30 Questions
Match the following railway terms with their definitions:
Deadhead Train = A passenger train on which no revenue passengers are carried Light Engine = An engine consisting of one or more units without cars Interlocking Limits = The tracks between the extreme opposing signals of an interlocking Controlled Point (CP) = A station where signals are remotely controlled from the Operations Control Center (OCC)
Match the following railway signals with their descriptions:
Block Limit Signal = A fixed signal indicating the limit of a block under Manual Block System (MBS) rules Distant Signal = A fixed signal used to govern the approach to an interlocking signal Controlled Signal = A fixed signal capable of displaying a Stop indication that is controlled by the Rail Traffic Controller (RTC) Cab Signal = A signal located in the engine control compartment indicating a permissible speed
Match the following railway speeds with their definitions:
Maximum Authorized Speed (MAS) = The maximum speed authorized by the Operating Rules and Special Instructions Limited Speed = Not exceeding 45 MPH for passenger trains, and not exceeding 25 MPH for other trains Medium Speed = Not exceeding 30 MPH for passenger trains, and not exceeding 15 MPH for other trains Slow Speed = Not exceeding 15 MPH
Match the following railway equipment with their descriptions:
Engine = A unit, other than a track car, propelled by any form of energy, or a combination of such units operated from a single control, used in train or yard service M-Series Equipment = MU passenger cars of the M-3, M-7, or M-8 series Non-Shunting Equipment = Equipment that may not shunt track circuits, including a single light engine, a single MU car or a single pair of MU cars, track cars, and equipment indicated in the Special Instructions Track Car = Specialized equipment, including highway rail vehicles, operated on track for inspection or maintenance purposes
Match the following railway terms with their definitions:
Extra Train = A train not designated by operating schedule or bulletin order Freight Train = Any train that is not a passenger train Equipment = Railroad cars, engines, or track cars Train = Multiple-unit cars coupled, or an engine, with or without cars, displaying a marker
Match the following railway appliances with their definitions:
Interlocking = An arrangement of signals and appliances so interconnected that their movements must succeed each other in proper sequence and for which interlocking rules are in effect Interlocking Appliance = A movable apparatus within an interlocking that either allows or prevents movements over designated routes Indication = The information conveyed by the aspect of a signal Interlocking Signal = The fixed signals of an interlocking
Match the following railway locations with their descriptions:
Block Limit = A place where a block limit signal is displayed Passenger Station = A place designated in the station pages of the Special Instructions where passengers are received and/or discharged Station = A place designated in the station pages of the Special Instructions by name Clearance Point = The location near a turnout beyond which it is unsafe for passage on an adjacent track
Match the following railroad terms with their definitions:
Bulletin Order (BO) = Temporary items affecting the movement of trains Daily Train Operations Bulletin Order (DTOBO) = Working Limits Stop Sign locations, temporary speed restrictions, bridge strikes, and other safety critical instructions General Notice (GN) = Instructions that do not affect the movement or operation of trains General Order (GO) = Permanent changes in Operating Rules, the Special Instructions, or other Operating Manuals
Match the following track types with their descriptions:
Controlled Track = A track under the control of an RTC Inaccessible Track = A method of establishing working limits on a non-controlled track by physically preventing the entry and movement of trains and equipment Main Track = A track where movements are authorized and controlled by a block signal system or interlocking rules Non-Controlled Track = A track not under the control of an RTC
Match the following systems with their descriptions:
Train Control Alerter = A 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 Automatic Train Control (ATC) = A system that initiates a penalty brake application if the engineer fails to reduce speed in compliance with cab signal indications Automatic Train Stop (ATS) = A system that initiates a penalty brake application if the engineer fails to acknowledge a more restrictive cab signal indication Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) = A method of operation where movements are authorized and governed by interlocking signals, cab signals, instructions issued by the RTC, or a combination of the above
Match the following locations with their definitions:
Yard = An area consisting of one or more yard tracks, under the control of a Yardmaster or other specified employee Yard Track = A track, other than a main track or siding, used for making up trains, storing cars and other purposes, and where movements must operate at Restricted Speed not exceeding 10 MPH Control Console = The apparatus by which the RTC controls switches, signals, and direction of traffic in CTC territory, and which displays track status and occupancy Operations Control Center (OCC) = The location from which RTCs control movements and perform their other duties
