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Absolute Block
A block that may be occupied by only one train at a time.
Absolute Signal
A color light color positon light or semaphore signal without a number plate a "P" marker, "APP" marker "C" marker or "G" marker that conveys stop as its most restrictive indication.
Automated Railroad Crossing
A railroad crossing at grade it is protected by signals which are actuated automatically by the approach of a train.
Automatic Block Signal
A block signal that is activated either by track circuit or in conjunction with interlocking or controlled point circuit this block signal automatically indicates track condition and block occupancy.
Automatic Block Signal, ABS
A series of consecutive blocks whose use is governed by train actauted block signals or by certain conditions affecting the use of a block is called an ___________ __________ _________ system or (___).
Auxiliary track
A track other than a main track.
Block
A track section of defined limits in signaled territory a block is the track section between two consecutive block signals geverning movements in the smae direction it is also the track section from a block signal to the end of signaled territory.
Block signal
A fixed signal displayed to trains at the entrance of a block to govern use of the block.
Bolt lock switch
A hand operated switch equiped with a pripe-connected locking device that is designated to shunt the signal system before the switch points are operated.
Centralaized
A __________train dispatching system (CTDS)is a system by which train and on track equipment movements are governed by a controlled signals and or instructions of a train dispatcher from a centrailized location.
Color light signal
A fixed signal that displays aspects by the color of light it may also display aspects by a combination of colored lights.
Color position
A ________ ________ light signal is a fixed signal that displays aspects by the color or position of two or more lights it consists of a cluster of colored lights normally displayed in pairs for some aspects an additional white or yellow light is displayed above or below the cluster.
A combination of two switches connecting two adjacent tracks.
Tonnage, special, clearance, radio
CSX train documentation is a computer generated form consisting of some or all of the following: _________ graph, restricted and _________ handling, CT-168 report, _________ bureau instructions, train listing and hazardous endorsement, hazardous special handling instructions, hazardous material, ________ waybill form.
Current, traffic
________ of ________ is the movement of trains on a main track in one direction as a specified in the rules or special instructions.
DCS track warrant
Track warrant where the specified limits are designated by form EC-1 authority.
bulletin
A Dispatcher __________ is a computer generated form issued by the train dispatcher it contains current operating instructions applying to the train addressed it also contains information as to the latest systems and general bulletins issued.
dispatcher message
Instructions and mandatory directives issued by the train dispatcher in a the prescribed form when applicable it governs the operaions of trains and is part of a dispatcher bulletin.
DTC block
A block whose use is governed by verbal authority of the train dispatcher.
DTC block form
The prescribed from used when obtaining a DTC track warrant.
DTC block system
A direct traffic control block or a series of consecutive DTC blocks.
DTC track warrant
Track warrant where the specified limits are designated by block authority.
Dual control
A _____ ______ switch is a power operated switch also equipped for hand operation.
EC-
A form used to record specific instructions regarding movements on controlled tracks.
EC-
The prescribed form used when obtaining a DCS track warrant.
Electric Locked
An _______ ________ switch is a hand operated switch with an electric locking device applied.
HEAD of train device
A device on an engine that recives information from and transmits infromation to an end of train device. HTD
Home Signal
A fixed signal capable of displaying a stop indication governing the entrance to a route block or interlocking.
Improper signal aspect
A signal aspect that permits a train to proceed when the condition of the block does not justify such an aspect.
Interlocking
An arrangement of interconnected signals and signal appliances for which interlocking rules are in effect. signals and movements of signal appliances must suceed each other in proper sequence.
Interlocking Signals
Fixed signals of an interlocking.
Intermediate Signal
A block signal equipped with either a number plus "G" marker or a "P" marker it conveys procedd at a restricted speed as its most restictive indication.
Intermodal train
A freight train consisting entirely of equipment designed to carry travelers , containers motor vehicles and or auto frames.
Limited speed
A speed not exceeding 45 MPH.
Locomotive service track area
One or more tracks within an area in which the testing, servicing repair inspection or rebuilding of locomotives is under the exclusive control Mechanical department personnel protected by blue signals and derails ..speed is 5 MPH.
Main track
A track extending through yards between stations it is other than an auxiliary track.
Mandatory directive
An instruction required to be recoreded in writing such as a DTC block authority 707 authority 704 authority or dispatcher message.
Maximum authorized speed
The highest speed permitted for any train on a subdivision or portion of a subdivision it will be listed under "maximum authorized speed" in special Instructions.
Medium Speed
Schedule
Information concerning directions train ID day of departure and station times of passenger trains.
Siding
An auxiliary track for meeting and passing trains. it is designated in special instrutions.
Signal aspect
The apperance if a fixed signal as viewed from the direction of an approaching train.
Signal Imperfectly Displyed
A block or interlocking signal displaying lights not in conformity with the rules or the absence of a light where a color light should be or the absence of a signal at a place where the signal at a place where the signal is usually displayed or a high color light signal displaying more than one light per signal unit.
Signal indication
The information conveyed by the aspect of the signal.
