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An initial Automatic Brake Pipe reduction of (blank) to (blank) should be made when the system is is fully charged.
And at least a (blank) pounds greater than the total previous reduction is not fully recharged.
5505C
6-8 pound reduction
3 pounds
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What is the Maximum Dynamic Brake Value of a consist when any locomotive has Coupler Limiting Blocks?
ref 5505D3a
20 when any unit has coupler limiting blocks.
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When operating a locomotive consist with 20 or more axles, Brake Cylinder pressure should be kept below (blank) PSI when controlling speed or stopping.
ref 5505A Independent Brake-general
25psi
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where can locations for checking the accuracy of the speed indicator on the controlling locomotive be found?
5403A
Special Instructions (Timetable)
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If the engineer believes the automatic brake is not breaking properly what must the engineer do?
Stop the train
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What position provides the 6-8 PSI reduction?
5505C
MINIMUM REDUCTION
Automatic Brake
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What are the five decertifying events?
- SD Safety Device (Tampering with)
- OS (Over Speed)
- TB Air brake test (violation)
- TS Main Track or Segment (without authority)
- SI Stop Signal (violation)
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Can the engineer annul the
Engineer Grip on the deadman pedal
Air hose on the dead man pedal
Debris (bags) covering alerter light
Cutout safety devices without authority?
No
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According to rule 5402b, if your safety control device is defective, who must you contact to cut out the device?
Train Dispatcher
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How does the engineer preform a Speed Indicator check?
When checking a Speed Indicator try to maintain a constant speed to ensure an (...........)?
Using the Timetable (special instructions)
Accurate check
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The maximum time a locomotive can operate at the given output in throttle position #8 without risking damage to the traction motors is called?
Short-Term rating
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The short time rating zone is red and divided into time increments of ?
5, 15, 30, 60 minutes
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How many minutes must the engineer run outside of the short term rating zone to restore the maximum allowable time?
20 minuts or more.
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When the available time in the short-time rating zone has expired cool the traction motors by:
- Stopping movement
- Reverser to center
- Generator field Switch Off
- Throttle position #4 for 20 minutes.
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What is "buff" force?
Couplers in a state of Compression
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What is draft force?
Couplers in a state of Tension
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