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Railway Signaling Blocks Quiz

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What type of train is a 'deadhead train'?

Passenger train without revenue passengers (correct)

Light engine without cars

Train designated as 'Extra'

Freight train carrying goods

In Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) territory, what is a 'controlled block'?

A block governed by cab signals

A block with no signals

A block with manual signaling

A block between controlled signals (correct)

What is an 'extra train' in railway terminology?

A scheduled passenger train

A freight train traveling long distances

A train not designated by schedule or bulletin order (correct)

A passenger train without a designation

What type of equipment does the term 'engine' refer to in railway operations?

Diesel and electric locomotives Signup and view all the answers

What defines 'light engine' in the context of rail operations?

An engine without cars attached Signup and view all the answers

Which type of equipment falls under the 'M-Series Equipment' category?

Multiple-unit cars of M-3, M-7, or M-8 series Signup and view all the answers

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Block Systems

An Absolute Block is a block that cannot be entered by another train while it is already occupied.
A Block is a defined length of track governed by block limit signals, cab signals, or Form M.
In Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) territory, a Controlled Block is a block or series of blocks between controlled signals.

Train Types

A Deadhead Train is a passenger train carrying no revenue passengers.
An Extra Train is a train not designated by operating schedule or bulletin order, and must include direction of travel in its designation (e.g., "Extra 2024 East").
A Freight Train is any train that is not a passenger train.

Equipment

An Engine is a unit propelled by any form of energy, or a combination of units operated from a single control, used in train or yard service.
Equipment includes railroad cars, engines, or track cars.
Light Engine refers to an engine consisting of one or more units without cars (excluding multiple-unit cars).
M-Series Equipment refers to MU passenger cars of the M-3, M-7, or M-8 series.

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Test your knowledge on railway signaling blocks including Absolute Block, Controlled Block, and Manual Block. Learn about the definitions, rules, and restrictions associated with different types of signaling blocks used in railways.