Match the following abbreviations with their meanings:
SI = Employee Special Instructions ADU = Aspect Display Unit ATC = Automatic Train Control LSL = Locomotive Speed Limiter
Match the following types of orders with their descriptions:
Bulletin Order (BO) = Order that contains temporary items affecting the movement of trains and remains in effect until fulfilled or cancelled Daily Train Operations Bulletin Order (DTOBO) = Order that contains Working Limits Stop Sign locations, temporary speed restrictions, bridge strikes, and other safety critical instructions and information Summary Bulletin Order (SBO) = Order that contains all information remaining in effect from previously issued Bulletin Orders (except DTOBOs) General Order (GO) = Order that contains permanent changes in Operating Rules, the Special Instructions, or other Operating Manuals
Match the following railroad positions with their roles:
Senior Vice President – Operations = Authority to issue Bulletin Orders, General Orders, and Daily Train Operations Bulletin Orders Chief Transportation Officer = Authority to issue General Notices RTC = Controls switches, signals, and direction of traffic in CTC territory, and issues instructions Yardmaster = Controls a Yard, an area consisting of one or more yard tracks
Match the following block types with their definitions in the Locomotive Engineer Trainee Rulebook:
Block Absolute Block = A block established between block limit signals or controlled signals in which no train is permitted to enter while it is occupied by another train or equipment Block = A length of track of defined limits, the use of which is governed by block limit signals, cab signals, or Form M Controlled Block = The block, or series of consecutive blocks, between successive controlled signals in Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) territory Manual Block = A length of main track between two successive block limit signals
Match the following terms with their descriptions as mentioned in the text:
Locomotive Engineer Trainee = Individuals who must continuously learn and demonstrate proficiency on numerous tests during the 12-month long training program Metro-North rules qualification requirement = The annual assessment of job related information for Locomotive Engineers Three year re-certification process = Process to allow Locomotive Engineers to maintain federal licensing requirements Locomotive Engineer Trainee exam = Test that will assess the knowledge of rulebook definitions and signal aspects and indications
Match the following terms with their roles in the Locomotive Engineer Trainee program:
12-month long training program = Where Locomotive Engineer Trainees are continuously exposed to job related information Metro-North rulebook definitions and signal aspects and indications = Material that Locomotive Engineer Trainees must learn Federal licensing requirements = Requirements that Locomotive Engineers must maintain through the re-certification process Test preparation guide = Contains information about a limited number of Metro-North rulebook definitions and signal aspects and indications
Match the following terms with their descriptions in the context of Locomotive Engineer Trainee program:
Test preparation guide = Contains information that must be studied and learned by the trainees 12-month long training program = Duration of the program that trainees must successfully complete 3 year re-certification process = Process that allows Locomotive Engineers to maintain their federal licensing requirements Locomotive Engineer Trainee exam = Test that will assess the trainees' knowledge of the information in the guide
Match the following terms with their definitions in the Locomotive Engineer Trainee program:
Block Absolute Block = A block established between block limit signals or controlled signals in which no train is permitted to enter while it is occupied by another train or equipment Controlled Block = The block, or series of consecutive blocks, between successive controlled signals in Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) territory Manual Block = A length of main track between two successive block limit signals Block = A length of track of defined limits, the use of which is governed by block limit signals, cab signals, or Form M
Match the following terms with their roles in the Locomotive Engineer Trainee program:
Locomotive Engineer Trainee = Individuals who must learn and recall job related information during the program Test = Method used to assess the trainees' knowledge and proficiency Federal licensing requirements = Requirements that Locomotive Engineers must meet and maintain Study and learn = Responsibility of the trainees in preparation for the test
Match the following terms with their definitions in the context of Locomotive Engineer Trainee program:
12-month long training program = Duration of the program that exposes trainees to job related information Metro-North rules qualification requirement = Assessment of job related information for Locomotive Engineers Three year re-certification process = Process that allows Locomotive Engineers to maintain their federal licensing requirements Test preparation guide = Contains information about a limited number of rulebook definitions and signal aspects and indications that must be learned by the trainees
