blue signal signifies that
workmen are on, under, or between rolling equipment and requires that:
1. Rolling equipment must not be coupled or moved.
2. Rolling equipment must not pass a blue signal on a track protected by the signal.
3. Other rolling equipment must not be placed on the same track so as to block or
reduce the view of the blue signal.
4. Rolling equipment must not enter a track when a blue signal is displayed at the
entrance to the track.
5. Controls or devices on rolling equipment that could affect equipment movement must
not be changed or operated unless directed by individuals who placed the blue signals
or by the employee in charge or workmen.
PROTECTION REMOVED
Blue signals may be removed only by the craft or group who placed them. When blue
signal protection has been removed from one entrance of a double-ended track or from
either end of rolling equipment on a main track, that track is no longer under blue signal
protection.
GCOR 5.15 - Improperly Displayed Signals - answer If a signal is improperly
displayed, or a signal, flag, or sign is absent from the place it is usually shown, regard
the signal as displaying the most restrictive indication it can give. Promptly report
improperly displayed signals or absent fixed signals, flags, or signs to the train
dispatcher.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Pogba119. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
