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Which type of block is established between block limit signals or controlled signals and does not allow any train to enter while it is occupied by another train or equipment?
Which type of block is established between block limit signals or controlled signals and does not allow any train to enter while it is occupied by another train or equipment?
What is the name given to a length of track with defined limits, the use of which is governed by block limit signals, cab signals, or Form M?
What is the name given to a length of track with defined limits, the use of which is governed by block limit signals, cab signals, or Form M?
In Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) territory, what is the name given to the block or series of consecutive blocks between successive controlled signals?
In Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) territory, what is the name given to the block or series of consecutive blocks between successive controlled signals?
What is the name given to a length of main track between two successive block limit signals?
What is the name given to a length of main track between two successive block limit signals?
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What is the responsibility of Locomotive Engineer Trainees in relation to the test preparation guide?
What is the responsibility of Locomotive Engineer Trainees in relation to the test preparation guide?
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Which equipment on an engine or cab car receives and displays cab signals and controls the speed of the train in accordance with that signal?
Which equipment on an engine or cab car receives and displays cab signals and controls the speed of the train in accordance with that signal?
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What is the maximum authorized speed outside of interlocking limits?
What is the maximum authorized speed outside of interlocking limits?
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What does the Terminal Approach signal indicate?
What does the Terminal Approach signal indicate?
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What does the Working Limits Stop Sign indicate?
What does the Working Limits Stop Sign indicate?
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What does the Diverting Approach Sign indicate?
What does the Diverting Approach Sign indicate?
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What does the End of Block Sign indicate?
What does the End of Block Sign indicate?
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What does the Block Limit indicate?
What does the Block Limit indicate?
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What does the Terminal Restricting signal indicate?
What does the Terminal Restricting signal indicate?
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What does the Approach Sign indicate?
What does the Approach Sign indicate?
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Which document contains temporary items affecting the movement of trains and remains in effect until fulfilled or cancelled?
Which document contains temporary items affecting the movement of trains and remains in effect until fulfilled or cancelled?
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What does the Daily Train Operations Bulletin Order (DTOBO) contain?
What does the Daily Train Operations Bulletin Order (DTOBO) contain?
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Which document contains instructions that do not affect the movement or operation of trains?
Which document contains instructions that do not affect the movement or operation of trains?
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Which document contains permanent changes in Operating Rules, the Special Instructions, or other Operating Manuals?
Which document contains permanent changes in Operating Rules, the Special Instructions, or other Operating Manuals?
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Which document contains items of an advisory, explanatory, and/or cautionary nature related to Operating Rules, the Special Instructions, and other instructions?
Which document contains items of an advisory, explanatory, and/or cautionary nature related to Operating Rules, the Special Instructions, and other instructions?
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What is the purpose of an Inaccessible Track?
What is the purpose of an Inaccessible Track?
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What is the purpose of a Yard Track?
What is the purpose of a Yard Track?
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Which one of these is a definition of a freight train?
Which one of these is a definition of a freight train?
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What is the definition of a light engine?
What is the definition of a light engine?
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What is the definition of M-series equipment?
What is the definition of M-series equipment?
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What is the definition of an interlocking appliance?
What is the definition of an interlocking appliance?
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What is the definition of a controlled signal?
What is the definition of a controlled signal?
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What is the definition of a limited speed?
What is the definition of a limited speed?
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What is the definition of a controlled point?
What is the definition of a controlled point?
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Which document contains line and system special instructions that affect the movement of trains and equipment?
Which document contains line and system special instructions that affect the movement of trains and equipment?
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What is the name given to a track under the control of an RTC?
What is the name given to a track under the control of an RTC?
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What is the method of establishing working limits on a non-controlled track by physically preventing the entry and movement of trains and equipment?
What is the method of establishing working limits on a non-controlled track by physically preventing the entry and movement of trains and equipment?
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What is a track designated in the Special Instructions where movements are authorized and controlled by a block signal system or interlocking rules?
What is a track designated in the Special Instructions where movements are authorized and controlled by a block signal system or interlocking rules?
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What is the name given to a track not under the control of an RTC?
What is the name given to a track not under the control of an RTC?
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What is the name given to a segment of track within defined limits upon which trains may operate only as authorized by the designated employee-in-charge?
What is the name given to a segment of track within defined limits upon which trains may operate only as authorized by the designated employee-in-charge?
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What is an area consisting of one or more yard tracks, designated in the Special Instructions, under the control of a Yardmaster or other specified employee?
What is an area consisting of one or more yard tracks, designated in the Special Instructions, under the control of a Yardmaster or other specified employee?
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Which one of these is the definition of a passenger train?
Which one of these is the definition of a passenger train?
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What is the purpose of an interlocking appliance?
What is the purpose of an interlocking appliance?
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What is the definition of a controlled signal?
What is the definition of a controlled signal?
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What is the maximum authorized speed for passenger trains?
What is the maximum authorized speed for passenger trains?
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What is the definition of a controlled point?
What is the definition of a controlled point?
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What is the purpose of a derail?
What is the purpose of a derail?
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What is the definition of a freight train?
What is the definition of a freight train?
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Which of the following is the definition of a controlled block?
Which of the following is the definition of a controlled block?
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What is the definition of a manual block?
What is the definition of a manual block?
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What is the definition of a block?
What is the definition of a block?
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When is the information contained in the test preparation guide assessed during the re-certification process for Locomotive Engineers?
When is the information contained in the test preparation guide assessed during the re-certification process for Locomotive Engineers?
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Which one of these is the definition of the Train Control Apparatus?
Which one of these is the definition of the Train Control Apparatus?
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What does the Absolute Block Signal indicate?
What does the Absolute Block Signal indicate?