Match the train control apparatus components with their descriptions:
Cab signal unit = Receives and displays cab signals Aspect display unit = Displays the aspect of the next signal Automatic train control = Controls the speed of the train in accordance with the signal Automatic train stop = Stops the train if it exceeds the authorized speed
Match the signal names with their corresponding indications:
Absolute Block Signal = Proceed at slow speed within interlocking limits; Maximum Authorized Speed (MAS) not exceeding 59 MPH outside of interlocking limits Terminal Proceed = Proceed approaching the next signal prepared to stop Terminal Restricting = Proceed at Restricted Speed Approach Sign = Proceed prepared to stop at the Working Limits Stop Sign; trains exceeding Medium Speed must immediately begin reduction to that speed
Match the signal names with their corresponding indications or rules:
End of Block Sign = End Manual Block System rules; entering non-controlled track Working Limits Stop Sign = Stop. Then, after receiving permission from the employee in charge to pass the Working Limits Stop Sign, trains will operate at Medium Speed unless a lower speed is directed Block Limit = Do not pass unless authorized to do so. For Temporary Block Limits, the station name may be omitted Diverting Approach Sign = Unless it is determined that a train will not be diverted onto affected track(s), proceed prepared to stop at the Working Limits Stop Sign; trains exceeding Medium Speed must immediately begin reduction to that speed
Match the signal names with their corresponding instructions:
Approach Restricting = Proceed, prepared to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must immediately reduce to that speed Terminal Approach = Proceed approaching the next signal prepared to stop Speed Limit Sign = Proceed not exceeding speed shown on Approach Speed Limit Sign or Diverting Approach Speed Limit Sign until the entire train has passed the Resume Speed Sign Block Limit = If authorized to occupy next block, proceed. If not authorized to enter next block, proceed prepared to stop at next Block Limit signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must immediately reduce to that speed
Match the signal names with their corresponding definitions:
Terminal Proceed = Proceed approaching the next signal prepared to stop Terminal Restricting = Proceed at Restricted Speed End of Block Sign = Indicates the end of Manual Block System rules; entering non-controlled track Working Limits Stop Sign = Indicates the point where the train must stop and get permission to proceed
Match the signal names with their corresponding definitions or instructions:
Approach Sign = Proceed prepared to stop at the Working Limits Stop Sign; trains exceeding Medium Speed must immediately begin reduction to that speed Diverting Approach Sign = Unless it is determined that a train will not be diverted onto affected track(s), proceed prepared to stop at the Working Limits Stop Sign; trains exceeding Medium Speed must immediately begin reduction to that speed Speed Limit Sign = Indicates the maximum speed the train can approach the next signal Block Limit = Do not pass unless authorized to do so. For Temporary Block Limits, the station name may be omitted
Match the train control apparatus components with their functions:
Cab signal unit = Receives and displays cab signals Aspect display unit = Displays the aspect of the next signal Automatic train control = Controls the speed of the train in accordance with the signal Automatic train stop = Stops the train if it exceeds the authorized speed
Match the signal names with their corresponding definitions or instructions:
Terminal Proceed = Proceed approaching the next signal prepared to stop Working Limits Stop Sign = Stop. Then, after receiving permission from the employee in charge to pass the Working Limits Stop Sign, trains will operate at Medium Speed unless a lower speed is directed Block Limit = Do not pass unless authorized to do so. For Temporary Block Limits, the station name may be omitted Diverting Approach Sign = Unless it is determined that a train will not be diverted onto affected track(s), proceed prepared to stop at the Working Limits Stop Sign; trains exceeding Medium Speed must immediately begin reduction to that speed
Match the signal names with their corresponding definitions or instructions:
Approach Restricting = Proceed, prepared to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must immediately reduce to that speed Terminal Approach = Proceed approaching the next signal prepared to stop Speed Limit Sign = Proceed not exceeding speed shown on Approach Speed Limit Sign or Diverting Approach Speed Limit Sign until the entire train has passed the Resume Speed Sign Block Limit = If authorized to occupy next block, proceed. If not authorized to enter next block, proceed prepared to stop at next Block Limit signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must immediately reduce to that speed
Test your knowledge on employee special instructions bulletin orders and daily train operations bulletin orders with this study guide for locomotive engineers. Learn about the temporary items that can affect train movement and understand the authority behind these orders. Master the concepts to ensure smooth and efficient train operations.
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