NS Conductor Rules Exam Study Guide Questions with Correct Answers
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Railroad Operator
Institution
Railroad Operator
When following a passenger train that is not operating with PTC active in 261 territory, how must a freight train operate when a restricting signal is received indicating the passenger train is in the ahead block? (STTI EQ-32)
a. proceed at restricted speed
b. proceed at restricted after con...
NS Conductor Rules Exam Study Guide
Questions with Correct Answers
When following a passenger train that is not operating with PTC active in 261 territory,
how must a freight train operate when a restricting signal is received indicating the
passenger train is in the ahead block? (STTI EQ-32)
a. proceed at restricted speed
b. proceed at restricted after confirming the location of the rear of the passenger train
c. stop short of the restricting signal until a more favorable signal is received or the
dispatcher authorizes movement - Answer-c. stop short of the restricting signal until a
more favorable signal is received or the dispatcher authorizes movement
How far in Advance of a meeting or waiting point must the Conductor remind the
Engineer that their authority to proceed is restricted? (OR 177)
A. At least one Mile.
B. One and a half miles.
C. At least two miles.
D. Two and a half miles. - Answer-C. At least two miles
In 261 double-track territory, Train 17M announces it has brakes in emergency
Westbound on Main Track #2 at CP Howell. Train 119 is traveling Westbound on the
adjacent track, and hears 17M's radio announcement. How must Train 119 proceed?
(OR 111)
A. Train 119 may proceed on signal indication at authorized speed past 17M.
B. Train 119 must operate at Restricted Speed until the leading end reaches the next
signal.
C. Train 119 must operate at Restricted Speed while passing Train 17M until it's
determined that the track is clear. - Answer-C. Train 119 must operate at Restricted
Speed while passing Train 17M until it's determined that the track is clear.
Employees directing a shoving movement must: (OR 215)
A. Not engage in any task unrelated to the shove movement
,B. Inform the Engineer or Remote Control Operator the means of communication to be
used and how point protection will be provided.
C. Both (a) & (b). - Answer-C. Both (a) and (b).
On running tracks, yard tracks, and industrial tracks, trains and engines must approach
crossings equipped with automatic warning devices: (OR 123)
A. Prepared to stop. If warning device does not activate, on-ground warning must be
provided before proceeding over the crossing.
B. Not exceeding 15 MPH.
C. At Restricted Speed - Answer-A. Prepared to stop. If warning device does not
activate, on-ground warning must be provided before proceeding over the crossing.
Train J29 is operating westward in Rule 261 territory between Prince, MP 156.0 and
Royal, MP 184.7. After receiving a Clear signal at Queen, MP 164.8, the J29 proceeds
for 2 miles and stops to inspect a car. The next governing signal is 3/4 mile away. When
ready to depart the movement must proceed: (OR 281)
A. At Restricted Speed until the leading end of the movement reaches the next signal.
B. Prepared to stop at the next signal.
C. At Restricted Speed. The J29 may resume speed as authorized by the clear signal. -
Answer-B. prepared to stop at the next signal
Each train and each car in the train must be given a Class I brake inspection and test by
a qualified person where a train has been off air for a period of more than _____ hours.
(NS-1 A-6)
A. 24
B. 10
C. 12 - Answer-A. 24
During a Class 1 brake test, an Air Flow Method (AFM) test or a Brake Pipe Leakage
test must be performed and an inspection of the train must be made to determine that:
(NS-1 A-6-1)
A. Brakes apply on at least 85% of the cars in the train.
, B. Angle cocks and cut-out cocks are properly positioned, brakes are applied on each
car, piston travel is correct, brake rigging does not bind or foul, and all parts of the air
brake equipment are properly secured.
C. Before proceeding, it must be known that the brake pipe pressure as indicated at the
rear car of the train is being restored.
D. Both (b) and (c). - Answer-D. Both (b) and (c).
A Class III Brake Test (Train Line Continuity Inspection) must be performed: (NS-1 A-
10)
A. On a train at a point other than the initial terminal where a car or solid block of cars
has received a Class I brake test prior to being added at that location and has not been
off air for more than (24) hours.
B. When a car or solid block of cars has not previously received a Class I brake test or
has been off air for more than 24 hours.
C. When multiple solid blocks of cars are added to a train in the same relative order as
when removed from the previous train, except for the removal of defective equipment.
D. Where a unit or cycle train has traveled 3,000 miles since its last Class I brake test. -
Answer-A. On a train at a point other than the initial terminal where a car or solid block
of cars has received a Class I brake test prior to being added at that location and has
not been off air for more than (24) hours.
When conducting a Class III Brake test (Train Line Continuity Inspection), after the train
is charged to the pressure at which the train will be operated, and the pressure at the
rear is not less than _____ PSI as indicated by a gauge at the rear or EOTD device, a
_____ PSI brake pipe service reduction must be made and it must be determined the
brakes on the rear car of the train apply and remain applied until the release is initiated
from the controlling locomotive. (NS-1 A-10)
A. 60/20
B. 65/25
C. 70/20
D. 75/15 - Answer-A. 60/20
Before locomotives are left unattended on any track the effectiveness of the parking
brakes must be tested to ensure they won't roll away. Which of the following actions
ARE REQUIRED? (NS-1 C-102)
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