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Where are the interlocking rules in effect?
At all interlockings and at locations designated by Line Special Instruction or by Bulleting Order
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Interlocking appliances must not be operated when a train, engine, or track car is standing on or closely approaching that appliance (T/F)
True
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When a n interlocking signal has been cleared for an approaching train movement, the signal must not be changed to a Stop Signal until?
- The train is stopped, as confirmed by a member of the train crew or other qualified employee
- The engineer informs the RTC that the train can be safely stopped before reaching the signal
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In what situation can a signal be immediately changed to a Stop Signal?
In an emergency situation
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When a proceed interlocking signal changes to a Stop Signal before a movement reaches the signal, the movement must be stopped ______________________. Any such incidents must be immediately reported to the RTC.
as quickly as safe train handling permits.
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Permission to pass a Stop Signal will only be given by the RTC when?
A proceed interlocking signal cannot be displayed
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A train or track car must be what before permission is given to pass a Stop Signal?
Must be stopped at the signal
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The employee receiving permission to pass a Stop Signal must?
The employee must repeat the permission to the RTC and the RTC must confirm it prior to beginning the movement
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Trains and track cars receiving permission to pass a Stop Signal must operate at what speed?
Restricted Speed
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Trains and track cars receiving permission to pass a Stop Signal must operate at what speed? Restricted Speed
In reference to the above question, How long is a train or track car required to operate at Restricted Speed? (3 items)
- Entire length of train has passed a location where a more favorable cab signal is received
- Train or track car enters MBS territory
- Track car is clear of interlocking territory and is proceeding on Form M authority
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What documents would you use to locate where CTC rules are in effect?
Line Special Instructions or by Bulletin Order
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Trains must not enter or foul a main track, or re-enter a main track after being clear of it, unless authorized by ___________________________
fixed signal indication or verbal Permission of the RTC
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The RTC will not permit trains to operate against the established direction of traffic unless the track is known to be?
Clear of opposing movements and blocking devices applied
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Assist trains for disabled trains may be authorized to operate in the opposite direction of the disabled train as follows? (4 items, same as MBS)
- The disabled train must be issued Form M line 7
- The assist train will be issued a Form M line 8 authority, after the RTC determines the track to be used is clear to the location of the disabled train
- The crew of the disabled train will provide flag protection for their train a distance of 1/4 mile in the direction from which the assisting train is approaching
- The assisting train will operate at Restricted Speed between the locations specified on line 8
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Train and track cars will not move without verbal permission of the RTC when?
- Movement has been stopped between controlled points by instruction of the RTC
- A new crew takes charge of unattended equipment located on a main track
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Hand operated switches must not be operated without permission of the RTC except by a member of the crew of a ___________________
train occupying the block
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When a train has cleared the main track at a hand operated switch and the switches have been restored to normal position, who must contact the RTC and report clear?
The engineer, conductor or other designated employee
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Equipment that may not shunt track circuits must have the permission of whom, before operating in CTC territory?
The RTC
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In CTC territory trains must have what before making a reverse movement?
Verbal permission of the RTC
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What must the RTC do before he gives permission for a reverse movement?
The RTC must determine that the track to be used is clear of opposing movements
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Who and when may make a reverse movement in CTC territory without verbal permission of the RTC?
Passenger trains, when stopped at an Interlocking Signal Governing their Route
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