Signaled track
A track equipped with a block or interlocking signals that govern train movements.
Slow speed
A speed not exceeding 15 MPH.
Special Instructions
Information contained in timetables system bulletins general bulletins and CSX procedural instruction manual.
Spring Switch
A switch equpped to restore the switch points to normal position after having been trailed through.
Station
A place designated in timetable by name.
System Bulletin
Written or electronically transmitted special intstructions concerning the safety of employees and the movement of trains issued by the operating rules department.
System Notice
Written or electronically transmited notice of information and instructiions not affecting the movement of trains issued by the operating rules department.
Timetable
A publication containging instructions relating to the movement of trains or equipment and other essential information.
A portion of main tracks designated by special instructions signs identify yard limits. Rule 193.
The following speeds must not be exceeded per rule 46(Tracks); _____ MPH on other than main track, or signaled tracks, such as in yards.
Trains operating on excepted track must not exceed ____ MPH.
The following speeds must not be exceeded per rule 46(Turnouts and corssovers); _____ MPH through hand operated turnouts and crossovers other than to and from the main track.
Rule EHR 4453, advises to avoid operating cars subject to rocking between __ and __ MPH in locations designated in special instructions.
Slow Speed may not exceed __ MPH.
The following speeds must not be exceeded per rule 46(Turnouts and corssovers); _____ MPH through hand operated turnouts and crossovers to and from the main track.
A warning sign will be loacted at least ____ miles before the restriction.
Unless otherwise specified, warning signs will be displayed at least __, but no more than __ __ miles from the beginning of the working limits on each end.
20, leading end
Rule 193-A states that All movements must be made at controlled speed on main track yard limits , not exceeding ___ MPH until the ___________ ______ reaches the far limits.
The following speeds must not be exceeded per rule 46 (Tracks); _____ MPH on non-signaled siding.
Locomotives being shoved may not exceed ___ MPH.
Medium Speed may not exceed __ MPH.
Trains shoving cars may not exceed ___ MPH.
Freight trains handling one or more empty cars may not exceed / MPH.
All
When one speed is shown on a Permanent Reduce Speed sign, it indicates the speed permitted for ________ trains.
Controlled, 20, switch is lined
Rule 193-A Exception on Non-Signaled track states ____________ speed not exceeding ___ MPH approaching all switches prepared to stop until it is determined __________ ___ __________ for the intended route.
Dispatcher Message
On controlled tracks, the loaction of work force limits are designated on the ___________ ___________.
End restriction
A permanent end restriction sign will be located at the: ______ of the __________
F, 95, rocking
Rule EHR 4453 states that: When handling ___ Plate box cars, high side gondolas, open top hoppers, or covered hoppers witha cubic foot capacity of at least 4000 that are loaded with more than ____ tons and indentified by tonnage graph, observe cars for excessive _________.
Intermodal, 60
A train consisting of all loaded box cars will be considered a __________ train and may not exceed __ MPH.
Maximum authorized speed
Normal speed is _________ ___________ ________.
Passenger, 5, 10
Revenue ________ trains, or freight trains with ____ or more placarded cars may not operate on excepted track, and will not exceed ___ MPH.
Permanent Reduce Speed
Permanent speed restrictions are indicated at the beginning of the restriction by a: __________ ___________ ___________ sign.
Restricted Speed, 15
_________ is a speed that will permit stopping within one-half the range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, a stop signal, a derail, or an improperly aligned switch. It will not exceed ____ MPH.
signal indication, dispatcher
Rule 193 states that trains are authorized to enter and move within main track yard limits by _________ ___________ , or authority of the _________ ___________.
Signal Indication, Train Dispatcher
What is the authorization for trains to enter and move within main track yard limits? ____________ __________ or by the ________ __________.
Fouls, both
Rule 70 states that when a train inadvertently ______ a main track, protection must be provided in _______ directions, at least the dstance prescribed in the table.
Dispatcher, warning
Rule 161-A states that if overunning an Authority, notify the train ____________ immedialtley and provide __________ as prescribed in the table.
Number, messages, initials, date
The release line of a dispatcher bulletin is the last line and will contain the dispatcher bulletin _________, total number of ___________, the dispatcher's ___________, and the ________ ad time released.
Train dispatcher, train, 4
The dispatcher bulletin is a computer generated form issued by the ________ ____________. It contains current operating instructions for the _______ addressed, as well as System and General Bulletins issued. It must be issued within ___ hours of the crew going on duty.
Conductor, engineer
If the dispatcher bulletin does not contain the correct _________ or __________ name or ID number, notify the train dispatcher.
Flash Flood warning
Form F covers _________ ________.
Heat warning
Form H covers ________ _________.
Malfunctioning Auto Road Crossing
Form M covers _____________ ________ __________.
Superseding part
Form P covers __________ ___________ of a dispatcher message.
Block Signal
Form U covers temporarily suspending _________ ________ system rules.
Speed Restrictions
Form V covers providing for temporary __________ __________.
Conditional stop
Form W covers a _________ ________ in work limits.
Out, Service
Form T covers track that is ________ of ________.
