ATD GCOR Quiz 2

10.2 -

A train needs to clear the main track in CTC territory at a hand operated switch not equipped with an electric lock. Which of the following conditions would allow the train to clear?

• If the main track at the location of this switch has a maximum authorized speed that does not exceed 49 MPH

• If there is a signal that governs movement from this track back to the main track

• Either of the above answers

10.3 -

When a train is within the limits of track and time:

• The train may pass a signal displaying Stop indication without stopping. The train must move at restricted speed

• After stopping, the train may pass a signal displaying Stop indication without further authority from the train dispatcher

• After stopping, train may pass signal displaying Stop indication only if authorized by the train dispatcher

• After stopping, a train may pass signal displaying Stop and Proceed without further authority from the train dispatcher. The train may then proceed at track speed

10.3 - SSI

When granted track and time, a train may use the track in either direction within the specified limits. These limits:

• May be used until the track and time is verbally released

• May be occupied until the train leaves the track and time limits on a proceed signal indication and no verbal release is required under this condition

• Limits must be cleared and authority is automatically void at time shown in the “Until Time”

10.3 - SSI

Track and Time does not authorize trains to occupy the track(s) within interlocking limits.

• True

• False

10.3.3 -

Before track and time is granted where limits will be jointly occupied, the control operator must:

• Issue joint track and time to all trains, machines, track cars or employees within the same limits or that will enter the limits

• Instruct all trains within the limits to be occupied, or that will enter the limits, to stop, remain stopped, and prepare to copy joint track and time

• Issue a Track Warrant with Box 4 authority to protect everyone

• Track and time cannot be granted at the same time between machines and trains

14.1 -

In TWC territory, what will authorize main track use?

• Proceed signal

• Track Bulletin

• Track Warrant

• Verbal authority

14.10 -

A track warrant is in effect until:

• The train has cleared the limits

• The head of the train has cleared the limits

• A crew member reports the train has cleared the limits and the track warrant has a release time shown on it

• The dispatcher knows that the train has cleared the limits

14.11 -

Unless using the Track Warrant Roll-up function, when the limits or instructions of a track warrant granting authority on the main track must be changed:

• A) The train dispatcher can verbally instruct the employee to change the track warrant if the limits do not change

• B) Train dispatcher may let the employee change the track warrant as needed

• Train dispatcher must issue a new track warrant and void the old one

• Either A or B

14.2 -

When a station name designates the last named point, how far does the authority extend?

• Authority extends to and including the first siding switch at last named point

• Authority extends to but not including the first siding switch at last named point

• Authority extends to but not including the last siding switch at last named point

• Authority extends to and including the last siding switch at last named point

14.2 -

When specific instructions on a track warrant include Box 7, “Work between Station A and Station B on _______ Track _________ Subdivision,” what are the limits of authority?

• From, but not including the first siding switch, to but not including the last siding switch

• From and including the first siding switch, to but not including the last siding switch

• From and including the last siding switch at first named point, to and including first siding switch at last named point

• From and not including the last siding switch at first named point, to and not including the first siding switch at last named point