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Question 1: What does a track circuit do?
Question 2: What is the bell code for a train out of section, and is it preceded by call attention?
Question 3: What is the bell code for a class 6 freight train, and what is the maximum speed the train can run at?
Question 4: What does a facing point lock do?
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Question 5: When you have seen a train's tail lamp, what are the 3 ways a train can leave the clearing point?
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Study Notes
Track Circuit and Signaling
- A track circuit is a section of track that is electrically isolated from the rest of the track system, providing a safe and reliable means of detecting the presence of a train.
Bell Codes
- The bell code for a train out of section is typically "2-2" and is preceded by the "call attention" signal.
- The bell code for a class 6 freight train is "3-3" and the train is permitted to operate at a maximum speed of 40 mph.
Facing Point Lock
- A facing point lock is a type of interlocking system that prevents a switch from being moved while a train is occupying the section of track leading up to the switch.
Clearing Point Procedures
- After seeing a train's tail lamp, there are three ways a train can leave the clearing point:
- By making a scheduled stop at the next station
- By receiving permission from the dispatcher to proceed
- By following the rules and procedures for leaving the clearing point
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Description
Test your knowledge of railway signaling with this quiz! From understanding track circuits to decoding bell codes, this quiz covers various aspects of railway signaling. Challenge yourself and see how well you know the functions and codes used in the railway industry.
