Lirr engineer - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

LIRR Verbatim Rules 2017251 - correct answer On portions of the railroad and on tracks specified in the timetable, trains will run with reference to other trains in the same direction by block signals whose indications will supersede the superiority of trains 261 - correct answer On portions of the railroad and on tracks specified in the timetable, trains will be governed by block signals whose indications will supersede the superiority of trains for both opposing and following movements on t...

LIRR BLOCK OPERATORBlock - correct answer A length of track of defined limits, the use of which is governed by block signal, block limit signal, automatic speed control , or any combination thereof. Absolute Block - correct answer A block established between block stations, block limit stations, interlocking or any combination thereof which must not be occupied by more than one train except as provided by the rule. Block Signal System - correct answer A series of consecutive block. Auto...

LIRR Locomotive Engineer Phase 1 Book of Rules

LIRR DEFINITIONS 1 - 75Block - correct answer A length of track of defined limits, the use of which is governed by block signals, block-limit signals, automatic speed control or any combination thereof. Absolute Block - correct answer A block established between block stations, block-limit stations, interlockings or any combination thereof which must not be occupied by more than one train except as provided by the rules Automatic Block Signal System - correct answer A block signal system w...

LIRR DefinitionsWORKING LIMITS - correct answer A segment of track with definite boundaries upon which trains may move only as authorized by the roadway worker in charge of that segment of track. AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM - correct answer A system so arranged that its operation will automatically result in the following: A full service application of the train brakes if, while operating under a speed restriction, the speed of the train exceeds the predetermined rate. The application will...

LIRR Air BrakesBrake Pipe Pressures: - correct answer Freight - 90 PSI. Diesel passenger 110 PSI. M3 Train 130 to 150 PSI. M7 Train 120 to 150 PSI. Main Reservoir 125 to 140 PSI (When applicable). Brake Cylinder Pressure - correct answer Approximately 45 to 60 PSI 30 PSI on cab car 70 PSI on M3 38 PSI on M7 What items must be sealed on E-15 operating cab? - correct answer ASC cut out. Deadman cut out Ground Relay cut out switch. What must be sealed on DE/DM 30 operating cab? -...

LIRR DEFINITIONS 1 - 64Block - correct answer A length of track of defined limits, the use of which is governed by block signals, block-limit signals, automatic speed control or any combination thereof. Absolute Block - correct answer A block established between block stations, block-limit stations, interlockings or any combination thereof which must not be occupied by more than one train except as provided by the rules Automatic Block Signal System - correct answer A block signal system w...

LIRR DefinitionsBLOCK - correct answer A length of track of defined limits, the use of which is governed by block signals, block-limit signals, automatic speed control or any combination thereof. ABSOLUTE BLOCK - correct answer A block established between block stations, block limit stations, interlockings or any combination thereof which must not be occupied by more than one train except as provided by the rules. AUTOMATIC BLOCK SIGNAL SYSTEM - correct answer A block signal system wherei...

lirr entrance exam study questions and answers 100% Verified A block signal system wherein the use of each block is governed by block signals controlled manually, by block-limit signals or both, upon information received by telephone, radio or other means of communication. - answerManual Block Signal System A train given precedence in the direction specified as between opposing regular trains. - answerTrain of Superior Direction A system so arranged that its operation will automatically r...

LIRR Phase 1 Rules Rule 87 - correct answer On single track where Rule 251 is in effect inferior trains must clear the time and block of opposing regular trains by no less than five minutes unless provided by Form L. When an inferior train is unable to clear the main track a crewmember must protect the head end as provided by Rule 99. Note: When assisting a train by Form L line 1B authority, the assisting train may run on the scheduled time of the disabled train on any portion of track in whic...