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What type of train is a 'deadhead train'?
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'?
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?
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?
What type of equipment does the term 'engine' refer to in railway operations?
What defines 'light engine' in the context of rail operations?
What defines 'light engine' in the context of rail operations?
Which type of equipment falls under the 'M-Series Equipment' category?
Which type of equipment falls under the 'M-Series Equipment' category?
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Deadhead train
Deadhead train
A passenger train without paying passengers.
Controlled block
Controlled block
A section of track between controlled signals.
Extra train
Extra train
A train that's not part of the regular schedule.
Railroad engine
Railroad engine
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Light engine
Light engine
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M-Series equipment
M-Series equipment
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Study Notes
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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