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LIRR BOOK OF RULES. LETTER - 73Quiz (Phase I)
Where will yard engines display the headlight? - answer Front and rear at all times.
(Rule 18)
What should be done when the prescribed markers become inoperative? - answer A
train on which the markers become inoperative will display on the rear of a train a red
flag by day and a red light by night. A red light will be displayed to the rear of all trains
while passing through tunnels.
(Rule 19)
What signals will be displayed on the rear of every train at all times as a marker? -
answer1. A fixed electric marker illuminated to show red on each side of the rear of the
train.
or
2. An electric flasher illuminated to show amber to the rear of the train.
(Rule 19)
What is a blue signal? - answerA blue signal is a blue flag, blue light or a blue tag by
day or a blue light or an illuminated blue tag by night.
(Rule 26 Verbatim)
What does a blue signal signify? - answerBlue signals signify that workmen are on,
under or between rolling equipment.
(Rule 26 Verbatim)
What does it indicate when a blue signal is displayed? - answer1. The equipment must
not be coupled to or moved.
2. Other equipment must not be placed on the same track so as to reduce or block the
view of a blue signal.
3. Rolling equipment must not pass a blue signal.
(Rule 26 Verbatim)
, What is the maximum authorized speed within all maintenance of equipment service
areas? - answerWill not exceed 5 MPH
In yards, where will a blue flag that clamps to the rail be placed? - answerAt or near the
clearance marker to the entrance switch to the track at which blue signal protection is
being provided.
Who may remove a blue signal? - answerMay only be removed by the same craft or
group that displayed them.
What must be done if a fixed signal is absent or missing from a place where it is usually
shown? - answerThe signal must be regarded as displaying the most restrictive aspect
that can be given by that signal. The condition must be reported to the train dispatcher
or block operator as soon as practical without causing delay to the train.
(Rule 27A)
When a signal is imperfectly displayed, but you can positively determine the aspect how
will you take this signal? - answerThe indication of that aspect will govern.
(Rule 27A)
What are the exceptions when an imperfectly displayed signal will not be regarded as
displaying its most restrictive aspect? - answer1. If there are insufficient lights to
conform with an aspect, but the aspect can be positively determined, the indication of
that aspect will govern.
2. If there are insufficient lights to conform with an aspect, but it can be positively
determined that the aspect is more favorable than Stop-and-proceed, trains may
proceed as though a Restricting signal were displayed.
3. If there are insufficient lights to conform with an aspect on a reduced aspect signal
(Signal Rules 298A-298F), but it can be positively determined that the aspect is more
favorable than Stop, trains may proceed as though a Restricting Proceed signal were
displayed.
(Rule 27A)
When signals are imperfectly displayed, the provisions of Rule 27 also apply to low
home signals
True or False - answerTrue
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