ATD GCOR Quiz 8

5.4.2

When a yellow flag is displayed and the restriction is not specified in writing, when may speed be resumed?

• When the leading wheels of the train have traveled 2 miles beyond the yellow flag and the train dispatcher has verified that no track bulletin or track warrant is in effect specifying a temporary speed restriction

• When the rear of the train has passed a green flag, or traveled 4 miles beyond the yellow flag and the train dispatcher has verified that no track bulletin or track warrant is in effect specifying a temporary speed restriction

• When the train has traveled 2 miles beyond the yellow flag at restricted speed and train dispatcher has verified that no track warrant or track bulletin protecting men or equipment is in effect at that location

27.1.3

A dispatcher should NOT modify an existing track bulletin to eliminate an overlap.

• False

• True

27.1.3

If an unforeseen speed restriction is to remain in effect for more than ______ hours, a track bulletin must be issued

• 8

• 24

• 12

• 10

27.2 - 20.22

When moving Excessive Dimension Equipment, the train dispatcher must issue a track bulletin with the car number, train symbol and route. This bulletin must also include:

• Absolute meeting points where this train will meet opposing Excessive Dimensional trains

• Any other restriction found on the clearance wire that affects the safe movement on that territory

• A detailed description of the Excessive Dimensional lading and the final destination

• Designated locations where this equipment can safely be set out on line during holiday shut down.

27.3 - 15.1

If a crew member indicates that the initial TCS was not received or is incorrect, the train dispatcher must:

• A) Instruct crew to destroy any existing copies

• B) Void the original TCS from the system and send a new TCS

• C) Instruct crew to get a TCS off and inbound crew

• Both A and B

27.5 - 15.2

The train dispatcher must, when possible, issue Form B track bulletins:

• A minimum of 24 hours before any part of the bulletin goes into effect

• A minimum of 12 hours before any part of the bulletin goes into effect

• Immediately upon receipt of the request from the M/W employee

• None of the above

32.2.1 -

Unattended locomotives not coupled to other equipment:

• May be left unattended on the main track if properly secured.

• Must not be left on the siding where CTC is in effect.

• Must not be left unattended on the main track.

• May be left on the main track when properly secured and protected by a Form C track bulletin.

4.1.1

When a new timetable is to go into effect, how many hours before must notification be made by general order and a track bulletin?

• At least 10 hours

• At least 16 hours

• At least 24 hours

• At least 6 days

4.2

Special instructions will replace any ________ or ________ with which they conflict.

• General order, general notice

• Rule, regulation

• General order, regulation

• All of the above