CSX RCO Study Guide Questions And Answers With Verified Tests 100% Correct Answers
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CSX RCO
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CSX RCO
The two types of air brake systems used in the rail industry are the ______ and _____
air brake system. - ️️straight, automatic
The _____ ______ on the engine control panel enables or disables the locomotive to
operate electrically. The switch positions include run and start/stop/isolate -
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CSX RCO Study Guide
The two types of air brake systems used in the rail industry are the ______ and _____
air brake system. - ✔️✔️straight, automatic
The _____ ______ on the engine control panel enables or disables the locomotive to
operate electrically. The switch positions include run and start/stop/isolate -
✔️✔️isolation switch
The _______ is a diesel electric power unit that can produce between _______ and
_______ horsepower. - ✔️✔️locomotive, 1000, 6000
A ______ ______ is used to provide power to a generator (alternator) to produce high
______ electrical energy necessary to power the traction motors. - ✔️✔️diesel engine,
voltage
The _______ _______ deliver power to each axle via an arrangement of gears to cause
the locomotive to move. - ✔️✔️traction motors
A low _______ electrical control system is used to regulate locomotive operation and
________ with remote control electrical systems. - ✔️✔️voltage, interfaces
The ______ ______ consists of air brake and electrical devices to control locomotive
operation. - ✔️✔️control stand
_____ ______ on the control stand is used to apply air brakes on the locomotive and
train. - ✔️✔️Automatic (train) brake
_____ _____ on the control stand is used to apply air brakes to the locomotive only. -
✔️✔️Independent (engine) brake
______ _____ ______ on the control stand is used to measure air pressures for air
brake operation. - ✔️✔️air brake gauges
_______ on the control stand is used to increase engine RPM. It has 10 positions: stop,
idle, and throttle positions 1-8. - ✔️✔️throttle
A _______ on the control stand is used to change directions: forward, reverse and
neutral. - ✔️✔️reverser
The _____ ____ _____ on the control stand enables the engine to respond to throttle
commands. - ✔️✔️engine run (ER) switch
, The _____ _____ _____ on the control stand enables the generator/ alternator to create
electricity. - ✔️✔️generator field (GF) switch
The _____ _____ ______ on the control stand enables the fuel pump and control
circuitry to work. - ✔️✔️control/fuel pump switch
The _____ _____ on the control stand indicates locomotive electrical output -
✔️✔️AMP gauge
The _____ _____ _____, located on the back wall of the locomotive cab, consists of
alarm/indicator lights and component devices used to operate the locomotive. -
✔️✔️engine control panel
Always place ______ _____ to start/stop/isolate before opening any electrical cabinet
doors. - ✔️✔️isolation switch
The _____ _____ _____ _____ on the engine control panel cuts out a defective traction
motor that may be responsible for causing high voltage ground relay faults -
✔️✔️traction motor cutout switch
The _____ ______ ______ on the engine control panel is used to establish appropriate
headlight control circuitry. - ✔️✔️headlight setup switch
The _______ _______ _____ on the engine control panel indicate a fault or condition of
the locomotive. - ✔️✔️Alarm & Indicator lights
The ____ _____ _____ _____ on the switch and circuit breaker panel must be closed to
connect the battery to the electrical system. - ✔️✔️main battery knife switch
A _____ _____ is a 400 amp starting fuse; a test strip above the fuse may be used to
determine if the starting fuse is defective (blown). - ✔️✔️starting fuse
The _____ ____ _____ located in the "black" area must be on for the locomotive to
operate. - ✔️✔️operational circuit breakers
The _______ _____ ______ serve specific functions that may not be necessary for
locomotive operation. - ✔️✔️accessory circuit breakers
______ ______ _______ are designed to protect the the diesel engine of a locomotive
in the even of a malfunction or failure of a specific system, - ✔️✔️Locomotive
protective devices
Shuts down the engine when the water level drops to an unsafe level. - ✔️✔️low water
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