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What does the Terminal Proceed signal indicate?
What does the Terminal Proceed signal indicate?
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What does the Approach Sign indicate?
What does the Approach Sign indicate?
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What does the Diverting Approach Sign indicate?
What does the Diverting Approach Sign indicate?
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What does the Working Limits Stop Sign indicate?
What does the Working Limits Stop Sign indicate?
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What does the End of Block Sign indicate?
What does the End of Block Sign indicate?
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What does the Block Limit indicate?
What does the Block Limit indicate?
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What is the maximum authorized speed outside of interlocking limits?
What is the maximum authorized speed outside of interlocking limits?
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Which document contains instructions that do not affect the movement or operation of trains?
Which document contains instructions that do not affect the movement or operation of trains?
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What is the name given to a track used for making up trains, storing cars, and other purposes, where movements must operate at Restricted Speed not exceeding 10 MPH?
What is the name given to a track used for making up trains, storing cars, and other purposes, where movements must operate at Restricted Speed not exceeding 10 MPH?
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What is the device that detects the frequency of the engineer's movements and initiates a penalty brake application when the required frequency of such movement is not maintained or acknowledged?
What is the device that detects the frequency of the engineer's movements and initiates a penalty brake application when the required frequency of such movement is not maintained or acknowledged?
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What is the method of operation, on tracks designated in the Special Instructions, where movements are authorized and governed by interlocking signals, cab signals, instructions issued by the RTC, or a combination of the above?
What is the method of operation, on tracks designated in the Special Instructions, where movements are authorized and governed by interlocking signals, cab signals, instructions issued by the RTC, or a combination of the above?
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What is the type of ATC system, found primarily on freight locomotives, that initiates a penalty brake application if the engineer fails to reduce speed in accordance with a defined braking profile?
What is the type of ATC system, found primarily on freight locomotives, that initiates a penalty brake application if the engineer fails to reduce speed in accordance with a defined braking profile?
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What is the name given to a track under the control of an RTC?
What is the name given to a track under the control of an RTC?
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What is the name given to a method of establishing working limits on a non-controlled track by physically preventing the entry and movement of trains and equipment?
What is the name given to a method of establishing working limits on a non-controlled track by physically preventing the entry and movement of trains and equipment?
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Which one of these is the definition of a light engine?
Which one of these is the definition of a light engine?
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What is the maximum authorized speed for passenger trains under limited speed?
What is the maximum authorized speed for passenger trains under limited speed?
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What is the definition of an interlocking appliance?
What is the definition of an interlocking appliance?
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What is the definition of a freight train?
What is the definition of a freight train?
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What is the definition of an extra train?
What is the definition of an extra train?
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What is the definition of an interlocking limit?
What is the definition of an interlocking limit?
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What is the definition of a controlled signal?
What is the definition of a controlled signal?
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Which one of these is the definition of a controlled block?
Which one of these is the definition of a controlled block?
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What is the definition of a manual block?
What is the definition of a manual block?
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What is the definition of a block?
What is the definition of a block?
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What is the definition of a controlled point?
What is the definition of a controlled point?
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What is the purpose of the Metro-North rules qualification requirement?
What is the purpose of the Metro-North rules qualification requirement?
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What does the upcoming Locomotive Engineer Trainee exam assess?
What does the upcoming Locomotive Engineer Trainee exam assess?
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When is the information contained in the test preparation guide assessed during the re-certification process for Locomotive Engineers?
When is the information contained in the test preparation guide assessed during the re-certification process for Locomotive Engineers?
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Which one of these is the definition of a cab signal unit?
Which one of these is the definition of a cab signal unit?
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Which one of these is the definition of an aspect display unit?
Which one of these is the definition of an aspect display unit?
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Which one of these is the definition of an automatic train control?
Which one of these is the definition of an automatic train control?
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Which one of these is the definition of an automatic train stop?
Which one of these is the definition of an automatic train stop?
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What does the Terminal Restricting signal indicate?
What does the Terminal Restricting signal indicate?
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What does the Approach Sign indicate?
What does the Approach Sign indicate?
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What does the Working Limits Stop Sign indicate?
What does the Working Limits Stop Sign indicate?
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What does the Diverting Approach Sign indicate?
What does the Diverting Approach Sign indicate?
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What does the Block Limit indicate?
What does the Block Limit indicate?
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Match the following terms with their definitions from the Locomotive Engineer Trainee Rulebook:
Match the following terms with their definitions from the Locomotive Engineer Trainee Rulebook:
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Match the following terms with their definitions from the Locomotive Engineer Trainee Rulebook:
Match the following terms with their definitions from the Locomotive Engineer Trainee Rulebook:
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Match the following terms with their definitions from the Locomotive Engineer Trainee Rulebook:
Match the following terms with their definitions from the Locomotive Engineer Trainee Rulebook:
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Match the following railroad terms with their definitions:
Match the following railroad terms with their definitions:
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Match the following interlocking terms with their definitions:
Match the following interlocking terms with their definitions:
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Match the following signal types with their definitions:
Match the following signal types with their definitions:
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Match the following speed types with their maximum values:
Match the following speed types with their maximum values:
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Match the following signal names with their indications:
Match the following signal names with their indications:
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Match the following signal names with their definitions:
Match the following signal names with their definitions:
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Match the following definitions with their signal names:
Match the following definitions with their signal names:
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Match the following definitions with their corresponding signs or signals:
Match the following definitions with their corresponding signs or signals:
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Match the following railroad terms with their definitions:
Match the following railroad terms with their definitions:
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Match the following railroad systems with their descriptions:
Match the following railroad systems with their descriptions:
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Match the following railroad orders with their definitions:
Match the following railroad orders with their definitions:
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